Home sweet home: Tempting trends for 2020
Contrary to popular belief, sometimes being left Home Alone isn’t all that scary. Especially when you’ve put time and effort into making your humble abode a chic place of comfort. How to achieve this you might ask? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Old school: Whoever said out with the old […]
Get excited about your renovation: Armstrong Interiors
Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors about how to wrap your head around renovating. Renovating can be overwhelming, where is the best place to start? When deciding to renovate, start with your wish list, then plan the most essential things to complete, getting professional advice […]
Chill Factor
Relax, it’s the 2020s and this decade’s décor retreats into a comfort zone that simply says ‘chill’. Home is a sanctuary where we recharge our batteries. We look at ways to do them up, so we can wind down. A softer palette Muted, serene shades make a peaceful haven. Warmer neutrals […]
A den for everyone: RESENE
This beautiful serene space has been created to be an inviting and comfortable escape that’s refreshingly gender neutral. Just a quick change of the focus artwork shifts the room subtly from more of a ‘she-den’ to a ‘he-den’. It might seem like an unusual way to think about a space, but […]
Framed Treasures
“If you have something you want framed, no matter what it is, bring it to me and I will turn it into a stunning wall feature.” John McCann of Artworks Gallery does mean he can frame literally anything. After all, he has framed items as unusual as a large wedding dress […]
Pitcher Perfect
Funky jugs and pitchers are as cool as a glass of chilled water (or wine)! Better yet, they don’t just bring style factor to table – why not make the most of their beauty and use them in creative ways too? Whether it’s to pour punch at a party on […]
Blue Bayou
We’ve long had a love affair with the colour blue and in 2020 it’s just as popular as ever. We check out how to work this watery hue into the home. Blue is a cool colour on the palette wheel, but one which warms the heart. Mysterious inky depths of […]
New Year, new design looks
Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about how to maximise the potential in your investment through renovating. When you delve into the reasons why we renovate, it’s about finally getting the opportunity to have our homes align with how we want to live, Angelique explains. “When you […]
Indian Inspiration
Does the new decade call for a revamped interior? In 2020 it seems we’re yearning for that new, fresh feeling – so it’s not surprising Indian-inspired interiors are reigning supreme in the world of home trends. The colour schemes and decor of other countries and cultures have influenced interior design trends for […]
Out with perfection
Have you ever swooped in with a coaster, just in the nick of time before your guest puts a coffee cup down on your – eeeek – shiny new coffee table? Relax, and put your feet up – it doesn’t matter so much anymore. Perfection in the home is out […]
