Futureproof Floors
Because floors are something you don’t want to have to change more than once in a home’s lifetime, the selection of floorboards that are timeless and immune to changing trends is vital. Luckily, we live in a time of wide variety in flooring so you can find the perfect look that’s both attractive and enduring. […]
Gold Rush
Metallic accents have been at the forefront of kitchen decor over the last few seasons as an easy way to transform the basic into the sophisticated. But lately its vast metallic surfaces that are sizzling hot and turning up in unexpected places like backsplashes, benchtops, islands and cabinetry. Luminous gold, brass and copper have the […]
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 […]
Wood cabinetry is back in the kitchen
Kitchen cabinets are not just for storage. As the biggest outward facing surface area, those kitchen surfaces are also your best opportunity to make a bold design statement in the home. Seventies kitchen cabinetry had a love affair with wood; usually a honey spice or dark walnut stain, raised panel cathedral doors and bold grain […]
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 […]
How to Update Your Room on a Budget
Award winning Devonport based Interior Designer, Amanda Neill, has extensive interior design training both internationally and locally. Having designed residential and commercial interiors for many years, her projects have been published on numerous occasions, showcasing her eclectic style. With her extensive knowledge of colour and global interior trends, we felt we needed to sit down […]
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 […]