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your build. We don’tjustspecializeincommercial builds, if you’re lookingatbuildingyournew home or remodellingyourexistingone,giveusa calland getafreequote forall your needs,fromplastering, waterproofing,wallpapering, waterblastingand spray painting,there’snotmuch we don’tdo. McNabb Decorating, your proudly100%local andprivately owneddecorators andapplicators, hereforevery oneofyourneedsinindustrial, commercialandresidentialpainting/coating anddecoratingservices. COLOUR &LIGHT HereatMcNabbDecoratingweinviteyouon ajourneyof colourandlight,depthandtexture, avisionofbeautytofinish yourbuild,project,orbusinessfromtheinsidetoout,froma businessthatdemandsanddeliversexcellence. PAINTAPPLICATION SPECIALISTSWITH COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIALAND DOMESTICPROJECTS Paperhanging Waterblasting Spray Texture SpecialistFinishes AntiGraffiti Waterproofing FireproofCoatings ZolatoneApplication TradesmenQuality ContactPeter McNabb Phone094385337
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From Oceans Resort Tutukaka, Waitangi MaoriBattalion Museum, NewWhangāreiBoys High School,New DargavilleCouncil Building, HihiauaCulturalCenter, Northland Collegeand theHundertwasserArts Centre,onlya fewto mention in recent times we have beeninvolved with, we strive fornothingshort of delivering a finished productthatall canbemorethan satisfied with. Pickinguptwo Master PainterNZAwardsof Excellence Gold Awards withanotherupfor Centre) andmultipleapprentice of to workingwithyou on nextstep of
YOUR HOME Wehavebeenaround inthe Northlandareafor many decadesnow andhavebeen privileged enough to beinvolved inmanyprominentprojectsin thelocalareaand beyond,frombig to small we do it all. Supportinglocal businessesandproducts, we back thegrowthandinfrastructureof community,onlyusing thebestofproductsand systemsthatresultinasatisfaction guaranteed service youcan dependon. We areaReseneEco Decoratorthat specializes inall products,fromtexturecoatings, industrial protective coatings,clearintumescent andmanymore. Holdingand maintaining manylong-standingcontractsfromRymans Healthcare to thevastmanyGovernmentand Council contractswehavedeliveredoverthe yearswitha high standardofworkmanship. With dedicatedstaff,trainedandcompetent to tackle anyofthe workyou needthem to complete,fromimplementingsafety systemsandmeasures forworkingatheights, mobile scaffolding,handlingand applicating dangerous goods,restassured your jobwill be completednot only with ahighlevel of standardbut safelytoo.
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INSPIRE DESIGN YOUR HOME 3 2 Colour &light 4 Renovationlessonsofanamateur 6 Solar:Wherebeautymeetsbrains -thesavingssavvinessofsolar 8 FowlerHomes: Yourstyleofliving… Yourstyleofbuilder! 10 NorthlandHomeandLifestyleShow2022: Allyourhome &decoratingneedsunderoneroof 11 Pushingtheboundarieswithwindowcoverings 12 Lookingtostartyournext buildingventure 13 Makingchangestoimproveefficiency 14 Designingsolutionstosuityourspaceandlifestyle Contents ModulaHomessmallhomesaredesignedtocomplywiththeNZBuildingcode,arefullyinsulatedand alljoineryisdoubleglazed.TheGrannyFlatcomeswithfullbathroomandkitchen. Visitwebsite:www.modulahomes.co.nzforfullrangeofdesignsandplans. GRANNYFLA 2 Visitwebsiteforfloorplansand colours www.modulahomes.co.nz ENQUIRIES:GLENNJONAS 0226216948 $60,379 PR(kitset) ICE
“Thebestthingaboutrenovating ouseyouplantoliveinisthat youcancreate aspaceyoulove.”
ecentlymypartnerandIrenovated most of our1959home. We pulled down astructural walland installed abeam to openupthekitchenand livingarea, we pulled outwalls to turn our laundry,toiletand bathroominto oneroom, andweclosedoff ahallway to makeawalk-in wardrobe.It wasnosmallundertakingand it was the firsttimeeitherofushad manageda major renovation.Sure, we hada builderhelping us,but we still learnta fair bitalong theway.Sohereare my toptipsfroma renovation amateur. Createabudget My partnerdid thisrightfromthe outsetandit meantwehad somethingtoworktowards.Get roughpricesofthings andoverstate thecosts to allowroom to move.Makesureyou include everything, don’tforgetthingslikecurtains,towel rails,orCouncil costs.
ByArrianeChristie sure thetoilet wasput back inassoonaspossible andweweren’t waitingfor anyproducts to arrive. Do what youcan yourself Demolition is notthemost glamorouspartofthe renovation.In fact when Iwas pullingdownthe ceilingonmybirthdayand hadold insulation fluff fallingall over me,Iwas wonderingwhy wewere doingitatall. Butdoingthe simple jobs yourselfwillsaveyoua lotofmoney.It is notworthpayingatradietodemo, buildthe wardrobeshelvingorpaintwhenit is relatively easyto do it yourself.Haveagoatthings andif youhavethe patience to takeit slow andget it right,then it willsaveyou money inthe longrun, andgiveyou asense of achievement.
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Makesureyou have all youneed available beforeyou start This wasespeciallyimportantfor thekitchenand bathroom. Timingiseverythingwiththese areas because youdon’t wantto be left withoutatoilet or akitchensink fortoo long.Weorderedall of ourproducts forthe bathroombeforewedid any majordemolition work.Thegaragewas stacked withtiles,a bathtub,a toilet, vanity andtapware, butitmeantwecould lineupthe tradiesto make Itwillbe As wellastryin watchingt learningh thereistheme much this peace of hadmost twobedrooms too. Havin increase youevenr into ourn instantlyf my shou stressedan butitwillpass Making amess Oldceiling insulationin myhair on my birthday Onlyoneessentialleft inthe Layingtheflooringbathroom
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Makeityourown Thebestthingabout renovatingahouse youplan to live inisthatyou cancreate aspace youlove. Look forideasfrom others or online, butinthe end,turn your home into aplace whichrepresents you. Forgetabout havingashowhome fitfor social mediaandmakeit sothatwhen yourfriends walkinthedoor, they know it is youwho livesthere.Itwillmakeit far more comfortable andrelaxingtolivein. Iamdefinitely noexpert when it comes to renovatingbut Iamveryhappywith howoursturned out. It worksfor usand suitsour style. At theend of theday,thatis allthatreallymatters. Thenewkitchengoingin
Itwillbestressful,butitwillgetbetter As wellastryingtoorganise everything, watchingthemoneybeingspent and learninghow to do some of theworkyourself, thereisthemess.Don’tunderestimate how much this canaffectyourstressleveland peace of mind.Whilewewererenovating, we hadmost ofourbelongings squeezedinto twobedrooms,and were sleepinginthere too. Havingallthatstuff in your spacewill increase your stress levelprobably without youevenrealisingit. As soonaswemoved into ournew bedroomand hadspace,I instantlyfeltlikeaweight hadbeenliftedoff my shoulders.Sorememberthatyou will feel stressedandyourmindmay feel cluttered, butitwillpass once yougettheworkdone.
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OneLightforcecustomer, Mike,wasn’t afan of theway theolderpanels lookedandoften noticedsolar panels on otherhousesthathadn’t
Thenewgenerationofsolar panelslooksgreat,savesyou moremoneyandistheperfect additiontomodernhomesand electricvehicles. A estheticsplay animportantrole when it comestochoosingwhat we putin(andon) ourhomes.For Lightforce -which is responsible for20% of thecountry’s solarinstallationsand opened abranchinKerikerilastyear -it’snot just aboutdesigninga solution thatwillharnessas much of thatamazingNorthlandsunaspossible. It’s alsoaboutensuringthe panels look greatand addvalue to your home. Older generation solarpanelswith white grids andvisibleframesstick outlikesorethumbs anddon’tperformallthatwell. Butthenew all-blackTrinasolarpanelsLightforce uses are sleek, stylish, subtle andfar superior in termsof performance.
SOLAR: takehimbetweenthree-and-a-half to four years to payoff hissolar system. “That’sphenomenal. Icouldn’tbehappier… Thesolarandbattery on itsownis fantasticbut if yougetan EV andpickthe rightpowerplan, it’s nuts howmuchyou cansave. What’sbetterthan drivingaroundfor ‘free’ allday?
He tradedinboth of hispetrolcars lastyear and bought asmallerpetrolcarand asecond-hand 2018Nissan Leaf.Theirfuel bill went from $140per week at 2021 ratesdownto about$20per week, he says.That’sasavingofover$6,000 peryearjuston petrol(andmuchmoreif youcalculatethe savings
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Elke,anotherLightforce customer, isalsoa happyexponent of thesolar/EVcombo. Their 29 solarpanelsandtwo batteries have provided82% of thehousehold’selectricity in thepastyear,which savesthem$2,200per year.
After buyingaNissan Leafin2018,they bought anotherEV-avan -in2020and shesaysher household issaving$3,400per year on petrol. Combined,that’satotalsavingof$5,600per year, or $470per month.
Mike’sdecision to getsolar wasmoreabout savvinessthansexiness,however. Andwhenyou addanelectricvehicle into themix, as he did,the savings areevenmoreimpressive.
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Elke also chosesolar to reduceher family’s carbonfootprintand,assustainability increasinglybecomes astatus symbol,she thinksotherswill follow suit.Infact,she’s already inspiredsomeothersinherupmarket neighbourhood to do justthat. “I’vehadanumberofpeoplestoptoask questionsaboutthesolarpanelsonourhouse.And aneighbourdowntheroadaskedmeaboutthem recentlyandnowhaspanelsup…Theyjustmake somuchsense,especiallyifyou’vegotanEV.” lightforce.co.nz
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8 INSPIRE YOUR HOME foryou to browsethrough at ouroffice located on Walton Street,Whangārei. EachPlanBrief containsscores of practicalplans of varyingsizes, tastesand budgetsthatwehavedesignedand builtfor New Zealandfamilies inthepast.This createdagreat startingpointfor youtocreate your ownperfect home with Fowler Homes. Forthosethathavetheirdream home inmind weoffer aDesign&Buildservice.Tellus your ideas or bringinexistingplans andwecan bring yourdreams to life–any size, anystyle, andwith Fowler’shighlevel of service andattention to detail.Anothergreat reasonclientstrustusto buildtheir homes. Fowler HomesNorthlandDirector,Wayne Pickerillsays “Iam proudtobealongterm Northlandresident andthoroughlyenjoy livingand workinginWhangārei. With manydedicatedyearsinnew home build andconstruction,you canbeconfident intheknowledge thatmyexperience and understandingofthe region’s uniqueclimate andtopographywillbe agreat advantagewhen buildingyournew home”. “When youchoosetobuildwithme, you choosetobuildwithconfidence, knowingthat youareworkingwiththe managingdirector from start to finish. Ihavegained areputation forgoing theextra mile, assistingmyclientsthroughthe entirebuildingprocess”. “In addition to this youalsohave the reassurance of knowingmyhandpickedteam ofprofessionaltradesmanwillbe buildingyour newhomes.AtFowler HomesNorthland we aim to exceed your expectationsand create ahome foryou to live inandenjoyfor manyyearsto come” says Wayne. Fowler Homes(Northland) Ltd 63 Walton Street,Whangārei Phone:09438 4840 Fax:09 438-4845 Mob: 021438 481 Email: waynep@fowlerhomes.co.nz FowlerHomeshasbeen involvedwiththe building industrysince1984. Your style of living… Your style of builder! FOWLER HOMES: I nthe last38years, Fowler Homeshave builtareputationofattentiontodetails andquality,winningmultipleawardsfor ourdesignsandstandards of building. We believeinmakingthe buildingprocess simpleand we projectmanage theentire processfromthe initial designsketch through to completion.Whether youownlandorneed help findingit, Fowler Homeswill help youbuildyour dream home, whereyou want,for your family andlifestyle. We have amassed over 2,988 plansandmany greatexamplescan be foundinourseries of thirteen PLANBRIEFbooks, whichare available CelebratingOver38Years Findmoredesignsatwww.fowlerhomes.co.nzor visitourofficeat63WaltonStreet,Whangarei PhoneWaynePickerill094384840 BuildinginWhangarei,Kaipara, FarNorth Your Designand Build SpecialistsCOUNTRY COASTAL TOWN StandardPlans.AlteredPlans.YourPlans. WaynePickerill,ManagingDirector Hi,I’mWaynePickerill,ManagingDirector&ProjectManagerforyour newFowlerHome.Wewillhaveexactlywhatyouneedtoknowabout buildingyournewhomeandguideyouthroughtheprocess.Enjoy qualityandbenefitsofanefficient,lowoverheadnationwidecompany. FowlerHomeshavedoneitthiswaysincetheearly1980’s. Enjoydealingwithonepersonstarttocompletion. PROUDLY100%NEWZEALANDOWNEDSINCE1984 NZ-11873373AA
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10 INSPIRE DESIGN YOUR HOME NorthlandHome& Lifestyle Show Dates:Fri30 Sep– Sun 2Oct Venue: McKayStadium, Whangā Opening hours: Fri &Sat 10am –5pm,Sun10am –4 Tickets: Door Sales$5 or get2tic for$5now at homeandlifestylesh co.nz/northland Lock inamazingshow-only deals,sample delicioustreatsand getsome design inspiration at theNorthlandHome& Lifestyle Show,returningtoWhangārei’sMcKay Stadiumfrom Friday30September to Sunday 2October.With130 companiesinvolved,thisis ashownotto bemissed! ReneeMurrayfromNZME Events,organiser of theshow, says “Weare so pleased to beback inWhangāreiwiththe best businessesfromall over NewZealandexhibitingbeside thebestof ourlocal Northlandcompanies.Comealong and supportgreat kiwi businessesand see what’s on offerfrom ColthurstFlooring,ASB, Resene, Silver Spas,Millen MasterBathrooms,HelloFresh,Batch 10,OxleysFurniture, Innovative Interiorsand so manymore.” Areyou renovating? Building? Decorating? Or simplyshopping forthehome?Whateverstage youare at,the Home &Lifestyle Show is your eventofthe year.Withexperts on siteto discuss yourindividual needs youcan speakdirectlyto thepeopleyou need to –bookinquotes,look at newhouse designs,askquestions, feel fabrics, compareprices, takehomesamples andbe inspiredwithnew ideas. Many exhibitors have Northland Home and Lifestyle Show 2022: Allyourhome& decorating needs underone roof specialshow-onlyspecialsandsomenational companies canonlybeseen at thisshow. Apopularpart of theshowisthe unique shopping available, from luxury itemslike spapoolsandnew cars,tooutdoor furniture, ornamentsanduniqueartwork.Understanding thatshopping andplanningcan behardwork, therewillbeanarray of gourmetfood,treats andbeverages on hand.Sampleeverything from bourbon, whiskyand gin, to boutique condimentsandsweettreats,and takehome what youlove. ALL YOURHOME &DECORATINGNEEDS UNDERONEROOF! Abouttotackle arenovation,DIYprojectorlookingforsomehomedécorinspiration? We’vegot yousortedwith over130companiesshowcasing everythingfromkitchensand bathrooms,toheatingandinsulation,artisanfood,lifestyleandhomewareproductsand muchmore. Plus,don’tmisstheamazingshow-onlydealsacrossthe weekend! Fri30Sep -Sun 2Oct |McKayStadium Openinghours: Fri&Sat10am-5pm,Sun10am-4pm,DoorSales$5 homeandlifestyleshow.co.nz PRESALE TICKETS 2FOR$5
INSPIRE DESIGN YOUR HOME 11 Indoor •Curtains,Drapesand RomanBlindsfrom an extensive rangeof textilehouses •Blinds,Shutters andRollershadesfrom Weathermaster •Automation aspeciality OutdoorswithWeathermaster® •Awningsand Umbrellas •SunscreensandShutters •Automation aspeciality It’sanunarguablefact. NorthlandisnotSouthland. Or Wellington...orAuckland, orthe WestCoastor... Well, let’sjustsayNORTHLANDis uniquelyNORTHLAND. Solutionstailoredto your requirements with our comprehensive and competitively priced rangeof products Anin-houseinterior stylistisavailable to discuss your ideas,givingyouprofessional advice.Lettheteamshow youaroundand arrange afreedesignconsultation,measureand quote…Yourhomeorinours. Visitourshowroom whichiscentrally locatedat146 LowerDentStreet,Whangārei, forafull rangeofproducts orourwebsite www.frazerhurst.co.nz Customers always come firstatFrazerhurst andWeathermaster. PUSHINGTHE BOUNDARIES WITH WINDOW COVERINGS Owners: Ray &SaraWedge There’s nowhereelselikeus… so when you’re talkingindoorandoutdoor windowfurnishings it pays to talk to thespecialists.Frazerhurst Curtains andBlindswith Weathermasterunderstandthe localclimate andconditions. Frazerhursthasbeenpushing theboundaries withwindowcoverings in Northlandsince 1983,providingthe highestquality window dressings,matchedwiththeir professional cando customerservice. We areproud to supply theWeathermasterrange thathas beenshading New Zealandsince 1962. Our staff know their productsandworkwith youtocreate thebestlookfor your home or business–stylishwindow furnishings withthe optimumfunctionality installedwithminimum fussandall competitively priced. We strive to provideexpertiserightacross thewindowfurnishingrange,bothindoors and out,frombudget to boutique, with aparticular passion forautomation.Everythingistailored to suit your needsand your budget. DON’TSETTLE FOR LESSWHEN YOU DESERVE THE BEST Withover39yearsoflocalexperience,theFrazerhurst teamofindustryprofessionalscanhelpyoumakethebest decisionsbasedonyourhome’suniquestyleandfunction. Offeringmorethanjustcustom-madecurtainsandblinds. Whetheryouarelookingfor alargeentertainers’umbrella, afullautomationsystemforyourcurtainsandblinds, awnings,shuttersorspecialisedinsectscreens–youhavecometotherightplace. WhenyouchooseFrazerhurst foryourwindowtreatmentsyou havealreadymadethedecision thatyouwantthebestvalue, highestqualityandrightadvice. SOLUTIONS TAILOREDTOYOURREQUIREMENTS 146LowerDentSt,Whangarei | Ph094383986 www.frazerhurst.co.nz | Email:info@frazerhurst.co.nzBlinds |Awnings|Shutters |Umbrellas
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but emotionally, andit’snicetoknowyou’reinthe hands of someoneyou cantrust.” Whether you’ve gotyourdrawings all ready to go,orlookingforsupportto come upwith theperfect plan, start your journeytodaywith HomeworldDesign&Build. 0800868986 www.homeworld.co.nz SHOWHOME: 401 WesternHillsDrive,Whangarei Open 6Days: Mon-Fri9:00am-5pm,Sat10am-2pm Everythingyouwantin aBuildingCompany Last 2unique2000m2 plussitessetamongst thebushwithallthe conveniencesof agated communitywithheated swimmingpool,tennis courtandcommunal BBQarea. ed, 2Bath, DoubleGarage. PUKENUI ESTATEMAUNU, WHANGAREI Readytobuild! From$949,000 Choiceof 5selectedsites allwithexpansiveviews. Flateasycaresections onthefringeoftheCity. LowmaintenanceBrick andTile, 3bedroom, masterensuite,double garage.Bestvaluenew buildsintown. KOTATA HEIGHTS MORNINGSIDE Readytobuild! From$749,000 HOME &LAND PACKAGES Secureyournewhomenow,thesewon’tlast.
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Ratherthan spending weeks,months—oreven years—shoppingaround forahome thathas allthefeatures youwant, building newmeans youcan getitallwithouthaving to make sacrificesorcompromises.
“Whether youlikeclassic,modern, brick, weatherboard, or somethingcompletelyunique, atHomeworldwecan designandbuildyour homeexactlyhow youwantit. We’reNorthland’s leadingdesignand buildspecialists,and have beenintheindustryfor over40 years. So,it’sfair to sayweknowour stuff!” From the floorplanto finishing, youcan controlwhatgoesintoit.Wantabig kitchen? No problem!What’smore, youcan design itto cater to yourcurrentand futureneeds,asopposed to modifyinganexistinghome.
Theprofessional team at HomeworldDesign &Buildhaveexpertknowledge andexperience to help turn eventhemostchallengingsite into somethingincredible, bringingtogetherin-house architectural designers, colour consultants, constructionsupervisors,and localcontractors thatare second to none. If youare consideringbuildingbut worried about increased costsand materialshortages, Homeworldcan ensurethesecurrentissuesare managedeffectively,thanksto theirgreatlocal experience andthe teamandprocessesinplace.
If youare lookingatinvestinginanew home, or embarkingonanew buildingventure, HomeworldDesign&Buildisheretohelp, says Barry Trassthedirectorof thecompany.
“Usingourindustryknowledge andpresence we willmakeyourbuildingexperience the smoothestand most rewardingjourney possible. We all work withpassion,and have onefocus inmind-tobringeveryelementofyourdream home to lifeinthemostexcitingand hassle-free way.”Barrysays.
HomeworldDesign&Build,with 40-plus yearsin the industry, candesignand buildyourhome exactlyhow youwant it.
Phone 080086 89 86,or popinto theoffice andshowhome at 401 WesternHillsDrive,Whangārei,or visit www.homeworld.co.nz
Modern home buildings arenolonger limitedtotraditional buildingmaterials.New andimproved optionsare nowonthe market. Homeworldisalwaysstaying up to date with materialsthatofferimproved comfortand durability—and lessmaintenance
“Why? Because we understandthatbuilding ahomeisabig deal -not only financially,
“Goodcurtainswillalsomakeahuge difference.Linedcurtainsandblindsthatfit ound your windows will help to avoid ssandkeep your home warmer too,” ays. Otherthings likeupgradingappliances anginglight bulbscanmakesmall ces, whichadd up over theyear. uneed to replaceanoldappliance,try danew onethathas ahighenergystar gasit will cost youlesstorun.” samegoesfor lightbulbs.Ifyou are gold incandescent bulbs,do it with s, whichare 85% more efficientand cansaveyou up to $30per yearper bulb, meaningtheypay themselvesoffinabout six months”Rachelsays.
“Byinsulatingyourfloor,ceilingand walls, anddoubleglazingwindows,you willmakeit easier to heat your home. Youwon’t needas much energy to heat thespace andit will stay warmer forlonger.”
“A low-flow showerheadand low-flow tap fixtures cansignificantly reducethe amount of hotwater youuse,and thereforehavetoheat,and youwillsee anatural reduction in yourpowerb whichwill addupovertime,”Rachelsays.
“I heardrecentlyfroma consumer whohada heat pump hotwatercylinderinstalledandtheir powerconsumption forwaterheatingreducedso much they were savingaround$40per month,” Rachelsays.
Making changes to improve efficiency Creatingamoreenergyefficienthomeis alongterminvestment.Northpower’s CustomerExperience ManagerRachel Wansbone andher team help people save moneyontheirpowerbillsandshe says somechangescan be more expensiveupfront, buttheywillsaveyoumoney inthelongrun. Heatingwatermakes up alarge portionof most powerbills,so agood home investment canbe installingaheatpumphot watercylinder. These cylinders do come with ahigherupfrontcost than aregular electriccylinderbut cansaveyou up to twothirds on your hotwaterheatingbill.
Homeheatingisanother bigpart of most home’spoweruseandthere aresomemajor minor changesyou canmake. Double glazing andinsulation arethemoreexpensive,major changesbutRachelsaysthesewillmakea huge difference.
Theobvious changesyou make to yourhomeare oftenthemore interestingdesigncha there are lotsofthin aren’t so obvioustha change to make you energy efficient. NEWSHOWHOME StonewoodHomesWhangarei Builtwithunmatched value& quality OpeningSoon! 24 TironuiDrive, Maunu 0800860000 stonewood.co.nz InteriorandExteriorPainting RoofRestorations •GutterCleans HouseandRoof Washes PressureWashing •GraffitiGuard SpiderSpraying SPECIALISTSIN DECORATIVEFINISHES www.allensgroup.co.nz info@allensgroup.co.nz Asfeaturedon RESIDENTIAL &COMMERCIAL
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Theknowledgeable andexperiencedteam offerinnovative solutionsfor allareas of the home, includingbedrooms,cupboards,office, garage andlaundry.Theyworkcloselywith architects,builders andhome-ownersto identify theexactneedsandthendevelop thebest solution forthe specificsituation.
Innovative Interiorsoffersthree core typesof custom-made wardrobesolutions–Euro, Classic andTraditional –witheachoption customised to youruniquerequirements.
•TheEuroisapremium wardrobesolution suitable forcontemporary walk-in wardrobes anddressingrooms.Itincludesthe ultimate rangeofsophisticatedaccessories. Theteam buildbookcases, entertainment unitsandoffice desks. Withtheirinsight,they canmaximise spaceandefficiency in eventhe mostchallengingareas,increasingthe usability, enjoymentand value of anyproperty.
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“Weoversee everythingfrommeasuring anddesign,throughtoinstallation.Wepride ourselvesinourhighlevel of service and communication to ensureour clientsare informedofthe process” says design consultant SherylClinch.
Effectivestorageis akey elementof awell-plannedand functionallivingenvironment. However,forsomethingthat weuseeveryday,manypeople don’tgivewardrobesand storagespacesthethought theydeserve,whichiswhere InnovativeInteriorscanhelp.
•TheTraditionalis ideal forlesscomplex storageoptions,offeringexceptional value withoutcompromisingquality or style
Thisisimportantaswardrobes andstorage systemshave becomeintegralparts of ahouse buildorrenovation,and canbecomestylish elements of thehome. “Weare craftingsolutions thatnot only to matchyourrequirements,but complement existingdécor andenhance the overalllivingspace.”
•The Classicisanelegant, floormounted wardrobe system whichcomes withan extensive selectionof accessories
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