Love linen
Linen is Versatile Its intrinsic ecological and aesthetic qualities simply make it hard to fault. Fine gauze curtaining or a shabby chic vintage drape,... Keep reading »
Love linen
Tips to make your home look fabulous
Less is more Regardless of whether the budget is generous or limited - less is more. Choose a few exceptional pieces and don’t clutter a space. Spend... Keep reading »
Creating lovely landscapes
Sharp contrasts Contrasts in colour, form and texture can really modernise a garden. Why not try black garden mulch around striking green flax or next... Keep reading »
Tips for tiles
Consider these tips before choosing tiles: ◇ Tiles can make small rooms seem cluttered and too busy, and can get lost in large rooms. ◇ Planks tile... Keep reading »
Fabulous foliage
You can develop a garden that provides interest throughout the year by using plants with interesting and different foliage textures, colours and forms. Foliage... Keep reading »
Drape decisions
Fabric types, colours, plain or print, pleats, gathers, folds, ready-made or custom-made? So many curtain decisions. And what about pleats? French, Dutch,... Keep reading »
Planning a beautiful bathroom
Things to consider at the beginning of your project and factor in early on in the planning process. ◇ Allow delivery time for products and installation... Keep reading »
Balanced bathrooms
Here some layout hints that should get you thinking: ◇ First impressions are important so keep the toilet out of direct line of sight of the doorway ◇... Keep reading »
Setting the tone
Shades from marine blue, aquamarine, teal, and any other combination of blue-green, yellow and burgundy were everywhere in the early 1990s, including... Keep reading »
How do you choose a landscape designer
As a client, you need to define what it is you wish to achieve - and include as much detail as possible. When choosing a professional landscape designer... Keep reading »
Design with furniture in mind
While it’s not the usual way most people plan a house, Build Style Developments owner Jason Ponder and Reuben Anderson along with Contemporary Classics... Keep reading »
From groove to grain
He’s a man completely at home in his workshop, consumed in the joy of his vocation bringing life to grain and groove. Adam gives a wry smile, laughing... Keep reading »
Falling in love with a farmhouse
"It was built in the 1890s near Morrinsville, and moved here about 20 years ago." The moving of the 300m2 house was challenging. "They split it in half,... Keep reading »
Coastal renovation triumph
Built in the 1970s, when building codes were different and regulations were fewer, Tracey’s home was renovated four years ago extensively by A.... Keep reading »
Beach bach beauty
At first the intention was to renovate the 1920s cottage on a tiny section close to the beach. But on closer inspection Mike realised time had taken its... Keep reading »