Eyes on the prize - creating a multi-sensory retail experience
Having lived in California, I thought I knew all there was to know about enjoying a complete shopping experience. That was until I moved to London and visited Harrods in the Christmas season. The experience there was magical. On the lower level, I walked wide-eyed among the four...
Power dressing - how to boost the rental potential of an empty retail space
Driving down Auckland’s Parnell Rise one afternoon pre-lockdown, I played my usual game, counting the number of empty stores with multiple “For Lease” signs in their windows. On this particular day, there were 15.High streets and small businesses create a sense of community and b...
Picture this: creating an art collection for your home
Art is my favourite tool for anchoring an interior space while injecting personality and culture. Carefully selected pieces give a glimpse of who we are as individuals or families. Budget, style and space are no hurdles to creating a collection that shows a little piece of your u...
Forget 50 shades of grey – how to use colour to boost business productivity
The trick to using colour is to first understand what you want from your space. Forget the classic Kiwi ideal that white will make a room bigger and brighter. You need to know what you, your employees and your customers want to feel. An example: I once engaged the help of a top b...