This months winner of the homestyle magazine is Colleen Dolan, congratulations Colleen! 

We were thrilled to have drawn Colleen's name out as we remember meeting her at our very first Auckland homeshow stand in 2006, and Colleen has always popped in to say hi since.

If you are tired of tripping over all those coats and want to add a splash of colour to your home, Jamie McLellan’s award winning Twig coatstand is now available in hot red. The Twig cleaned up the Home NZ Design Awards and took Gold at the NZ Best Design Awards last year. Resembling a tree limb, the Twig is made of solid Ash and has a steel base. You can have your Twig raw, in hot red or spring green.

At the Antipodes Design Store they are addicted to quality NZ design. The Twig exemplifies the talent we have on our fine shores. To experience more, visit www.antipodesdesign.co.nz.

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Libby Beattie Interior Design has a feast of interesting new furniture, fabrics and unique array of accessories on display in her studio showroom at 24 Elizabeth St, Mount Victoria, Wellington.

Libby has run her design practice since 1998 working with residential and commercial clients throughout New Zealand helping them express their own style through unique furniture and furnishings. Libby trained in Interior Design at the Inchbald School of Design in London and worked in Europe for ten years before returning to New Zealand. Libby undertakes projects of varying size – from creating individual bespoke furnishings to a full interior design service.

To find out more about Libby Beattie Interior Design and other leading New Zealand Interior Designers, visit www.nzinteriordesigner.co.nz.

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Retro Blocks were excited to be part of the design project for the new private dining room at the Rydges Harbourview Hotel in Auckland.

Wanda from Dece Design comments, “Dece Design selected Retro Blocks to create a dramatic visual impact and rich luxurious feel to the STK private dining room at the newly opened hotel. Retro Blocks were spray painted in Karen Walkers’ Jewelled Yellow Gold from Resene, to capture the drama and opulence a private dining room deserves.”

The Retro Blocks range includes 17 organic and geometric themed 3D designs. The blocks are made of environmentally-friendly material, are easy to install and can be finished to suit any interior.

Contact Retro Blocks on 027 602 5004 to discuss using Retro Blocks for your next interior design

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We all need a bit of winter EXCITEMENT so how about CREATING something a little DIFFERENT in your home with UK Designer Tracy Kendall's life-size Plates and Paperbacks wallpapers - NOW available by the metre... @ $70 / metre...

Tracy Kendall's Plates come in a choice of black background or pale grey background.

Both wallpaper designs are available in increments of .5m after you order your first metre.
To view Tracy Kendall's product page (see link below) See product page to order your samples.

Visit the paperroom.co.nz home page to discover MORE and check out their Tracy Kendall blog.
Enjoy... and be inspired!

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Research has shown that due to the hollow nature and exceptional thermal properties of possum fibre, possum merino blend wool garments and accessories are 55% warmer than 100% merino wool and 35% warmer than cashmere.

Gorgeous Creatures have a lovely range of excellent quality possum merino knitwear for women and men including warm winter shawls, beanies, berets, scarves, gloves and wrist warmers. These are perfect as gifts but make sure you keep a set for yourself in your favourite colour

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The Axel collection of case goods, dining, occasional, consol and coffee tables, shelving and storage is a dramatic industrially inspired range.
The solid wood components of the products are recycled from decommissioned Chinese Junks.
The Sassafras hardwood used in traditional Junk building has an individual identity and quality. Specific colourations and textures are synonymous with the wood.
After decades of exposure to the high seas and elements, these qualities are enhanced and enriched.
The reclaimed wood from hulls, decking and beams is combined with metal to create a solid, linear collection with strength of character and personality.
The interplay of the beautiful Sassafras wood and metal creates a juxtaposition of interesting textures. The collection continues HALOs ecological endeavours.

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Art Of This World in Devonport is exhibiting eleven paintings by Abstract Artist & Teacher James Lawrence.
Featuring large scale works, the biggest a generous 2 metre x 3 metre , these dynamic paintings are exuberant, colourful and energetic!
James Lawrence
Eleven
4 - 17 September
Art Of This World Gallery
Shop 1, 1 Queens Parade
Devonport
Ph 446 0926
Preview this exhibition online
www.artofthisworld.co.nz

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Not all floors are created equal. There is a huge range of flooring options available, each constructed differently. Torlys encourage anyone considering new flooring to research their options carefully, to understand any differences before making that important home décor purchase.

At Torlys Flooring Studio you will get comprehensive information to help you select a product that will suit your lifestyle, décor and budget. Torlys extensive product knowledge, helpful advice and free quotes will ensure you choose a floor that is right for you.

Make sure your new floor is a feature…not a regret.

Torlys Flooring Studio Auckland
8 Carr Road
Mt Roskill
Auckland
1041
Phone: 0800 867 597

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This sensational print collection takes floral design to an exciting new level of allure giving interior designers unbridled freedom of expression with contemporary Scandinavian inspired patterns, traditional folk influences, graphical botanicals and multi-coloured stripes on a thick cotton base cloth.

A new direction in bright colours, natural textures and innovative floral prints that coordinates back with existing plains Matteo and Loft; the collection’s designs of Annais, Andalusia, Alhambra and Adachi achieve a sleek modern look with a touch of artistic whimsy that shines in the spotlight of today’s interior fashion.

View this range at the Warwick showrooms: 12 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay and 33 Bath St, Parnell. www.warwick.co.nz

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The designers of the new Inspire wallpaper collection found inspiration in tactile effects and architectural shapes, such as the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing. The various layers within the wallcovering and the use of metallic accents create a constant play of light, which seems to breathe life into walls. View an extensive range of wallpapers at your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/.

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Here is a before and after shot from a house Homebase homestaged just over a week ago.

- Out with the old in with the new!

The testimonial from the client says it all;
“You did a beautiful job of this house – so much so that they it sold in the first weekend’!

You would be amazed at how many people put a house to market looking like a storage facility!

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In this Greenhithe Country Manor, Resene Finn, which was used on some of the walls, was the starting point for the layering of the colour palette for the flooring, new kitchen, window treatments, furniture and décor, pulling the scheme together with an eclectic mix of texture and pattern.

When using colour palettes in an interior space, consider how the colour connects together through the use of the design elements of pattern, line, proportion, and balance. In this room space. Resene Finn was incorporated into the curtain fabric, and into the cushions and artwork so that there was an overall seemless colour palette created.

Designworx offers one day Workshops on Colour, Textiles, Furniture and Décor
If you’re keen to learn some of the design secrets, these interactive and informative small group sessions will give you confidence to be more adventurous with Colour, Textiles, Furniture and Decor in your own home or design projects and gives you a chance to learn about the process to create interior schemes for your projects with ease.

Next Workshop Dates
Textile Colour Furniture and Decor
Friday Saturday Monday
Term 3 Aug 20th Aug 21st Aug 23rd

Call 09 4451098 for any enquiries or to book a workshop

More information on our website www.designworxnz.co.nz

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To enter the prize draw, please send us your postal details ENTER HERE, Good Luck!