Hang up your heater
Heating comes under the microscope when days get colder, so it’s an ideal time to check on what the best options are. Most people will be familiar with options such as wood burners, radiant heaters and heat pumps. One of the newest trends is infrared heat panels, which can add to a room’s […]
Say it with stripes
Stripes are not everyone’s favourite interior decorating trend yet when used judiciously they can create impact, an illusion of space and add colour to any room in a home. For example vertical stripes make ceilings look higher, while horizontal ones make rooms appear wider. When decorating with stripes, it is all about the […]
Home revamp: Murray Hewitt Joinery
Bespoke joinery and beautiful timber is a modern marriage – a solid investment. Murray Hewitt Joinery has home-revamp projects nailed. “We’re essentially a one-stop shop. With skills in all areas, we can incorporate themes and timbers throughout,” says director Murray Hewitt. He says with kitchens, for example, new windows complement an upgrade. New […]
Care for your trees: The Tree People
Trees represent life, growth, peace and nature. They provide us with many benefits including clean air, shade and food. So it is only right that when it comes to caring for the trees on your property you engage the services of qualified arborists. Based in Christchurch, The Tree People was founded in 2004 […]
Minimalist Dreams: RESENE
A perennial fixture in the upper echelons of the annual Resene Top 20 list, Resene Black White has long been a beloved hue among designers and homeowners alike. The chalky and soft calcite grey-white gets its descriptive name from the slight hint of black that’s present in its tinter. The result is a […]
Clear the air: Beattie Air
The truth is a poorly heated or ventilated living or working space is not good for the physical wellbeing of those occupying that space. To function at our optimum, we all need access to quality air conditioning and ventilation; not only does it protect health and wellbeing levels, it makes practical economic sense. […]
Embracing Japandi style
Kiwis love trying new trends such as Japandi style, which blends the smooth, modern lines of Scandinavian design with the sleek, functional, elegance of the Japanese aesthetic. Minimalist yet welcoming, Japandi is all about using neutral tones, lots of textures and natural materials. Influenced by the ancient Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi (a way […]
Let’s make music
Music is said to sooth the savage beast, and that it may, but it is also widely recognised that music provides a balance in life for many of us. Most people enjoy listening to music in one form or another, many also immerse themselves in writing, playing and teaching. Music fuels creativity by […]
Sweet dreams
Bedrooms are supposed to be serene places for rest and relaxation, and much of that can be created by judicious use of colour and complementary furniture, fittings and linen. Colour trends will provide inspiration, as will colours that you personally like, wear and use elsewhere in your décor. Try a soft pink, salmon […]
Sounds so Fyne
Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott checks out some diminutive, but powerful bookshelf speakers from Fyne Audio. So you’ve blown the budget on a new turntable and pre-amp to play those old vinyls on, but still need some quality speakers to plug them into. Fear not, because The Real Music Company and Fyne Audio […]
