70s roar in: RESENE
Mellow mustards, bitter oranges, toasted terracotta and spicy browns – the tell-tale tones of 1970s design aesthetic – have recently made a roaring comeback in the world of decorating and are among some of the most desirable shades to include in a trend-forward interior. Wall in Resene Gold Coast Floor in Resene Pendragon and […]
Gifting Trenz: Trenzseater
Personalise your living spaces with the covetable range of furniture, furnishing and fixtures from Trenzseater. Shop the range of international and local designs perfect for the gifting season in-store or online.
Design all over: Inside-Out Design
Their clever name sums up their focus – on the inside and the outside of a home. Boutique company Inside-Out Design delivers a personalised design service across a range of design fields, but with an emphasis on landscape and interior design. It’s a family business with brother and sister, Ben McMaster and Jane […]
Awards pile up for Millbrook kitchen: Mal Corboy Design
The awards cabinet is full to bursting for Mal Corboy, Director of Mal Corboy design whose Millbrook kitchen and bathroom featured in our October 15 issue showcasing its inclusion in the finalists of the Society of British Interior Designers (SBID) international competition. Mal has now added the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) […]
Making an entrance: Canterbury Office Furniture
When it comes to first impressions, appearance is everything. Canterbury Office Furniture has been creating inviting, attractive and functional work environments for 20 years. A reception counter and furniture that is visually arresting brings assurance to the visitor, while a collaborative space, meeting room, board-room, or cafeteria designed by an inhouse designer seeking the […]
Embrace your curves
Take the edge off 2020 with soft, curved upholstered furniture. Cocoon-esque chairs, couches and ottomans are not only a nod to 1960’s style, it’s exactly what we need right now; something soft and cushy to melt into at the end of another inevitably weird 2020 day. Homely comforts have taken on new meaning […]
An exotic aesthetic
You may not be able to indulge in any globetrotting right now, but even more reason to bring the exotic aesthetic into your home. Art, lighting, rugs, cushions and beaded decorative accessories are some of the key tools in your decorating arsenal when it comes to achieving a luxurious exotic look. Think vibrant […]
Growing a great team: Kiwiflora Nurseries
Teamwork maximises shared knowledge in the workplace. That’s definitely the case at Kiwiflora Nurseries. Nalin Gooneratne, managing director of the nurseries, has nothing but praise for his team of horticulturalists and salespeople. Nalin Gooneratne – MANAGING DIRECTOR: “It’s the knowledge each member of our team brings that makes our business successful,” says Nalin. […]
Opening the gate to community: Designer Homes
Ajit Kumar, Executive Director Designer Homes, spoke to Metropol about gated communities, a concept the company is embracing in a new venture. Designer Homes has identified the gated community model as a unique model which has not been tried out by most builders in this country, with the hopes of creating a niche. […]
Roofing all covered: DCM Roofing
“It is our intention to do the right thing by our customers, every time, and for a long time to come too,” so says Iain McPhail, Director of local and independent roofing company DCM Roofing. Working across Canterbury and into Hanmer Springs, the team at DCM specialises in completing the entire roofing […]
