Immaculately authentic: DJ Hewitt
A modern barn-style build with a village lifestyle was the dream for a Scotsman and his Kiwi family. By enlisting DJ Hewitt Builders to do it once and do it right, their complete wishlist was granted. Immaculately built to look authentically imperfect, the board and batten exterior plays with different widths, under a sizeable […]
Touch tones
Home furnishings are taking a tactile turn in 2021, with textured furniture following in the footsteps of fixed surfaces and turning our homes into three dimensional havens. Where clean lines and smooth exteriors have evolved on glass panes (now fluted), tiles (now raised and irregular) and wallpaper (now textured), furniture is joining in. […]
Divide & conquer
From free-flowing spaces to cosy, intimate zones, it seems we’re closing the door on open plan living as we look to the home trends ahead of us. Interior design inspiration behemoth, Pinterest, is hailing “more door” as one of the next biggest trends to hit the home in 2021 and beyond, with the […]
Bedside manner
The ultimate organiser ensuring everything you need is at arm’s reach, bedside tables combine both form and function. Whether you like to let it all hang out with an open design or tuck it all away with a drawer, there’s an option for everyone and choosing the right design can play an important […]
‘tis the season to be crafty: RESENE
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, why not take the same positive approach to your festive flair? Before you go crazy at the shops on everything from too much tinsel to over-the-top ornaments, consider an eco-friendly approach to your home’s festive décor. The best part is that creating a consistent […]
2021 in colour
Colour has long upheld the ability to soothe, to comfort, to uplift and even to enliven, making its use in the home critical to the psychology of a space. As we prepare to wave goodbye to 2020 and welcome in a new year, we look to the colours that we will be embracing in 2021. […]
A beautiful simplicity: Ingrid Geldof Design
Ingrid Geldof Design never ceases to enjoy its ability to change lives by transforming living spaces. “You could call it Feng Shui, to feel calmed down and at peace within the spaces we live. My clients most frequent comment is that the spaces are, ‘so easy to live in’,” says Ingrid Geldof. Ingrid […]
Passive energy, exceptional design: Architecta X Aaron Stewart Builders
For the owners of this home built with passive house principles in mind, energy efficiency came before beautiful design. However, a fortuitous introduction to Susanne Schade of Architecta ensured they received not only a home that achieved a 1.27 rating on the Blower Door Test, but is stunningly beautiful, and cost effective as well. […]
A revitalised abode: DJ Hewitt Builders
A bespoke kitchen and bathroom Fendalton makeover cleverly merges two worlds – sleek design and functional family life. The 20-year-old architecturally-designed home has had a life-changing renovation of meticulous detail by DJ Hewitt Builders. This was in close collaboration with local Spatial Design firm Detail by Davina Sutton, who says the tired bathrooms and a […]
Setting an interior trend: Canterbury Exterior Plasterers
While the name over the door is Canterbury Exterior Plasterers, this little powerhouse company also creates beautiful interior feature walls. The concrete-look walls are made with Rockcote, a lightweight material which is able to be moulded into architectural and interesting shapes for an of the moment aesthetic popular with residential and commercial clients. Finished […]
