Beautiful moon rising
Last time the moon theme outshone our interiors it was the early 90s, but it seems moons are rising in popularity once again. Creative crescents have returned in all sorts of wistful guises. This time, more mysterious streamline silhouettes, as opposed to friendly man-in-the-moon faces, beam down on us. Either waxing or waning, […]
Cue the Curves
While furniture with hard and sleek Scandi-style lines will continue to grace our abodes for some time to come, it appears interior designers are seeking more soft and sculpted curves. Curb your curve curiosity and make a shapely statement in any room with this retro-inspired look. Lending a new and softer dimension to […]
Luxe Linen
Tough and durable yet soft to the touch, linen is a textile oxymoron and, despite being one of the oldest fabrics in the world, it’s making a stylish statement in the home as we look to the warmer weather that is just around the seasonal corner. When it comes to upholstery and sheets, […]
Bringing ideas to life: Furniture Dimensions
An expertly handcrafted piece of high-quality furniture will last almost a lifetime – making it a much smarter investment than buying cheap items that break within a couple of years. “Many people come in here with an idea or a picture of something they like, so I then draw it up to scale […]
From trash to treasure: McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery
A recent couch makeover by McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery is proof that one neighbour’s old sofa can easily be another’s treasure. Two locals have taken recycling and repurposing to a new level, and successfully given an old piece of furniture a new lease of life. The McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery team tell us […]
Coffee table candy
Long slung tables are believed to have hosted the de rigueur beverage of the late Victorian era and succeeding lovers of objects combining both form and function have never looked back. In 2019, coffee tables still very much serve a practical purpose, but they have also earned cult status as a statement piece […]