Creating backdrops for your space
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WITH PL ACEMAKERS, PICTURING H OW YO U WA N T WA L L S A N D C E I L I N G S T O L O O K I S E A S Y. F R O M K I T C H E N T O B AT H R O O M A N D LIVING, YOU’LL FIND E V ERY THING N E E D E D T O G E T Y O U S TA R T E D I N T H E L AT E S T P L A C E M A K E R S I N T E R I O R L I N I N G S C ATA L O G U E .
nterior wall and ceiling linings can work like a tasteful blank canvas complementing finishes, furniture and textiles. Or they can act as a feature element to add striking texture, scale, character and interest. Knowing where to begin with your selections can feel intimidating, given the wide range of options and choices available today. Homeowners and builders alike will be delighted to know PlaceMakers’ Interior Linings catalogue brings everything together in one compelling package. Showcased in its pages are a wide range of contemporary products suited to every application, budget and style. Find it online (placemakers.co.nz/online/interiorlinings-catalogue) or pick it up at your local PlaceMakers store. “We recommend using it for your initial research,” says Laura Murdoch, PlaceMakers’ category manager. “We’ve included some technical information in the icons so you can quickly see if the product you’re looking at is suitable for what you want to use it for.” Time invested on research to find the right products will be well rewarded, given that whatever you choose is likely to be on your walls and ceilings for a long time and will significantly impact on the final look of your home.
D E L I V E R I N G A N ATU R A L FI N I S H With sustainability front of mind in the market, timber and natural-look products are popular choices. PlaceMakers has this well-catered for, from beautiful plywood linings and panels to MDF, red cedar panelling and American White Oak, a popular choice for interior walls and ceilings. “It ties in with the trend of bringing nature inside and adding warmth and textures through that.” M A K E A S TATE M E NT Statement walls are making a comeback. For example, traditional wainscot panels are back with a modern twist via broad timber panels in bedroom spaces. Offering a stylish and durable alternative to wallpaper, Surround by Laminex preprimed MDF panels are ideally designed for interior wall linings and feature surfaces, including entrances, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. S M A RT TI M E S AV I N G Saving time on the build are exciting lining products that deliver a smart tile and concrete finish without the fuss. “Laminex Seratone Aqua and PSP Dumawall are two great examples that are popular for a couple of reasons: you don’t