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Merry Christmas from the esdesign Team

2015-12-18T12:35:00.000+13:00

Today is our last day for the year in the esdesign office - we're off overseas visiting family, moving house and toiling in our new vege gardens! We are back on board on January 6th.

Thank you for all of your business and support throughout the year, we look forward to working with you again soon.

Best wishes for 2016!

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The Design Process

2015-09-25T14:38:00.001+12:00

We thought this afternoon we'd share with you some of our presentation boards for a client job that is in the works at the moment.

When we take on a design project we present our clients with a range of boards so that they can clearly see our overall idea for their home; including all of the specified elements within, the finishes/fabrics for each item and room layouts/floorplans so that it can easily be envisaged and interpreted by all.

Out of the Office

2015-09-03T15:02:00.002+12:00

We're out of the office tomorrow (Friday) - heading over to the magical Wairarapa for some exciting new work - if you need to get in touch just wing us an email and we'll respond as soon as we can!

Feature Fabric Friday: Cotton Prints from Ashley Wilde

2015-08-28T08:52:00.001+12:00

This week we're bringing you a really lovely collection of cotton prints from Ashley Wilde including some great usable dittys and graphic designs - great for children's rooms or family areas - speak to us today about seeing the sampling!

Introducing Tessa!

2015-08-27T10:52:00.000+12:00

Introducing Tessa, our lovely new intern from Holland! She's with us until December which is very exciting - she's already hard at work helping Katie with some CAD work, selecting paint colours and just generally getting stuck in!

Nodi Rugs

2015-07-10T07:30:00.000+12:00

Sourcing rugs in NZ can at times be a real battle! The internet presents us with amazing product every day but shipping them in can become completely cost prohibitive once we factor in freight and customs fees. Fabulous rug designs right at our fingertips, but yet so far away!

Thankfully there are some great suppliers who are slowly filtering some of this 'hard to get' product onto our shores. Included is the latest range of rugs from Nodi, called Organic Lines.
The range brings together design influences from Italy and marries them with the traditional art form of knotting and weaving from India. The resulting collection is abstract, subtle in colour and oh so usable in a range of interior situations. Contact us today if you'd like any more information!

Inspiration: Soho House, Chicago

2015-07-09T11:37:00.000+12:00

We find inspiration for our interiors work absolutely everywhere - the world of Pinterest has made life so much easier for both us and our clients to share images of the moods, colours and styles that we love!

A great example is Soho House - a hotel in Chicago, Illinois which has inspired Katie's design for a client's bedroom... streamlined and classic with masculine touches and subtle hints of glam and glitz!

My Dream Room - Kids' Edition

2015-06-15T19:04:00.001+12:00

As some of you have already heard, we were recently asked to be a part of the awesome new TV series 'My Dream Room - Kids' Edition'!

For this show, Kiwi kids were asked to submit their ideas, plans and dreams for their ultimate bedroom. Eight children were selected, paired with a top interior designer from their region and resident celebrity builder Cocksy, and the design work and transformations began!

The esdesign team had such a great time turning the dreams of one uber enthusiastic eight year old boy into a reality - all while ensuring it was budget friendly and with DIY options galore.

The 'My Dream Room' series airs tomorrow at 7.30pm on Choice TV, and our episode is in week three, so tune in to see Eleanor making her TV debut!

esdesign Textile Design Award 2015 - Elise Brimer

2015-06-05T13:26:00.000+12:00

This years' esdesign textile design award recipient is the super talented Elise Brimer at Massey University.We think it is so important to nurture and support the budding talent in New Zealand's design industry across all formats, so this esdesign prize is just one way that we feel we can congratulate awesome work like Elise's!

Here's a little about her collection, 'Common Thread' ;

In this collection, I wanted to encapsulate the energetic unity between the people of various cultures who call New Zealand home. New Zealand’s demographic is compiled of people from all areas of the world. Whether we are a citizen by birth or have migrated here - as equals we share the commonality of having a New Zealand identity. To communicate this I explored textile processes that are habitual to the five most numerous ethnicities that make up New Zealand’s ethnic demographic - Maori, Chinese, Samoan, Indian and New Zealand European. I experimented with Maori flax weaving, Chinese embroidery, Samoan tapa cloth processes, Indian block printing and French tapestry weaving and identified motifs which became key visual resources. These motifs were abstracted to avoid developing imagery that could offend people to whom these motifs have great cultural significance to. I have titled my collection Common Thread to infer the commonalities we share as New Zealanders whilst referencing my exploration and incorporation of motifs from textile processes primarily involving cloth and thread.

Dress to Room Pairings by Holly Phillips of The English Room

2015-05-11T11:05:00.000+12:00

North Carolina based interior designer and fellow colour lover Holly Phillips put together a fabulous post recently; matching interiors with some of the celebrity looks that appeared on the 2015 Met Gala red carpet last week!
The theme for this years' gala was 'China: Through the Looking Glass', and Holly has done a great job in pairing fashion and rooms that look like they could have easily inspired each other! Proof that inspiration for a room really can strike anywhere, across all facets of the design world, yes even Justin Beiber!

For more great design, check out Holly's blog The English Room or follow her on Instagram!

1950's Group Architect House, Auckland

2015-05-08T07:30:00.000+12:00

We followed a link on Facebook today to this fabulous mid-century home in Meadowbank, Auckland. It's going to auction on May 27th so get your cheque books out people!

Designed in the early 1950's by Group Architect Bill Wilson, this home has been tastefully updated over time in a sympathetic way, still embracing many of its iconic, original feautures and is presented with a lovely overall mid-century feel.

It would be worth just popping along to the open homes to have a closer look!

SHOWcase Wellington, 2015

2015-05-07T12:55:00.000+12:00

Just over a month ago, esdesign were invited to participate in an exciting new positioning event on the 2nd of May. The event was called SHOWcase, and was used to introduce a new brand concept to the movers and shakers of Wellington, and create a palpable buzz in the city about the design and creative sector.

A group of Wellington creatives got together and developed a template, a potential incentive to get Wellingtonians excited again about the local and New Zealand design scene. They wanted to include creative input from a range of designers; fashion, furniture, interiors, illustrators, hair stylists, producers, photographers, models, landscapers and more. Their vision came together to create Wellington’s premier design show —

SHOW believes: Design is something you feel and fashion is the way we live.
SHOW presents: a series of conceptual exhibits with a focus on designer collaboration and creative community.
SHOW celebrates: the professionals who are bringing the standard for art, design and fashion in the capital.
SHOW combines: all the elements that make up a Wellington lifestyle to create an immersive and unique event.
SHOW offers: a window into how this world is created revealing the layers of thought behind the product.
SHOW is all about: what moves designers to create, make and influence.

To help bring our portion of the show to life, we were teamed up with renowned fashion designer Trelise Cooper, and set about creating a sumptuous, luxe, layered, rich stage for her eight chosen models to be presented in. We filled a two-toned palette of teal and copper with further copper accents, lush velvets, striking light fittings and layers of wallpaper. Go bold or go home we say!

We must send a huge thank you to the wonderful suppliers who generously offered us the use of their product to help bring our space to life. These included; Wire pendant lights and Lumen bulb pendants from Mr. Ralph, paint and anaglypta wallpaper by Resene, copper accessories and side table from Maytime, and a host of wallpapers and fabrics from Unique Fabrics, Textilia, Seneca, Diva International, Charles Parsons, Warwick Fabrics and Westbury Textiles, and all products used are available for purchase through esdesign.

The response we received from the 150 guests that came through our space on the night was tremendous - there's nothing like a tight deadline to keep the adrenaline pumping for a few weeks but it was so worth the challenge when we stood back to see just what we'd managed to achieve.
Don't get us wrong, we love all our dear 'everyday' clients! But this opportunity gave us the chance to really strut our stuff in the Wellington design scene, pushing the limits a little and having a whole lot of fun along the way!

In the years to come, SHOW aims to continue revitalizing and reinvigorating Wellington's design scene with a series of conceptual events that steer away from fashion’s traditional catwalk presentation and move towards design collaboration and lifestyles. Fashion design, interior design, landscaping, architecture, visual art, hair style, make up, furniture, lighting, paint, colour, fabric, space and setting will all come together once again to inspire and delight.

We are looking forward to being a part of SHOW in the future, and in the meantime, enjoy some of the piccies that were taken of our space on the night!

All images by Michael Farr, Peanut Butter Vibes & Bex McGill
Original source www.facebook.com/show.capital

Wallpaper Wednesday: 'Whimsical Collection' by Cole & Son

2015-03-04T07:00:00.000+13:00

This week we were treated to the fabulous new collection from Cole and Son called 'Whimsical'; '...A nostalgic and enchanting selection of magical wallpapers, inspired by the classic childhood stories and fairy tales of our youth....'The collection introduces new designs, as well as remastered versions of some of our best selling classics such as the 'Woods' design - this time including a gorgeous wee star graphic among the trees, so sweet for a child's room!

Wallpaper Wednesday: Witch and Watchman

2015-02-25T07:30:00.000+13:00

Take a look at the enchanting wallpaper designs by London based artist and designer Helen Z B Wilson for her company Witch and Watchman.

'...Every element in each design has been originally painted by hand in oil on canvas then digitally printed onto wallpaper and fabric using top quality manufacturers in the UK...'

The designs are also available on silk, velvet and cotton, but I think the greatest effect is when you see it laid flat on a wall surface. Just divine!

Feature Fabric Friday: 'Saphira' Collection by Romo

2015-02-20T07:30:00.000+13:00

Take a peek at the latest fabric collection from Romo called 'Saphira':

'...a beautiful contemporary print collection that comprises graceful, colourful blooms on an indulgent cotton-satin and a versatile cotton-linen. The delicate touch of watercolour creates a montage of hazy florals and striking magnolias in a fusion of colours. Cascading stripes intertwine an array of shades and a luxurious viscose velvet featuring a medley of rich brushstrokes creates a textural sensation...'

Textiles by James Malone

2015-02-19T07:30:00.000+13:00

Earlier this week we were introduced to some great new fabric ranges by talented British born, Spain based textile designer James Malone.

He creates textiles with great depth of colour, quality weaves and bold patterns - classic designs that will last through fad and fashion.

Here's just a sample of his latest upholstery work - speak to us today for more info!

Cushions Fit for a Nursery

2015-02-18T07:30:00.000+13:00

How sweet are these cushions that have just been finished off for a client's nursery?!

The face fabrics are 'Honeycomb' kelp by Villa Nova, and 'Fleur' mimosa by Charles Parsons, backed in a lovely soft, blue velvet also from Charles Parsons, called Zegna.

Photography by Ashley Woodson Bailey

2015-02-17T07:30:00.000+13:00

Last week I stumbled on the divine photographic works of American based artist Ashley Woodson Bailey. Her botanical photographs are simple, dramatic, moody and absolutely stunning. I could imagine these on a massive scale, making a brilliant statement on a focal wall... a magical piece of photographic artwork could be just the ticket!

Floral Neon Finials by Byron and Byron

2015-02-16T07:30:00.000+13:00

We are going gaga over the floral neon finials by UK company Byron and Byron. The ultimate way to finish off your curtaining with a bit of pizazz - these finials (along with co-ordinating curtain poles, holdbacks and brackets) are unlike anything we've come across before!
Yummo!

Feature Fabric Friday: 'Tumbling Roses' by Leanne Culy for Hemptech

2015-02-13T07:30:00.000+13:00

Hemptech have re-released a great textile print by kiwi artist and designer Leanne Culy, called 'Tumbling Roses'. It's a little geometric, a little floral, and more than a little bit perfect for a range of interior applications! It comes in a host of colours from soft antique tones through to strong reds and blacks. A really fresh and exciting direction for the Hemptech and Leanne Culy collaboration.

Valentine's Inspiration

2015-02-13T04:30:00.000+13:00

In honour of Valentine's day tomorrow we've put together some of our favourite juicy red inspiration for your Friday - don't panic, you don't need to paint all your walls in lipstick hues - even small injections of red can create warmth, lift, and a passionate vibe in your interiors!

Images via Casa, Style Me Pretty, Sarah Sarna, Eye for Design, Etsy

Things We Do Thursday - Upholstery

2015-02-12T07:30:00.000+13:00

We have a fabulous team of craftspeople that create upholstery masterpieces for our clients; from our in-house workroom for smaller cushions and squabs, to an off-site workroom for sofas and chairs - re-upholstery was our number one service when esdesign first began and continues to play a huge part in the range of services we offer today. Speak to us today about how we can help breathe new life into your furniture, and check out some of our upholstery highlights below...

Vertigo Lamps by Constance Guisset

2015-02-11T10:05:00.003+13:00

We are currently loving these Vertigo lights by talented designer Constance Guisset - so much so that we've got one in the studio at the moment! They are absolutely divine, pop in and see ours if you'd like!

Via Room by Room

Suite Novotel, The Hague

Mongolian Cabinetry

2015-02-09T15:54:00.001+13:00

One of our furniture wholesalers is liquidating a huge part of their furniture range, which means we can pass some seriously good discounts on to you! Included in the sale are these Asian inspired cabinets with references from the likes of China and Mongolia.

Cabinets like these add texture, interest and instant character to an interior space. Style them up with a rug, lamp, mirror or artwork and some killer accessories - it is often unusual pieces like these that turn a ho hum interior into something special, so sing out if you see something you like, and grab a bargain with us today! Stocks are very limited so be in quick!

Converted Shearer's Quarters

2015-01-30T07:00:00.000+13:00

We spotted these eight bedroom converted shearer's quarters over on Roomie's facebook page earlier this week ... what a delightful, laid back, rustic little holiday hideaway this is! Anyone fancy owning some property in rural Masterton?