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Archant Wovenpanel

Archant Wovenpanel is a decorative woven wire mesh range for architects and interior designers.

What is the difference between Quartz vs Porcelain?

Archant has two superior stone options, Quartz and Porcelain. Each varies in their aesthetics, performance, customisability and maintenance which allows you to choose the stone benchtop that best suits your lifestyle.

Madrid Collection

Our Madrid collection now includes taps, basketwaste and soap dispensers in copper, gunmetal and brass to create a cohesive aesthetic through your kitchen design.

3 matching metallic trends for your kitchen design

Each of these finishes have become popular as they are being used to accentuate style in your kitchen design rather than simply create a bold statement on its own.

Seta Collection

The Seta provides a high level of versatility and makes a striking statement to any kitchen cupboard door in bespoke kitchens.

Duo Collection

Complementing a scandi-minimalist kitchen design style, our soft half moon shaped kitchen cupboard handles create elegance and style.

4 Considerations when Choosing your Kitchen Tap or Sink Mixer

Your kitchen tap is a one of the most-used components in your kitchen so you want to select a tap that suits the size of the sink, has the functional requirements you need and matches the style of your hardware, kitchen and home.

How to control silica dust in the workplace.

As a leading stone supplier in New Zealand, we at Archant are committed to the safety of our fabricators, clients and customers.

How to choose your ideal kitchen sink

When it comes to being the most important part of the kitchen, the kitchen sink can easily be overlooked.

4 Reasons Why Porcelain is becoming the Benchtop Surface of Choice

Learn why porcelain is the ultimate benchtop surface. With your kitchen being an extensively used space in your home, having a benchtop surface that can withstand these demands is imperative.

Ellipse Collection

Releasing the Ellipse collection which features a tight shape, simple structure and colours...all essence of Danish design.

Estate Collection

A defined and stately handle collection with a strong lineal design. The effect in an interior space is an emphasis on the horizontal projections of the space, creating and elegant and well-defined aesthetic.

Moodboard with White on White

Pared back crisp whites, layered with cool glacial tones creates a calming simplicity. The organic aesthetic of the granite finish, and the earthy materials adds to the calming ambience an interior space with this theme would create.

Moodboard with Marble Laurent

Drama and intensity is created with Marble Laurent. This mood board - with its gold and brass highlights, rich textures and deep tones - is a luxurious deco-styled compilation.

Moodboard of the Month with Marble Gray

This moodboard was created with a purpose of creating a cool & serene interior space. The Marble Gray stone is neither too light or dark but maintains the beauty and depth that only comes from a marble design.

Project Story: Provincial Style on Percival

Timeless and traditional, this architectural French Provincial kitchen is a masterpiece, designed with a focus on comfortable family living.

Moodboard of the Month by Ash Rd

Envisioned from this mood board is a light and calm kitchen. Created by Nat and Katie from Ash Rd, this space will be unique, memorable and luxurious, without being too fussy.

3 ways to use Vercelli extrusion handles

Vercelli provides the ultimate handle solution in your home that allows a streamlined ‘no-handle’ look without comprising on grip or ease of opening your cabinetry.

Mood Board Monday

Needing inspiration? View our series of moodboards Focussing on a particular theme, colour or concept our aim is to spark your creative passion within and see what amazing interior spaces you can create from them.

Thinking Small

Even though there is no specific formula when it comes to designing for a small kitchen space, there are a few keys to success. Here are some ideas. Check this out!

Why you might want a food preparation centre in your kitchen??

A food preparation centre boils down to truly exceptional design...bringing commercial design elements to the small residential space.

New Zealand's up and coming designer: Kristen Basra

Kristen Basra is New Zealand’s up and coming interior designer and was recently recognised with her award as New Zealand’s Emerging Design Professional 2019 Interior Awards.

Exquisite Design and Luxury Quality: Crofts & Assinder

Exclusively supplied to the New Zealand market by Archant, Crofts & Assinder handles are the new must-have kitchen and furniture accessory. Crofts & Assinder has developed a well-deserved reputation for quality and forward thinking across its 143 year history.

Adam Laws from Furnipart

Adam Laws is one of Furnipart's design partners. He seeks an emotive quality to his designs - something that extends beyond the purely practical and is often timeless in its appeal.

Granite Sinks: The new dimension for your kitchen

Reflecting the current world-wide trends in kitchen design, German sink manufacturer Schock has set the world’s standards in composite sink manufacture and is recognised as the industry leader in the design technologies behind these stunning products.

Introducing the Archant Showroom

Introducing our new showroom, the home of Archant, a space dedicated to bringing the best in sinkware, tapware, handles and surfaces to the New Zealand. The Archant showroom is driven by design.

Archant Porcelain

Archant Porcelain is large format porcelain stoneware for benchtops, splashbacks and decorative surfaces. Manufactured by Florim Stone, the surface is lightweight, versatile and with an extremely high aesthetic impact.

Archant Quartz 2021

New Zealand's finest quartz surface range for your next kitchen benchtop.

Project Story: Solari Architects

They say the kitchen is heart of the home. But what about the heart of an architectural practice? The heart of a bustling business place? The heart of a studio full of creative people?

Moodboard with Celestial White

A celestial connection, in a traditional Hampton's style. Inspired by the twilight sky - the hues, the movement and the tonal depth - this mood-board is both earthy and airy with its grounded, traditional Hampton's theme and strong connection with the character of night.

Project Story: The Whitehaven Estate renovation

In the Whitehaven Estate, the large porcelain benchtop and splash backs with their graceful colour tones not only moderate the dark black veneer cabinetry.

Accessorise your Kitchen

It’s the little things that often have the biggest impact, we run through some practical tips to enhance the design and functionality of your kitchen.

Natural vs Quartz vs Porcelain Stone

With the wide range of stone benchtop options available today, the differences can be overwhelming. Learn the differences between natural granite stone, quartz engineered stone and porcelain engineered stone and which is best for your kitchen benchtop or countertop.

Metropolis Steel Stone ... enjoyed by the senses

The Metropolis Steel expresses its real identity in this kitchen design, proudly created in New Zealand by DH Kitchens.

Return of a Legend - the Pacifica range is back!

We are glad to announce that we are now stocking the Franke Pacifica collection. These sinks are durable and functional due to their excellent Swiss-made quality and design.

Highland range - the archant seamless sink + surface

The Highland range is a new kitchen sink concept allowing for a seamless integration of your Florim Stone benchtop and Highland sink.

Releasing Franke - Wonderful Solutions!

Franke’s high-quality kitchen systems put people first and are tailored to individual kitchen life. Because the kitchen is the heart of every home, we know our way around the kitchens of this world. See our greatest collection.

Wedi Substrate

“wedi” building board is a surface carrier and adhesive substrate for applying stone, tile, laminate and other materials onto. Highly customisable, lightweight, durable and waterproof wedi allows design dreams come true.

Project Story: Liverpool Street Renovation

A luxe kitchen renovation, embracing the transitional style. This design encompasses a contemporary and modernist style, yet with deep focus on functional and ergonomic elements. The Liverpool Street renovation is both elegant and practical; luxurious and minimal; and contemporary and traditional.

The Robiq Sink: Transforming your kitchen sink

The Robiq sink range is a durable and modern stainless-steel sink range, complete with purpose-built partner products to make preparation, cooking and cleaning, so easy! Choose Robiq Ultimate for the sink and an entire collation of partner products or, choose Standard for a sink solution that provides the essential partner products. Live easier with Robiq.

Archant Update - Gola Continuous Handle Profile

The Gola Continuous handle is an excellent continuous handle solution with its small width, and rounded design.

Archant Update - Welcoming Marius

Welcoming Marius to the Archant Team and read our blog about selecting your kitchen tap.

Archant Update - Our Response to COVID

Archant Update - Project Story: Provincial Style

Timeless and traditional, this architectural French Provincial kitchen is a masterpiece, designed with a focus on comfortable family living.

Archant Update - Releasing Alpina August

Redeem a free Orbit tap with every granite Double Bowl or Double Bowl and Drainer in the Alpina finish. Our granite range from Schock in Germany is created from 85% quartz and 15% acrylic which creates a durable and hygienic surface.

Archant Update - Alpina August Promo

Redeem a free Orbit tap with every granite Double Bowl or Double Bowl and Drainer in the Alpina finish. Our granite range from Schock in Germany is created from 85% quartz and 15% acrylic which creates a durable and hygienic surface.

Archant Update - Moodboard with Celestial White

A celestial connection, in a traditional Hampton's style. Inspired by the twilight sky - the hues, the movement and the tonal depth - this kitchen mood-board is both earthy and airy with its grounded, traditional Hampton's theme and strong connection with the character of night.

Archant Update - Liverpool Street Renovation

A luxe renovation, embracing the transitional style. This kitchen design encompasses a contemporary and modernist style, yet with deep focus on functional and ergonomic elements.

Archant Update - The Highland Seamless Sink

The Highland range is a new kitchen sink concept creating a seamless flow with your Archant Porcelain benchtop by cladding the sides of the sink with stone.

Archant Update - Free Archant Porcelain Display Benchtop

Attract more clients by having a showroom that is up-to-date with current kitchen trends.

Archant Update - Moodboard of the Month with Marble Laurent

Moodboard of the Month with Marble Laurent

Archant Update - The new Brushed Brass Vercelli

Our Vercelli range in Brushed Brass is now available. With Vercelli you can create a minimal handle-less design yet have a beautiful brass finish evident in the space.

Archant Update - Wellington Design Centre Open

Our Wellington Design Centre is now open to support and provide inspiration for your architects, designers and homeowners when designing their kitchen projects. Book your appointment today.

Archant Update - Moodboard of the Month with Marble Gray

Archant Update - Replay Available for Archant Better Business

The Archant Better Business webinar replay is now available through your website login. Also view our Pearl Grey white marble colour and the innovative Franke fast-install kitchen sink innovation.

Archant Update - Winter Promo + Archant Better Business Webinar

Receive your complementary gift when you spend with us this winter, plus an exclusive business strategy webinar with Mike Clark.

Archant Update - Moodboard of the month with Marble Calacatta

Moodboard of the Month with Marble Calacatta

Archant Update - The latest look with Vercelli extrusion in Matt Black & White

The latest look with Vercelli extrusion in Matt Black and White

Archant Update - 8 new Archant Quartz 2020 benchtop colours

Releasing 8 new 2020 Archant Quartz colours, curated and selected to reflect the NZ kitchen trends.

Archant Update - January 2020

Welcoming you to 2020...

Kitchen Design Trends 2019

From stone to sinks, technology to texture, colour or mood the designs of kitchens have been evolving to combine functionality with style to fit with our modern day lifestyles. 2019 will be no different and we're sure to see new creative approaches to kitchen design. Check out our trend predictions below for 2019!

Archant Update - 14th October 2019

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Archant Update - 12th August 2019

Archant Update - 19th August 2019

Archant Update - 26th August 2019

Archant Update - 2nd September 2019

Releasing the seamless sink+surface package to New Zealand design professionals...plus other Archant news!

Archant Update - 16th September 2019

Project Story: Solari Architects