Never-ending holiday at your place: Lagoon Pools
What is the recipe for a constant holiday in your backyard? Just add water! Julie Hastings, Director of Lagoon Pools, is finding Cantabrians are following the method with great enthusiasm. “We are very busy with forward bookings so if people are wanting a swimming pool ready for enjoying this summer, then they need […]
Relaxation Stations
Outdoor living spaces that extend entertaining outdoors have surpassed trend and entered necessity territory in home design. And in 2021, landscape designers are predicting this will go one step further with a rise in relaxation areas – garden escapes which create a feeling of holiday without leaving your property. Outdoor living spaces that […]
Buried treasure! Terra Viva
Bury these beauties now and look forward to beautiful colour in spring! Yes, spring bulbs are now in stock and right now is planting time, Terra Viva’s Peter Worsp tells Metropol. What to plant? Spring bulbs herald the start of the new season and you can extend the season easily by choosing the […]
Immaculately authentic: DJ Hewitt
A modern barn-style build with a village lifestyle was the dream for a Scotsman and his Kiwi family. By enlisting DJ Hewitt Builders to do it once and do it right, their complete wishlist was granted. Immaculately built to look authentically imperfect, the board and batten exterior plays with different widths, under a sizeable […]
Telling tool tales
When it comes to putting your dreams into action for your yard, you need the right tools for the job. Here are Metropol’s tips for the tools to lead you down the right garden path. Gloves, boots, action! Whether it is to protect yourself from contaminated soil, prickly plants, sharp objects or heavy […]
Time for recess
Carve out some practical and aesthetically pleasing space with a wall recess. Maximising wall cavities, a well-thought-out recess adds depth and interest to bathrooms, bedrooms and indoor and outdoor living. In the bathroom, recessed shelving in the shower can sophisticatedly store otherwise cluttered-looking products without employing a caddy. In the bedroom, a wall […]
Pool party! Lagoon Pools
As Kiwis are rediscovering their own backyards are the coolest place for fun and entertainment, the quest for pools has never been higher, and Julie Hastings of Lagoon Pools says if people have decided they want a pool, they really need to be proactive. “I would recommend getting things in the system without […]
Landscape magic: Trellis Warehouse
The warm weather is here, so if you’re looking to improve your outdoor features – trellis is a multi-purpose style hero which can transform your al fresco areas. Here are Metropol’s ideas for using Trellis Warehouse’s premium grade treated pine at your place this summer. PANELS AND GATES A trellis fence, screen or panel […]
Framed to last: Red Lion Workshop
The constructions exude strength, and built from classic pegged timber framing they are made to last. From his converted shearing shed workshop on a picturesque farm in North Canterbury, Nigel Wilson creates large-scale, elegant and beautiful wooden structures that would elevate any outdoor environment. “I learned the craft while living in Canada,” says […]
A forever home: DJ Hewitt Builders LTD
The Robinson family wanted a forever home that had it all – functionality, space and loads of storage with its own special signature. After a two-year house hunt and realising building was the answer, Emma and Logan researched wisely and chose Daryl from DJ Hewitt Builders, who also helped choose the best section. […]