| 55 South Canterbury: Chambers Design and Guthrie Bowron Timaru Sophie Chambers. REGIONAl DEVELOPMENT They’ll also support DIY re-decorating choices and sell all the tools and utensils required to undertake your own wallpaper or paint. “We can also suggest tradespeople who can complete that for you if that suits you better.” Chambers Design and Guthrie Bowron has 15 years of interior design experience, with Karen taking ownership of the business in 2017. “It felt like a natural progression, building on generations of business in South Canterbury and the 120-year history of Guthrie Bowron.” You could say textiles are in Karen’s DNA, having grown up in the region learning everything she knows about curtain making from her mother. “She used to sew for the Fabric House in South Canterbury and have her own bespoke clothing business, so I learnt a lot from a young age.” Karen’s daughter Sophie loves connecting with international and national textile reps to discuss colour forecasts and textile trends, to enhance the quality of their colour consultancy service. The Guthrie Bowron brand is synonymous with the South Island, having been founded in Dunedin in 1896 by Henry and George Bowron selling various building maintenance products. By the 1930s they were appointed agents for Dulux paints and by the 1960s had 18 branches nationwide retailing mainly paint and wallpaper. In the 1990’s the company set about franchising its growing number of stores and today it is one of New Zealand’s leading home decorating specialists, combining the strengths of a local family-owned business with the benefits of a national franchise. Your home is more than just a place to live—it's your sanctuary. As one of New Zealand's leading manufacturers of blinds and shutters, we understand the unique climate and specific needs of homes across the country. Our innovative designs and superior craftsmanship transform your living space into a haven of beauty and functionality. www.aspectblinds.co.nz | 0800 222 036 • Indoor Blinds • Outdoor Blinds • Shutters visit us online www.nooneplus.nz Call us on 03 688 66 44 Xero & Cloud Solutions Experts Noone Plus is proud to support Guthrie Bowron Timaru SILVA STUDIO Architecture + Management Design / Planning / Drafting / Management 03 688 7575 • info@silvastudio.nz • www.silvastudio.nz
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