Sweet Seats
Few design trends are as useful as they are beautiful, but seats are increasingly blurring the lines between form and function, with our living spaces reaping the beautiful rewards. With their purposeful role in our homes, they are in the prime position to make a design statement. So whether you’re […]
Architectural Mystery: Murray Hewitt Joinery
There are few architectural details that can give a home a sense of mystery and wonder like a secret door leading to a hidden room. If you’ve ever wanted a private hideaway, extra secure storage for valuables, or an almost magical escape to another world, a hidden room is sure […]
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 […]
Interior Inspiration: Q&A with Angelique Armstrong
Metropol caught up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors to get a sneak peek at the latest trends to hit the home. What trends do you see emerging this spring? Whether you are intending on a moody dark room or a fresh white palette, all our fabric […]
Grass with class: Oderings Landscaping
Oderings Landscaping helps you ensure that the grass is always greener on your side of the fence. The company specialises in all aspects of lawn installation and lawn care. Whether it’s a new lawn, or bringing an existing lawn back to life, the team has the knowledge and skills to […]
Lighting Strikes
Eclectic, colourful, one-of-a-kind; they’re all great descriptors for the light of your life. We’re not talking about your Romeo or Juliet here, but rather the literal light of your life. A fundamental part of our everyday living, the benefits of modern lighting have evolved well beyond their core functionality and […]
Unique aquatic playground: Lake Hood
A stunning man-made lake, recreational facility and residential community the size of North Hagley Park is the largest man made recreational lake in New Zealand. Imagine your own waterfront property with a private jetty at the bottom of your garden. Lake Hood is in excess of 90 hectares in area […]
Embracing our accessible city
Architect Craig South takes a look at how Christchurch’s growing cycle and pedestrian infrastructure is poised to transform the city’s future. Part of the vision for the Christchurch rebuild was to create a city that would be safer, cleaner and easier to access. Most Cantabrians agree with that in principle, […]
Setting the stage: Creative and Co
A good first impression is essential, and your home is no exception. If you are selling, the best way to help potential buyers to visualise living there, is by home staging. This is where Creative and Co can help. Creative and Co has gained a solid reputation for providing home […]
Preserving a legacy: The Brittens’ historic family home
It’s easy to see Isabelle Weston’s unwavering commitment, vision and determination mirrors that of her legendary motorcycle designer father, the late John Britten. The Christchurch business woman and her husband Tim have recently finished a massive three-year renovation project of the Brittens’ historic family home in Matai Street, severely damaged […]
