Giving nature, design & curiosity the freedom to recreate our humanity
One of my biggest frustrations as an interior designer is how we as humans compromise our values in order to get what we want, when we want it. The fast fashion industry has been under scrutiny for years now, however, the world of interiors and construction is lagging behind. Our trinkets and furniture are made […]
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword these days: it affects public policy, supermarket norms, marketing campaigns and innovation. It’s probably harder to think of industries where this agenda hasn’t impacted the culture in a big way. One gap I have seen in the New Zealand interior design industry recently is related to the ethos […]
Window treatments are one of the pillars of interior design. They optimise the combination of function, privacy, light filtration and style. Each window presents a beautiful outlook, but potential problems in the experience of the home. Ensuring that each window has the best covering not only brings the best experience, but also has huge potential […]
The DINZ Best Boutique Design Awards are held annually to showcase NZ and Australasia’s best design in various categories: Graphic, Interactive, Motion Image, Ngā Aho Cultural, Product, Public Good, Spatial, User Experience & Value of Design. Speakers were 2017 Best winners Steve from McCarthy graphic design consultancy (Public Good award), Evzen from Studio Pacific Architecture (Ngā Aho award), […]
Feeling in need of some wintry cheer for your interiors? Check out these gorgeous frosty-weather inspired products to inject a little excitement into your home. Last week I had the privilege of attending the C.C. Interiors product viewing. I’ve specified their product before for residential & commercial clients, and saw first hand their accessories & […]
The Holidays are a fun time of year: delicious food, workplace socials, gift giving, decorating our homes. The aftermath of the festivities can be overwhelming, including increased piles of rubbish and recycling on Boxing day. Whether you hire cleaners to get rid of the excess waste, buy extra pre-paid bags or take an expensive trip […]
Nestled a mere 9 kilometres from Christchurch’s CBD sits the coastal suburb of New Brighton. The city was originally called in O-ruapaeroa in Māori, which means an east wind on the shore. The strong easterlies are exactly what you’ll feel when rounding the corner towards the beach to walk along the New Brighton pier, reaching out […]
The 19th & 20th centuries brought incredible change for Britain & Ireland, through urbanisation, industrialisation & the steam age. Due to the massive change in trade and lifestyle, many fled to the newly settled country of New Zealand to begin life anew with a more rural and nostalgic feel, which many of them had lost […]
The details of drapes can be overwhelming, not to mention all the other window treatment solutions for your home. If you’re no-fuss and want a clean-lined, architectural look, join many who have ditched the drapes for fully automated roller blinds. Or if your home is out the wilderness and in solitude, with incredible views of […]
There are very few designers who receive enough status and trust in the public eye as to receive commissions in which they determine the scope, budget and full detail of their works themselves. Even well respected designers, such as Karim Rashid & Philippe Starck work to a brief, limiting their creative freedom. A design brief is […]
Nesting Folk 