The Great Pattern Mix-up
If you’re over neutrality and want to liven up your lounge – here are four easy-to-follow tips to help you achieve the boldly patterned room of your dreams…without it looking like a kaleidoscope has burst all over your walls. For most of us, venturing into the world of pattern is often limited only to our […]
Sofa So Good
Planning a lounge-room upgrade? One of the biggest and most essential items is your couch. Not as straight forward as it first seems – it takes time to get the best seat in your house sorted. Luckily, we’ve done all the hard work for you… As many interior designers will tell you, when you start […]
Tiling Trends
Let’s look at a few of the gorgeous and current tiling trends you’ll want in your home right now! When looking to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom, you can’t go past the most effective and budget-friendly option of tiling. Per square meter, the cost of introducing tiles into these areas can add some serious bang […]
Getting Cosy in Winter
Don’t let the cooler weather get you down; follow these 6 easy steps to transform your home into the welcoming, warm and cosy haven of your wintery dreams… 1. Throw in some cushions and blankets Cushions of faux fur, of rich jewelled velvet tones and thick, textured natural fibres are all on trend for winter […]
Backyard Drama
With the Auckland Harbour Bridge upgrading its lighting department, we thought it time to address our own outdoor lighting situation; and while a rainbow colour spectrum might not be your thing, it pays to look at your outdoor area and see where you can shine a light. Landscape lighting is designed to increase your enjoyment […]
Modern Trend Report: Geometrics
Bold Geometric Patterns of yesteryear are back and sharper than ever. Those of us that’ve been round for a few (ahem) decades now will notice styles from childhood suddenly ‘in vogue’ again. The bold lines of geometric patterning are one of those remembered trends but in 2017, its revitalised and expressed through a fresh and […]
Kitchen Love
5 ways to easily reinvigorate your kitchen on a budget A full kitchen renovation can be a big investment but if that’s not in your budget right now don’t give up! We’ve put together 5 achievable and budget-friendly ways you can revitalise your kitchen space without having to go into flat-out demo mode. 1. Kitchen […]
Metal Madness
The molten glow of metallic continues to grow in popularity in 2017, retaining its place as one of the key trends for 2017. Whether it’s pendant light, plumbing fixture, an outdoor planter or a reclaimed furniture favourite, this warm or cool shiny tone continues to intrigue us with the way it automatically adds a little […]
A Pop of Colour
While a calming neutral is a homeowner’s best friend, sometimes it’s nice to throw our adult sensibilities away and embrace our childhood love of vibrant, bold colour. You don’t have to go all-out and start painting the ceiling fushia (though if that’s what your heart desires then go for it), just begin by introducing colour […]
Find your Plant Soulmate
Indoor plants continue to grow in popularity, livening up or softening a rooms décor with little to no fuss. But for the novice planters amongst us, what to look for in a plant or how to ensure our plants last (hopefully) more than a week can be daunting. Let’s look at some of the easy-care […]