Top Exterior Home Design Trends for Summer 2023/24 in New Zealand
As summer approaches in New Zealand, homeowners are eagerly looking for ways to enhance the exteriors of their homes, creating welcoming and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Exterior home design trends are constantly evolving, influenced by various factors such as architectural advancements, environmental concerns, and changing lifestyles. In the summer of 2023/24, we’re anticipating several exciting trends […]
Interior Design Trends 2023
Interior home design is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging every year. 2023, is no different. And we know that homeowners in Canterbury are always looking for ways to update their homes with the latest styles and trends. One of the biggest Interior Design trends for 2023 is the use of natural materials. Wood, stone, and […]
Do’s and don’ts of bathroom renovation
There’s so much that goes into a bathroom renovation project that unless you’re a professional who does it every day — or a homeowner who’s been through the process numerous times — then all the details, processes, options and decisions are going to sound like they’re in a foreign language. If you’re tackling a bathroom […]
Landscape Design: Tips for beginners
If your garden just needs a complete overhaul, reworking the landscape can be overwhelming. We’ve collected seven top tips for beginners wanting to tackle landscape design. Because when it comes to landscape design there are many choices you can make, but it can all be very confusing. But, if you re-frame your thinking and think […]
How To Stain A Deck – Beginners Guide
Moved into a new home with a deck? Want to give an old deck a makeover? Built a new deck and it’s weathered for a year or more? If you’re someone who has never stained anything before use these tips to make the job easier and get terrific results. Staining a deck for the first […]
Summer Entertaining preparation
Summer is around the corner… the nights are a little longer and temperatures getting warmer. This past Labour weekend prompted a few of the Home Show team to take the plunge and haul the barbecue out of storage in anticipation of summer entertaining & nights at the grill. We expect we’re not the only ones. […]
Basic Five Front Yard Landscaping Focuses
How much time do you spend at the front of your property? We’re guessing it’s not much unless you’re out there maintaining the garden, repairing the fence or mowing the lawn. In fact other than maintenance you probably only pay the front yard a cursory glance as you pull into the drive or check the […]
Spring cleaning – tips and tricks
Yes, it’s that time of year – the ground is thawing and daylight hours are getting slightly longer. Spring flowers are beginning to blossom with the promise of long summer days and balmy warm evenings. Right now could just be the perfect time to freshen up and ‘spring clean’ after your winter hibernation. But, let’s […]
Building or Adding Storage Solutions
It’s easy to create a lot of storage space in a sizeable home, but not all of us are blessed with a surplus of massive closets and strategic built-in cabinetry. Luckily there are plenty of other creative ways to store all your essentials with storage solutions. Proof? We’re challenging the traditional way of thinking about what […]
Beautiful Bathroom Renovation
If you’re considering a bathroom renovation, you might be dreaming of the chic waterfall shower head, stylish tiling, luxe double vanity and free-standing bath you want in there… not to mention all the stylish décor items you saw on Pinterest to go with them. But the reality is that redesigning any bathroom, big or small, […]