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 […]
Tips for Small Space Design
Laura Lochhead launched Pocketspace Interiors four years ago, and now is the industry leader in small space design for homes, hotels, civic spaces and workplaces. On her travels to New York, London, Paris and Sydney she found herself in awe of the way people thought and accepted living in a clever compact way. She was […]
Showering Outside the Box
Showers have come a long way in the past few years, abandoning the old style shower head over the bath, or more recently, the hard to clean glass box with a single showerhead. Now, enter the luxurious open shower – accessible for all, visually uncluttered and freeing up space in that small but important room. […]
Is the Subway tile out of style?
The turn of the century saw one of the most timeless interior design elements enter the kitchen straight from the walls of the New York Subway. But lately trendsetters and designers have questioned if Subway tiles have us stuck in a style comfort zone. We say no. They are so versatile with colour, layout and […]
The Rise of the Floating Vanities
As a bathroom design element, floating vanities are certainly having their time in the sun. Wall mounted and suspended above floor level, they can have a significant impact in both small and large bathrooms by adding a sense of space. With this style of vanity it is better if the plumbing components go into the […]
Black is the new black
Once there was a time when colour choice in bathroom waterware was everywhere; with avocado, shell pink, sunny yellow, dusky brown and baby blue liberally used across matching suites, often complemented by mosaic tiles in similar hues. Then those colours disappeared as stark white became the bathroom staple in basins, baths and shower trays, while […]
Reno planning like a pro
Planning to Perfection We’ve all heard the key to a successful renovation is in the planning; a project that’s completed both on time and most importantly within budget is key to enjoying your newly renovated kitchen, bathroom or outdoor area. The Auckland Home Show is your best option for beginning your renovation conversation; we have […]
Renovations
If you’re in the market for some reno work before summer – then we’ve got the ideas and inspiration for you! Kiwis love their homes. We love selling them, we love buying them and above all we love to personalise and hopefully add value to them thanks to some renovation work. Now that Spring has […]
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 […]
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 […]