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 […]
Rocking the stone look: Hard as Rocks Ltd
Thinking of enhancing the entryway or chimney of your new home? Or perhaps you have in mind a stone fireplace, an interior feature wall or a letterbox. You can achieve the look and feel of real stone with veneer profiles from Hard as Rocks Ltd. Most Kiwis love the traditional look of South Island […]
Tropical goes sophisticated: RESENE
When you think about a tropical inspired interior it often evokes images of green palm leaves, pink flamingos and light-coloured cane furniture in bright sun-drenched rooms. This colour scheme, inspired by the wrapping paper featured in the frame, takes the concept for a more sophisticated spin. The key textural elements and motifs of […]
Spark-ling new streetscape
The advent of forward-thinking architecture in Christchurch provides consolation for loved structures lost, and forges a new identity for the city as a stylish and technologically advanced urban landscape. Sheppard and Rout Architects’ graceful Spark building brings almost 500 staff from the suburbs to the centre. Spark sought to play a part in […]
Pretty in patterns
At face value, decorating with patterns may seem daunting, but by following a few basic guidelines, your humble home can be enriched by beautiful designs. Beige can be boring, don’t play it safe. A new decade means a new chance to add a little pizazz to your living space. Copy and paste: Try […]
The Beauty of Bespoke: Bates Joinery
The Bate Joinery team has introduced virtual showroom tours and online design consultations to assist clients with their building and remodelling projects from afar. During the lockdown, owner Mark Allworthy says some members of the team were able to work through stages of the planning process remotely from their own individual bubbles, such […]
Combining landscape with design: Wood Ltd
By combining landscape with design, Wood Ltd create unique commercial fit-outs and civil landscapes that stand out, commanding attention, while seamlessly blending into their surroundings. The Christchurch-based landscape company specialise in developing innovative, yet practical and liveable spaces that weave in the beauty of nature and environment. Recent inner-city projects include The Welder courtyard – […]
Sweet like chocolate
Velvety tones of chocolate and caramel create a delicious bedroom retreat that is perfect for autumn. You won’t want to leave the comforts of your cocoon, as these cool combinations will give you Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory vibes (before things began to turn pear-shaped). We’ve come up with ways to drizzle these tones […]
Beautifully Bespoke
Rob Carter of Furniture Dimensions knows all about furniture. He has been in the business for more than 40 years. From his workshop in Sydenham, Rob creates unique pieces of furniture for homes across Canterbury. Each piece at Furniture Dimensions is custom-made to the client’s specific design requirements, whether that is built-in cabinetry, floating […]
True design and build
In the home building industry, offering a complete design and build service can be an attractive marketing tool, but whether a company can actually deliver is another matter. Craig Freeman, Director of David Magill Builders says you need to look behind the glossy websites and smooth commentary to discover if a company really ‘walks its […]
