Snow White snow Bright

Snow White snow Bright: Brightening up your homeware.

Move over moody grey, bright white has entered the room. Who would have thought this colour would be capable of packing so much punch and giving our homewares a much-needed revamp?     White light is made up of all the colours of the rainbow – no wonder we are drawn to its reflective vitality. […]

Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers

A talent for transformation: Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers

With a strong focus on sustainability and upcycling, Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers (RDU) is an expert at transforming both antique and contemporary furnishings into stylish pieces that appear brand-new.     Thanks to a reputation that extends across the globe, the company has worked on top-quality projects for royalty, celebrities, country estates and multi-national businesses. All […]

Organic themed rooms

Organic themed rooms

It’s ideal to take design cues from the characteristics of a place.     The perfect room for a geometric or organic wallpaper might, for instance, be one with a window overlooking a stunning copper beech tree, if the chosen pattern repeats the leaf shape or colour. So before going shopping, take a couple of pictures […]

Murray Hewitt Joinery

Architectural Mystery: Murray Hewitt Joinery

There are few architectural details that can give a home a sense of mystery and wonder like a secret door leading to a hidden room.     If you’ve ever wanted a private hideaway, extra secure storage for valuables, or an almost magical escape to another world, a hidden room is sure to amaze and […]

Dream Doors Christchurch

New look kitchens: Dream Doors Christchurch

Dream Doors Christchurch can transform the hub of your home, providing a new look without the new kitchen price.     Owner Adrian Kay leads a dedicated team of four skilled tradesmen, specialising in kitchen renovation/remodelling. “Our kitchen facelifts are what sets us apart,” he says. “We retain the bones of the kitchen and replace […]

Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery

They’ve got you covered: Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery

One of Queenstown’s most successful upholsterers, Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery [RDU Ltd] has expanded its operation to open an additional branch in Christchurch as RDU [CHC] Ltd at 11a Sheffield Crescent, Burnside.     Ronnie started his long career in upholstery with a four-year apprenticeship at the respected furniture store Anderson & England in Elgin, Scotland. […]