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Consume less.

Buy second-hand.

PHOENIX —— Tapware

Zimi is a unique collection of mixer taps, shower mixers and outlets that offers everything from timeless, classic pairings to on-trend colours. Twenty-seven colour and finish combinations can be created from this highly versatile, easily interchangeable range, letting you inject your personality into your spaces. Available at Mico retail outlets.

POWERSURGE —— Homeware Available in six sizes and a variety of finishes including brushed brass, antiqued brass and copper with interchangeable end detailing, Powersurge’s Knurl Beam slide handle is sleek and minimalist with delicate knurls on a refined grip piece for a luxurious tactility. Visit the website for the full Home collection of New Zealand-made hand-finished brass furnishings and accessories.

OAKLEYS —— Bathrooms

Oakleys is now open in Cromwell. Call in to 12 Hughes Crescent to see the new showroom with displays that’ll help spark your imagination and simplify your decision-making. Oakleys’ product partners are among the best in the world. From German precision and breathtaking Italian design, to locally made products of supreme quality, they have one of the finest and largest ranges in New Zealand. Design, supply, problemsolving — the team’s here to help at every turn.

THONET —— Furniture & homeware Thonet Home is an edited capsule collection handpicked from Thonet New Zealand’s commercial and hospitality-worthy furniture brands with a new focus on residential spaces. It includes Thonet bentwood models; Emeco recycled polypropylene and reclaimed wastetimber chairs and stools; Artek homeware; locally custom-made luxury sofas and solid timber dining tables; and Scandinavian classics shipped directly from Norway.

ROCKET —— Coffee machines Whatever your kitchen décor, Rocket Espresso’s domestic machines add a chic finishing touch with their top-quality pairing of design and function that makes mornings that much more enjoyable. Head to the Rocket Espresso store at 208 Ponsonby Road, Auckland to view the complete range.

PLUMBLINE —— Bathrooms Avenir’s range of bathroom accessories and heated towel ladders places them at the forefront of the fine bathroomware industry. Throw your towel over their perfectly proportioned Grab 90 heated towel rail (pictured) and it’ll soon be warm and dry. With a unique and carefully designed installation system, this beautiful cylindrical design comes in multiple finishes and with a 10-year warranty.