Unsurpassable interiors: White Room Interiors

It was an exciting day for Georgina Hopman of White Room Interiors when the business recently moved from its former site to its new, twice as large premises at 1027 Colombo Street.     Renowned for their expertise in the making of drapes, blinds and luxurious cushions, White Room Interiors styles interiors from the beginning […]

Canterbury Home Show Celebrates 40 Years

It’s hard to believe that the Canterbury Home Show will celebrate its 40th birthday this month.       As the oldest and longest running Cantabrian Home Show, the team will once again produce an event delivering on inspiration and innovation. The Canterbury Home Show remains a premier destination for homeowners and leading businesses – […]

Naked Architecture

Choice – that’s what we need; a way in which each of us can individually live happily in our increasingly complex world.       Now, more than ever, people really do want greater choice around how they live in the urban environment. And internationally, a growing array of solutions are emerging to answer that […]

Distinctive Luxury: Trenzseater

Trenzseater’s vision is built on the foundation of custom-made luxury design which is authentic, personalised, distinctive and instantly recognisable. Directors Ben and Hamish Lewis offer a full interior design service with a deserved reputation for detailing some of New Zealand’s finest residences.     Their interior design service has gained international recognition through awards at […]

Ever Green

The colour green has long had a transformative effect on our internal spaces. We look at how to incorporate the natural beauty of lush green into the home.     Green returns inside and flourishes in all directions for 2019. The trend has been growing steadily since leafy indoor plants have also taken root. Blocks […]

Beautiful moon rising

Last time the moon theme outshone our interiors it was the early 90s, but it seems moons are rising in popularity once again.     Creative crescents have returned in all sorts of wistful guises. This time, more mysterious streamline silhouettes, as opposed to friendly man-in-the-moon faces, beam down on us. Either waxing or waning, […]

Geometric Glow

Circles, squares, hexagons, triangles, pentagons, diamonds – even shapes without a name; when it comes to geometric design, the options are endless.     A fun and funky way to add visual interest to your abode, geometric lighting is all about striking patterns and dramatic shapes. But it’s not all just squares and hexagons – […]

Cue the Curves

While furniture with hard and sleek Scandi-style lines will continue to grace our abodes for some time to come, it appears interior designers are seeking more soft and sculpted curves. Curb your curve curiosity and make a shapely statement in any room with this retro-inspired look.     Lending a new and softer dimension to […]

Make a spring transformation: Armstrong Interiors

Spring is the season of transformation when it comes to our humble abode. But according to award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors, this season is about so much more than the archetypal spring clean.     With spring finally here, what does this mean from an interior design perspective? Consider your family – […]

Neo Nostalgic Nook: Resene

Hot tip: Layering retro colours over fresh, modern shapes will keep your space looking anything but dated.     Since being made famous by Marie Antoinette nearly 300 years ago, we’re not sure there’s any colour that’s been quite as pervasive in the interior design world as duck egg blue. The sky’s the limit when […]