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Florimstone vs Dekton: Which is the Best Benchtop?
Florimstone Porcelain vs Dekton: Which is the Best Benchtop? While researching the pros and cons of both Florimstone Porcelain and Dekton, one thing is quite apparent. They are remarkably similar in their robust durability as a benchtop material. These comparable qualities often lead to confusion ...
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How to Choose the Right Handle Style and Shape for Your Kitchen
How to Choose the Right Handle Style and Shape for Your KitchenWe all know how important cabinet handles and drawer hardware are in a space. They’re the obvious tool we use to access our goods. Yet, the accessories you choose are worthy of more than just an afterthought. Too often, we overlook ...
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Fade® Collection
Fade® Collection With Fade®, it’s time to put the limitations of great design to rest. The experts will tell you that good design is all about style. Some will argue that the key element should be functionality. With our new product Fade®, you can enjoy both. These handles, knobs, and ...
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How to Take Great Photos of Your Interior Design Project
How to Take Great Photos of Your Interior Design ProjectWhat are the secrets of great photography? When people see beautiful photos of an interior, they sometimes ask the photographer what camera was used to create it. Yet the truth is, it’s not about the model being used or how many megapixels ...
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What is this Cabinet Handle Made of? - Base Materials vs Finishes
What is this Cabinet Handle Made of? - Base Materials vs FinishesYou’ve decided on the perfect cabinet handle. It has a gorgeous shimmer, feels good in your hand, and is priced to sell. Yet if someone were to ask how durable it is, or what it’s made of, would you be able to answer? If you’re ...
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Overmount vs Undermount vs Flushmount: A Sink Mounting Comparison
Overmount vs Undermount vs Flushmount: A Sink Mounting ComparisonYou’ve made all the big design decisions and have chosen your cabinetry and hardware along with the benchtop material of your dreams. There’s still one nagging question that needs to be answered before moving forward. What is the ...
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When Will My Benchtop Be Installed? A Breakdown of the Process
When Will My Benchtop Be Installed? A Breakdown of the ProcessWe take your design and make it a reality. From beginning to end, Archant has you covered. Services include but are not limited to Porcelain and Quartz benchtop proposals, fabrication, and installation from our highly experienced team in ...
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The 5 Best Affordable Luxury Kitchen Cabinet Handles in 2022 (Pricing/Reviews)
The 5 Best Affordable Luxury Kitchen Cabinet Handles in 2022 (Pricing/Reviews)At Archant, we pride ourselves on great design. Critics may argue that the products in this article are only handles. Yet, as even the most sophisticated designers will note, inspiring design is all about doing small ...
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What are the Possible Applications of Wovenpanel™?
What are the Possible Applications of Wovenpanel™?Wovenpanel™ - It’s a catchy name, but you’re likely wondering what it even is. For starters, it’s a decorative woven wire mesh range for architects and interior designers. There are many styles and finishes to consider including a variety ...
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A Guide to Wovenpanel™ Cost
A Guide to Wovenpanel™ CostBy now, you’ve likely heard about the amazing ways in which you can enhance your design with Wovenpanel™. If, however, you’re just learning about it for the first time, we recommend starting here and then coming back to this article. In technical terms, ...
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How Do You Repair a Damaged Stone Benchtop? (Homeowner Guide)
How Do You Repair a Damaged Stone Benchtop? (Homeowner Guide)What do you do when the unthinkable happens? Despite your best care and effort, a heavy item has fallen upon your gorgeous stone benchtop and caused damage. After the initial horror and anger, you will likely be wondering what can be done ...
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The Best Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks for 2022 (Reviews/Pricing)
The Best Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks for 2022 (Reviews/Pricing)The sink is without a doubt the most heavily utilised but overlooked accessory in the kitchen. Proof of this is found in the scores of online reviews for refrigerators, ovens, and microwaves. Meanwhile, trustworthy info on sinks remains ...
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An Honest Review of One of Our Best-Selling Sinks
An Honest Review of One of Our Best-Selling SinksThe sink is the most used accessory in the kitchen. With that in mind, we thought it would be helpful to highlight one of the more attractive models on the market, the Robiq 500-10. Perhaps you’ve never researched sinks before and are curious as to ...
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Top 5 Porcelain Benchtop Problems and Solutions
Top 5 Porcelain Benchtop Problems and Solutions There has never been a more exciting time to design a kitchen. With more materials to choose from, jaw-dropping design potential and affordable pricing, the only challenge it seems are in knowing which material to use. The benefits of Porcelain have ...
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Top 5 Quartz Benchtop Problems and Solutions
Top 5 Quartz Benchtop Problems and SolutionsQuartz is one of the more popular benchtop choices we see installed for our customers. And while there’s no perfect kitchen benchtop, quartz is certainly a fantastic option. With a strong balance of design aesthetics, durability, and cost-effectiveness, ...
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How We Safely Prepare and Install Stone Benchtops in New Zealand
How We Safely Prepare and Install Stone Benchtops in New ZealandWe’ve seen studies that detail the risks of fabricating engineered stone. The facts are straightforward and well documented. Essentially, science shows that engineered stone can contain crystalline silica. This is not unlike many ...
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