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How Much Should I Budget for a Bathroom Renovation in New Zealand? (Pricing Guide)
How Much Should I Budget for a Bathroom Renovation in New Zealand? (Pricing Guide)Most homeowners are keenly aware that a beautiful bathroom renovation can greatly improve the value of a home. And while the actual room size may not be very large, it’s still one of the more costly areas to update. ...
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How Much Do Quartz Benchtops Cost in NZ? (2023 Pricing Guide)
How Much Do Quartz Benchtops Cost in NZ? (2023 Pricing Guide)As we forge further into a new year, we’re hearing from an increased number of homeowners, designers, and joiners who are interested in engineered stone benchtops. Perhaps it was one of our recent kitchen renovation projects that caught ...
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Do Kitchen Renovations Really Improve Home Value?
Do Kitchen Renovations Really Improve Home Value?Ideally speaking, a kitchen renovation should be designed around meeting the needs of your household and family. It’s these kinds of real-world updates that make a space more useful and therefore attractive.As a side benefit, these efforts can also ...
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Benchtop, Island, or Both? How to Decide on the Best Option for Your Kitchen
Benchtop, Island, or Both? How to Decide on the Best Option for Your KitchenYou’ve made the decision to renovate your residential kitchen and it seems an endless array of important decisions requires your attention. At Archant, we know how exciting the prospect of a redesign can be. In fact, one ...
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Which Wovenpanel® Style Is Best for You? Architectural Wire Mesh Comparison Guide
Which Wovenpanel® Style Is Best for You? Architectural Wire Mesh Comparison GuideCombining the classic styling of wire mesh with modern innovation, Wovenpanel® offers a wide array of designs. With a range of square and rectangular openings to woven and welded wire mesh patterns, there’s ...
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Which Sink is Best for a Large Family? (A Review of Cost, Durability, and Design)
Which Sink is Best for a Large Family? (A Review of Cost, Durability, and Design)The right kitchen sink can make all the difference between a tidy space and one that’s overflowing with dishes. This is especially true for busy families in New Zealand who may be short on time. The right sink then ...
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Franke All In Accessories
Franke All-In Accessories – Unlimited PotentialCustomise your sink and create the ultimate food prep space in your kitchen. These intuitive accessories were designed to complement your workflow while adding a touch of sophisticated style. Don’t just settle for good enough. Transform your sink ...
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What is a Splashback? How They’re Built, What They Cost, and What to Expect
What is a Splashback? How They’re Built, What They Cost, and What to ExpectSplashbacks are becoming a more common addition for kitchens around New Zealand. Part of the increased popularity stems from homeowners and designers who recognise the value and purpose of this element.On the visual side ...
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How to Keep Your Benchtop Free of Bacteria and Other Unseen Hazards
How to Keep Your Benchtop Free of Bacteria and Other Unseen HazardsWhether you’re the chef in your home, or the person simply enjoying the meals, the last thing anyone wants is harmful bacteria breeding on the kitchen benchtop. At Archant, we’re all about sharing ideas for great design. Yet, we ...
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Why 2023 is a Prime Year for a Kitchen Renovation in New Zealand
Why 2023 is a Prime Year for a Kitchen Renovation in New ZealandWith soaring interest rates driving mortgages up, many homeowners are choosing to renovate their existing space instead of testing the real estate market. This makes a lot of sense, especially considering the potential return on ...
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Searching for the Best Benchtop in NZ? How & Why to Get a Porcelain Surface
Searching for the Best Benchtop in NZ? How & Why to Get a Porcelain SurfaceMost of the questions we have these days result in a web search. Perhaps you type it in the browser bar or just speak it into the mic on your phone... “What’s the best benchtop material for my kitchen?” At Archant, ...
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4 Dazzling Ways to Use Porcelain Outside the Kitchen
4 Dazzling Ways to Use Porcelain Outside the KitchenIt’s no surprise that Archant Porcelain has become one of the most desirable and sought-after materials for kitchen benchtops, splashbacks, and islands in New Zealand. With unbeatable durability, striking style, and long-lasting value, ...
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5 Exciting Cabinet Handle Trends We Expect to See in 2023
5 Exciting Cabinet Handle Trends We Expect to See in 2023If you’re planning to renovate your kitchen in 2023, the cabinet hardware you select will make a world of difference. This is true whether your project is a full overhaul, a new build, or a quick update. The way you accessorise your kitchen ...
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5 Creative Add-Ons to Enhance Your Porcelain Benchtop in 2023
5 Creative Add-Ons to Enhance Your Porcelain Benchtop in 2023If 2023 is the year for a new benchtop or kitchen remodel in your home, you will be quite pleased with the compelling options now available. From the very latest technology to a variety of new colours and features, there’s no shortage ...
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Comparing Porcelain vs Engineered Stone and Concrete Worktops in the Modern Age
Comparing Porcelain, Engineered Stone and Concrete Worktops in the Modern AgeWhat’s better, porcelain, quartz, or concrete? It’s a question we hear often. Of the three, porcelain and quartz are the most similar as both are made from engineered stone. Concrete benchtops on the other hand are ...
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5 Impressive Benchtop Surfaces for 2023 and Beyond
5 Impressive Benchtop Surfaces for 2023 and Beyond2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for interior design. With new collections of benchtop styles, cutting-edge features, and a wide range of materials to choose from, there have never been so many options. Yet, due to the paradox of choice, ...
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