Complete heating and cooling solutions: Future Air Solutions
Playing to their diverse strengths and catering to the market has seen Future Air Solutions grow exponentially since the company was established. Even as recently as six years ago there were around six people involved; now there are more than 20. Future Air Solutions’ expertise is truly expressed in its […]
Bringing ideas to life: Furniture Dimensions
An expertly handcrafted piece of high-quality furniture will last almost a lifetime – making it a much smarter investment than buying cheap items that break within a couple of years. “Many people come in here with an idea or a picture of something they like, so I then draw it […]
From trash to treasure: McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery
A recent couch makeover by McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery is proof that one neighbour’s old sofa can easily be another’s treasure. Two locals have taken recycling and repurposing to a new level, and successfully given an old piece of furniture a new lease of life. The McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery […]
Natural Instinct
In Christchurch, one of the best spots to go to escape the hustle and bustle of city life is the Botanic Gardens or Hagley Park. These two places are so popular for escaping because of the plants that surround us with their calming energy. So why not bring that same energy and […]
Smarten up your home: Econx
A safe, secure, energy-efficient home; many of us instinctively know such qualities are desirable, but how many of us make conscious efforts to achieve these conditions? Own up if you put your heat pump on and leave it on, have trouble with your heating controls, or if you don’t turn […]
The Investigative Experts: The Property Detectives
With a combined 40 years’ experience in all areas of the construction industry, the team at The Property Detectives say it is “really” hard to pull the wool over their eyes when it comes to building. The local company specialises in all property and building inspections, from pre-sale and pre-purchase […]
Matte Black Rules
It’s pretty much a given that the top spot in the neutral colour system has always being held by black. Lily Langtry, Victorian actress and muse of Oscar Wilde, knew that. When her brother died, she donned black, as was customary, but realising it made her look even more beautiful, Lily refused […]
Lights Up!
Much like fashion, lighting trends often reflect on bygone eras. Here are some styles currently lighting up 2019. Mid-century Modern reigned from the 1920s to 1970s. The atom-influenced Sputnik chandelier is a fine example of this style. Much in vogue from the 1950s onwards, it’s been updated through the decades, […]
The house with everything: DJ Hewitt Builders
Celebrating 25 years in business building outstanding houses, DJ Hewitt is thrilled to enter a superlative home in the 2019 Master Builders House of the Year regional competition in the category: House over $2 million. Having taking a sabbatical from House of the Year entries for almost a decade, this stunning entry […]
Islands in the sun
Kitchen islands are no longer an afterthought; rather they’ve become the mainstay of the contemporary Kiwi kitchen. We look at how to make the most of these modern kitchen must-haves. Put an unexpected twist on the classic kitchen island by choosing one with curved edges. This small difference allows for […]
