From Home to Castle
Whoever first uttered those immortal words about a man’s home being his castle was a wise person indeed. Our home is our sanctuary; it’s our haven of rest and relaxation; it’s our blissful place where all the hassles and worries of the working day slip from our weary bodies as soon as we cross the […]
Experienced fence experts: Paragon Fencing
Proudly New Zealand owned and operated, Paragon Fencing Systems’ third-generation business is at the forefront of customer care and has attention to detail which is second to none. With a combined experience of more than 70 years in the building and construction industry, the company can plan and build your perfect fencing project using […]
Wrapping up Christmas: Shut The Front Door
While Father Christmas is putting the reindeer through their paces in preparation for the big journey, we mere mortals are pounding the pavements in the search of gifts, decorations, cards, and wrapping paper. At Shut The Front Door, 268 High Street, your search is over and everything and everybody is covered – parents, grandparents, […]
Charging Ahead: Taurus Built Ltd
Taurus Built Ltd may not be the biggest building team in town, but when it comes to dedication, professionalism and commitment to going above and beyond, they seldom come better. Founded by experienced builder Tom Peters in 2017, the company has grown from a one-man operation, to a tightly-knit team of professional builders […]
A strategic move: Strategic Homes
For more than 17 years, Strategic Homes has built houses for the people of Canterbury, with more than 800 dwellings completed to date. Now, in an exciting move, the company is changing its name to Touchstone Homes. Directors Andrew O’Donoghue and Karen Pritchard explain the rationale behind the name change. “When we started […]
Pillow Talk
When it comes to the humble abode, the expression ‘your house is your castle’ is something we’ve long held to be true. At the heart of this saying is the understanding that your home should be the antidote to stress, not the cause of it. Furnishings and, more specifically, the comfort they create, […]
Organic themed rooms
It’s ideal to take design cues from the characteristics of a place. The perfect room for a geometric or organic wallpaper might, for instance, be one with a window overlooking a stunning copper beech tree, if the chosen pattern repeats the leaf shape or colour. So before going shopping, take a couple of pictures […]
Durable & Stylish: Woven Veranda
From the extreme cold, to the heat of summer, Woven Veranda’s range of quality, easy-care outdoor furniture, has been specifically designed to cope with New Zealand’s harsh environment. Based in Ohoka, Lisa and Guy import the stylish Scandinavian-designed wicker furniture that can be used both inside and out, making the pieces ideal for […]
Coastal Dreaming
Bring the calming influence of the seaside into your home, aesthetically, emotively and practically, coastal themes have ridden an eternal wave in interior design. They’re having a huge resurgence now though, as we crave the lifestyle they elude. The colours of the coast. Sigh! Glistening pale aquamarines to bright turquoise tones, gradually fading […]
Smart Spaces
Thinking of investing in a smart home? Chances are you’re not looking to your plumbing. However, technology is playing an increasingly important role in this space, whether your end game is improving comfort and value, creating a healthier home or lowering your environmental impact. Comfort and value Stream live music to your shower, […]
