Humble living
BY NINA TUCKER Being humble means having humility, upholding modesty, and living without an ego. By no means is it achieving less, or performing poorly. What if you were to embrace this concept in your home? Humble living embodies the meaning of the word: creating a concept of décor and styling within your […]
Style it: Any Excuse
The Brunswick Throw features an offset plaid design, offering a modern take on country style. Crafted from pure New Zealand wool, its timeless design and rich olive tones provide a comforting sense of warmth. Each throw is finished with a traditional twisted fringe. 130 x 180cm. 3/4 Eastfield Drive, Lincoln, Christchurch www.anyexcuse.co.nz
See it, feel it: Carpet Binders
With hardwood floors trending, many people are looking for an ideal rug to add softness underfoot, especially as temperatures plummet. You may have found yourself asking friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations on custom rugs, only to be met with off-shore companies and long turn-over times, or places that charge exorbitant prices. Carpet […]
Optimising outdoor living: Louvre Solutions
Extend your outdoor entertaining and enjoyment all year round by ensuring you and your guests are protected from the elements. Putting your outdoor area into hibernation over the colder months shouldn’t be reverted to, says Craig Rogers of Louvre Solutions. With a louvre roof, you can optimise enjoyment of that space, even in […]
Sounds good: Soundline Audio
While winter may mean you’re stuck inside, with stretching evenings, there is an upside. Few experiences match the warmth and comfort of a roaring fire, a plush couch, and streaming your favourite series. If you’re looking to add something special to your mid-winter screenings, Soundline Audio could have the answer: an Immersive Audio […]
Decorating with neutrals
Paring back colour schemes and using muted tones to create beautiful interior spaces is an art. BY LYNDA PAPESCH While using neutrals is a versatile, and timeless, choice, creating calming interior schemes isn’t just throwing a few creams, whites, greys and fawns together. The neutral palette includes an array of off-whites and earthy […]
A gorgeous stack
Books are an interior designer’s secret weapon, filling in the gaps on coffee, dining, and bedside tables. Kitchen nooks, entertainment units, and shelving can all become homes to them too. Utilise neutral books in spaces you don’t want to overdo and keep the fun covers for homier, cosy areas. Recent trends have spiked […]
Chic, contemporary curves
Sleek lines, traditional square coffee tables, conventional headboards, and boxy sofas are being replaced with curves, says Metropol writer Alicia Carr. All the rage in the 1970s, the curve dominated the home design scene then, and has made frequent appearances in trends since. Now curves are back again, with a sophisticated, modern touch. […]
Paving the way: Brymac Tiles
With the shortest day behind us, we start the countdown to summer. It’s chilly now, however the eternal wheel of the seasons will soon return us to alfresco living. Whether you hail from the “bring it on” generation, or are more likely to say “I’m here for it”, you’ll want to push play […]
Gifts beyond compare: French Blue
Sometimes the search for that special gift can be a frustrating experience, often resulting in a hasty and disappointing purchase. French Blue removes all such anxieties, with matchless giftware curated from Europe, the Middle East, and North America, think France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Holland, Portugal, Poland, Denmark, Israel, Morocco, and Mexico. From tableware, […]
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