Rug up to add style
Rugs are an important feature in interior design. When placed properly, a rug helps to anchor the décor and furniture in a living space, particularly lounges, bedrooms, and dining areas. This helps to create a cosy environment, such as a room within a room, especially in open plan homes. People often think of […]
Adding value with landscaping
Building a new home usually includes professional landscaping to finish the project, although landscaping is also valuable for helping to reap rewards when selling a home. Landscaping and gardening are two of the most cost-effective ways to add value to a home, regardless of whether it is a new build or an existing […]
Get a garage revamp: Garador
An array of advantages come from installing a new garage door, beyond just giving your home a bit of a facelift. Updating your current offering can help your home both look great and increase safety. Many homes in Canterbury have garages that are prominent features of their property’s street frontage. This means it’s […]
Make winter sweet
A combination of colour and fragrance in a winter garden helps lift the darker, colder months, and there are many trees and shrubs that fit the bill. Here are some: Chimonanthus praecox (wintersweet) is well known for its winter fragrance, and the clear yellow bells of Luteus, or the red-marked form, Grandiflorus. Look […]
Abstract additions
Curated by Nina Tucker Embrace the world of abstract art through simple additions to your interior space. Abstraction represents freedom, among other things, and is entirely interpretive in the eye of the beholder. It’s the sweet spot between fantasy and reality. In your home, it can become just what you need to release […]
Tuck in denim blues: Resene
The serene qualities of denim blues, with their subtle grey undertones, create a calming atmosphere. Paint the walls in Resene Rhino, a cosy grey-blue shade, and balance the space with a Resene Iron floor and predominantly white bed linens. Add mid-range tonal hues through furniture and accessories, like a Resene Gull Grey chest […]
Keep them in or out
A hot topic for debate is what’s best for your feline friends? Keeping them indoors or outdoors? While there’s obvious drawbacks for each, we’ve provided a full rundown on what keeping, or not, your kitty cooped up can do. Arguments for indoor cats suggest longer life expectancy and reduced risk on wildlife, while […]
Stylish sheepskins: Bowron Sheepskins
A staple in Kiwi homes, home-grown sheepskins offer softness, and versatility. Experience the ultimate comfort as you sink into a luxurious sheepskin beanbag, where the unmatched touch of natural fibres awaits. Add wow-factor to your room with a statement piece such as a multiple-skin rug, or drape a single skin over your sofa […]
A sound investment
Having separate headphones for different occasions can be expensive. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott finds that one new headset may have solved the problem. When it comes to investing in a good pair of over-ear headphones, it pays to think about where and when you plan to use them the most. For online […]
Showcasing art
Acquiring a gorgeous piece of artwork is one thing, and showcasing it is another. Metropol has some suggestions about how to display them to best advantage. Simple changes can equate to big impact. Place Selecting the right place for your treasured piece to sit or hang makes a huge difference to showcasing it. […]
