FAQ

WHO MAKES THE INTERIOR DESIGN DECISIONS?

The end user is the customer and ultimately the liability is with the purchaser.The design team at ‘unico’ are customer focused. The journey starts with ideas, architectural plans, and a brief. ‘unico’ designers ask ‘open questions’ to unlock the knowledge. The more information the better the advice to help the customer make an informed decision.

WHAT COMES FIRST?

Start at the bottom and work up. Spatial design flows from timber flooring, kitchen kick plate, joinery, and bench top. Whilst modern homes by design are open plan and have an indoor outdoor flow the bathrooms can be treated as independent spaces.

WHEN DO SELECTIONS NEED TO BE MADE?

To meet budget a successful project has the interior design specified before they start. Deposits secure the stock and guaranteeing delivery to meet the build program timelines.

WHY CHOOSE AN INTERIOR SPECIALIST?

Qualified and experienced people are invaluable to make the decision-making process easy.

WHY ITALIAN PRODUCTS?

The Italians have centuries of experience and are known fashion leaders in design. The surface finish of Italian products are world class. Recent advances in technology offers new materials to finish your home. For example, the recent Bi Laminate finishes on our Made In Italy kitchens give them a competitive advantage over local sheet material.

HOW MUCH SHOULD BE ORDERED?

Tiles and Timber Flooring are sold by the m2 unit of measure. The NZ standard for wastage is 15%. Quantities are best done by the approved installer for example nominated tiler.

HOW ARE PRODUCTS PRICED?

Depending on the cost of materials used, cost of manufacturing and research and development one item can be double the cost of another. For example, the best Italian tiles are full bodied porcelain, made with a mix of minerals and quartz fired for 90 minutes at 1200 degrees centigrade. The result is a tile that depicts the natural stone perfectly with 3D resolution and multiple face patterns. Porcelain tiles are technically higher quality and come with a 20 year warranty.

 

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Playing with colours and textures to create unique spaces and atmospheres is what we do best at Unico. When the dreaming stops and the scheming begins, anything is possible. Look forward to working with you @lucywilkiedesign and seeing this project c
Another shot of our new display kitchen over at @kouzina_appliances! How good does the marble look 😍
Details 👌🏻 New Matte white bath set up looking good in our showroom window!
Did you know we design kitchens? This beautiful Italian made kitchen is on display across the road from our Christchurch Showroom. With a wide range of finishes and materials available, every kitchen can be designed to fit both your space and your
Touch of elegance in this kitchen design with these bespoke porcelain cabinetry fronts 😍
Today’s flat lay inspired by our new tapware range - Urban. How amazing does the brushes stainless look with a pop of green! The full range is available now in our Christchurch showroom 🎉
Sneak peak of our new display kitchen over at @kouzina_appliances 😍
How gorgeous is this statement bench top! All our kitchens are 100% Italian made and are custom designed to suit your home 🎉
Timeless bathroom design featuring our classic Calacatta marble tile ✨ Pop into our showroom at 167 Victoria Street, Christchurch to check out our extensive tile range and book your free site visit consultation!