Decor Concepts
Daring to be differentMonday, 16 January 2012
Climbing the vinyl record-lined staircase that leads into Maria Ross’ strikingly retro living space is like taking a walk back in time and into a classic American diner.
Havens with personalityMonday, 05 December 2011
For years people have been covering their homes in colourless creams and beigey browns with one thing in mind - maximising their resale value.
Designer's artistic soulMonday, 14 November 2011
Renowned American furniture designer, Laura Kirar, was in Auckland recently to promote her extensive range of furniture designs through Auckland’s Cavit & Co.
Colour sparks hope and optimismMonday, 17 October 2011
New season’s colours have been developed to refresh, inspire, motivate and lift spirits. They cater for a yearning for a more relaxed way of living and comfort in the familiar.
Baubles make welcome returnThursday, 06 October 2011
When baubles and tassels are back in demand, that’s a sure sign minimalism really has run its course.
Carver embraces the PacificMonday, 26 September 2011
When a wood carver put a 21st birthday key with a Pacific theme onto her website, little did she know that she was tapping into a new niche market.
Home improvement trendsMonday, 22 August 2011
An opportunity to suss out the latest trends in the property market is coming up soon, with innovations for new houses and home renovation jobs to the fore at the annual Auckland HomeShow.
Cute house just for twoMonday, 28 February 2011
A decision to delay moving into a retirement village has resulted in the tasteful makeover of a small family home which gives the lie to “big is better”.
Boat builder branches outTuesday, 01 February 2011
Although Craig McInnes did not realise it at the time, countless hours and spontaneous moments spent dawdling designs on notebooks and pieces of scrap paper as a teenager was the start of what has turned out to be a new pathway for the now master craftsman.
Traditional work by handMonday, 22 November 2010
Taking the time to work by hand every join, inlay and edge can transform an item of furniture from something functional into an artistic form. And the process demands far more commitment than simply turning up to work each day to take a pew in a production line.