More NKBA winners
Canterbury designer Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors won two NKBA 2021 awards. The first was the Spatial Innovation Design – Commercial award for an inspiring showroom with a difference, the ‘Neff Market Kitchen’. Judges noted the space had a wonderful rustic vibe while also balancing a warm and inviting refinement. “The incredible corner […]
Design excellence
Christchurch kitchen designer Davinia Sutton made history at the recent National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) Excellence in Design Awards, with her business taking home a record-breaking 13 awards. Her awards, for seven unique kitchen and bathroom designs, included the prestigious Supreme Kitchen Design Award, the Supreme Bathroom Design Award and […]
Spanish revival: RESENE
Take inspiration from Californian Spanish-style homes to create a conversation pit that’s a conversation piece in itself. Modern California Spanish style champions simple yet elegant design as it’s known for symmetrical decorating and reframing interior spaces with archways. Warm woods are a staple in this style too, which makes relaxing desert tones […]
Bring some French romance to your bedroom
French décor is one of the world’s most enduring styles, and head of the list is the bedroom or boudoir. One of the most embraced and romantic is the country bedroom. From casual to chic, this style is often about soft feminine neutrals and pastels or the complete opposite, more masculine yet […]
Perfectly pretty paisley
Paisley, once only popular as a bandana print, is tipped to be a top trend this summer. The teardrop-shaped pattern has been a regular on fashion catwalks for decades, and now major textile producers and furniture manufacturers are also embracing paisley. You too can join the paisley parade whether it be reflected […]
Rug up for winter
Our bodies aren’t the only things we need to rug up this winter… our living spaces could also do with an injection of rugs, too. These floor coverings anchor a room and work hard to define and differentiate spaces in a home. Rugs can be used to frame an area, such as […]
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