Making house dreams come true: Dream Doors, Dream Bathrooms
Are you looking to elevate your bathroom or kitchen? Experience the joy of cooking in a gleaming new kitchen or relaxing in a stunning new bathroom. Dream Doors Christchurch focuses on creating dream kitchens, and they recently launched Dream Bathrooms to provide the perfect solutions. Owner and operator Adrian Kay says that adding […]
Outdoor wellbeing
When it comes to trends, fashion, interior design, cars, Kiwis often look to the United Kingdom and Europe to see what’s trending. One emerging summer trend in the UK is the garden sauna. London-based, award-winning interior design studio Black & Milk last year unveiled the pictured design of an outdoor banya sauna in […]
Towel treats
Trade itchy and irritable for gentle and luxurious. Those moments spent wrapped up in a lush, warm hotel towel don’t just feel great because you’re on holiday. It is because hotel-use towels are made with a higher fibre count, so they absorb water far quicker and are soft on the skin. A quality […]
Hydroponic house plants
Several times a week I visit a Mandeville Street café, memorable for great coffee, fab food, and a biophilic wall of house plant cuttings growing in test tubes. By Lynda Papesch. While travelling overseas recently, I also noticed a similar trend, with cafés, restaurants, and large multi-national hotels all growing house plants in […]
Matte black details
Labelled as the “hottest home design trend for 2024”, by Forbes, matte black is the design finish making its way into all the home spaces lately. Experts say its versatility is why it has remained such a popular finish in bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. Other interior designers add it has been a favourite […]
A grand transformation: Jim The Builder
What would you add to the home that has everything? One Christchurch house already possessed a premium address, an important historical pedigree, and a fabulous modernisation and refurbishment process that enhanced both its form and function. The only thing left was to recreate the outdoor living with a home gymnasium, a pavilion space […]
Gifts handmade with love: Exquisite Gifts by AJ
In need of a special and unique gift for that special someone? Look no further than Merivale’s Exquisite Gifts by AJ. The gift shop, which is owned and operated by Amanda Ward and her husband Dave, is popular among locals with its range of products for everyone. From unique homeware and custom refurbished […]
A bold backsplash
A backsplash is an important addition to your kitchen. That doesn’t mean it has to be boring and uninspiring. Adding something bold to your kitchen is easy using a backsplash. It adds contrasting texture or distinctive character while retaining its functional purpose. Essential to the inner workings of your kitchen, a backsplash is […]
Know your glassware
A glass might feel no different to the next one. However, there’s a whole world of meaning behind the glassware we use for each drink. I had never paid much thought to the effectiveness of elegant, quality glasses until I inherited crystal glassware from my late grandmother. Besides the sentiment, they’re refined, sophisticated, […]
IoT on a Budget: Your Guide to a Smarter and Cosier Home
The ability to automate our homes through the Internet of Things (IoT) has made the idea of a smart home increasingly appealing. IoT setups improve and automate various aspects of our living spaces, from enhancing security to streamlining daily tasks. However, one deterrent to investing in IoT solutions is the cost. You have […]
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