Glam Rock
The Mason table range carves a niche It’s often true that ‘less is more’ in design, and never is this more apparent than in the ‘simple complexity’ of our glamorous new table range. We developed the Mason range with the aim of creating a naturally textured table minus...
Interior-gation: Eucalyptus Design
Eucalyptus Design Here’s the first of what we hope will become a regular feature. Given that we’re stuck in a factory most of the time, we wanted to explore the world of New Zealand interiors with those on the front line. Recently we sat down with Kelly Gammie of...
Top 5 home decorating trends unlikely to return
From wallpaper techniques to throne etiquette, what’s best left to history? In this industry, those who declare, “it’ll never come back” inevitably eat their words within a few decades. For example, not many would have picked pastels to be back in the form of...
Efficient furniture design for compact living
The space-conscious age Smaller houses have been ‘our future’ for two decades now. As if punctuating the trend for compact living, HOME Magazine’s 2017 House of the Year was recently awarded to a Cambridge townhouse, built on a 315m² section. Unsurprisingly, the...
Why good design lasts
Buy once, buy well The great windmill of design fads will turn again this season. Driven by smart-suited trend forecasters in big cities, the latest cycle will release a glut of on-trend knock-offs into shops around the world. But will longevity and quality ultimately...
The wood works
Style and strength in the Park-A As a primary piece in the living area the coffee table will often draw the eye and capture far greater attention than that of larger design pieces in the same environment. Any choice therefore needs to work both as a standalone feature...
Copyrights and wrongs in the modern age
How new tech is challenging classic design Watch any DVD over the last decade and chances are you will have sat through the dramatic, Law and Order styled ‘You wouldn’t steal a car’ message. The response by many? ‘Well... I might try and download one though’....
A reconfiguration
Fig delivers a fresh and unique taste to Christchurch The evolution of a popular Papanui dining and conference destination required a careful balance of ‘here and now’ style and enduring construction for the years ahead. Erin Brookman of Brookman Design was tasked...
Feature comforts
Feature comforts The Jed’s classic style and luxurious support Sometimes less truly is more. Such is the case with the Jed – the clean, contemporary lines of the new chair and settee backed by a focused stylistic bearing and clever adaptability. Sitting upon a rigid...
Re: decorate
Interior design tips from Hildy Kovacs. It doesn’t matter who you are, an expert interior designer or an amateur staring down the barrel of your first project, redecorating a room can be a daunting task. Be it a new room or an existing one, there are a few simple...
Meet the star
The star of our latest campaign may seem worlds away from the flashy glamour of big and bold advertising shoots. However, as a key member of the team for over four decades, Bruce McKenzie was ideal for showing the ‘care in craft’ – the heart and soul of our work at...
Leather: The care within the craft
In the works With no two pieces ever quite the same the skill behind leathercraft focuses on initial sourcing, expert assessment and careful placement of the various grades upon the furniture. Sit down with Johnny and Hildy Kovacs and it quickly becomes clear the...
Material gain
Your furniture fabric care guide We believe there’s no point investing in timeless designer furniture if you don’t treat it with the respect it deserves. Sometimes however it’s easy to forget or overlook simple ways to care and maintain your chairs and couches. Here...
Show, tell, inspire, sell
Keith Vernon’s signature style in the Waikato When Signature Homes wanted to evolve their approach at their new Waikato show home they turned to Keith Vernon Design. The renowned local interior designer’s wide-ranging network and years of experience helped deliver a...
Occasionally always
How to choose the right occasional chair Buying an accent or occasional chair is something that’s only done, well… occasionally. Putting in the right thinking before any purchase will ensure your chair always provides the right balance of style and usability....
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