A great time was had by all at Designex recently, we are sure many of you were inspired by what was on show this year!

For those of you who were unable to attend we have some great products and ideas in our newsletter this month to keep you updated.

Congratulations to Kate Anderson, this months winner of the 12 month subscription to homestyle magazine, we have another subscription to give away this month, simply send us your details here to go into the draw - remember to add your postal address!

styledirect has launched their new website and it is full of all your favourite gifts, home-wares and design pieces. Whether you are furnishing a house or looking for a birthday gift they have it covered!

The site also boasts a fantastic online gift register for weddings and celebrations.

The website launch coincides with the move from their Ponsonby Road location. They will be re-opening a new store, location and opening date to be announced through their web site.

They haven't completely disappeared though as they are operating by appointment from their Freemans Bay design studio, where you can view their range of retro furniture, fabrics and get all the advice you need on reconditioning your old furniture, interior design services etc.

They can be contacted through the web site or email info@styledirect.co.nz

To celebrate the website launch they are giving away five $50 gift vouchers to lucky people who subscribe to their newsletter online, simply go to www.styledirect.co.nz

When you are looking for a little more theming than paint colour on a wall, then the new Homestickers range stocked by Resene ColorShops may offer just the touch of creativity that you need to complete your desired look. Homestickers are paper wall stickers designed to decorate walls at a reasonable price.

Available in a wide range of designs to appeal to all ages from children through to adults, they are easy to apply and easy to remove. They can be applied to existing painted walls to jazz them up or perhaps cover marks or dents that cannot be easily repaired without a full repaint or to freshly painted walls once they have fully cured. Provided the instructions are followed, the Homestickers can be removed without damaging the paint surface.

The range of Homestickers may be viewed at selected Resene ColorShops.

Elegant and sophisticated waxy leather and possum fur gauntlet gloves.

Are you always pulling your gloves on and off to do the simplest thing like dial or text from your cell phone or put on lipstick?

These "glovelettes" are ideal for situations where you need the dexterity of your fingers but want to stay warm and look gorgeous. If your hands are warm, your fingers automatically stay warmer.

Available from Debandada Cowhides and Possum Fur

Released for winter is a new colourway added to the collection

Sand/orange sure to brighten up those dark gloomy days.

To see the full collection www.designerdecor.co.nz

Hemptech are offering a unique range of cushions – Cows and Couches.
A quirky New Zealand design that is so clever the difference is barely discernible!

Mirjam (Miriam) who designed the cushions immigrated to New Zealand in 2002 and now lives near Dunedin where she enjoys her lifestyle block and looks after her goats and highland cattle.
Mirjam noticed that many kiwis are rightly proud of their country but always seem to have a craving to go overseas and explore exotic places. This gave her the idea to mix the rural setting, which is the corner stone of New Zealand with the urban need for stylish interiors. The mix up was complete with adding the zebra pattern which stands for 'the exotic' kiwis are always interested in. In a nutshell you're looking at a view of New Zealand, mixing up the urban and the rural aspects.

The cushion panels are printed on 100% eco linen and come ready to sew.
Black on Natural (as picture)
Red on Natural
Black on White
Cut size 56cm square – design covers 50cm

Click here for more on Hemptech
 

“Take some chic city apartments and transform them without painting a wall or lifting a corner of carpet. How can it be done? Very easily when there’s an interiors expert at hand.” These are the words of Penny Lewis, a Journalist for The Herald on Sunday who interviewed Anthea Baker-Shreeve from homebase on what impact homebase’s homestaging has in today’s property market.

View the complete article here - homebase in the media and get a FREE Fresh Eyes Report for your new home when you purchase any of their homestaging packages through the month of July.

For more on homebase click here

A store full of treasured furniture, inspiring interior decoration and accessories, to make your child’s bedroom magical and sweet!

From a nursery setting to a child’s bedroom, from clothing to cots, you’ll find what you desire at My Room.

Make My Room a Special Place to be…click here for more

The Martini collection. Striking patterns teamed with a bold colour palette, perfect for making a statement.

The collection consists of three designs, Bond, Brioni and Martini - available in 5 colourways.

Visit the Parnell showroom to view a Martini display in colourway cocktail.

Click here for more on Warwick Fabrics

Resurface Restore Recolour, your existing:

Kitchen
Bathroom
Benchtop
Bath

Transform your Existing Kitchen or Bathroom

Know The Total Cost Before Starting

No Additional Tradespeople Required

Minimal Disruption

Add Value not cost

Onsite and Offsite Services

July Offer exclusive to Interiors online

Due to the phenomenal response from Interiors online subscribers in May and June we are extending our offer for the month of July.

Book your Kitchen Makeover with Sprayman in July and receive a $100 rebate against the quoted price, this rebate can be used to upgrade to new handles, offset against other Sprayman services or taken in cash when the job commences.

Phone 09 625 8776
www.Sprayman.co.nz
 

Rugs almost too good to walk on by Kirkle Design

Create a sense of warmth and comfort this winter with a customised Kirkle rug. These sumptuous pure wool rugs are made-to-order in New Zealand allowing you to add that personal touch by specifying colours, size shape and texture to complement our interior and style.

Commissions are welcome.

Click here for more on Kirkle Design

Save 35% off design sofas in leather during July and August

If you fancy the luxury of a leather BoConcept sofa designed and made in Denmark, now is the time. BoConcept has secured a special consigment of white, brown and black hide at a great price. Order this leather whilst stocks last and get any of the BoConcept range (except Nova) at 35% off the usual leather price!!!

Click here for more on BoConcept

Understanding a simple colour wheel.

There are easy ways to use the colour wheel to put together colour schemes:

Colours on the blue/green side of the wheel are termed cool colours. These colours are receding and can make rooms appear larger. In softer tones these colours are ideal for rooms that receive the hot afternoon sun.

Colours on the red and orange side of the colour wheel are known as warm colours. They can make walls seem closer together and can make a room feel intimate and cosy.

Colours that fall on the cusp of the warm and cool colours such as purple/red and yellow /green can be with warm or cool depending on their shade

To learn how to use the colour wheel to create colour schemes click here

Click here to send us your details to enter the draw to win the 12 month magazine subscription (please remember to send your postal address too!)