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Small Bathroom, Big Design – 5 Tips for Renovating Your Bathroom with Style
Small Bathroom, Big Design – 5 Tips for Renovating Your Bathroom with StyleIt’s not uncommon for bathrooms to be drastically short on space. This smaller footprint can make potential changes seem too difficult to achieve. Yet, at Archant, one of our goals is to find creative solutions to design ...
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5 Stylish Ways to Add Contrast and Transform a Room
5 Stylish Ways to Add Contrast and Transform a RoomWhen people hear the term 'contrast' they sometimes mistake it as solely a play on light and dark tones. And while that is part of the definition, there are actually many more ways for designers to add contrast to a space. Our team here at Archant ...
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How to Choose the Right Finish for Your Hardware
How to Choose the Right Finish for Your HardwareIf the idea of committing to one definitive finish for your hardware seems daunting, you are not alone. In fact, this small detail is often left as more of an afterthought or last-minute decision by those who want to avoid it altogether.At Archant, ...
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Why You Should Consider Using Wire Mesh in Your Design
Why You Should Consider Using Wire Mesh in Your DesignPerhaps you’ve seen us post beautiful images of Wovenpanel® on social. Maybe you’ve noticed the way it can transform a space with a sophisticated appeal. Then again, if you work in the design industry, you’ve likely heard the buzz about ...
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Considering a Porcelain Benchtop in NZ? 5 Helpful Steps to Create Your Ideal Kitchen
Considering a Porcelain Benchtop in NZ? 5 Helpful Steps to Create Your Ideal KitchenReplacing your benchtop with a gorgeous porcelain surface does not have to be a big, disruptive project. Still, we know there are all kinds of factors to consider. You may be wondering as many of our clients do: ...
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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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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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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 Clever Tips for Transforming a Laundry Room with Functional Style
5 Clever Tips for Transforming a Laundry Room with Functional StyleYou’ve already spent time and money to renovate your kitchen and bathroom. Yet, just beyond the laundry room door may be a mess you’re not yet ready to tackle. Perhaps you’re wrestling with how and where to even start the ...
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6 Key Things You Should Know Before Designing a Kitchen Island
6 Key Things You Should Know Before Designing a Kitchen IslandKitchen islands are the centrepiece of a stylish layout, but they offer so much more than visual appeal. From additional space to meal prep, and increased storage area, to a streamlined seating solution, they are flexible enough for a ...
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How to Use Wovenpanel® Screens as Stylish Commercial Space Dividers
How to Use Wovenpanel® Screens as Stylish Commercial Space Dividers In recent years, the open floor plan has reigned supreme in commercial spaces around New Zealand. The inviting feel of a free-flowing environment is much more welcoming than isolated cubicles and offices. While this type of layout ...
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How to Design an Outdoor Kitchen that Lasts in NZ
How to Design an Outdoor Kitchen that Lasts in NZSigns of summer are readily apparent throughout New Zealand. From the longer sun-filled days to the holiday décor in shops, it won’t be long until we’re entertaining outdoors once again. While we look forward to this balmy season, it’s not ...
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5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Renovating a Bathroom
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Renovating a BathroomThere’s a lot to research and plan when you’re preparing for a bathroom renovation. The web is filled with inspiring photos of luxurious spaces and lush layouts. And while these mood boards and galleries are beautiful, you may still be ...
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How to Buy a Benchtop that Fits Your Family Needs for 2023 and Beyond
How to Buy a Benchtop that Fits Your Family Needs for 2023 and BeyondIf you’ve been living with a benchtop that’s worn, damaged, and well past its expiration date, you may be researching how to best proceed. As you search the various materials available in New Zealand, you’ll likely be a bit ...
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