Reconnecting with home: Dream Doors
The great thing about Cantabrians is our ability to turn a minus into a plus – be it earthquakes or pandemics, we know what to do; we roll up our sleeves and keep ourselves busy with home improvement projects. Adrian Kay of Dream Doors Christchurch can attest to that, as the […]
Edible landscaping
Take your landscaping a step further by giving it an edible twist. A boost for your palate as well as Mother Nature’s, this flavourful endeavour will brighten up any space. Here are Metropol’s tips to incorporate edible plants into shaping your outdoor spaces. SPICE IT UP Herbs don’t just give […]
Office-al business
What was once considered a novelty has now, with recent times, transitioned into more of a necessity – the home office. Whether it is a designated room or partitioned off area, Metropol has compiled some tips for helping you create a productive home office hub. THESE FOUR WALLS When designing […]
Wicker-ed Furniture: WovenVeranda
Cirebon is situated about 250km east of Jakarta, Indonesia and has become a bit of a superstar in the world of outdoor furniture. Establishing itself as the rattan trade centre and manufacturer over time, it is here that WovenVeranda products begin their lifecycle before ending up on the shores of little old […]
Coastal cool: Jessop Architects
Rising out of the farmland and up from the idyllic beach, this sophisticated holiday home overlooking Waipu Cove, north of Auckland was masterminded by Jessop Architects and incorporates the warmth and uniqueness of natural timber throughout. Architect Darren Jessop says the project arose after he and his team renovated the […]









