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 […]
Salt of the earth
If you thought Himalayan salt lamps were a thing of the past.. you’re probably right. But that’s not to say something that was wildly popular in the 1980s can’t make a comeback, in fact that’s how most trends work. While they’re technically not a ‘new thing’, 40 years later salt lamps are starting to […]
Winterising your home! – Maxwell Plumbing
With winter just around the corner, it’s important to start making sure your home will be safe and warm when those cooler days and nights really set in. Now is the time to tick off all those property maintenance jobs, such as checking the guttering and hot water cylinders for leaks, looking for dripping […]
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 […]
Getting your home noticed online: Mike Pero
COVID-19 has changed the way we buy and sell real estate. With social distancing and more people viewing and transacting property online, it has never been so important for your real estate agent to arrange exceptional virtual property presentations. Now more than ever, professional video and quality still photography will help your home stand […]
Perfect Timing: DJ Hewitt Builders
It was perfect timing for a perfect home. For a thankful family in leafy Strowan, their DJ Hewitt new-build topped expectations. The big move was five months ago. However, the ultimate test for a couple with young children was lockdown life at home in their bubble of four. “This really feels like we were […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
