A colourful getaway: Resene
Not everyone has the time or money to undertake a full makeover of their bach, but there are creative ways to freshen up the space. One way is by using colour, repainting, upcycling, or remixing things you already own. A great place to start is by accenting one wall with a contrasting or […]
Reinventing quality furniture: Quality Furniture
When quality is there, a revamp beats a replace any day. “Some years back, my good friend acquired the family’s old lounge suite. It was a solid, robust old Kovacs suite, with big rolled arms, built to last generations,” retells Neke McDonald of McDonald and Hartshorne, quality furniture and reupholster specialists. “She had […]
Expand your outdoors: Lourve Solutions
Summer brings friends and family together with barbecues, enjoying cool beverages outside and finally getting to uncover the patio furniture that has been in hiding for the past several months. The timing is perfect for expanding your indoor living into the warm and sunny outdoors with Canterbury-based Louvre Solutions. They can create a […]
A new year spruce up: Alena Designs
“Small tweaks to your interiors will freshen them for the year ahead.” – Judy Pine, Interior Designer New cushions for your favourite sofa or chair, a new rug, a drapes revamp, or new accent wallpaper can add surprisingly drastic changes to an existing scheme and doesn’t need to be overly expensive. Alena Designs […]
All in the details
Hooks and decorative pots, though small, can add pizazz Styling unique hooks and earthy tone pots can add a touch of personality to your home while keeping it organised. Use hooks for bags or coats and pots for pens, pencils, cooking utensils, or plants. Consider the overall aesthetic you want to achieve and […]












