Interiors to invest in, and inspire

Capture new feelings in your interiors through one-of-a-kind pieces. Add depth to your most used or loved room with one statement piece, and create spaces that round out each other, instead of arguing for attention. Whether it be a painting, ceramic, wood sculpture, lamp, or table, find something that speaks to you, and will constantly […]

Enjoy all year long: Louvre Solutions

What an amazing summer we have had this year. Certainly an improvement on the less than inspiring weather of summer 2023. No doubt many people will have been enjoying the outdoors with barbecues and cool beverages. And if you have a Louvre Solutions’ customised roof system, even if the temperature has been too hot or […]

New shop on the block: Carpet Binders

A new outlet store selling only 100% wool carpet area rugs has just hit the city. From Canterbury’s masters of edging carpets into rugs, the outlet store has the same impeccable quality and style in a stand-alone location. Carpet binders’ latest venture, the Rugs For All Outlet Store, at Unit 8, 37 Washbournes Road, Sockburn, […]

Woven wicker solutions: Woven Veranda

The use of wicker in furniture dates back as early as Ancient Egypt, evidenced by the archeological discovery of a ‘royal’ wicker chair-seat inside King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Popular during the Victorian era, wicker enjoyed a resurgence in the 1970s, and is still an enduring choice in many modern homes. You can enjoy the charm and […]

Oriental influence

Take inspiration from 2024’s Lunar Year mythical creature, the dragon. A traditional Chinese festival, commonly known as “Guo Nian”, the festival heralds the start of spring in China, and the arrival of the new year. Celebratory customs include sticking Spring Festival couplets, buying New Year’s goods, and family dinners. Here are some ideas to incorporate […]

Come on in

A home’s front door is often the first thing potential owners and visitors see, setting the scene and the expectation for what is inside. These days, it is easy to brighten up your front entrance with a lick of paint, new handles, or a brand new door. Homes, no matter what their style, should have […]

Re-assign design fun

As 2024 slowly unravels, numerous design aspirations are being re-ignited giving rise to a renewed determination to decorate anew. Something about entering the vibrancy of a new year begs us to chase the object of our design affections. Often, it’s more than that instinctive and necessary new year spring clear-out. Rather, it is the ear-marked […]

A kitchen’s touch: Dream Doors

Food is where the heart is. In other words, the kitchens in our homes have unintentionally become areas of togetherness and love for those closest to us. Making it a space to love spending time in might mean calling the Dream Doors Christchurch team for a redesign and remodel. Owner Adrian Kay’s list of accolades […]

Sink in, and swing

Often, what keeps us from spending long amounts of time outside is comfort. Most of us would prefer to be curled up on a couch instead of a hard deck chair. With a hanging egg chair, you can relax in comfort outside, while enjoying fresh air and a garden view. The allure of a hanging […]

New year, new home office

If you’re one of those still working full or part-time from home, you may find yourself thinking about a revamp of your dedicated work space. Setting up your home office correctly from the beginning will help with your productivity. Every home office needs a good computer, potentially an extra monitor, reliable internet connection, a desk, […]