From concept to completion

Kitchens just got easier thanks to PlaceMakers  

Builders can now save time and stress thanks to PlaceMakers by utilising their network of kitchen consultants to take clients from concept to completion – without builders needing to lift a finger if they don’t want to!

“We have a great network of kitchen consultants, who work closely with our Account Managers to arrange designs, orders and deliveries of kitchens – all with the aim of removing the hard work from our builders,” explains PlaceMakers Category Manager – Kitchen, Laundry, Wardrobe & Storage, Flooring Rebecca Collier-York. 

“The builder can choose to manage the install themselves or speak to us around the options available,” she says. “The same goes with anything in the process. Our job is to make life easier for our trade customers, so we’re happy to play whatever role we need to.”

Win back your time 

To save time, builders can send their clients to a PlaceMakers branch and the store’s kitchen and bathroom consultants will walk them through the latest appliances and designs. 

“Our showrooms can be used as our builders’ showroom, which gives their clients the opportunity to view samples and displays, while browsing the wide range of options we have in store. Builders don’t need to accompany them to the store, which can free up time for them to crack on with other jobs!” 

PlaceMakers biggest showrooms are located in Dunedin and Auckland’s Mt Wellington and Wairau Park, and Rebecca says local builders have made use of the facilities on offer. 

“They’ve been excellent for showcasing what we can do and displaying the variety in our range. For example, we have a concept centre with a huge range of benchtop and cabinetry samples, so customers can get a great feel for what the products would look like in their homes. 

“We can also offer all the usual products, such as sinks, taps, kitchen and laundry appliances and the like.” 

We do the hard work for you 

Builders can take advantage of the concept to completion service by getting in touch with their existing Account Manager, who will be able to walk them through the whole process – which is exactly what Stonewood Homes Nelson & Blenheim Director Brent Stewart does. 

“We use PlaceMakers for our bathrooms and our local rep, Colleen, is very valuable to us. We’ll often take our clients around the PlaceMakers showroom to help them choose the front of wall fixtures and fittings, and Colleen is great at helping clients make the choices that are right for them.” 

Fixation Builders Director Darren Robinson has a similar experience with PlaceMakers and enjoys taking advantage of the wide range of fixtures and fittings in the Queenstown branch. 

“We work closely suppliers and we’ve sent lots of clients into PlaceMakers showrooms to choose their preferred fixtures and fittings. I find they have a good range of designs and products, so the relationship works well.” 

Up-to-date showrooms 

Rebecca adds that PlaceMakers is continuously working hard to make sure it has the latest trends available to builders. 

Builder Brent says PlaceMakers is “on top of its game” in that respect. 

“On the design side, we’ve seen a few trends emerge over the past 18 months, particularly the mix-and-match approach to styling. I find PlaceMakers offers products that keep up with popular trends.” 

Full service 

Rebecca says that the first step for any builder, who wishes to take advantage of the service, is to talk to their PlaceMakers Account Manager. 

The aim of the game is to help builders meet the needs of their clients and win back some valuable time in the process! 

“We want to streamline the experience, so builders can sort out everything under one roof. My biggest message to them would be that they can send their customers to meet us instore and we’ll take care of everything. We want to look after their clients on their behalf, so they can get on with the job.”