Restoring greatness: McDonald and Hartshorne
Do you have a treasured piece of furniture you’d love to restore, but are unsure where to begin? Calling McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery for a free, no-obligation quote is the best place to start. The Christchurch-based re-upholsterers have more than 100 years combined industry experience, specialising in household furniture, re-upholstery, refurbishment, commercial jobs […]
Winning by design: Stephenson and Turner
Dennis Chippindale’s passion for living on hills together with his desire for easy living combine in his own home high above Church Bay, looking across Whakaraupo/Lyttelton Harbour towards Quail Island and the Port Hills. Having lived on hill sites in Wellington, Dennis loved the views but disliked houses spread over many levels. As […]
Setting the stage: Jaz it up
We’ve long recognised the importance of first impressions and, when it comes to selling your home, those first impressions really do count. Staging is a way to put your home’s best foot forward, impressing potential buyers and increasing their emotional attachment to the home, so you get the highest possible price and quickest […]
Storylines in the design journey: South Architects Ltd
Impactful architecture works on so many levels, not just outwardly, but also by making connections with people and places. At the heart of any great design is a compelling story, says Craig South of South Architects. Being able to tell a story is of fundamental importance to the architectural design process. Doing it well […]
Tile tales
Move over white subway tiles, we’re introducing a whole raft of new kids on the decorating block; there’s hexagon, finger tiles, mosaic and stone and they’re rocking a kaleidoscope of colours and textures. We check out some of the latest looks snaking their way across walls and floors. Mixed geometrics: Geometric shapes made their […]
Where nature meets modernism: Tim Nees
A Christchurch architect has contributed to Banks Peninsula’s landscape with his penchant for eye-catching modernism. Tim Nees hails from Wellington where he designed his national award-winning family home in the weather-lashed environs of Breaker’s Bay. Since 2014 the respected architect has operated New Work Studio from his Christchurch abode – a juxtaposition of […]
Modern Reds: RESENE
This boldly beautiful space showcases the new trend for striking reds, which, when contrasted with other bold shades and natural textures create an exotic Pasifika look, by way of Morocco. On this side of the world, with our clear, bright, natural light, we have traditionally opted for bluer, deeper reds such as the […]
Statement Sofas
Whether you call it a couch, a sofa, or a settee, nice and neutral has long been the name of the style game when it comes to picking a stylish seat. We get it – it is one of the largest pieces of furniture in the main room of the house, so it’s […]
Talent for trellis: Trellis Warehouse
If you’re already preparing for the warmer months ahead and would like to install some outdoor features in your garden, then a trellis may just be the stylish answer you’ve been looking for. For 30 years, Trellis Warehouse has been supplying Cantabrians with quality trellis products, all of which are custom made onsite at […]
Lofty Ambitions
If you have the lofty ambition of creating more space without increasing the foot plan of your abode, a mezzanine may just be the answer. There are numerous ways to incorporate a mezzanine or intermediate floor within a space and, contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a double-height ceiling to pull it […]
