‘Watts’ hot: light up your life this winter with our hot picks for home lighting
A home design trend that’s easy to implement in every room, statement lighting is about so much more than pendant choices. Cord length, materials, size and shape all make an impact. So we’re shining the spotlight on some of the brightest trends in lighting design. Old school: Our dalliance with décor of the […]
Super-sized accessories: making a big statement
Interiors and the trends thereof are tied in with the rag trade. And, as with the clothes on our backs, interior designers play with proportion. It’s an interesting thing to watch. Look at any fashion image which truly works on a model and it’s often because of sizes, lengths and exactly how they’re […]
Bringing the outside in: creating an everlasting summer oasis indoors
We’re heading into the part of the year where we spend an increasing amount of time indoors, so it’s the optimum time to start bringing the outside in, so we’re not feeling trapped inside. You don’t even need a large, open space or window to bring the feeling of nature indoors. Green fabrics […]
Design centre inspires: Studio J Design Centre by Jennian Homes is like the best ever Pinterest board (but in real life!)
Congratulations! You’ve decided to build a new home. The next step involves whittling down those Instagram and Pinterest image collections, and choosing the design features of your bricks and mortar, or weatherboard and stone, to make your home dreams come true. You’ve actually got some 500-600 decisions ahead of you – it could […]
The distinction’s in the detail: Queenstown’s new design destination Trenzseater
The distinction’s in the detail, according to Ben Lewis, a high-end Kiwi interior designer and General Manager of Trenzseater. With stores in Christchurch, Auckland and most recently Queenstown, Ben’s designs are picking up awards, accolades and mentions in international publications. Trenzseater in Queenstown means Southern Lakes dwellers will have ready access to stylish, […]
A top tiling team: Giovanni Tiles
If you are after premium quality tiles to give your home distinctive flair, then look no further than the 100m2 Giovanni Tiles selection studio at 3 Lester Lane, just off Dean’s Ave, which holds a selection of more than 1000 premium tiles. A tile selection studio that recognises the growing interest from homeowners […]
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