Making bathrooms better: Butterfield Bathrooms
Your dingy old bathroom can be transformed into a room of beauty and functionality with Butterfield Bathroom Renovations. They only do bathrooms so they know what they’re talking about and even better, after 40 years they know what they’re doing. Guy Butterfield says, “We carry out all the renovation work with […]
Excessive vanity
Few spaces in the home can induce as strong sense of sanctuary as a well put together bathroom. A space to unwind, wash off the day that’s been or prepare for the one ahead; bathrooms are often where we compose ourselves. So, it’s no wonder then, that what our bathrooms are composed […]
Designing wellbeing
Creating homes which are sanctuaries from the uncertainties of current life is top of mind for many, and the driving force behind a movement named, “wellbeing design”. Which is, as the name suggests, curating spaces to promote wellbeing. Metropol looks at ways you can incorporate some well-designed wellbeing in your own spaces. […]
Touch tones
Home furnishings are taking a tactile turn in 2021, with textured furniture following in the footsteps of fixed surfaces and turning our homes into three dimensional havens. Where clean lines and smooth exteriors have evolved on glass panes (now fluted), tiles (now raised and irregular) and wallpaper (now textured), furniture is joining […]
Bedside manner
The ultimate organiser ensuring everything you need is at arm’s reach, bedside tables combine both form and function. Whether you like to let it all hang out with an open design or tuck it all away with a drawer, there’s an option for everyone and choosing the right design can […]
Winning design trifecta: Armstrong Interiors Ltd
A dark and masculine mood and a rustic French-inspired feminine aesthetic have seen Christchurch’s Armstrong Interiors win three bathroom awards at the prestigious 2020 Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) recently. Taking out all three categories, the Christchurch-based team, led by Angelique Armstrong, was recognised for innovative design and thoughtfully chosen […]
Armstrong Interiors – Looking ahead
Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about supporting local and plans for Armstrong Interiors moving forward. The vibe in the studio is buoyant and positive. “I get so much joy from being surrounded by our inspiring Work Room environment; the colours and textures, my staff and wonderful […]
Highlights
Floor lamps are coming out from dark dusty corners as proud pieces, to create or change the theme. We’ve got all the highlights for you. Energy efficient in design, floor lamps often have dimmer switches to transform ambient lighting to bright beams to work, read or dine by. The secret […]
In safe hands: Combined Security Solutions
If we’ve learnt anything during the past two months, it’s that security is everything! Security is at the very heart of locally owned and operated firm Combined Security Solutions, which started its commercial life on the very basis of protecting you, your loved ones and your hard earned assets. After 35 years […]
Lighting the way: Trenzseater
Whether you are a classicist, a seeker of the unique, or a connoisseur of the contemporary, Trenzseater has the lighting design to illuminate your world. New designs emerging from Europe feature metallic finishes but done in a fresh way. “We are seeing some beautiful, very unique gold and silver leaf among […]
