the design guide

Choosing wall art is one of those decisions that seems small until you're standing in front of an empty wall with no idea what fits.  After 19 years designing steel wall art for NZ homes, here's the guide I'd hand someone asking "how do I pick the right piece?"  Covers size, height, material, style, indoor vs outdoor, and the mistakes to avoid.

Choosing the right house numbers for your home isn’t just about style. This guide explains how to select modern steel house numbers or address signs that are visible, durable, and suited to New Zealand homes.

Corten steel garden art adds warmth, texture and structure to modern outdoor spaces. Discover ideas for NZ gardens, fences and landscaped areas.

Outdoor wall art can completely transform a fence, pool area or garden wall. Discover practical ideas for modern NZ homes and outdoor spaces.

Modern house numbers are less about trends and more about getting the details right. Here are the design ideas shaping NZ homes in 2026.

Custom signs don’t need to be complicated. This guide shows how to design a personalised sign that feels balanced, readable and right for your home or business.

A simple “est 1909” sign, created for a restored courthouse in Fairlie, became the inspiration for our personalised established house sign—designed to mark the story of a home.

Mother’s Day gifts don’t need to be complicated. Thoughtful, lasting pieces designed for her home can mean more than anything else.

Hook walls are a simple way to combine function and design. Explore practical ideas for using wall hooks in entryways, pool areas and modern NZ homes.

Outdoor wall hooks are a simple way to add both function and structure to your space. Discover practical, design-led ideas for pool areas, entryways and modern NZ homes.

Corten steel is a popular choice for house numbers, address signs and outdoor wall art in New Zealand and Australia. This guide explains how it weathers, how long it takes to rust, and whether it’s the right option for your home.