Green Credentials

There are plenty of good reasons why you should fill your home with houseplants. They don’t just look good by adding texture and colour to your home, but they’re good for us too!     From flourishing foliage to jungle inspired botanicals, houseplants have sprouted their way back into our lives. So, what are the […]

Eliminate Condensation: Snow Temp Heating

If condensation and ventilation issues are a problem in your home, the team at Snow Temp Heating Solutions are the people to call before winter sets in.     Covering both residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration, the Christchurch business has been in operation for the past 35 years, and run by Graham Milburn […]

Better Sleep Solutions: Dreamwool Beds

If you find you’re often waking at night clammy and perspiring in an overheated bed, the cause could be that your mattress is of a synthetic composition.     “We hear many complaints about people having really uncomfortable sleeps with their new mattress,” Dreamwool Beds owner David Henderson says. “Initially it’s good, but two to […]

Side Hustle

Every design devotee knows that furniture can make or break a space. Choosing the right pieces can elevate your entire home aesthetic. Take the side table for example – it’s a great way to layer a surprise element into a space.     While they may not be the stars of the show, side tables […]

A trusted choice: Angus Chisholm Builders Limited

For more than 16 years, Angus Chisholm Builders Limited has been a trusted choice for Cantabrians when it comes to quality new builds, renovations and alterations.     Every step of the way, the locally based residential building business, founded by Angus Chisholm, provides a wealth of experience and offers specific understanding and knowledge of […]

Making: sweet dreams

Each passing season brings with it the perfect opportunity to introduce a new aesthetic to the bedroom. When it comes to the cooler months on their way, it’s all about hunkering down.     So how do you create a homely haven in time for winter? We’ve got our top tips right here along with […]

Purple Reign

Life can feel chaotic right? So, when it comes to creating the perfect abode, it’s no surprise that people want to simplify their homes and interiors to create a space of calm and comfort.     The colour purple is known to evoke a sense of calm, and if done right, it can be a […]

Revitalising Your Most Used Space: M F Turnbull

Thirty-one years and counting – that’s how long M F Turnbull has been finishing furniture and joinery in Canterbury and beyond.   With an expanded facility, Kitchen Renewal is a new division of M F Turnbull that specialises in refurbishing kitchens and furniture. No matter what the current finish of your kitchen, it can be […]

Joining the dots: Murray Hewitt Joinery

Murray Hewitt Joinery Ltd has celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. Even after two decades of providing Cantabrians with the absolute best in joinery for a wide range of building projects, the company shows little signs of slowing down.       Formed in 1999, Murray Hewitt Joinery’s team of highly skilled joiners and cabinet […]

Autumnal Auburn

Dug deep from within the earth, natural pigments like ochre and terracotta, sourced from clays and volcanic rocks, have been used by artists all over the world for generations.     This year we’re expecting to see a rich, authentic colour palette of terracotta, umber and spiced reds coming through in homewares, creating warm and […]