Fighting back against fast furniture: D.J. Morrison Ltd
Modern living is “fast” – fast food, fast fashion, fast furniture. In a bid to keep up with the most recent home trends many people tend to opt for buying cheaper, lower quality products that inevitably end up in landfills a few years later. This approach is a complete anathema for third […]
Cutting a rug: Nile Rugs
Shape, size and colour; rugs can change the look and feel of a room, creating vibrancy, serenity or whatever the homeowner wants. Christchurch’s Nile Rugs takes pride in providing New Zealanders with genuine hand knotted rugs imported directly from their source of production. “We are delighted to present a collection of hand-woven […]
Visit and read a while: Steadfast Books
A comfy chair, a peaceful warm environment, intelligent conversation and best of all books, books and more books. Enter the world of Steadfast Books in Woolston, where owner Heath Ling is an unabashed bookworm. Heath views himself as a curator and an historian, creating an ethical world for fellow booklovers. The shelves […]
Christchurch’s yin and yang builders: DJ Hewitt Builders
Metropol catches up with DJ Hewitt Builders’ principal Daryl Hewitt. What is your point of difference? It’s said that my strength is my fussiness. People are surprised about the little extras, such as the attention to detail, and things they weren’t expecting. We have built many homes over 26 years in business. […]
Creating space
The laundry is a crucial, hardworking area of any home, although usually not the one with the most space. It is a challenge to fit all your needs in terms of bench space, storage, and functionality while still looking clean and stylish. If your home isn’t blessed with a large laundry space, […]
Discover size and style at The Bellevue
Set in the heart of leafy Papanui, The Bellevue offers a premium option for retirement living. This apartment at The Bellevue makes downsizing a dream. A northwest facing position allows for morning and afternoon sun all year round, plus the 2 bedroom home is located on the ground floor which makes getting […]
Clean your home with lasers
That’s right, lasers. Now you can pretend you’re a Stormtrooper while you vacuum, except you’ll be far more accurate. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott looks into the clever tech included in Dyson’s latest stick vacuum cleaner. I joke, of course. The Dyson V15 Detect doesn’t zap the dirt off your floor with […]
Time for a spring fling
Traditionally the days leading up to and the start of spring are a time to clean up and clean out, in other words a spring clean. I prefer to think of it as a ‘spring fling’. I fling open curtains to let the light in, fling out clothes unworn for at […]
Personal taste to the fore: Luke Gardner
Outdoor entertaining is something to factor-in during the design process for your new-build home. Luke Gardner shares some ideas for creating your perfect outdoor space. “It’s about your own personal taste and just about anything goes.” When coming up with a plan, think about the situation of your section, your house shape […]
Outdoor furniture care
Now is an ideal time to start checking outdoor furniture for the coming spring and summer. Get rid of any rickety old stuff and invest in sturdy weather-proof tables and chairs, or revamp your existing ones. Future-proofing is a sound investment so buy waterproof covers for outdoor furniture, regardless of the material. […]
