Real lives behind the architecture: Allfrey + South
From the outside, the practice of architecture may seem a little formal. Architect Craig South, of Allfrey + South Architects, says greater openness can change perceptions and promote positive outcomes. When I first started out in this industry more than 20 years ago, I’m sure I would have thought that creative skills alone […]
Terrazzo Tales
Terrazzo may have finally knocked marble off its perennial popularity perch, as the forgotten flooring of the 1970s has returned to brighten up ceilings, entryways and everything in between. But we’re taking a rather soft approach to this composite material that was created in Italy more than 500 years ago, with bedspreads, throws, […]
Totally Fabulous Existence: Total Food Equipment
All that you ever really need and want for your kitchen and cooking is likely to be at Total Food Equipment (TFE). It’s a mouthwatering destination. Sandra McLay of the Moorhouse Avenue store says the shop has long had a reputation for very high quality cookware and tableware, decorative items included. Because of this, […]
Colour me Warm
We all know we’re supposed to ‘blank-canvas’ our homes before a ‘For-Sale’ sign gets within reach. So that means many of us will buy a ‘whited-out’ home. Once installed, life ramps up and we can get stuck in this white way of living… which is superb if that’s your chosen aesthetic. But inspiration abounds […]
Child’s Play: Q&A with Angelique Armstrong
When it comes to designing for the littlies in ones’ life, it’s not all child’s play. Metropol talks to award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about creating inspiring spaces. What are the most important things to consider when interior designing a child’s bedroom? Layout, easy flow to the bed and around the room, ensuring […]
Inspiring ideas: Home Ideas centre
If you’re want to update the look and feel of your home, planning that ever elusive extension or maybe it’s time for that new home you have always dreamed of, then you’ll find the answer at the Home Ideas centre. On November 4, Home Ideas is running a special Home Expo day where […]
Bloomin’ beautiful: Victoria Florist
It’s exciting times ahead at iconic Victoria Florist, on the corner of Idris and Wairakei Roads, as new owners Leanne Lovell (former owner of Ruby Tuesday Florist,) and her husband Andrew put their loving stamp on it. For Christchurch born and bred Leanne, the move feels like she’s come full circle. “My mother […]
Garden Goals
The second half of the year is ramping up and it’s the time of the year where we start to appreciate our exterior spaces so much more. Creating the perfect area outside can make this experience all the more palatable. In the spirit of spring’s new beginnings, we have put together a 2018 […]
Say Hello to Yellow
It’s the divisive hue of the colour wheel; in nature, when paired with black, yellow means danger; in Japan it represents courage; in Russia, a psychiatric hospital is known as a ‘yellow house’; it is also the colour of sunshine, happiness and sunflowers. Yet it seems this happy hue has knocked millennial pink […]
Sweet Seats
Few design trends are as useful as they are beautiful, but seats are increasingly blurring the lines between form and function, with our living spaces reaping the beautiful rewards. With their purposeful role in our homes, they are in the prime position to make a design statement. So whether you’re in store for […]