A hint of pink
Print this storyInfiltrating home interiors, this nurturing hue is seeping into candle holders and cushions alike. Curated by Nina Tucker. Playful designs fuse with pink’s signature romance to bring an eclectic groove to home and living spaces, a sense of rosiness for the seasons ahead.
Flow in, flow out
Print this storyBlur the boundaries that connect your indoor and outdoor spaces, leaning into biophilic elements to naturally, and cohesively, extend your living area. Curated by Nina Tucker. Harmonise stretching windows that maximise light with relaxed yet funky décor.
Revitalising your aged kitchen: MF Turnbull
Print this storyGiving your kitchen a fresh lease on life may be as simple as upstyling its cabinetry and hardware to create a contemporary look and feel. Rejuvenation experts in that field are Monique and Murray Turnbull. They have had more than three decades of experience injecting new life into furniture, fittings, and homes. “Repainting […]
Painting Christchurch in real-time colour: Dulux
Print this storyEver noticed how a city looks completely different depending on the time of day or the weather? Cotton candy clouds or moody, stormy skies catalyse our creative vein – as we wish for a way to replicate those hues at home. Internationally renowned paint brand Dulux is bringing that idea to life in […]
That cinema feel
Print this storySetting up a home theatre isn’t plonking a few comfy chairs in front of a large television or screen. By Lynda Papesch. Having one professionally built is the ultimate, however, with a few essential changes, any spare room may be converted. Minimum requirements include controlling outside light and sound, and using the right […]
Kiwi design & style: Jade Furniture
Print this storyDreaming of a New Zealand-made quality sofa that stands the test of time? It is a supreme cachet – having furnishings Kiwi-designed, crafted with local materials by local craftspeople. Buying New Zealand-made means your needs are easily communicated. Jade Furniture is a Christchurch-based family-owned furniture manufacturer. “We have been in business since 1988,” […]
Opening a new door: Dream Doors
Print this storyDreams are mostly thought to be ephemeral, disappearing in an instant when we wake. Is it possible for dreams to become reality? One company that incorporates the word “dream” into its name certainly knows how to make them come true. These dreams are brought to life with the help from the local masters […]
Amazing aromatics
Print this storyHeavenly scented flowers, candles, room diffusers, soaps, perfumes, and even laundry powders can all help to make your home smell gorgeous. By Lynda Papesch. People’s olfactory sense adapts to the smells around them so often they are not familiar with how they and their homes smell, until a different perfume pervades their atmosphere. […]
Picking wicker: WovenVeranda
Print this storyHomes citywide are adopting the ease and elegance of wicker furniture to beautify indoor and outdoor spaces. Many of those pieces originated in the WovenVeranda showroom, amongst a captivating selection of stylish, Scandinavian-designed cane furniture from Indonesia. Every aesthetic taste is catered for, “We can customise your personal style needs, and transform any […]
Excellence in exterior: Finesse Painting & Decorating
Print this storyCurb appeal, resale value, and protection against the elements – a flawlessly finished exterior makes all the difference. It creates a house you love driving home to. Behind some of the most eye-catching façades in the South Island is Finesse Painting and Decorating. An entrenched adoration for his craft, owner Peter Dalman says […]
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