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Top 10 Pros and Cons of Quartz Metropolis Benchtops (Review)
Top 10 Pros and Cons of Quartz Metropolis Benchtops (Review)If you’ve stopped into an Archant showroom lately, you’ve likely seen our beautiful and unique line of Metropolis quartz benchtops. Many clients express how vastly different they are from typical stone surfaces.Since their recent ...
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A Review of E3/AS1 Changes and the Best Alternative to Flooring in New Zealand
A Review of E3/AS1 Changes and the Best Alternative to Flooring in New ZealandAre you aware of the big upcoming changes to the building code here in New Zealand? On November 5th, 2022, a major shift will go into effect regarding timber-based flooring products. It’s all about reducing and ...
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Porcelain Benchtops: Do They Make Sense for You?
Porcelain Benchtops: Do They Make Sense for You?You’ve likely heard the glowing reviews from homeowners who own porcelain benchtops. Perhaps you’ve seen the high-end style up close in a friend’s kitchen. And truth be told, they do look gorgeous while adding a sophisticated feel to any ...
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How to Choose the Best Hardware and Benchtop for Your Outdoor Kitchen
How to Choose the Best Hardware and Benchtop for Your Outdoor KitchenIn New Zealand, outdoor dining is almost an art form. There’s nothing finer than gathering outside with friends and family to prepare and share a meal. At Archant, we design and install food prep and entertainment spaces that ...
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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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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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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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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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A Review of Porcelain Benchtops: Are They Right for You?
A Review of Porcelain Benchtops: Are They Right for You?If you’ve researched kitchen benchtops recently, this next statement won’t come as a surprise. An ever-increasing number of people are moving away from engineered stone, and porcelain appears to be the way of the future. That’s not a ...
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