Thinking outside the square: Murray Hewitt Joinery
The contemporary home is all about contrasts in texture and colour, be they elegantly subtle or inspiringly vibrant. Combining aesthetics with practical hardwearing use asks for joinery that covers the gamut from traditional hardwoods to the latest and greatest in synthetic polymers. Any joiner operating at the top of their game in the […]
Getting organised
The minimalist life doesn’t work for everyone. If you are a collector of many things, it can be easy to let your house slip slightly out of order. Want to be true to the (messy) you? Here are some tips to keep your household chaos under control. Find a system that works for […]
Home and work space: Resene
If last year taught us anything, it’s that is is a good idea to be prepared with a functional home office space. Whether you were unable to cross everything off your to-do list at work or perhaps a global pandemic has suddenly made remote working the norm for you, having a dedicated home […]
Summer shade: The Tree People
Be it barbecues or backyard cricket, gardening or grooming the spoodle, we are in our backyards as often as the weather allows. Shade in outdoor space is critical once that temperature creeps up. Our trees: native, ornamental, or fruiting, create the urban forest and play a bigger part of the picture than you […]
The emma dilemma
We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep, and finding a mattress that works for you is imperative. Metropol’s Ian Knott tries out one option. Only available online, the Emma Comfort Mattress has been engineered in Germany using the highest quality foam. As a medium-firm mattress, it’s an ideal choice for […]











