Colour Me New: Alena Designs

Your unique style, the one that reflects your personality, applies to your home too, and is now within reach! Whether you’re looking to redesign your entire house or simply a room or two, interior designer/colour consultant Judy, at Alena Designs, can help direct your distinct style needs. Judy believes colour speaks the language […]

Enjoy a great sleep: Dreamwool Beds

The benefits of a good night’s sleep are multiple. Studies worldwide have shown that a decent sleep nightly should boost your immune system, result in better work productivity, improved mental agility, weight loss and mood control. Sleep helps keep your mind and body healthy. Most adults need seven or more hours of […]

Optimising outdoor living: Louvre Solutions

Spring comes with unpredictable weather and just as we optimistically venture to our outdoor living areas, a sudden change sees us darting indoors again. A louvre roof is the perfect way to optimise your enjoyment of that space, even in the unpredictable spring weather. Louvre Solutions roof systems are more than just a […]

Keeping tabs on screen time

Keeping track of the amount of digital screen time your family clocks up, especially teens and younger children, can be a tricky thing for even the most vigilant of parents. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott takes a look at one option designed to make it simple. You know how it goes, teenagers jumping […]

An exclusive rebirth: McDonald & Hartshorne

A tiger waiting to pounce didn’t deter Christchurch’s Dave Fox from settling into his favourite chair. The tiger was a surprise initially but then it took a back seat to Dave’s comfortable newly refurbished chair. Having researched buying a new chair, Dave instead opted to have experts McDonald & Hartshorne Quality Furniture Specialists […]

Improve your sleep

A bedroom should be a sanctuary, a peaceful haven where a blissful night’s sleep is top of the list. Often it’s a neglected room, a dumping ground for clothes (clean or dirty), and clutter and a quick hiding place when guests are suddenly due. Never fear; follow these simple tips from Metropol and […]