An eye for Detail: Detail by Davinia Sutton
Davinia Sutton of Detail by Davinia Sutton was informed she had been recognised in the prestigious Trends International Designer Awards (TIDA) during lockdown. The awards were judged online, and Davinia was up against competition from Europe, Singapore, Malaysia, North America and Australia. Davinia’s runner-up kitchen (left) was designed for a new […]
Trend to know: Japandi
We’re not going to lie, 2020, we won’t miss you. In fact, we’re already looking ahead to your replacement. But it’s not all bad news; we are going to use you for inspiration for a bit of lounging around in 2021. That’s right, if you would rather put 2020 behind […]
Lines, light & rhythm: McAtamney Gallery
Susanna Izard loves the drama of dark skies, the interplay of light and shade, the power of nature, which she describes as “awe inspiring, wonderful and terrible!” When it comes to her paintings, the “three big things” are lines, light and rhythm. Though working on landscapes for now, Susanna responds to […]
A sound summer slumber
We all know there’s nothing like a good night’s sleep to make us feel that much better to face the new day ahead, but as our weather starts to warm, we need to cool down our beds, both layer wise and appearance wise. A winterweight duvet in the shade of hot […]
The re-upholstery renaissance: McDonald Hartshorne
If nothing else, Covid-19 has had us focus on tackling those backburner projects. Many have spruced their homes with a new paint job, and while that goes a long way to aesthetic enhancement, shabby furniture can let the whole project down. Artisan re-upholsterer McDonald and Hartshorne shares some wisdom on remedying that […]
Timber triumph: Loburn Sawmill Ltd
Timber; its versatility is unsurpassed and it is tasked with everything from keeping us warm in winter to forming the very framework from which we build our homes. But our love of timber is based on so much more than its aesthetic value. Of course it looks good, but it’s also […]
Rocking the stone look: Deccan Stone
We’ve long been a fan of natural stone, after all, rocking this look gives you looks and longevity! Whether you’ve got a summer barbecue project in mind, a driveway to pave or a commercial kerbing job to undertake, there’s a stone profile to suit. Metropol caught up with Deccan Stone Director […]
Uber-urban art: Fiksate Gallery
It is the only gallery in New Zealand specialising in urban contemporary art, and with the most recognised names in the genre associated with it, Fiksate Gallery has much to be proud of. It was the Spectrum 2015 Street Art Festival that brought husband and wife artists Jenna and Nathan Ingram […]
Change makers: Dream Doors
It’s no secret our collective attention has turned to the home this unforgettable year – so if change is on your mind, why not enquire about starting the new year with a new kitchen? Adrian Kay from Dream Doors Kitchens says renovating or refreshing the heart of the home has never been […]
Everything home, on show
Our homes have been on our minds more than ever before in 2020, and this weekend’s Canterbury Home Show is a one-stop-shop for the advice, inspiration and products required to enhance your abode. With free entry this year, locals can browse more than 100 exhibitors, chat with experts, and enjoy some […]
