Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 31 No 2 New Zealand | Page 104

Design hub Because projects won’t always wait, the Home Ideas Centre is open seven days a week Whether renovating or building afresh, the kitchen and bathrooms are often the focal points of a project. Given this, it’s important to get a hands-on idea of the latest products available for these spaces. This is where the Home Ideas Centre can help. Open seven days a week, this hub of product innovation is an easy way to find out what is popular and new – all conveniently gathered in one place. The contemporary displays encourage homemakers to interact with and get a feel for emerging product ideas and how they might be suited to their own project. In addition to free entry to view and interact with an array of items, the Home Ideas Centre hosts free seminars on various related topics, such as kitchen and bathroom design. Fronted by noted, award-winning designers, these provide a quick, helpful overview of what to expect when undertaking a given project. There are tips and hints on what needs to be considered, information on the latest materials available, and related topics. Choosing an eye-catching material or energy-saving product will help ensure an interior shines and doesn’t date. To this end, the knowledge offered by the Home Ideas Centre is invaluable. Visit one of three Home Ideas Centres located at 165 The Strand, Parnell; 37 Mandeville St, Riccarton; or Cnr Hutt Rd & The Esplanade, Petone. Alternatively, visit the website: www.homeideas.co.nz save & share 46413 at trendsideas.com This page: Baths, sinks, laminates, storage – these are just some of the product options set out in contemporary displays at the Home Ideas Centre. 100 search | save | share at trendsideas.com