Summertime blues
Evoking honesty, trust and stability, blue is everything we’re craving as 2020 draws to a close and we yearn for the optimistic offerings of a fresh new year. While colour institute Pantone unveiled Classic Blue as its Colour of the Year in late 2019 with no notion of what was in store in the […]
A revitalised abode: DJ Hewitt Builders
A bespoke kitchen and bathroom Fendalton makeover cleverly merges two worlds – sleek design and functional family life. The 20-year-old architecturally-designed home has had a life-changing renovation of meticulous detail by DJ Hewitt Builders. This was in close collaboration with local Spatial Design firm Detail by Davina Sutton, who says the tired bathrooms and a […]
Rug up for summer
It’s not very often you’re told to rug up for the warmest season. But, as soft furnishings continue to blur the lines between the indoors and out, rugs are just one of a number of typically interior provisions making the trip outdoors. While the addition of an al fresco floor covering may not be […]
Repetition & rhythm: RESENE
While there will always be artistic styles that experience waxing and waning popularity, the artwork you choose for your space should feel very personal. Whether you opt for an investment piece or simply want to display something that holds sentimental value, the key is picking something that really speaks to you – or something you […]
Landscape magic: Trellis Warehouse
The warm weather is here, so if you’re looking to improve your outdoor features – trellis is a multi-purpose style hero which can transform your al fresco areas. Here are Metropol’s ideas for using Trellis Warehouse’s premium grade treated pine at your place this summer. PANELS AND GATES A trellis fence, screen or panel […]
Constructing a strong reputation: Tonu Civil Construction
Once you find a company you can rely on for small or larger projects, you never let them go. Recommendations are given to carefully selected friends only, so precious is the quality, communication, and cost effectiveness of your prized contractor. And so it is with Tonu Civil Construction, whose projects come to them almost […]
Setting an interior trend: Canterbury Exterior Plasterers
While the name over the door is Canterbury Exterior Plasterers, this little powerhouse company also creates beautiful interior feature walls. The concrete-look walls are made with Rockcote, a lightweight material which is able to be moulded into architectural and interesting shapes for an of the moment aesthetic popular with residential and commercial clients. Finished […]
Festive Feeling
Whether you’re a stickler for tradition or like to embrace contemporary interpretations of festivity – Christmas 2020 is offering up many a take on a time-old holiday aesthetic.
Natural instinct
It’s not hard to see why one might be yearning for a more laid-back, relaxing vibe when it comes to our post-2020 homes. In fact, many of the trends creeping into our spaces are related by virtue of their soft and earthy nature. Natural elements such as timber and stone not only support […]
Having a ball with Alexa
While having constantly-listening smart devices at home may instil a certain sense of paranoia in some, there are many benefits to be had from such technology for those prepared to embrace it. With two third generation Echoes, an Echo Dot and an Echo Auto in our household, my family have more than embraced […]
