Home sweet home: Tempting trends for 2020

Contrary to popular belief, sometimes being left Home Alone isn’t all that scary. Especially when you’ve put time and effort into making your humble abode a chic place of comfort. How to achieve this you might ask? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Old school: Whoever said out with the old and in with […]

Get excited about your renovation: Armstrong Interiors

Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors about how to wrap your head around renovating.   Renovating can be overwhelming, where is the best place to start? When deciding to renovate, start with your wish list, then plan the most essential things to complete, getting professional advice on the cost […]

Chill Factor

Relax, it’s the 2020s and this decade’s décor retreats into a comfort zone that simply says ‘chill’. Home is a sanctuary where we recharge our batteries. We look at ways to do them up, so we can wind down.   A softer palette Muted, serene shades make a peaceful haven. Warmer neutrals are snuggling up […]

A den for everyone: RESENE

This beautiful serene space has been created to be an inviting and comfortable escape that’s refreshingly gender neutral. Just a quick change of the focus artwork shifts the room subtly from more of a ‘she-den’ to a ‘he-den’.   It might seem like an unusual way to think about a space, but there are key […]

Framed Treasures

“If you have something you want framed, no matter what it is, bring it to me and I will turn it into a stunning wall feature.”   John McCann of Artworks Gallery does mean he can frame literally anything. After all, he has framed items as unusual as a large wedding dress with a long […]

Pitcher Perfect

Funky jugs and pitchers are as cool as a glass of chilled water (or wine)! Better yet, they don’t just bring style factor to table – why not make the most of their beauty and use them in creative ways too?     Whether it’s to pour punch at a party on a balmy summer’s […]