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 […]
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Choosing the best window treatments for your home
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 […]
Tips from the Best of the Best in New Zealand Design
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), […]
Winter Interiorscape
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 & […]
Allow Me to Brief: Why design scope matters
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 […]