Social Media can Help you Design your New Home

Posted on March 18, 2013 by esceablog01

Pinterest has become the go-to place to market and showcase anything from fashion to home ware, becoming a pivotal social network to display exciting designs to a targeted market. It can be an invaluable resource when looking for fresh concepts for your new abode – such as romantic bedroom ideas for example! This platform is really useful to tell someone a visual story about a product, design range or to inform the visitor about various professionals related to a specific industry.

Using Pinterest for Home Concept Ideas

How to create a relaxing and romantic bedroom

Posted on March 5, 2013 by esceablog01

Amidst the busyness of life it’s important to have a private space of your own to escape for some peace and quiet and to spend precious time alone or with your partner.

Photo courtesy of Bountiful Homes

By transforming your master bedroom into a peaceful haven you can create a room that is entirely yours. To make the most out of your bedroom, there are a number of elements that will give your room a restful and romantic feel. …Read More

Case study – Mason and Wales home

Posted on February 15, 2013 by esceablog01

If you build your house on the cusp of a natural reserve, in order to blend in with the surroundings it’s important to bring something of the outdoors in. One house that has done just that – successfully incorporating nature and paying homage to its surroundings – is this home, designed by Francis Whitaker of architectural firm Mason & Wales.

Fancy a fireplace in your kitchen?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by esceablog01

Fires can be integrated into every living space in a home. One trend proving increasingly popular internationally is the incorporation of a fire into a kitchen area.

Enhance your outdoor living space with an outdoor fire

Posted on November 26, 2012 by esceablog01

The summer season is fast approaching, signalling sunny days which often lead to long evenings spent outdoors. If you’re keen to smarten up your patio or backyard and optimise your outdoor living time, an outdoor fire may be the answer.

Make double the impact with a see-through double sided fire

Posted on November 20, 2012 by esceablog01

If you’re looking to make a statement with a fire, the Escea DX series comes with the option of choosing a double-sided model. As well as creating a dramatic focal point, these see-through models can turn two rooms into one, allowing the warmth and light of flames to be visible in multiple locations.

Escea: serious about energy efficiency and caring for our world

Posted on November 8, 2012 by esceablog01

Here at Escea we are committed to caring for the environment and ensuring that our fires are extremely energy efficient. …Read More

How to create a sophisticated living room

Posted on October 2, 2012 by esceablog01

One of the simplest ways to smarten up your living room and create a sophisticated space is by choosing a neutral palette for the walls and building from there. With a neutral wall colour you can dress the room and add character with accessories, furnishings and furniture. A neutral palette also means you can refresh your décor regularly if you fancy.

How to create a cosy room for winter

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Anna Kouwenhoven

The thought of winter evokes images of relaxing at home with a good book or movie, glass of mulled wine, and a cosy roaring fire.

As a designer I am often asked by clients how to recreate this feeling of warmth and how to create a room with character and personality. Colour is key to achieving a warm interior. …Read More

Anna Kouwenhoven

Anna Kouwenhoven completed a Fine Arts degree at the University of Canterbury, majoring in Painting. Inspired by design influences in Art History courses she completed a Diploma in Interior Design. She works for McKenzie and Willis in Christchurch as an Interior Designer.

Travertine Stone House

Posted on June 29, 2012 by esceablog01

Spanish architecture firm A-Cero Architecture has come up with idea of using stone for nearly all interior and exterior elements of a gorgeous house near Madrid. The company used cream travertine slabs to clad outside walls, surround of a swimming pool and floors on two levels of this stunning residential property.