Bright alright
If you can’t experience the colours of the world at large, paint your house in them. Or so is the thinking behind an emergence of bright, vibrant colours adorning the interior décor of homes around the globe. Colour psychologists and interior experts alike are attributing the rise of abundant colour choices – like […]
Space to stash: Resene
Many homes don’t have a dedicated mudroom, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need a place to stash your stuff right after you walk in the door. This simple and stylish entryway is designed to keep things tidy and takes up next to no floor space. PAINT: Wall in Resene Moonlight; floor in […]
Artisanal talents ingrained: DJ Morrison
For the true artisan, much of the pleasure is in the crafting itself, and so it is for Dave and Daniel Morrison at D J Morrison Ltd. “We love what we do, every job is different. Whether we are designing one-off pieces, restoring furniture or retro double glazing historic windows, we love making […]
Very vintage: Dusty Old Things
For fans of vintage, Dusty Old Things, at 526 Wairakei Road, celebrates its second anniversary of being in much larger premises with a fantastic sale – spend over $20 on China and Pottery (including Crown Lynn) and receive a 20 percent discount! Here is browsing heaven for all things vintage. Check out the […]
Artistic garden additions: Grow Landscapes
A garden is a home’s oasis, it is a tranquil place to experience the art and wonder of nature and science. As industry experts, Grow Landscapes & Lifestyle know all about this – and also stock an impressive and unmatched range of water features and pots to elevate your natural habitat. Bhuddas, urns, […]
Refurbished & ready: Seatons
In a world of flat pack furniture, investing in pieces which will last generations can seem daunting. But with quality refurbishes like those by Seaton’s French Polishing & Furniture Repair in Christchurch, heirlooms can be restored and given a new lease on life – and new real estate in your home. Restoring high […]
Cheers to that!
As interior styles evolve beyond the Scandi-simplicity which dominated for the last decade, there is a resurgence of vintage-inspired decor, and Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics. These trends extend into the kitchen cupboards, where glassware is getting a nostalgic revamp and ceramic mugs look straight from a kiln in Okayama. Here are […]
On trend
The fast-moving field of interior design is always awash with new ideas and inspiration to pluck from for your own homely spaces. And for all the irregularities of recent times – this fact remains unchanged, so Metropol has scoured the mood boards of the world’s most style-minded to discover what’s trending in interior design for […]
Reinventing spaces: Douglas Furniture
In the world of business, it’s an irrefutable fact that longevity is everything. Longevity knows what it’s doing; longevity earns trust and confidence. Douglas Furniture have a proud and long history here in Christchurch – nearly 65 years in fact. For a little under seven decades, this business has been producing commercial joinery, […]
Lawn in order
A luscious lawn is the pride of many gardeners; an ongoing challenge of which the results signify habitual care, attention, and expertise. If you’re a green thumb who thrives off having a thriving lawn, Metropol has compiled some lesser-known tips to help you on your quest. MIND THE HEIGHT Short lawns are popular […]