Cocoon room

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again; 2021 is the year to embrace curves in your living spaces. Specifically, cosy, cocoon-like seating. From jellybean sofas and jubey ottomans, to cloudy, boucle-clad occasional chairs – cushioned perches are everywhere.     These plush seating options are an instant way to up the comfort-factor of […]

Wicker-ed Furniture: WovenVeranda

Cirebon is situated about 250km east of Jakarta, Indonesia and has become a bit of a superstar in the world of outdoor furniture. Establishing itself as the rattan trade centre and manufacturer over time, it is here that WovenVeranda products begin their lifecycle before ending up on the shores of little old New Zealand.   […]

The re-upholstery renaissance: McDonald Hartshorne

If nothing else, Covid-19 has had us focus on tackling those backburner projects. Many have spruced their homes with a new paint job, and while that goes a long way to aesthetic enhancement, shabby furniture can let the whole project down. Artisan re-upholsterer McDonald and Hartshorne shares some wisdom on remedying that situation:     […]

Art & Soul

When it comes to decorating, there’s nothing quite like creating a space with ‘art and soul’. A gallery wall might just be the state of play if you want to do just that. We’ve got some hot tips for creating a cool wall.     GET CLEVER WITH COLOUR Colour plays a key role in […]