Kitchens of envy: Oakleigh Fine Furniture
“Working with clients to help them realise their concept for a kitchen is extremely satisfying and rewarding.” Richard Hutt of Oakleigh Fine Furniture has always been passionate about solid timber and creating fine furniture. Some years ago he diversified into making kitchens using the full range of materials from timber to laminates, melamine, […]
Timber stands the test of time: Timber Tru
If you’re planning a new kitchen build, or are renovating or upgrading the existing space, the experienced team at Timber Tru specialises in creating stunning, bespoke designs. As a member of the Registered Master Joiners’ Federation, they’ve been making quality timber joinery for more than 22 years, and have a combined timber joinery […]
Update a tired kitchen: M F Turnbull
For many of us, a stretch of time to reflect and plan was an unexpected addition to our year, a rare positive effect of our lockdown experience. With time on our hands, all to be spent in our homes, we were able to think about what we would like to change, and take the time […]
Time for a change: Dream Doors
We’ve all had more than enough time on our hands to nit-pick things around the home. You might have noticed things that you want to throw out, change or improve. Adrian Kay from Dream Doors Kitchens knows the feeling all too well, agreeing that, “People have been staring at their kitchens during lockdown and will […]
Burst of blue
If there was one defining design trend of the 2010s, it was the all-white kitchen. But in 2020, designers predict there’ll be a shift toward spaces that go beyond just white. For a kitchen with a pop of colour, why not go for a burst of blue? It is after all, Pantone’s colour of the […]
The Beauty of Bespoke: Bates Joinery
The Bate Joinery team has introduced virtual showroom tours and online design consultations to assist clients with their building and remodelling projects from afar. During the lockdown, owner Mark Allworthy says some members of the team were able to work through stages of the planning process remotely from their own individual bubbles, such […]
A sheer beauty: Murray Hewitt Joinery
Stylish, sleek, modern – these are adjectives applicable to many a new kitchen, but few can claim the title of sheer beauty. Designer for Murray Hewitt Joinery, Donna Weir has created a new kitchen of such loveliness it is difficult not to stare. The Clarkville homestead is mud brick construction with deep eaves, so […]
Natural beauty
“It is true that the kitchen is the heart of a home and we really enjoy helping clients to style that room.” The word ‘style’ is key here because Tony van der Plas and his team at Timber Tru create bespoke, made-to-order kitchens. “We make exactly what clients require,” Tony says. “We can […]
Kitchen facelifts!
“We specialise in kitchen facelifts,” says Adrian Kay of Dream Doors Christchurch. ‘Facelift’ is a perfect description. The magic that the Dream Doors team perform means the hub of your home will have a brand new look, but without a new kitchen price. “A facelift is convenient, quick, non-invasive and certainly saves money. Importantly for […]
Sumner Gem
Nestled in the heart of Sumner and somewhat now an institution, The Ivy gift and homewares store has moved into its sixth year of business. While favourite brands and labels remain, fresh products are constantly being sourced with an ongoing emphasis on sustainability and ethical production. Owner Karen Aitken, who has a background in food […]