In the mood

Classic all white aesthetics will always have their place, but more designers and homeowners are choosing to create some drama in their bathrooms with dark, moody aesthetics to evoke calming opulence in these important spaces.   Bathrooms are as much a place to relax and wash away the day, as they are to reinvigorate and […]

Winning design trifecta: Armstrong Interiors Ltd

A dark and masculine mood and a rustic French-inspired feminine aesthetic have seen Christchurch’s Armstrong Interiors win three bathroom awards at the prestigious 2020 Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) recently.     Taking out all three categories, the Christchurch-based team, led by Angelique Armstrong, was recognised for innovative design and thoughtfully chosen material palettes, which […]

Rocking the stone look: Armstrong Interiors

Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about how we can rock the natural stone look in our interiors.     A granite or marble feature wall in an interior can look incredible, how can we match our tile choices to the feature wall? On our Instagram and Facebook, you will see natural […]

Small rooms with big impact: Armstrong Interiors

Think small rooms need to eschew style? Then think again! Metropol catches up with award-winning Interior Designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors about how to create small rooms with big impact.     How do you make small spaces feel bigger? When decorating a small room, ‘less is more’. If furniture and accessories block the […]

Armstrong Interiors – Looking ahead

Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about supporting local and plans for Armstrong Interiors moving forward.     The vibe in the studio is buoyant and positive. “I get so much joy from being surrounded by our inspiring Work Room environment; the colours and textures, my staff and wonderful clients,” Angelique says. […]

New Year, new design looks

Metropol catches up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong about how to maximise the potential in your investment through renovating.     When you delve into the reasons why we renovate, it’s about finally getting the opportunity to have our homes align with how we want to live, Angelique explains. “When you look at the […]

Merry Christmas!

Award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong has been sharing her top tips for creating successful interiors throughout 2019. This issue, she simply wants to wish all her readers a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. “Enjoy the break with your family and relax!” she says. “It’s been a fabulous year and I thought I would […]

Enhancing spaces: Armstrong Interiors

With our busy schedules, it is often difficult to find the time and energy to put towards our living spaces.     Award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors says there are several simple yet effective ways to enhance your existing space and it’s not as hard as you may think. “Decluttering the house […]

Go Alfresco: Armstrong Interiors

With hot days and balmy nights ahead, there’s no better time to update your outdoor living area. We chat to interior designer Angelique Armstrong about outdoor living design.       With daylight savings now making our evenings warmer and brighter, what should we consider for our outdoor living spaces? Indoor-outdoor flow is one thing […]

Make a spring transformation: Armstrong Interiors

Spring is the season of transformation when it comes to our humble abode. But according to award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong from Armstrong Interiors, this season is about so much more than the archetypal spring clean.     With spring finally here, what does this mean from an interior design perspective? Consider your family – […]