Designing with Heart: Emma from Sample Workshop on Creating Homes with Personality
When it comes to creating a home that feels truly yours, Emma from Sample Workshop has a philosophy that goes far beyond trends and showroom-perfect spaces. Known for her engaging seminars at the Auckland Home Show, Emma has built a reputation as a designer who values personality, meaning, and the joy of making design accessible. […]
13 Stylish Spooky Halloween Decoration Ideas
Getting into the Halloween spirit doesn’t have to mean giving up your sleek design cred—it’s possible to get the spooky vibe without giving up your style or taste. That’s right, no tacky plastic skeletons and inflatable spiders, here. Check out these Halloween decoration ideas for a more refined ‘All Hallow’s Eve aesthetic’. Swap out the […]
Work-it with a work-space in your home
Do you want to create a nook for household admin? Or an area to run your start-up business empire? Or just a place to study? We’ll show you how it’s possible to carve out a great workspace in any home. With an increasing number of people working from home or incorporating flexible working practices it’s […]
Four on the Floor: Flooring Options
If you watch any home makeover tv show you’ll see how dramatic a change in two areas – wall colour and flooring, can make. The simple reason is that these two surfaces are the areas your eye sees the most. In fact, the effect of changing the floor colour and/or texture will almost feel like […]
Small space storage
Most of us know the struggle of having too much stuff at home with nowhere to put it. Small space storage can be frustrating; not finding what you need in your kitchen or feeling like your bathroom is never really clean or worse still relying on the ‘chairdrobe’ system! This type of disarray can cause […]
Bathroom Trends
It can be hard to keep up with ‘trends’ when it comes to bathrooms… they aren’t spaces you rip out readily to replace with what is considered ‘in’ on a whim. But a couple of the hot tips in this roundup is sure to spark some creativity and may give you some inspiration you never […]
Kitchen Trends 2019
Pick a Colour! Soft beiges, utilitarian whites and pale Scandi tones begone! The kitchen designers of the world are relishing newfound colour freedom and they’re bringing bright ideas to a kitchen near you. Be brave and start with strong central colour for cabinets and balance with other components. Key palettes include forest green cabinetry matched […]
Making the most of Small Spaces
Do you have a small room that feels cluttered and overflowing? Or, have you embraced the move towards higher density living with a smaller home? Either way, you don’t need to compromise on your own style, you just need to be a little more creative with your space. Inviting Living Space When choosing your furniture, […]
Bedroom Rules!
From a luxurious headboard and soft carpet to the right paint colourings and lighting, your bedroom is crucial to creating that quiet getaway in a clutter free space. Let’s delve into some basic rules to make your bedroom work best for you! Rule 1- Placement Start by positioning the bed either centered or against the […]
Home Interior Trends for 2019
Maximalism is in, inspiring us to focus on unexpected mixes of colours, patterns, textures and eclectic décor. This unconventional trend brings fun to the forefront of home decorating, it allows us to express our own personality into our designs, and incorporate these ideas into our modern home, regardless of space, budget, or style. START SMALL […]