Award-winning local joiners
Joinery is not simply a trade; it is a highly-skilled craft practised for centuries. Professional excellence in the craft is celebrated in the annual Registered Master Joiners’ national awards programme showcasing a range of constructions, such as kitchens, doors, windows and benchtops. Canterbury joiners featured in the recent national awards. […]
A new lease of life: Ingrid Geldof
Under the management of Christchurch Accommodation, the recently re-opened West Fitzroy Apartments has undergone a full earthquake repair, including foundation restrengthening, a total re-build of the ground floor, and redesign and replacement of all kitchens and bathrooms in all 70 apartments, by the same company that designed the original kitchens 20 years […]
Stunning design finalist: Sheppard and Rout
A prominent site adjacent to the Memorial Avenue Gateway Bridge called for a memorable design, and the judges of the NZIA 2021 competition agreed that Sheppard and Rout exceeded that brief with its stunning FMG Office building project, selecting it as a finalist in the NZIA national competition. The client […]
Bringing the outdoors in
Now that winter is mere days away, it is an ideal time to introduce the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv into your home. The philosophy of embracing the outdoors, friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv) is not just about being outside; it is also about bringing nature indoors to the lounge, bathroom and even the bedroom. […]
Accessorise your home
Just like their wearable counterparts, home accessories can pull together the look of a room. Accessories complete a space, adding personality and creating an environment which is unique to the home’s inhabitants. Here’s three easy ways to accessorise your home. BOOKS In bookcases or shelves, piled on coffee tables or […]
Getting to grips with autumn
Cooler days and nights have arrived and in true autumn form the change in weather patterns is turning the leaves to gold, burgundy and pumpkin before they float gently to the ground. For many avid gardeners that is the signal to snip, prune, compost and plant anew. The compost equation: […]
Mother’s Day must-haves: Piccadilly Bookshop
From cookbooks to memoirs, this round-up features a bit of everything. All of which can be found at Piccadilly Bookshop in Avonhead. When you can’t find the words to show you care – find a book. The Missing Sister – Lucinda Riley From the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author comes […]
Mid-century, modernised
It’s no secret mid-century modern aesthetics have been trending for some time now, with natural woods and modular forms a popular choice for those wanting to inject sleek and timeless elements into living spaces. Defined by craftmanship and rounded shapes, mid-century furniture is functional and simple, and is the perfect accompaniment to […]
Out of the box: RESENE
Sometimes thinking outside the box means literally painting a box on your walls. In this case, the large square wall feature spans across a corner of the room and stands out against the walls and floor. PAINT: Wall and floor in Resene Ravine with square in Resene Pumice; cabinets in Resene […]
Cocoon room
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again; 2021 is the year to embrace curves in your living spaces. Specifically, cosy, cocoon-like seating. From jellybean sofas and jubey ottomans, to cloudy, boucle-clad occasional chairs – cushioned perches are everywhere. These plush seating options are an instant way to up […]
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