Wall Candy
Walls are increasingly doing the talking when it comes to the home, as we explore a taste of the latest flavour in wall candy. Wall real-estate is what home decorators drool over. Blank can be boring – so an infinity of eye-catching ideas is taking over. Grouping artwork looks stunning. Try arranging similar […]
The Craft of Kitchens: Misco Joinery
Misco Joinery has been building and installing kitchens in Canterbury homes for more than 30 years. The locally owned family business has a solid reputation for providing a high quality product and great customer service. From humble beginnings in farm buildings behind the family home in Mairehau, Owner and Director Michael Chernishoff, along […]
Interiors of the Heart: Kit and Caboodle
Yearningly desirable yet rare in New Zealand homes, familiar in essence but elusive to imitate, the aesthetic at Kit and Caboodle speaks to the heart with its cosy warmth accented with elegance, and its appealing cohesion of beautiful colour elements highlighted with sophisticated and surprising pieces. It is the sublime skill of Alex […]
Suite Temptation
Lounge suites can make or break the look and comfort of a room. It’s an investment that will be worth its weight in cosy nights. This year, the lounge suite is less of a suite and more of a pairing. The great news is the chairs don’t have to match the couch, and […]
All smoke & mirrors
Mirrors are clever design pieces that can make or break your décor. Taking on many roles, they can be a piece of wall art, for lightening and brightening, creating optical illusions, distracting, or highlighting – checking out your reflection is just a bonus! Hanging a mirror certainly has a multifaceted effect. Facing a […]
Let your light shine: Trenzseater
It goes without saying that the right lighting can transform a stylish house into a much-loved home. The advice of a good interior design specialist can take the headache out of choosing and positioning lights – especially one that has the world’s top lighting companies at his fingertips. Enter Trenzseater’s Ben Lewis, a […]
Balancing architecture with interior design: Craig South
Rather than treating interior design as a finishing touch, architect Craig South suggests a collaborative approach can be much more effective. Architects and interior designers have traditionally tended to work apart but, in my experience, it’s far better to have both on the same page and working together from an early stage. Having […]
Silver linings: Armstrong Interiors
It’s coming into winter, so now is the time to start thinking about how you can create a warm and cosy home, without blowing your heating bills. Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors about the impact of drapes on style and comfort. How can we dress […]
In full swing
They’re swinging back into fashion; indoor swings, outdoor swings – swings are everywhere! The mid-century, egg-shaped cane swinging chair hung on balconies in the swinging 60s. Recently new renditions swung back into vogue – then they really took off. Something so fun, cool and comfortable won’t just be a passing trend. Hanging securely […]
Gold Rush
Gold is adding its illustrious touch to our homewares this season. This magical metallic in its purest golden form will now out-shine recent trends of copper and bronze. Gold pairs beautifully with silver – a perfect balancing act that is easy on the eye. It doesn’t have to be all matching chrome in […]
