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INTERIOR TRENDS
by Metropol
home & living
INTERIOR trends
Research shows that our homes may have a direct infl uence on our moods, and also our overall health and wellbeing. Interior design is an integral part of that, especially since many people have been forced to spend more time at home during recent years.
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Doing so has created more of a desire to makes homes calming, peaceful spaces where we feel more relaxed, and this has in turn led to a few new trends, and some re-visited. Top designers have highlighted numerous current trends for 2022, including more earthy brown colours in textiles, furniture, homeware and accessories, an increase in nature-inspired surfaces and accents, and also in soft, curvy furniture.
BOTANICALS
This year has seen a return of bold botanical prints and glamour, reminiscent of the 1940s. Textural, scenic printed wallpapers set the scene, as backdrops for contemporary-shaped soft furnishings, embellished with piping and fringing.
BRING NATURE INDOORS
Connect with nature through natural surfaces such as wood, stoneware, terracotta, marble, and travertine, used in backsplashes, furniture, and decorative objects. Accessorise with natural crystals, curvy mushroom silhouettes, exotic fl ora and fauna textiles, and art.
CURVED AND SCULPTURAL FIGURES
Softer curved shapes and angles are to the fore in furniture and architecture. Sensual shapes, curved edges and deep, luxurious seats work well to create cosy spaces. Chocolate browns, camels and caramels, along with earthy terracotta hues to create cosy yet timelessly elegant spaces, and add warmth to neutral rooms.
TACTILE TEXTILES
Rough woven linens, sumptuous velvets and patterned jute bring texture and depth to spaces. An easy room refresh comes from revamping curtains, cushions and furnishing upholstery.
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Nomoulding? No matter!
Interesting architectural features like moulding, cornices can add a lot of character to a home. They can be amplifi ed by painting them in a colour that complements or contrasts with your wall, ceiling and fl oor colours or downplayed by painting everything in a single uniform hue.
If your home doesn’t have interesting architectural features and you can’t stomach the investment of the pricey materials and installation, you can create a similar e ect through contrast simply by using paint. In this room, wide borders that run across the tops and at the corners of each wall are painted in Resene Eighth
Spanish White and stand out from the main colour blocks that cover the remainder of each wall in Resene Double Spanish
White. These complex creamy whites, while classic, are trending for their ability to bring warmth to your home and their fl exibility – blending beautifully with a whole range of accent colours and design styles. To get the look, fi rst paint the entire room in two coats of Resene SpaceCote
Low Sheen tinted to the lighter of your two chosen hues. Allow the fi rst to dry fully before applying the second and allow the second to dry fully before moving on. Then, use a pencil, ruler and a level to lightly mark an equal distance down from the ceiling and out from the corners so that you will have lines to follow when you apply your masking. Be sure to use high-quality ‘washi-style’ painter’s masking tape, available from Resene ColorShops, and press down the edges of your tape fi rmly to ensure you get a sharp, clean line once it’s removed. Then, paint the inside of your masked area in two coats of Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen tinted to your darker chosen hue. Artwork is another great way to create character in a space, but it doesn’t always need to be on canvas or paper. If you, a family member or a friend are handy with a jig saw, try cutting out some interesting shapes from a sheet of 5mm thick plywood. You could choose to paint your shapes in one or more solid colours; however, if you would like the texture of the wood’s natural grain to show through, you could choose to use a wood stain to colour them instead. We alternated Resene Colorwood Meranti and Resene Colorwood Dark Oak to stain our four shapes.
PAINT
Walls in Resene Double Spanish White with borders in Resene Eighth Spanish White, fl oor in Resene Quarter Spanish White, timber shapes stained in Resene Colorwood Meranti and Resene Colorwood Dark Oak, cabinet in Resene Quarter Spanish White, plant pot in Resene Double Spanish White, deco table in Resene Clay Creek.
ACCESSORIES
Fuzzy chair from David Shore, golden knot from Freedom, wooden birds and turned wooden bowl from Good Form, plant pot stand from Cane Collective.
JUNIOR
Style isn’t just for grown-ups - check out some of the coolest goodies and gifts for the little ones available in and around Christchurch.
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1. Gourmet Chef Kitchen and Cookware Set, Hape range available at Parris and Jeanne, 183 Papanui Rd, 2. Hape Quadrilla Race to the Finish, from Smarty Pants, www.smartypants.co.nz, 3. Wyld Cosy and Baby/Child hats, NZ Made Woollen Cosywear, available from www.wyld.co.nz, 4. Folkmanis Jack Russell Terrier Puppet, from The Playcentre Shop, see online www.playcentreshop.co.nz. 5. Little Boss Hi-Vis Vests, available from www.kreativefunk.co.nz, 6. Beatrix Potter Letters, available from www.ballantynes.co.nz, 7. Personalised Watercolour Animal Art, available from www.charliejaneart.com, 8. Blossom Bea Bunny Comforter, available from www.shutthefrontdoor.co.nz, 9. My First Chess, available from www.nature.co.nz
Sophisticated security for TVNZ
For intruders plotting a break-in, outdated security technology is a gift, for they will have already sussed its weaknesses, plus, they will have the latest tech to crack a dated system.
With security system technology now providing more user-friendly software packages and/or smart phone applications, it makes sense to be one step ahead of the bad guys. Combined Security Solutions were recently contacted by TVNZ to evaluate its existing security system. The goal was to future-proof the o ce complex for both sta and visitors, but also provide real-time streaming of the cameras to remote locations. Everchanging technology and higher resolution and licensable features, such as human detection and crowd detection alerts, determined the company on an upgrade. Mike Fitzgerald, TVNZ News Operations Manager, described the upgrade as magnifi cent. “It was an easy, no hassle change-over, with after-hours work enabling us to carry on with our normal busy working days.” “By the time of commissioning and the user training on the new system, we were over the moon with the end result and love our new 5mp and 8mp cameras.” Discuss your security needs with Paul, call 027 433 7997, or email paul@combinedsecurity.co.nz, and follow the team on Facebook.
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When quality does matter
You might think a building company that offers an incredible spectrum of services, with sister businesses in glass and glazing, and steel and fabrication, would not be particularly interested in bespoke home building and traditional craftsmanship. Its focus would be spec home building, cookie cutter style, and liberal use of the nail gun, right?
Wrong! There is a building company that can o er a huge range of services in a truly one-stop shop way, but which places traditional craftsmanship at the heart of every project. DGI Morgan Ltd not only brings the traditional can-do approach, but Director David Morgan is also a shipwright and boatbuilder by training. “I’m all about quality work, detailing, and high-end fi nishes,” says David. With carpenters ranging in age from 22 – 67, versatility and in-house training is intrinsic to the company and evidenced by the sheer range of recent projects. A threeyear staged renovation project began with demolition and replacement of outbuildings and was completed with the replacement of all bathrooms inside the home. “The home is a Warren and Mahoney-styled concrete veneer house, and we built so as to completely match that,” says David. A new build 1000 square metre North Canterbury home in stone and masonry, the full renovation of a home in Hornby, and six architecturally designed relocatable pods under construction at their base at Rangiora to be trucked inland to their forest site, are just a few recent examples. “Our portfolio includes residential and architectural new builds, alterations and renovations, design and planning, project management, commercial construction and maintenance, high-end interior fi touts, custom timber joinery and insurance work. No job is too big or too small for the teams, and they are available for emergency call-outs too.”
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Here at D.G.I. Morgan Ltd we offer competitive pricing and deliver incredible results on schedule and aim to exceed our client’s expectations.
• Residential & Architectural New Builds • Alterations & Renovations • Design & Planning • Project Management • Commercial Construction • Commercial Maintenance • High-End Interior Fit Outs • Custom Timber Joinery • Metal Fabrication • Insurance Work
Plan your kitchen make-over
Many discerning consumers have two major prerequisites for their purchases. Naturally they want quality products, but increasingly they also want products that are environmentally-friendly and sustainable
It is a smart company that recognises these consumer non-negotiables and incorporates them into their business and manufacturing processes. M F Turnbull has been the go-to destination for surface coatings in Christchurch for over 30 years now and has always been ahead of the curve with its longstanding reuse, repair and recycle ethos. This company has been further enhancing its green credentials of late by working with coatings that are as ecofriendly as possible. “Finishes now are far more eco-friendly than they were even ten years ago,” says co-owner Monique Turnbull. “Most of our paints, lacquers, stains and clears are manufactured in New Zealand and are as environmentally and humanly-safe as we can make them. We have no hesitation in assuring our clients that they are getting the very best fi nishes that can be produced because we have the latest in prep bays and bake ovens.” So if you have a tired-looking kitchen that would benefi t from resurfacing and re-spraying with quality products look no further than Kitchen Renewal by MF Turnbull. The company fi nishes new joinery, but a staple of their work is refi nishing and refurbishing. Making-over kitchens by resurfacing cabinetry is hugely popular.
“People realise that they don’t need to do a full replacement. They can make a radical change just by using new colours or they can do a slight shade adjustment, or simply freshen up the existing colour. They save themselves money and, of course, volume going to landfi ll and the energy used in manufacturing new. We fi nd that aspect of the work very satisfying.” says Monique. Resurfacing old furniture is also a favourite with the team. A client will bring in an unusual piece; it might have lovely proportions and be beautifully made, but the appearance no longer suits. Refi nished, the piece can anchor a new interior design scheme. Upholstered items with timber parts can be resurfaced and then the piece can be taken to your upholsterer for recovering. Monique suggests you send them photos of your kitchen or your furniture with a description of what you would like and they will quote for you. You can do that either by email info@mfturnbull.co.nz or upload directly through their website. Please include your contact number in case they have questions. You can also call them on 03 365 2519. Or visit the websites below.
www.mfturnbull.co.nz www.kitchenrenewal.co.nz
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Hours: 7am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs, Fridays 8am to Midday, or by appointment with Keith 0275 663 909
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Perfecting your gathering space
At Dream Doors Kitchens, they believe the kitchen is a place to gather, cook, share meals, and socialise with friends and family. Whether you require minimal renovation or an entire new kitchen, they can take care of as much, or as little, of the renovation process as you need. Adrian and his team of skilled tradesman take great pride in their work and are ready to help you make your New Kitchen or Kitchen Renovation dreams come true.
www.dreamdoors.co.nz | Ph: 03 338 1081 | adrian@dreamdoors.co.nz
A avourful selection
Need a winter culinary refresh, or looking for that perfect gift for the foodie in your life? Total Food Equipment always has you covered. Owner Sandra McLay shares her current favourites in-store now.
COLE & MASON
Helping you release the fl avour of every meal. Cole & Mason are the seasoning experts and have been for over 100 years. Reliable and stylish, you can’t go wrong with the selection of salt and pepper grinders, pestle and mortars, and beautiful chopping boards.
LODGE CAST IRON BAKEWARE
With 125 years of experience, you know you are getting the very best with Lodge Cast Iron. Durable and versatile, the products are an investment for life. The pie pan and loaf pan will fi t right into your kitchen, and you won’t regret the addition.
SECRET KIWI KITCHEN
Not much beats the smell, and taste, of warm fresh baking. Secret Kiwi Kitchen makes it that much easier to whip up something sweet and delicious with their baking mixes. Enjoy delectable brownies, cupcakes, and blondie mixes, complete with cute edible petals to decorate with.
HANDCRAFTED NEW ZEALAND TIMBERS
Handmade and of the highest quality, explore the beautiful New Zealand timbers currently in-store. The boards are perfect for serving boards and platters for your next gathering, or coasters make a thoughtful gift.
