Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

228 days ago

Here's How to Choose the Perfect Headboard for Your Queen Bed in NZ

Beds4U Palmerston North

A good night's sleep starts with the right environment, and a stylish headboard can transform your bedroom into a cozy retreat.

In New Zealand, the quest for the perfect headboard blends aesthetics with functionality, offering various options to suit any taste.

This blog will assist you… View more
A good night's sleep starts with the right environment, and a stylish headboard can transform your bedroom into a cozy retreat.

In New Zealand, the quest for the perfect headboard blends aesthetics with functionality, offering various options to suit any taste.

This blog will assist you in enhancing your sleep space: stylish headboard options for queen beds in NZ.


Headboard Options: A Touch of Personality

Selecting a headboard with personality for your queen bed means considering style, material, and colour to reflect your unique taste.

This choice not only impacts the look of your bedroom but also expresses your style.

Whether you're drawn to the classic elegance of a wooden headboard, the sleek appeal of a metal frame, or the cozy comfort of an upholstered design, the right headboard acts as a bedroom centrepiece.

Style Variety. Choose from traditional, contemporary, or avant-garde designs to match your bedroom’s theme.

Material Matters. Wood, metal, fabric, and leather options offer different textures and vibes.

Colour Choices. Select from a broad palette to complement or contrast with your bedroom decor.

Custom Designs. Tailor-made headboards allow for a personalised touch, fitting your aesthetic and functional requirements.

Functional Features. Consider headboards with built-in shelves or lighting to combine style with practicality.

When selecting a headboard, consider the size of your room, the height of your ceiling, and the colour scheme of your space.

A large, bold headboard can make a statement in a spacious room, while a simpler design might be better for a compact space.

Installing a new headboard can be a straightforward DIY project. Most designs easily attach to the bed frame or wall.

Regular maintenance will keep your headboard looking fresh; fabric options may require occasional cleaning, while wood and metal might need dusting or polishing.

Design Trends in Queen Beds

For those seeking headboard options for queen beds in NZ, current trends lean towards statement pieces that act as the bedroom's focal point.

Bold colours, intricate patterns, or extended heights can create a dramatic effect, while simpler designs in neutral tones complement a minimalist décor.

Don't be afraid to mix and match styles and materials.

A rustic wooden headboard can look surprisingly chic against a modern interior, and a vintage metal design can add character to a contemporary room.

The key is to find a balance that speaks to your aesthetic and complements the overall design of your bedroom.

Function Meets Style

Finding a design that offers both functionality and style is essential when choosing a headboard for your queen bed.

A well-chosen headboard can provide support for reading or watching TV in bed while also enhancing the room's décor.

Look for headboards with features that meet your lifestyle needs without compromising aesthetics.

Supportive Structure. Ideal for comfortable reading and lounging in bed.

Aesthetic Appeal. Complements the bedroom's design and atmosphere.

Storage Solutions. Some headboards include built-in storage for convenience.

Sound Insulation. Upholstered options can help to reduce noise.

Versatility. Choose a headboard that can adapt to changing decor styles and needs.

Where to Find the Best Headboard Options

Exploring local furniture stores and online marketplaces can reveal many headboard options.

Custom furniture makers in New Zealand also offer bespoke designs, providing a unique solution that can perfectly match your space and style.

Transforming Your Sleep Space with the Right Headboard

Upgrading your queen bed with a stylish headboard from Beds4U will enhance the aesthetic of your bedroom and promise a comfort upgrade. This ensures that your bedroom is not just a place to sleep but a stylish retreat tailored to your taste.

Visit Beds4U to discover the perfect headboard that complements your style and meets your needs.

With our diverse headboard options, you can transform your sleep space into a luxurious haven.

232 days ago

Feilding Repair Cafe

Bev from Feilding

What do you need mended in 8 days time?
A split seam?
A garment with a worn out elbow or knee area?

A blunt knife needing sharpening?
A sewing machine not running smoothly?
A electrical appliance?
A small wooden item of furniture?
A bike? A book?
Bring your item down to Feilding Repair … View more
What do you need mended in 8 days time?
A split seam?
A garment with a worn out elbow or knee area?

A blunt knife needing sharpening?
A sewing machine not running smoothly?
A electrical appliance?
A small wooden item of furniture?
A bike? A book?
Bring your item down to Feilding Repair CAFE at 14 Bowen St between 10 and noon - have a chat and a cups as well. 😊

229 days ago

Tips for moving to a retirement village with a pet

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

Moving to a retirement village marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities waiting to be explored. Naturally, you want to share this journey with your beloved furry companion, and at Ryman, you are welcome to bring your pet along, provided they are suitable for the village … View moreMoving to a retirement village marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities waiting to be explored. Naturally, you want to share this journey with your beloved furry companion, and at Ryman, you are welcome to bring your pet along, provided they are suitable for the village environment.

Once your pet is approved for the village, the focus shifts to ensuring a smooth transition for them. Dogs and cats, being creatures of habit, may find relocating stressful. However, with patience and a thoughtful approach, we can mitigate their anxiety and help them settle into their new surroundings seamlessly.

For more tips click read more.

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229 days ago

Stand together in tough times

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support

There's strength in community, especially when times are hard. Victim Support is here to ensure that nobody faces the aftermath of crime, suicide or traumatic events alone. But we need you! Bring your unique life experiences to the table and join us in meaningful work that changes lives.

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There's strength in community, especially when times are hard. Victim Support is here to ensure that nobody faces the aftermath of crime, suicide or traumatic events alone. But we need you! Bring your unique life experiences to the table and join us in meaningful work that changes lives.

By volunteering with us, you can make a real difference, helping victims stay informed, safe, and empowered. Volunteer today and do good in the dark times.

With heartfelt thanks,
The Victim Support Team
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234 days ago

Poll: What is the smallest size hearing device Triton Hearing offer?

Triton Hearing

Some kiwis think hearing devices are big and ugly.

What if we told you technology has advanced substantially and they’re available in all shapes, colours, and sizes?

Go in the draw to win* a $40 MTA voucher when you share your answer to the
question below. Give it a go!

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Some kiwis think hearing devices are big and ugly.

What if we told you technology has advanced substantially and they’re available in all shapes, colours, and sizes?

Go in the draw to win* a $40 MTA voucher when you share your answer to the
question below. Give it a go!

*T&C’s apply – must be over 18.
Find out more

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What is the smallest size hearing device Triton Hearing offer?
  • 88.1% a) The size of a pea
    88.1% Complete
  • 4.5% b) The size of a AAA battery
    4.5% Complete
  • 7.4% c) The size of a $2 coin
    7.4% Complete
579 votes
229 days ago

Unwanted lawnmowers

Stephen from Takaro

Looking for unwanted petrol lawnmowers .free pickup...021665838..thankyou

237 days ago

The Tova Show

Jen from Stuff

Hello! Are you a …
- A student/young professional renting
- A young family, renting or owning
- An older New Zealander/retiree/pensioner

We’re reaching out from the Tova show, the flagship weekly politics podcast on Stuff, as we prepare for our budget coverage and how it’s affecting … View more
Hello! Are you a …
- A student/young professional renting
- A young family, renting or owning
- An older New Zealander/retiree/pensioner

We’re reaching out from the Tova show, the flagship weekly politics podcast on Stuff, as we prepare for our budget coverage and how it’s affecting Kiwis - we’d love to hear from you.

We need a few people who are available the week before the budget (Wednesday 22nd/Thursday 23rd May) and on the day of the announcement (Thursday 30th May).

Please email tova@stuff.co.nz or comment below if you’d like to share your perspective with us. We give you our commitment to treat your experience with sensitivity and care.

Type NFP if you don't wish your comments to be used.

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237 days ago

Share your New Zealand music memories...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.

Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
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It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.

Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.

In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

233 days ago

Poll: Would you rather.....

Beds4U Palmerston North

Would you rather wake up to breakfast in bed served by your bed or be able to switch on a blanket that gives you sweet dreams faster than counting sheep? Tough choice: foodie paradise vs. dreamy delight! #wouldyourather #sleep

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Would you rather.....
  • 20.7% Have a bed that magically makes breakfast in bed every morning?
    20.7% Complete
  • 79.3% A blanket that gives you instant sweet dreams at the flick of a switch?
    79.3% Complete
82 votes
233 days ago

Watch out for this pretty flower

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Green thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.

What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy … View more
Green thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.

What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy and normal pest control efforts are often not enough to eradicate.
- The cape tulip, growing up to 90cm high with one strap-like leaf, was introduced to Aotearoa in the 1940s, the Ministry for Primary Industries’ manager for pest management John Sanson said. “Cape tulips, like many of these invasive weeds, are really attractive ornamental species ...but they escape over people’s backyard fences and into pasture, as these things often do,”
- It was classified as a noxious plant in the late 1970s after they were discovered to cause harm to livestock and humans, even killing animals when too much as ingested.
- The salmon-pink flowers bloom for about two days a year between June and December, and have previously been an ornamental species for keen gardeners.

Sanson urged people who believed they had the weed growing on their property to leave it untouched and contact Biosecurity New New Zealand’s Exotic Pest and Disease on 0800 80 99 66.

Once a site was confirmed, manual removal or chemical treatment would start.

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233 days ago

Seed storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Palmerston North

Build a sturdy little box to keep your seed packets organised and easily accessible. Finish it in Resene Seaweed and Resene Aquaclear. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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233 days ago

Spoil someone special this Mother’s Day

mags4gifts.co.nz

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make … View more
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make your gift even more special, make sure to click the “This order is a gift” box to add a free personalised e-card to your order. Mother’s Day offers end at midnight on 11 May, so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply.
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234 days ago

Mobility walker Mobilis Cubro brand

Jenni from Awapuni

Mobility walker - excellent condition. Smaller size so suitable for smaller people! Great for indoor use but fine for outside too. Selling on behalf. $98 ONO.

Negotiable

234 days ago

Mother's Day

The Team from Red Cross Shop Palmerston North

💐🎁  Looking for the perfect gift to make Mom's day extra special? 🌟🌸

We've got you covered with a beautiful selection of thoughtful gifts she'll love! 👞 👛 Shop now and give her the appreciation she deserves this Mother's Day. 📖 👗

 #ThanksMum #Gifts … View more
💐🎁  Looking for the perfect gift to make Mom's day extra special? 🌟🌸

We've got you covered with a beautiful selection of thoughtful gifts she'll love! 👞 👛 Shop now and give her the appreciation she deserves this Mother's Day. 📖 👗

 #ThanksMum #Gifts #RedCross #Humanity #Volunteer 

931 Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North
Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

238 days ago

Wanted: magazines for collage

Andrea from Hokowhitu

Looking for donations or sales of old magazines for my arts therapy practice. Ideally ones with lots of colourful text and pictures.

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