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The Mercer Central Workstation: Redefining the Modern Kitchen Sink

The Mercer Central Workstation is designed to double as a food preparation zone, enhancing both workflow and hygiene.

From Concept to Creation: Helping Homeowners Arrive Design-Ready

Laminex Kitchen Design Styles are helping homeowners arrive more informed and ready to collaborate.

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February 2026 feature

Kitchen Design

Products to help you design stylish, smart and contemporary kitchens.

Kitchen Design in 2026: Why Tiles Continue to Lead the Way

Kitchens are evolving rapidly — not just as cooking spaces, but as the heart of homes: gathering spots, design showpieces, and daily-use workhorses. For 2026, the trends shaping kitchens are all about marrying durability, practicality, and aesthetic flexibility. At the forefront of this evolution are tiles — delivering on safety, longevity, style, and adaptability.

Undertile Heating: A Little Touch of Warmth that Makes a Big Difference in the Kitchen

Undertile Heating: A Little Touch of Warmth that Makes a Big Difference in the Kitchen

Investing in Warmup undertile heating isn't just about luxury; it is a practical choice for any renovation. It’s also safe, durable, and designed to last for years with zero maintenance. 

InSinkErator Septic 1000 & 2000: The Quiet, Septic-Safe Food Waste Solution for Modern Rural Living

InSinkErator Septic 1000 & 2000: The Quiet, Septic-Safe Food Waste Solution for Modern Rural Living

The InSinkErator Septic 1000 and Septic 2000 have been designed with the highest grind capabilities for homes on septic tanks, providing an efficient and hygienic way to manage everyday food waste without impacting septic performance.

Polyflor Designing Warmth and Durability in Modern Kitchens

Polyflor Designing Warmth and Durability in Modern Kitchens

Discover how Polyflor’s Camaro creates a seamless connection between kitchen and living spaces, combining contemporary design with lasting performance.

Faster Installs, Fewer Callbacks: Hideaway Compact Refines Installation Standards

In an increasingly competitive market, efficiency, precision, and reduced post-installation callbacks are top priorities. The 2025 refresh of the Hideaway Compact range delivers improvements that squarely target the needs of kitchen manufacturers and installers.

A House of Two Parts

Anne Kelly updates a modernist house with a striking new extension with Vantage Windows and Doors.

Best Design Award for RTA ‘Living House’ Project

RTA Studio's modular, architectural homes under the ‘Living House’ initiative have recently been recognised at the Designers Institute of New Zealand ‘Best Design Awards’ 2025.

Elkay Drinking Water Solutions: Available from MacDonald Industries

Elevate your projects with Elkay’s sleek, sustainable hydration stations, engineered to meet the demands of modern commercial spaces

Powerglide Lift as a Sculptural Anchor in Open-Plan Living

Discover how material continuity and transparency transformed this Queenstown lift installation from a mechanical necessity into the architectural spine of a luxury alpine home.

Groundscrew Foundations Accelerate Modular Home Install in Northland

StopDigging groundscrews offered a time-saving and relocatable foundation solution for this 14-unit pensioner housing project in Mangawhai.

A Wrap-Up of Legislative and Regulatory Changes to the Building Industry in 2025

There's been a lot to keep up with in 2025 — from consent exemptions for granny flats and the removal of the schedule method, to recognition of overseas certification and mandating that 80% of building inspections be complete within 3 days. We've brought together the key changes in a single blog post so you can make sure you're up to date as we head into 2026. 

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24 November 2025

Wall-Mounted Shower Channels: Designed for Compliance, Performance and Custom Bathrooms

Modern bathrooms demand more than a standard drainage solution. They require systems that meet waterproofing standards, manage sub-tile water effectively, and adapt to a wide range of layouts. Jesani wall-mounted shower channels were developed with these exact requirements in mind.

Coastal Motif Played Out Over Floors, Walls and Ceilings at Waihi Beach Library

Waihi Beach Library is a community library that reflects its place. Carpet and entry matting solutions — including Interweave, tretford, CoralTread and Symphony2 from Advance Flooring — helped the designers to realise their vision.

Prolam Glulam Delivers Elegance and Endurance for a Coastal Home

Engineered timber beams and posts from Prolam have provided an exterior architectural and structural solution that will stand the test of time for a contemporary homestead on the Pohutukawa Coast. 

Safer Campus Circulation: Modular Handrails and Balustrades for Northcote College

Safer Campus Circulation: Modular Handrails and Balustrades for Northcote College

Practical, compliant and staged installation — Moddex solutions for complex educational environments.

Exploring Kitchen Tap Styles and Quality for Modern Homes

Exploring Kitchen Tap Styles and Quality for Modern Homes

Combining Style, Functionality, and Lasting Quality for Modern Kitchens

Escea Fireplaces Bring Clarity to a Coastal Court House

Escea Fireplaces Bring Clarity to a Coastal Court House

A calm coastal home in Torquay featuring indoor and outdoor Escea fireplaces, creating a seamless flow from the open-plan living space to the sheltered courtyard.

Layered Light: Reshaping an Inner-City Façade at 34 Shortland Street

Layered Light: Reshaping an Inner-City Façade at 34 Shortland Street

ACMF was proud to partner with LT McGuinness in the transformation of 34 Shortland Street — a project that set out to give this busy corner of Auckland’s CBD a new presence at street level.

Dekton Nara: A Touch of Natural Elegance

Dekton Nara: A Touch of Natural Elegance

A serene new surface from Cosentino, combining timeless style with high-performance durability.

A Celebration of Place: 90 Devonport Road

A Celebration of Place: 90 Devonport Road

Embodying sustainable design through natural, local materials.

Extraordinary Surfaces for Kitchen Specification

Extraordinary Surfaces for Kitchen Specification

Staron Solid Surfaces offer designers an exceptional balance of aesthetics, performance and creative freedom.

Style and Smarts with Iconic

Style and Smarts with Iconic

Transform homes with Iconic Styl and Essence switches and power points — now available fully assembled.

2026 Trends in Window Coverings: Integrated Recessed, Motorised and Smart Systems

2026 Trends in Window Coverings: Integrated Recessed, Motorised and Smart Systems

Seamlessly concealed, fully motorised and intelligently connected, recessed window covering systems are redefining how contemporary interiors manage light, comfort and design clarity.

Carving Culture into the Façade: Every Line Matters

Carving Culture into the Façade: Every Line Matters

Architecture for cultural, civic and educational buildings carries a different weight. It must do more than meet performance metrics — it must hold memory, identity and belonging.

IBS Showerline Delivers Durable, Stylish, and Low Maintenance Solutions for Modern NZ Projects

IBS Showerline Delivers Durable, Stylish, and Low Maintenance Solutions for Modern NZ Projects

IBS Showerline combines aluminium composite strength with a smooth, waterproof, mould resistant finish — offering architects a robust, low maintenance alternative to traditional wet area linings.

Louvrelite Architectural Louvre System: Modern Design Versatility for Façades and Balustrades

Louvrelite Architectural Louvre System: Modern Design Versatility for Façades and Balustrades

An architectural louvre system that delivers freedom of design, airflow, shading, and protection, without compromising design elegance.

Designing Efficient Commercial Kitchen Drainage

Designing Efficient Commercial Kitchen Drainage

The drainage design in a commercial kitchen can be affected by several factors. The selection, location, and features of the specified fixtures should be given close attention to ensure an efficient, compliant, and safe environment is constructed.

Malleco Tapware: Style, Performance, and Innovation for the Modern Kitchen

Malleco Tapware: Style, Performance, and Innovation for the Modern Kitchen

An elegant and durable kitchen mixer that features touchless activation and two dynamic spray options — now available in Matte Black and Modern Brushed Brass.

Breaking New Ground: Triboard Powers NZ’s First Volumetric Hotel Build

Breaking New Ground: Triboard Powers NZ’s First Volumetric Hotel Build

This isn’t just a construction milestone; it’s a showcase of innovation, efficiency, and material science at its finest.

Streamline maintenance: The Heavy‑Duty Stainless Cleanout for Demanding Spaces

Streamline maintenance: The Heavy‑Duty Stainless Cleanout for Demanding Spaces

Designed for commercial kitchens, hospitals, and high‑traffic facilities, Metabronze’s upgraded SPS 275mm Cleanout combines easy maintenance with exceptional corrosion resistance and Class D load strength.

From Concept to Construction: How 3D Collaboration Is Changing the Way We Build

From Concept to Construction: How 3D Collaboration Is Changing the Way We Build

What happens when everyone sees the same model, at the same time? Learn how CARTERS and MiTek are using 3D collaboration to build confidence, improve safety and unlock smarter construction outcomes — from concept through to installation.

Plytech Panels Launch Screenwood Modulo MR: Refined Architectural Linings for Inspired Interiors

Plytech Panels Launch Screenwood Modulo MR: Refined Architectural Linings for Inspired Interiors

Elevate interior spaces with a premium, design-ready lining system engineered for performance, durability and architectural versatility. 

Whittaker’s Chocolate Factory: High-Performance Waterproofing Solutions

Whittaker’s Chocolate Factory: High-Performance Waterproofing Solutions

A collaborative approach between Nuralite, Highrise Waterproofing, Moller Architects, and Niche Commercial ensured the project ran efficiently from start to finish.

Adding Pep to Medium-Density Housing in Hamilton Suburb

Adding Pep to Medium-Density Housing in Hamilton Suburb

Spectrum has supported a key Kāinga Ora development with the integration of several standard and bespoke aluminium products.

Designing with Sound in Mind: Ecophon Acoustic Systems for Contemporary Interiors

Designing with Sound in Mind: Ecophon Acoustic Systems for Contemporary Interiors

Acoustic performance plays a vital role in interior comfort, wellbeing and productivity. Ecophon Advantage A and Sombra A, combine technical excellence, sustainability and architectural flexibility for modern workplaces, education and healthcare environments.

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