Make a booking! – The Clocks Bookshop
“Oooh, It’s lovely to be in a real bookshop,” customers often say as they wander around The Clocks Bookshop. “No toys, games and stationery, just wonderful books.” The Clocks Bookshop, Christchurch’s newest bookstore, opened in December 2019. The Clocks specialises in children’s books, cookbooks and crime and mystery books, but has a […]
Find your focal point: RESENE
Rooms decked out in dramatic shades from top to bottom are everywhere right now. But while you might be in love with the look of these schemes, implementing them can be intimidating for many. If you’d like to dabble in a bold or moody look, bathrooms and ensuites are the ideal […]
Armstrong Interiors – Looking ahead
Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about supporting local and plans for Armstrong Interiors moving forward. The vibe in the studio is buoyant and positive. “I get so much joy from being surrounded by our inspiring Work Room environment; the colours and textures, my staff and wonderful […]
Time for a change: Dream Doors
We’ve all had more than enough time on our hands to nit-pick things around the home. You might have noticed things that you want to throw out, change or improve. Adrian Kay from Dream Doors Kitchens knows the feeling all too well, agreeing that, “People have been staring at their kitchens during […]
Burst of blue
If there was one defining design trend of the 2010s, it was the all-white kitchen. But in 2020, designers predict there’ll be a shift toward spaces that go beyond just white. For a kitchen with a pop of colour, why not go for a burst of blue? It is after all, Pantone’s […]
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