Edible summer garden
The cold is (meant to be) behind us, which means in the garden, it’s time to look forward. Look forward to our homegrown fruit and vegetables, that is. From basil to beetroot, lettuce and zucchini – it’s all happening in the fruit and veggie patch this December. SOW WHAT? […]
Christmas Table
Tableware has been stealing our homeware hearts in 2020, so what better meal to embrace the trend than a Christmas Day feast. Often one of the few meals of the year enjoyed with so many loved ones, Christmas mealtimes embody the beauty of food to bring people together. Enhance that mood with […]
Summertime blues
Evoking honesty, trust and stability, blue is everything we’re craving as 2020 draws to a close and we yearn for the optimistic offerings of a fresh new year. While colour institute Pantone unveiled Classic Blue as its Colour of the Year in late 2019 with no notion of what was in […]
A revitalised abode: DJ Hewitt Builders
A bespoke kitchen and bathroom Fendalton makeover cleverly merges two worlds – sleek design and functional family life. The 20-year-old architecturally-designed home has had a life-changing renovation of meticulous detail by DJ Hewitt Builders. This was in close collaboration with local Spatial Design firm Detail by Davina Sutton, who says the tired […]
Rug up for summer
It’s not very often you’re told to rug up for the warmest season. But, as soft furnishings continue to blur the lines between the indoors and out, rugs are just one of a number of typically interior provisions making the trip outdoors. While the addition of an al fresco floor covering […]
Repetition & rhythm: RESENE
While there will always be artistic styles that experience waxing and waning popularity, the artwork you choose for your space should feel very personal. Whether you opt for an investment piece or simply want to display something that holds sentimental value, the key is picking something that really speaks to you – […]
Christmas gifts guaranteed: Barrington Gifts
Barrington Gifts is a local owned and operated business with three stores across the city – at Barrington Shopping, Wigram Landing and South City. There truly is something here for everyone – from decor, weddings, art and jewellery, to gifts for babies, children and a dedicated section for those impossibly difficult […]
Landscape magic: Trellis Warehouse
The warm weather is here, so if you’re looking to improve your outdoor features – trellis is a multi-purpose style hero which can transform your al fresco areas. Here are Metropol’s ideas for using Trellis Warehouse’s premium grade treated pine at your place this summer. PANELS AND GATES A trellis fence, […]
Growing a summer garden
Summer is so close you can taste it. The festive season is almost upon us with holidays and of course Christmas. As holiday mode takes hold, enjoy relaxing evenings in the garden with a hose in one hand and a drink in the other! KITCHEN GARDEN This is a time of […]
Setting an interior trend: Canterbury Exterior Plasterers
While the name over the door is Canterbury Exterior Plasterers, this little powerhouse company also creates beautiful interior feature walls. The concrete-look walls are made with Rockcote, a lightweight material which is able to be moulded into architectural and interesting shapes for an of the moment aesthetic popular with residential and […]
