‘tis the season to be crafty: RESENE
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, why not take the same positive approach to your festive flair? Before you go crazy at the shops on everything from too much tinsel to over-the-top ornaments, consider an eco-friendly approach to your home’s festive décor. The best part is that creating a consistent […]
Gifting Trenz: Trenzseater
Personalise your living spaces with the covetable range of furniture, furnishing and fixtures from Trenzseater. Shop the range of international and local designs perfect for the gifting season in-store or online.
Event perfection: Saints of Tai Tapu
Set against rolling countryside and the iconic Port Hills, Saints of Tai Tapu is not only a picturesque and customised event space, it also brings together a refined selection of sought-after professionals to cater for every aspect of your celebration. The venue: Built in 1881 in the classic early-Christchurch neogothic style, the idyllic events space […]
Highlights
Floor lamps are coming out from dark dusty corners as proud pieces, to create or change the theme. We’ve got all the highlights for you. Energy efficient in design, floor lamps often have dimmer switches to transform ambient lighting to bright beams to work, read or dine by. The secret to selecting is […]
The white way
We will forever love the white room; it’s clean, serene and the stuff of interior dreams. We’ve pulled together our top tips for painting the white way. The right white White has long reigned supreme in the world of interiors – and for good reason; it’s perhaps the most typically used wall colour for […]
Chill Factor
Relax, it’s the 2020s and this decade’s décor retreats into a comfort zone that simply says ‘chill’. Home is a sanctuary where we recharge our batteries. We look at ways to do them up, so we can wind down. A softer palette Muted, serene shades make a peaceful haven. Warmer neutrals are snuggling up […]
Framed Treasures
“If you have something you want framed, no matter what it is, bring it to me and I will turn it into a stunning wall feature.” John McCann of Artworks Gallery does mean he can frame literally anything. After all, he has framed items as unusual as a large wedding dress with a long […]
Fringe Festival
A retro revival like no other, there’s a mid-century trend bringing refined glamour and a flirty edge to 2020 abodes. We’re seeing a healthy dose of frisky trimmings like tassels and fringing spicing things up amongst interior accessories, as designers turn away from the traditional minimalism of yesteryear and embrace rich textures and […]
RESENE: D.I.Y Décor
While colour can seem scary for some to introduce to their walls, a life in a home without any colour at all can be a pretty dismal one. One of the most wonderful things about paint is that you can use it on almost anything, and a just a little bit can go a long […]
Art & Soul
When it comes to decorating, there’s nothing quite like creating a space with ‘art and soul’. A gallery wall might just be the state of play if you want to do just that. We’ve got some hot tips for creating a cool wall. GET CLEVER WITH COLOUR Colour plays a key role in […]