Crafted to last: McDonald and Hartshorne
Buying New Zealand-made means investing in the highest quality and expert local craftsmanship. With over 100 years of combined experience, that homegrown skill isn’t hard to find when you know where to look. McDonald and Hartshorne carry out refurbishments from all walks of life, from couch and chair reupholstery to furniture repairs and […]
4 ways to maximalise
Maximalism is your gateway to ‘more is more’. Entirely expressive and impossible to replicate, this interior design practice is a unique way to inject your home with personality and amplify its intrigue. If you’re formally rejecting and renouncing the minimalist’s subdued aesthetic, here are four ways to make maximalism work. LAYER Embrace the […]
Small spaces
Tight on space but big on style? Whether you’re squeezing into a studio, rocking a tiny home, making the most of a modest nook, or maximising a cosy apartment, smart design choices – from furniture that moonlights as storage to optical illusions that fool the eye – can transform even the tightest areas. […]
Best bed for hot sleepers: Dreamwool Beds
Sleep cooler with all-natural, breathable materials. As hot sleepers seek new ways to increase their comfort and quality of rest, some bed manufacturers are responding with a range of technologies and synthetic materials designed to lower the temperature of your sleeping environment. This is often done by adding a top layer of gel […]
Catch that dachshund!
A trend is emerging – it seems impossible to step inside one of Canterbury’s home and living stores without a dashingly long sausage dog in your sights. Are you ready to let the dachshund dominate your homewares? 1. Large Favourite Thing Dachshund mug, Robert Gordon. 2. Le Chien Dachshund mug, Adairs. 3. Looooong […]
Sweet dreams
Promote your bedscape from boring to beautiful, and fall asleep in luxury each time your head hits the pillow. It’s what’s on the inside that counts for a supportive sleep – but no one said the exterior couldn’t exhibit the ultimate opulence. Research finds that finishing the day in a beautiful bed can […]
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