Design all over: Inside-Out Design
Their clever name sums up their focus – on the inside and the outside of a home. Boutique company Inside-Out Design delivers a personalised design service across a range of design fields, but with an emphasis on landscape and interior design. It’s a family business with brother and sister, Ben McMaster and Jane […]
Trend to know: Japandi
We’re not going to lie, 2020, we won’t miss you. In fact, we’re already looking ahead to your replacement. But it’s not all bad news; we are going to use you for inspiration for a bit of lounging around in 2021. That’s right, if you would rather put 2020 behind you, we’re with […]
Wanaka’s Wieliczka: HM Design
In the eyes of Hannah Withy, good interior design involves working to the client’s brief to ensure they are happy. Which is exactly what landed her three awards for the beautiful bathroom (pictured) at the NKBA 2020 Excellence in Design Awards. Metropol catches up with the first-time entrant. WHAT DREW YOU TO DESIGN, […]
Why an interior designer? Petronellas Interior Design
Petronella’s Interior Design managing director and designer, Ineke Winkelman, tells Metropol how a professional can help create a well-balanced and integrated interior design whether you’re building, renovating or re-decorating. WHAT DOES GOOD INTERIOR DESIGN LOOK LIKE? “Good interior design is achieved by a well thought out and co-ordinated colour scheme across your whole house. […]
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 […]
Take a Seat: Resene
Weathered blues and whitewashed plywood create a soothing space to relax and read as we seek to escape the hectic world beyond the front door. This space has a soft, beachy, eco vibe that would work with any interior from the bach or tiny home to a renovated mid-century home or new build. […]
New Neutrals: Resene
Our concept of what a neutral colour looks like is changing. No longer are we talking only about whites, creams, beiges and greys – some surprising new neutrals are in the mix. Among them are a range of terracotta shades, from subtle apricot tones all the way through to sun-baked clay. While not […]
Timelessly Tactile
Natural materials are moving to the forefront of our interior styling as environmental impact begins to dictate many of our purchase choices. Wood: it’s earthy, rustic, homely, timelessly elegant and sustainable… what’s not to love? New home décor trends are constantly emerging, tempting us with their new appeal. But there’s one material that […]
Touch of gold
Nothing delights the eye quite so much as the glitter of gold. Wherever gold is, gloom is dispelled. Be it the ring on your finger, the scarf around your neck, or the coverlet adorning your bed, there’s something about gold. Here are a few ways to get a touch of gold in your home this […]
Where the wild things are
We modern-day humans have long harboured a fascination for all things tribal and, thanks to children’s books and Hollywood, our collective imaginations have run riot on the subject. Think of Tarzan swinging across the jungle; the dashing daredevil Lawrence of Arabia striding desert sands; Hepburn and Bogart pitted against the mighty Ulanga River […]