Street art brings depth
In a city resplendent with street art, the newest mural adorning the back of Riverside Market rises to the challenge of bringing something new. This depiction of a row of heritage shops is painted onto a flat façade, yet tricks the eyes into seeing a multi-dimensional historical scene. The project was produced by […]
Start with wall art
Unless you are someone who walks around the house with their eyes closed, you are going to notice what is on the four walls of your humble abode. Whether you are a DIY diva or a pay and walk away type, Metropol has put together some tips for wowing your walls. BOHO BEAUTY: A […]
Frame of mind: Framemakers and Ellbee Creative
In the current climate, New Zealanders are spending more time at home. Lynn Barr of Framemakers and Ellbee Creative has the solution for those homebodies who have been staring at those four walls thinking what needs to be updated. FRAME GAME: Choosing the perfect frame can be difficult. Do you go vintage or contemporary? […]
On a roll
Wallpaper has made a welcome return to the home and our humble abodes are all the better for it. If you’ve been staring at that blank wall throughout isolation and have been wondering what you can do to it to make it better, we’ve checked out some of the latest season styles that will up […]
Art & Soul
When it comes to decorating, there’s nothing quite like creating a space with ‘art and soul’. A gallery wall might just be the state of play if you want to do just that. We’ve got some hot tips for creating a cool wall. GET CLEVER WITH COLOUR Colour plays a key role in […]
Head into the city
The summer break, for some people, means days and sometimes even weeks to fill. Arguably, there’s only so many times you can go to the beach or trudge the lengths of your local malls. We’ve put together a few of our favourite hotspots to check out this summer. Watch This Space: You may […]
Wonderful Walls: Angelique Armstrong
Whether you want an understated design for subtle interest or a bold statement pattern to give a room that wow factor, it seems the writing is on the wall for 2019 interior trends. Yes, wallpaper is making its beautiful mark and our homes are all the better for it. Metropol catches up with […]