Kit and Caboodle

Interiors of the Heart: Kit and Caboodle

Yearningly desirable yet rare in New Zealand homes, familiar in essence but elusive to imitate, the aesthetic at Kit and Caboodle speaks to the heart with its cosy warmth accented with elegance, and its appealing cohesion of beautiful colour elements highlighted with sophisticated and surprising pieces.     It is the sublime skill of Alex […]

Suite Temptation

Suite Temptation

Lounge suites can make or break the look and comfort of a room. It’s an investment that will be worth its weight in cosy nights.     This year, the lounge suite is less of a suite and more of a pairing. The great news is the chairs don’t have to match the couch, and […]

All smoke & mirrors

All smoke & mirrors

Mirrors are clever design pieces that can make or break your décor.     Taking on many roles, they can be a piece of wall art, for lightening and brightening, creating optical illusions, distracting, or highlighting – checking out your reflection is just a bonus! Hanging a mirror certainly has a multifaceted effect. Facing a […]

Trenzseater

Let your light shine: Trenzseater

It goes without saying that the right lighting can transform a stylish house into a much-loved home.     The advice of a good interior design specialist can take the headache out of choosing and positioning lights – especially one that has the world’s top lighting companies at his fingertips. Enter Trenzseater’s Ben Lewis, a […]

Craig South

Balancing architecture with interior design: Craig South

Rather than treating interior design as a finishing touch, architect Craig South suggests a collaborative approach can be much more effective.     Architects and interior designers have traditionally tended to work apart but, in my experience, it’s far better to have both on the same page and working together from an early stage. Having […]

Armstrong Interiors

Silver linings: Armstrong Interiors

It’s coming into winter, so now is the time to start thinking about how you can create a warm and cosy home, without blowing your heating bills.     Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors about the impact of drapes on style and comfort.   How can we dress […]