4 Stunning Ways to Use Porcelain in Your Next Home Remodel
4 Stunning Ways to Use Porcelain in Your Next Home Remodel
As a stylish and versatile solution with countless practical applications, it’s hard to find a better option than porcelain. You can select your tile to match the existing space for a cohesive look, or as a bold splash of contrast. Add to this a strong and durable finish, and you have a material that’s suitable for all areas. With straightforward, low maintenance properties aiding quick clean-up, it’s easy to see why porcelain is a favourite choice amongst the thousands of New Zealand homeowners and designers we work with.
Creative Ways to Apply Porcelain to Your Design
Porcelain is well known for its use as a premium benchtop surface. Yet Archant’s large format porcelain sheets are being widely embraced by designers, joiners, and homeowners around New Zealand. In both commercial and residential spaces, there’s virtually no limit to what can be done with this impressive material. Here are a few ways that go beyond benchtops, islands, and splashbacks.
1) Porcelain Can Be Used as a Stunning Floor Solution
Our large format porcelain sheets cover a wide area measuring 3200 x 1600mm. Depending on size of the space, you can complete the whole floor with a limited number of slabs and very little grout. In doing so, maintenance is a cinch. It also makes the entire space feel more much more expansive. With its special non-porous surface, porcelain floors are ideal in kitchens, bathrooms or any place where water is present.
2) Applying Porcelain to Walls
Porcelain is unique as its patterns are ingrained directly onto the surface. This makes it possible to mimic the look of nearly any material. With Archant, you have five different collections: Marble, Colour, Cement, Stone, and Metal. There are over 22 colours to choose from and a large variety of finishes, so there’s certainly no shortage of options.
Thanks to our unique A&B slabs that match the veins of the design perfectly, you can continue patterns seamlessly across a large area. Whether you’re looking to create a classic design or add a high level of sophistication to a residential or commercial space, porcelain walls are a game-changer.
3) Fireplaces, Stairs, Tables and More
There’s no denying the lasting strength of porcelain. Yet with our industry leading tools and expertise, we can cut and craft it specifically for your design. We’ve seen porcelain used to create magnificent staircases in grand entryways. For the ultimate in cohesive design, we can create porcelain dining room tables that match the benchtop and splashback.
With the incredible heat resistance of porcelain, it makes for a safe and beautiful product to use around fireplaces. This isn’t a comprehensive list of what can be done with porcelain, as the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
4) Next Level Porcelain Design Features
Wireless Phone Charger - In today’s fast-paced world, we want to stay connected to those who are important to us. Our devices are certainly useful, but only when the battery is charged. Since smartphones and tablets are an integral part of our day, we thought it was important to find a stylish and useful way to keep them powered up. In doing so, we're bringing a unique method of wireless charging capability. This smart functionality is built directly into the benchtop. Gone are the days of unsightly wires and searching for the right cord. Simply place your device on the bench, and it will be recharged.
Cooking on the Benchtop Surface - Can you cook directly on a benchtop? With newly created technology, this sleek functionality is now possible! We know, it sounds very high-tech, but this stylish and functional feature is one you don't want to miss.
It works by using an induction hob that’s placed right beneath the benchtop surface. Simply position your pots and pans in this area and enjoy a sleek and modern cooking experience.
Top 5 Advantages of Archant Porcelain
To review, here are some of the main reasons our clients have fallen in love with porcelain. It's not only about the gorgeous aesthetic, but the rich set of features as well.
- Versatile application: Can be used for benchtops, splashback, walls, flooring and more.
- Very little maintenance required: Heat, scratch, and stain resistant.
- Strong and durable material: Includes a lifetime warranty.
- Beautifully crafted in Italy with the highest quality materials.
- Available in large sheets for efficient product use and cost savings.
Our Design Experts Here to Help
The Archant team is driven by experts on all things related to porcelain design. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a world-class product. To remain at the forefront of porcelain design, we complete frequent training sessions. All this works to make Archant a trusted source for your large format porcelain needs.
We stock large format porcelain slabs right here in New Zealand. This means you won't need to wait 12-16 weeks for materials to arrive from overseas. With a quick turnaround time for your project, you'll be enjoying your new updated kitchen in no time at all. Coupled with our team’s meticulous attention to detail, you can rest easy knowing the outcome will exceed your expectations.
Book a Showroom Appointment to Discuss Your Project
Book in a time to speak with a specialist at your convenience. We encourage you to stay awhile and enjoy a coffee or beverage while chatting with a design expert. This consultation area is also well stocked with samples to help guide the direction of your project. You’ll not only be inspired by the experience but fulfilled with a great understanding of our products and full end-to-end service.
As you continue through the showroom, you’ll also find porcelain vanities for bathrooms. The variety here gives you options for a wide array of desired design aesthetics. Of course, the small details are quite important as well, and we have a plethora of edge profiles to view along with other on-trend accessories to look over.
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