Newly Minted
Each passing season brings with it the perfect opportunity to introduce a new aesthetic into the home and, although it seems somewhat cliché to defer to green tones when it comes to spring’s seasonal spruce-up, we can think of nothing cooler than mint to make our interiors sing. According to […]
Child’s Play: Q&A with Angelique Armstrong
When it comes to designing for the littlies in ones’ life, it’s not all child’s play. Metropol talks to award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about creating inspiring spaces. What are the most important things to consider when interior designing a child’s bedroom? Layout, easy flow to the bed and around […]
Modern Masterpiece: Lume Design
Lume Design’s Emma Gourdie has an artistic eye and talent for design, both being recognised at the recent National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards (NKBA). Emma’s Hackthorne Road kitchen design, precisely executed by Joinery Concepts, won her the Kitchen Distinction Runner-Up title (in the $40K-$60k kitchen category). Among other things, the […]
Ground-breaking gas: Elgas
LPG gas is a wondrous thing – for heating, hot water and cooking. However, a ground-breaking patented Elgas invention creates a lucrative advantage. The gas cylinder is contained under the ground – completely out of sight. The aptly named EasyGas DownUnder was developed by a Sydney engineer. First launched and […]
Inspiring ideas: Home Ideas centre
If you’re want to update the look and feel of your home, planning that ever elusive extension or maybe it’s time for that new home you have always dreamed of, then you’ll find the answer at the Home Ideas centre. On November 4, Home Ideas is running a special Home […]
Sweet Dreams: Dreamwool Beds
As we embrace the warmer weather and dream about the balmy days of summer ahead, the downside of scorching hot days, can be sleepless nights in bed. Many people can become quite uncomfortable in summer at night as they are too hot in their beds, so they just can’t get […]
Fully Functional
If there are current trends, they’re about ease, streamlining, quality and recess-enabled concealment. We want visual quiet. We’re rejecting clutter. Function is key, designers remind us. Here are some current ideas for these hard-working rooms: Give kitchens and bathrooms optimal space. Consider their natural connection to greenery and the outdoors. […]
The essence of elegance: Ellen Estate
For the best advice in home décor, look no further than Michelle Laming of Ellen Estate Interior Design. Whether a new build, a renovation, a one room makeover, or a complete house overhaul, Michelle offers not only her extensive consultancy expertise, but also provides clients the opportunity to explore the […]
Say Hello to Yellow
It’s the divisive hue of the colour wheel; in nature, when paired with black, yellow means danger; in Japan it represents courage; in Russia, a psychiatric hospital is known as a ‘yellow house’; it is also the colour of sunshine, happiness and sunflowers. Yet it seems this happy hue has […]
New look kitchens: Dream Doors Christchurch
Dream Doors Christchurch can transform the hub of your home, providing a new look without the new kitchen price. Owner Adrian Kay leads a dedicated team of four skilled tradesmen, specialising in kitchen renovation/remodelling. “Our kitchen facelifts are what sets us apart,” he says. “We retain the bones of the […]
