Otago Daily Times: Lifestyle

High-tech joinery made in Dunedin

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:50:00 +1200

When buying new joinery, the thermal properties of the frame are very important to maintain a healthy room climate and to keep the energy bill low.

Functional, personal, affordable

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:19:00 +1300

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

Functional, personal, affordable

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:19:00 +1300

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

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

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:23:00 +1300

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

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

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:23:00 +1300

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

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

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:23:00 +1300

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

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

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:23:00 +1300

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

Comfortable living choices

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:59:00 +1300

Furniture can make a powerful statement in a home. The array of colours, styles and designs available these days provides homeowners with a plethora of choices.

Talented kitchen designers from Trends Kitchens

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:24:00 +1300

Building or renovating? We can help.

Weathering the elements - outdoor solutions from Active Furnishers

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:35:00 +1300

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.

Innovative New Zealand architecture at its best

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:38:00 +1300

Registered Architect Chris Norman of Wanaka delivers customized architectural solutions for residential and commercial buildings in Otago, the Upper Clutha and Queenstown Lakes Districts.

Innovative New Zealand architecture at its best

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:38:00 +1300

Registered Architect Chris Norman of Wanaka delivers customized architectural solutions for residential and commercial buildings in Otago, the Upper Clutha and Queenstown Lakes Districts.

Emphasising a high-quality finish

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:46:00 +1300

O'Callaghan & Walker Builders Ltd has been building new homes in the Central Otago area for the past 17 years.

Colour your kitchen

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:00 +1300

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

Cottoning on to quality

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:05:00 +1300

Creating beautiful home textiles is the Wallace Cotton philosophy - whether renovating, nesting, buying, selling, entertaining or downsizing.

'Nesting' trend continues

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:46:00 +1300

We want to feel safe and secure in our home and the right soft furnishings cango a long way to create these feelings.

Functional 'piece of art'

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:28:00 +1300

Lampshades are enjoying exciting new looks with the use of unique papers and textiles, resulting in stunning designs.

Sharp colours, quirky designs emerging

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:18:00 +1300

Sharp colours, quirky designs and a plethora of patterns are coming to the fore in this season's new fabric releases.

An unconventional convection heater!

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:09:00 +1300

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

Showcasing New Zealand's designer creativity

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:05:00 +1300

Dubbed the Oscars of the New Zealand design world, The Best Design Awards celebrate the country's best designs of the year across the fields of product, spatial, graphic and interactive design.

Iconic brand in home-building packages

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:01:00 +1300

For decades McRaeway Homes has been a household name over the length and breadth of New Zealand and has become an iconic brand proud of its roots that stem from good old Kiwi ingenuity.

Get the home you've always wanted

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:58:00 +1300

Building a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make, so it is vital to find a house plan you love and a builder you can trust.

Building efficient high-quality homes

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:54:00 +1300

O'Callaghan & Walker Builders Ltd has been building new homes in the Central Otago area for the past 17 years.

Unique, significant, memorable

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:49:00 +1300

In a world saturated by mass-produced goods, a growing number of people are opting for quirky items to place in their homes.

Let there be . . . LED lighting

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:46:00 +1300

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.

Frequently asked questions

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:42:00 +1300

Q. How does a heater without a fan successfully heat a room?

The tile styles

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:37:00 +1300

Tactile tiles, oversized tiles and marble tiles are popular trends developing in tile styles lately.

A solid cladding solution

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:28:00 +1300

Rebuilding and renovation will be in the forefront of many householders' minds following recent earthquakes and aftershocks.

Stylish and affordable

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:24:00 +1300

Reflecting the grid patterns of the streets and subways of New York, it is all things geometric this season from Citta Design.

Stylish and affordable

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:24:00 +1300

Reflecting the grid patterns of the streets and subways of New York, it is all things geometric this season from Citta Design.

Stylish and affordable

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:24:00 +1300

Reflecting the grid patterns of the streets and subways of New York, it is all things geometric this season from Citta Design.

Stylish and affordable

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:24:00 +1300

Reflecting the grid patterns of the streets and subways of New York, it is all things geometric this season from Citta Design.

Retain heat, reduce noise

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:14:00 +1300

In a fully insulated house almost half the heat lost can be through the windows. Using a unique magnetic-seal system, MagicSeal can greatly reduce heat loss, by up to 54%.

House candy for the living space.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:17:09 +1300

A sample of house candy - items perfect for sweetening up your house interior!

Falcon: in its own element

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:41:46 +1300

The Falcon range cookers is proving a natural fit with many Otago homeowners.

Making the right choice

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:39:21 +1300

From a range including solution-dyed nylon, polypropylene and wool cut pile, textured or loop pile carpets, there is a product to suit everybody's taste, budget or needs.

Shade on shade

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:37:27 +1300

This trend involves the use of monochromatic colour schemes to create a look that is harmonious, no matter what your colour preference.

Flags, poles for the home

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:35:46 +1300

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

Lapping up fibreglass pool benefits

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:34:10 +1300

Stronger than aluminium or steel, many Otago homeowners are lapping up the wondrous benefits of fibreglass swimming pools.

Home - on the road!

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:30:18 +1300

The "mobile home" is becoming more commonplace on New Zealand roads.

Beautiful, durable, eco-friendly flooring from Tile Centre

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:28:21 +1300

The foundation for the design of every room is a beautiful floor, and the first place to look is Tile Centre, Dunedin.

One of the latest products on offer at Tile Centre is Bamboo flooring. Created from rapidly renewable bamboo, Teragren flooring provides an environmentally responsible alternative to precious rainforest hardwoods.

Bare-bottomed bed

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:26:44 +1300

Over the years, bed valances matured into pleats. They became quilted and the pleats disappeared. Then the bright colours were replaced with a simple, more subdued palette.

Teen's terrific tea-towel tale

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:23:22 +1300

A heartwarming design . . . The latest tea towel by New Zealand teenage cancer survivor Ruby Seeto.

Tea towels are available exclusively from Arthur Barnett, Dunedin for $10 each or a set of three for $30.

A novel visual experience

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:20:13 +1300

Many people might remember watching 3-D movies wearing white-framed rectangular flimsy cardboard glasses with red and cyan lenses.

New Geneva sound systems

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:14:23 +1300

On first impression, Geneva Systems may be a designer statement. After all, they look fantastic in flawless gloss finishes.

Don't be blind to window dressings

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:09:44 +1300

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.

Closing the gap against heat loss

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:04:42 +1300

Statistically, the average New Zealand home loses about one-third of its heat through gaps in windows and doors.

Why UPVC?

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:44 +1300

LONG GUARANTEES

The Siegenia Aubi window system is protected by a 10-year guarantee for all white profiles and a 7-year guarantee for all coloured profiles against fade. They do not need any drip trays.

CONSERVATORIES

Why UPVC?

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:44 +1300

LONG GUARANTEES

The Siegenia Aubi window system is protected by a 10-year guarantee for all white profiles and a 7-year guarantee for all coloured profiles against fade. They do not need any drip trays.

CONSERVATORIES

Six steps and you're home!

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:34:53 +1300

Fowler Homes has developed a "six easy steps" programme to help guide you through the building process.

GREAT PLAN

Ultimate portable hi-fi

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:28:12 +1300

The innovative new Model XS from Geneva Lab is the ultimate portable hi-fi system.

Time to add brightness

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:25:04 +1300

Spring is a time of colour and many homeowners are now getting a little more artistic when considering interior decorating.

Time to add brightness

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:11:58 +1300

Spring is a time of colour and many homeowners are now getting a little more artistic when considering interior decorating.