’80s for the ’20s: RESENE
With the cyclic nature of fashion and design, ‘80s looks are a hit and retro design elements coupled with vintage vignettes are currently all the rage. That is because classic items like rattan, vintage artwork and hanging dome pendant lamps adds charm and character to modern spaces. Styling Gem Adams | Photography Wendy Fenwick […]
Dream Weaver
Rattan is weaving its way into our homeware dreams – and with the wicker of a finger, the dream becomes a reality. Now you can get the island resort feeling in your home year-round; rattan has returned to our Pinterest boards and our homes. Most often, this type of furniture was confined to […]
Savvy storage: here’s how
Stuff; we all have it and it’s great – until it gets in your way and becomes unwieldy, annoying clutter. We need clear space to think; to feel; to be; a space that allows us to gather ourselves while we rest from the stimulation of the outside world. With smaller dwellings becoming ever […]
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 – […]
Coffee table candy
Long slung tables are believed to have hosted the de rigueur beverage of the late Victorian era and succeeding lovers of objects combining both form and function have never looked back. In 2019, coffee tables still very much serve a practical purpose, but they have also earned cult status as a statement piece […]
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 vibe into your […]
A talent for transformation: Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers
With a strong focus on sustainability and upcycling, Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers (RDU) is an expert at transforming both antique and contemporary furnishings into stylish pieces that appear brand-new. Thanks to a reputation that extends across the globe, the company has worked on top-quality projects for royalty, celebrities, country estates and multi-national businesses. All […]
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 […]
Tropical Dreaming
It may have been inspired by some rather wishful thinking on our part, as we engage all our survival tactics to make it through the winter months. But tropical prints are gaining notoriety across interiors, fashion, prints, home decor accessories and art. At it’s heart, this trend is about incorporating lots of lush, exciting […]
Walk on the Dark Side: Why not eschew the starker for the darker this season?
They say blondes have the most fun and, while we’ve been on the blonde bandwagon when it comes to our timber furnishings for the longest of times, furniture is set to take a walk on the dark side this season. From side tables, consoles and coffee tables to cabinets, dining tables or shelving, furniture in […]