Hobby craft room: RESENE
Having room to spare isn’t a common problem. If you’re lucky enough to have a bonus room in your home, consider yourself lucky. Whether you need a relaxing spot to practise yoga or an organised area for your DIY supplies, chances are you don’t actually need four walls surrounding you to get the […]
Sound so good, it’s Majik
If you are looking for authentic hi-fi experience without the fuss, the Linn Majik DSM just might be for you. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott checks out the spectacular network music player. Before I begin, it’s worth getting one thing out in the open: If you drive a Bugatti Veyron and insist on […]
Forward thinking architecture: Boutique Architecture
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit New Zealand in mid-2020, Alan and Jordy Mayne decided to take matters into their own hands and established their company Boutique Architecture. Their forward-thinking paid off. Specialising in unique meticulously crafted architecture, Boutique Architecture is committed to providing one-off homes that are specific to individual client’s sites and […]
Very peri
The Pantone colour for 2022 is a bold lavender or rich shade of periwinkle, hence its name ‘Very Peri’. A shade invented from scratch by Pantone, it is a periwinkle blue hue with a violet-red undertone. Colours that work well with it include white, grey, pink, beige and most others. Start with a […]
Make the most of summer: Louvre Solutions
Summer brings friends and family together with barbeques, enjoying cool beverages outside and finally getting to uncover the patio furniture that has been in hiding for the past several months. The timing is perfect for expanding your indoor living into the warm and sunny outdoors with Canterbury-based Louvre Solutions. They can create a […]
Native versus exotics, what to choose?
There’s been an ongoing debate for quite some time about the merits of native versus exotic plantings. It’s a debate which has been especially strong in Christchurch with its tradition of exotic and colourful azaleas and camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias as compared with our seemingly rather plain and less flamboyant natives. Taking a […]
Simplifying paving for you: Dragon Stone Paving
Spending time outdoors is an easy way to get a health kick. That healthy tonic is waiting just outside your door and you’ll enjoy more of it with a beautifully paved outdoor area from Dragon Stone Paving. Choosing pavers is the obvious way to go when you think about the benefits: Flexibility – […]
The final flourishes
From traditional and elaborate dinner tables to casual and rustic lunch settings, here are a few tips on creating your perfect festive table. Choose your theme Decide on a few core colours, and use those to keep the table looking cohesive. This could be traditional red and green, all things gold, or something […]
Pamper your beloved pooches
Bonds between dogs and owners have been well researched, and the benefits of owning a faithful companion extolled regularly. Companionship is one of those and heading into the season of giving, it’s nice to give them something back. Here are some suggestions from Metropol to pamper your pooch, not just at Christmas but […]
Think pink
From blush to fuchsia. Pink is a shade that can work in any home no matter what your style so long as you pick the right colours to complement or contrast with it. The pink renaissance started back in 2017 with Pantone’s Millennial Pink and has stuck around. While most pinks can work […]
