Setting the scene
A defining feature of planning and organising a wedding is choosing a theme or style for the big day, which underpins the details on everything from invitations, to ceremony set-ups, reception tablescapes and venue styling. Metropol has rounded up three trends tipped to influence weddings in 2021 and beyond. NOSTALGIC VIBES Embracing rustic […]
Easy, healthy homes: Comfortglaze
Double glazing plays an integral part of keeping your home dry and warmer in winter, and cool in summer. At Comfortglaze, premier glazing is easily added to your existing window frames. Autumn is the perfect time to consider double glazing your windows to protect your home and its occupants from a cold and soggy […]
Landscaping made Epic: Epic Landscapes
Established in 2019, Epic Landscape Design may be one of the new kids on the block but with over 20 years’ experience, a whole heap of horticultural knowledge and a recent acceptance into the New Zealand Master Landscapers Association, it’s fair to say owner Luke Robertson knows what he’s doing. The secret to success? […]
Love your floors: Ann’s SPC
Laminate flooring offers the classic and refined aesthetic of wood, without the need for constant upkeep and with the added benefit of heat retention and waterproofing. Ann’s SPC Hybrid Flooring combines the best attributes of both laminate and vinyl to create a rigid floating floor that can be installed throughout the entire home. […]
Making bathrooms better: Butterfield Bathrooms
Your dingy old bathroom can be transformed into a room of beauty and functionality with Butterfield Bathroom Renovations. They only do bathrooms so they know what they’re talking about and even better, after 40 years they know what they’re doing. Guy Butterfield says, “We carry out all the renovation work with our own people. […]
No place like home: Golden Homes
The Golden Homes Christchurch team believe your home is likely to be your biggest asset. So, make sure you do the research before taking the next step. One of the biggest mistakes buyers can make, is to assume that all builders build the same. Shopping around based on price as your main priority, […]
A property partnership: Ngātahi Real Estate
Just about everything you need to know about Ngātahi Real Estate is in their name, according to Hayden McKenzie, the company’s managing director. “Ngātahi means together and that’s what we’re striving for with our vendors, it’s a partnership from the moment you list with us.” They’re a small, local firm that’s big on […]
Prioritising sleep: Dreamwool Beds
We’ve all had a lot of time to reflect over this last year and consider what’s really important. Without the ability to plan for traditional luxuries like international holidays, instead many of us have focused our attention on the quieter luxuries of home. All the stress and the uncertainty of the pandemic have really […]
The happiness factor: Barrington Gifts
Melissa and Matthew Holland of Barrington Gifts say if there could be a motto for the business, it would be that: “You feel better when you leave than when you came in.” Browsing truly is pleasurable and stress- free here because everyone in the whānau is catered for, including the men, and there’s […]
What to do for winter
April is when autumn really gets going. The days are noticeably shorter and night temperatures cooler, so we need to be preparing the garden for winter. Here are Metropol’s tips for what to focus on in your mid-autumn garden. Blooming bulbs Spring bulbs may still be planted now, if space is lacking plant […]