Interiors of the Heart: Kit and Caboodle
Yearningly desirable yet rare in New Zealand homes, familiar in essence but elusive to imitate, the aesthetic at Kit and Caboodle speaks to the heart with its cosy warmth accented with elegance, and its appealing cohesion of beautiful colour elements highlighted with sophisticated and surprising pieces. It is the sublime […]
Suite Temptation
Lounge suites can make or break the look and comfort of a room. It’s an investment that will be worth its weight in cosy nights. This year, the lounge suite is less of a suite and more of a pairing. The great news is the chairs don’t have to match […]
All smoke & mirrors
Mirrors are clever design pieces that can make or break your décor. Taking on many roles, they can be a piece of wall art, for lightening and brightening, creating optical illusions, distracting, or highlighting – checking out your reflection is just a bonus! Hanging a mirror certainly has a multifaceted […]
Let your light shine: Trenzseater
It goes without saying that the right lighting can transform a stylish house into a much-loved home. The advice of a good interior design specialist can take the headache out of choosing and positioning lights – especially one that has the world’s top lighting companies at his fingertips. Enter Trenzseater’s […]
Balancing architecture with interior design: Craig South
Rather than treating interior design as a finishing touch, architect Craig South suggests a collaborative approach can be much more effective. Architects and interior designers have traditionally tended to work apart but, in my experience, it’s far better to have both on the same page and working together from an […]
Silver linings: Armstrong Interiors
It’s coming into winter, so now is the time to start thinking about how you can create a warm and cosy home, without blowing your heating bills. Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors about the impact of drapes on style and comfort. How […]
In full swing
They’re swinging back into fashion; indoor swings, outdoor swings – swings are everywhere! The mid-century, egg-shaped cane swinging chair hung on balconies in the swinging 60s. Recently new renditions swung back into vogue – then they really took off. Something so fun, cool and comfortable won’t just be a passing […]
Gold Rush
Gold is adding its illustrious touch to our homewares this season. This magical metallic in its purest golden form will now out-shine recent trends of copper and bronze. Gold pairs beautifully with silver – a perfect balancing act that is easy on the eye. It doesn’t have to be all […]
Taking life by horns: Amanda King
A Canterbury photographer with a unique niche loves telling the stories of the animals she meets. Amanda King talks to her majestic models in a calming voice, while she takes their photograph for her company ‘By the Horns’. The result is striking framed and canvas portraits of intriguing farmyard animals […]
Unexpected International Style: Station Road
When you step into the lobby of a grand hotel, it makes you feel good, excited. It’s a special feeling. “What is it about the interior design, furniture and fixings that creates that inspired feeling?” asks Gavin How, Showroom Manager at Station Road Home. “We like to bring something of […]
