Congratulations to Carina Gallegos from Ngaio our December winner of the 12 month subscription of homestyle magazine, we know you will find loads of inspiration and great ideas from this fab mag!

A funky calendar perfect for any home or work place! Just uploaded to The Vinyl Room's
website. Design comes with the blackboard squares, the white numbers and the
quote above. Easy to write on with chalk and then rub off for the following
month! Perfect!

Comes in two sizes, or they will be happy to customise to fit your space.

Click here for more

Inspired by traditional French pastoral toile designs, Fitzroy plays on the idealised subject matter from a South Pacific viewpoint.
Cattle mustering on horseback, dog trials, traveling shearing gangs, kids playing rugby, old tin cottages and caravans all sit amongst antipodean flora and fauna. As well as a rose tinted look at our past it could also be a glimpse of our future… what would a post-oil world look like Down Under?
The craft is also traditional, the design being hand drawn and hand- printed in New Zealand on a superb natural fibre cotton and linen basecloth.
The Fitzroy colours are modern and fresh but reflect on the traditional palette used in toile designs.
Ideal for window treatments and furnishing accessories, Fitzroy will be at home in almost any setting from the very modern to the traditional country estate.

Click here for more

Retro Blocks - changing interior landscapes.
Are you tired of your surroundings? Spaces that evoke no emotion? Maybe it's time to look at something more daring?
Beware, this is not an 'effect'. This is one of the most extreme 3D products on the market.
But wait there's more! It's proudly developed and manufactured right here in good ol' NZ.

Retro Blocks offer the perfect solution for areas that need a visual statement in both a commercial and residential setting.
The tile format allows you to create various unique combinations and designs, with maximum 3D impact.

Check out their website www.retroblocks.co.nz for the full product range and also to view their installations in their Gallery.

click here for more

NEW to www.paperroom.co.nz is Studio Ditte - a young Dutch WALLPAPER design agency that wants to add something to the user’s perception of the environment by giving everyday life an extra touch...a hidden story, an element from another culture, or a twist that makes you think about things.

... after browsing through china cabinets and antique markets for porcelain gems, Studio Ditte presents the PorcelainWallpaper. A wall of saucers represents the nostalgia of a cosy tea moment. Roll Size: 45cm Wide x 6m Roll - R/R$299.00.

Other Studio Ditte designs include, Cars, Birdhouse, Buttons, Ribbon & the amazing Scrapwood.

Click here to see MORE Wallpapers, Fabrics, Wall Stickers and Interiors Accessories from www.paperroom.co.nz

click here for more

The Vintage Treatment.

Only the most outstanding antique and vintage pieces are selected and infused with a modern, exciting new spirirt to create the HALO Classic Upholstery Collection.
The traditional charm of a leather armchair, the ageless beauty of an elegant sofa - every HALO piece reflects timeless, considered design suitable for grand or compact living.

Visit www.halo-nz.co.nz to find your nearest stockist.

0800 HALONZ

click here for more

Style your space.
Accent walls are increasingly being used in interior schemes to bring new elements of focus and style to a space. Make a statement based on today’s trends, then change it as often as you like. Resene Walltrends II is a ‘paste the wall’ wallpaper collection – easy to hang and easy to remove. Available from Resene ColorShops nationwide. Visit www.resene.co.nz or call 0800 RESENE (737 363) for your nearest Resene ColorShop.

Click here for more

Indivi2 is the ultimate modular sofa system with 15 different seating units, 10 leg designs and 6 armrest options. Until the 13th of Feb BoConcept is offering 20% off any Indivi2 combination

Click here for more

MULBERRY HOME
THE HEIRLOOM COLLECTION
Heirloom - a much treasured possession gathering new meaning and memories when passed from one generation to the next. For Mulberry Home, heirloom also means a design heritage with patterns echoing an archival past and made with respect for craft tradition.

HEIRLOOM WEAVES
This superb group of exuberant hand finished embroideries stitched on to shimmering silks and pure linen confidently demonstrates the art of fine needlework. The collection is complemented by smart decorative weaves in a wide variety of differing textures and designs.

HEIRLOOM VELVETS
A dazzling collection of upholstery velvets in opulent textures and two elegant prints in a palette ranging from rich vibrant colours to smart and stylish neutrals.

Available exclusively from Warwick
Showroom: 33 Bath Street, Parnell, Auckland. Ph 09 309 1114

Clcik here for more

Glitz Collection

Putting on the Glitz in your business or home is now easier and more exciting than ever. The brilliant colours, sharp designs and outstanding quality of
Warwick’s stunning new commercial decorator collection allow you the freedom to express your individuality and impress your guests.

Glitz is a comprehensive combination of over 120 stylish and durable fabrics in a multitude of colours.

Clubs, bars, hotels, pubs and even the contemporary home interior can’t resist the glamour of Glitz. Natural-touch fabrics and versatile vinyls in a burst of fresh
colours and compelling textures. Sofas, chairs, ottomans, cushions and even coffee tables and bed heads, Glitz covers it all!

View the range on their website: www.warwick.co.nz

Showrooms: 12 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay and 33 Bath St, Parnell

click here for more

So Vintage, so Vast , so you.

It’s time to rediscover Vast Interior in February. With plenty of new arrivals you’ll fall in love with Vast’s new Vintage Leather collection, new (but old) industrial Found originals and one of a kind pieces from incredible India.

For designers Vast is the ideal starting point for sourcing beautiful and unique pieces or for the home lover you’ll just be seduced by the delicate global glam accessories and earthy eclectic designs to revamp your interior or outdoor space.

Vast specializes in exclusively made sustainable furniture, found original pieces and homewares from exotic destinations, chosen because of their beauty, heritage, design and individual style.

Vast deliver New Zealand wide, contact your nearest store for details.
Wellington Store
The Woolstore Design Centre
262 Thorndon Quay
Thorndon
Wellington 6011

Christchurch Store
85 Moorhouse Ave,
Christchurch New Zealand 8011

www.vastinterior.co.nz

click here for more
 

Add a bit of candy to your walls with a Naomi Murrell screen print. They’re whimsical and will add a bright burst of fun to any area of your home that needs a little boost.

Drawing inspiration from bold retro designs and Naomi’s love of folk art and music, these prints will remind you of carefree moments of happiness in the sun.

Depicting a fun bicycle ride with a friend, a gorgeous French Boulangerie that will make you dream of travel, a bold statement of hope, a cute car on a road trip, and many more sweet scenes, there’s sure to be a print that will tug on your heart strings and perfectly sparkle in that part your home that needs a little love.

Buy online for just $75 from their wonderful online store!

 Click here for more

A taste of design and quality from The Studio of Tableware.

Discover the elegancies for your home, office or while travelling. Philippi products are German designed in a simple and modern manner. Philippi is no longer a secret tip-off, but instead, an international brand with it's own unmistakable flair. View and buy online now at The Studio of Tableware.

Click here for more

Homebase are pleased to announce that Catherine Huckerby has joned their team, after 15 years of exciting and varied work in editorial, advertising and TV set design in London.

Catherine says one of the latest trends from London which has filtered through from fashion into interiors and has found its way into some of Auckland’s best design led shops is the painterly touch of the artists palette. Think soft brush strokes in oils or water colour transferred to fabrics and rugs. The graphic brush strokes are cleverly interpreted into this beautiful rug from Designer Rugs. The limited edition piece comes in two standard sizes 200 x 300 cm and 250 cm diam, only 30 rugs are produced per design so it really is like owning your own piece of art. Watch out for computer printed fabrics made into cushions and curtains.

Catherine is available for consultations at Homebase.
email.catherine@homebase.co.nz

click here for more

6 CRITICAL POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT FLOOR

Family Health – Is your new floor going to harbour asthma dust mites, PVC toxins or have a poisonous finish? TORLYS flooring products are sensitive choice partners from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of NZ

Durability – The average life expectancy of carpet is only 5-10 years while hard flooring has a typical life expectancy of 10-15 years when cared for properly. TORLYS flooring has a residential 25 year wear warranty and lifetime structural warranty

Reparability – Most floors have little option for repairs apart from total replacement. Don’t get stuck paying for your floor twice or more! TORLYS flooring ultra tight joint is reversible, enabling re-use up to 3 times under warranty.

Total Cost – Floors that require under floor heating to make them comfortable to live on increase the installation cost but also add on-going costs to your home. TORLYS flooring has an underlay that insulates it from the sub-floor making it warm and soft to walk on.

Ease of Installation – No need to remove skirting, toe kicks or existing flooring necessarily to accommodate your new floor. TORLYS floors can be installed over new subfloors and also existing floors such as vinyl and cork. With our unique installation there is no need to remove skirting.

Responsible Choice – A lot of flooring that is still popular today is a drain on our natural resources. It is produced using toxins or formaldehyde and can clog land fill sites at the end of its useful life. TORLYS have created beautiful and practical flooring but not at nature’s expense.

For more information contact www.torlys.co.nz or your nearest TORLYS Dealer on 0800 867 597

click here for more
 

Utilisation of space

Looking at the utilisation of unusual shaped spaces can be challenging at the best of times, but creating a bathroom that works functionally and looks great is an art that Amanda from Designworx is adept at doing.
We feature here a bathroom that is cool and calming and makes the most of the visual lines with the utilisation of a few key elements.
The wall tiles are laid horizontally to create visual width to the space, and a vertically laid feature tile bring more height to steep pitch of the roof. This gives the feeling of space.
Cabinetry maximises the available storage space and is installed as a wall hung unit to give a visual appearance of more floor space.
The muted neutral colours of the walls and tiles are complemented with the restful sea green shade of the towels and other accents to create the wow factor in an otherwise awkward space.

To view more photo’s in their portfolio please visit their website
www.designworxnz.co.nz

For Interior Design Expertise
Call Amanda 09 4451098

clcik here for more

“Taking it one step further”
 

To enter the draw please email us your name, address & phone number here,  good luck!

We also always appreciate your feedback.

Design Calendar

12th -13th February - Southland Homeshow at Stadium Southland

25th-27th February - Otago Homeshow at Lion Foundation Arena

3-15 April 2011 designEX Melbourne at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre(Trade Event)

10th-12th June - House Home Wellington at TSB Bank Arena

26th - 28th June - buildnz designex 2011 at ASB Showgrounds Greenlane (Trade Event)

Wed 31 Aug – Sat 3 Sept Auckland Homeshow ASB Showgrounds Greenlane

6th - 9th October 2011 Waikato Home & Garden Show at Claudelands Events centre