Design for Living

Colour your kitchen

Colour is the new trend for your kitchen in 2011/2012.

With kitchen design being predominantly in grey, black or white shades, the most noticeable aspect moving into kitchenware for 2011 is multicolour.

Weathering the elements - outdoor solutions from Active Furnishers

Weathering the elements - outdoor solutions from Active Furnishers

We want to be out of the sun but not harmed by its intense rays. So, Weathermaster's latest innovative umbrella designs can be configured to your shade needs.

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Functional, personal, affordable

Functional, personal, affordable

Three key factors driving changes in bathrooms these days are functionality, personality and affordability. 

Wanaka's superior lifestyle store with the experience to match.

Wanaka's superior lifestyle store with the experience to match.

An increasing trend in retail has seen the advent of order taking retail assistance rather than knowledge and service based. 

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Let there be . . . LED lighting

Let there be . . . LED lighting

Significant energy savings and an exceptionally long life are key features of the new range of LED (light emitting diode) home light bulbs released in New Zealand this month by Philips.

Flags, poles for the home

Flags, poles for the home

The Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has seen tourists and Kiwis proudly flying their colours everywhere. 

Don't be blind to window dressings

Don't be blind to window dressings

The relationship between sun and furniture is not necessarily a perfect match. The effects of ultraviolet rays on carpet and furniture can be damaging and long-lasting.

Niche for quirky, original pieces

Niche for quirky, original pieces

These days, more and more homeowners are opting for unusual decor and furnishings, in an effort to create a home that is unique to them.

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An unconventional convection heater!

An unconventional convection heater!

Many Otago homeowners understand the best way to reduce heating costs is through efficient insulation.

You'll Notice The Plumbing World Difference

You'll Notice The Plumbing World Difference

It's a difference that started almost 50 years ago when a group of Kiwi plumbers got together and formed a co-op to take on big overseas corporates that were dominating the local market. 

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