Plan today, swim tomorrow: NOVAspace Pools

Now is the perfect time to plan your new pool and be ready to enjoy summer – splashing, swimming, and socialising in your own backyard oasis. NOVAspace Pools, led by owner and designer Chris Thelin, specialises in the design, planning, and installation of high-quality fibreglass pools. With a full-service approach, Chris and his […]

Love your louvre: Louvre Solutions

Imagine having the luxury of continuing your outdoor summer soirées even after the sun goes down. Canterbury-based Louvre Solutions are experts in extending your indoor outdoor flow so you can extend your gatherings long into the evening. Whether entertaining, relaxing, or simply expanding your indoor area, the team can create a custom space […]

Fine furniture: Gavin Cox Furniture

You can’t beat quality, solid timber furniture that’s made exactly as you want it, right here in Christchurch. Handcrafting beautiful bespoke furniture from solid timbers is both an art and a science, combining artistry with a deep understanding of materials. If anyone understands this, it’s the team at Sydenham-based Gavin Cox Furniture, where […]

Treasure trove: Woolston Emporium

From antiques to eclectic accessories, curiosities and vintage clothing, discover a treasure trove of unique finds from 12 businesses under one roof. By definition, an emporium is a cornucopia of discovery and local shopping gem. The Woolston Emporium, captures this spirit beautifully. “Step inside and you’ll find a carefully curated collection of vintage […]

The magic of Christmas: One World

Create a space with a luxurious festive feel that shines with style and sophistication. Make your Christmas a OneWorld Christmas – find a beautiful collection curated with timeless elegance in mind in stock now. Christchurch’s home of the Hamptons, this gorgeous retail store at 114 Carlyle Street, Sydenham, is full of fabulous pieces […]

Sounds like Christmas: Soundline Audio

The best quality audio is a gift for the eyes and ears of the perfectionist in your life. How would you hit peak Christmas delight for the perfectionist in your life? You would gift them a Canvas Hi-Fi system bespoke designed to suit their favourite room in the house. The best quality audio […]

Adversity to elegance: Maree Hynes

Now a thriving design destination, Maree Hynes Interiors has come a long way from its beginnings in a mobile curtains van. The woman behind it all looks back on a 30-year South Canterbury legacy. From humble beginnings to building one of the South Island’s most admired interior design brands, Maree Hynes’ story is […]

Find Christmas cheer here: Terra Viva

Deck the halls, decorate the tree and table, and become everyone’s favourite family member. Here’s how. Peter Worsp’s staff at Terra Viva don’t hesitate when it comes to a late night in the shop setting up for Christmas. “Each year we hunt out new designs we haven’t stocked before and, apart from a […]

Benchmark

A three-step guide to styling one of the most used and most visible features of the kitchen – the humble bench. Don’t throw everything and the kitchen sink at making your bench look pretty. Start with the type of stone and adjoining cabinetry. Ideally, you want contrasting yet complementary hues – a dark […]

Kitchen class: Kitchen Studio

The future of kitchen renovation lies in creating a personalised journey from imagining your new kitchen to enjoying it. Renovating a kitchen is more than a project; it’s an investment of time, energy, and emotion, and the process should honour that, says Jo Tozer, owner of Kitchen Studio in Merivale. “Exceptional service goes […]