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Pillow Talk

Pillow Talk

18th Aug 2023

Firm, medium, soft, medium density, high loft, natural fill, microfibre, bamboo, memory foam… are you keeping up? The options for pillows are wide and varied, but the importance of choosing a pillo … read more
Bed Base, Bed Frame or None at All?
What do we think of when we think about our beds? We think of lying in dreamy comfort, the plush ‘pillowy-ness’ of the fabrics, the support, the springs, etc. – so essentially we think about the mattr … read more
Bean Bag Addiction

Bean Bag Addiction

19th May 2023

They have been around since the 70’s, these loveable little loungers could be thrown anywhere in a room, providing a comfy spot to sit and act as a quirky décor piece. It’s fair to say bean bags a … read more
What Does Your Bookcase Say About You?
Often when we visit a business, friend, or family member we meander past a bookshelf and run our hands over those delicate spines, arranged ever so randomly for our perusal- or so we think.Bookshel … read more
The Science of a Great Sofa
Are you in the market for a new couch? Perhaps a sofa, or a chaise lounge, maybe an ottoman or a divan? With endless choices available, let us enlighten you with our knowledgeable experience and tip … read more
Top Tips for Barstools

Top Tips for Barstools

2nd Feb 2023

You may use a barstool for a side table or even plant stand, but we think it’s best used as a perch in the kitchen. We have come a long way from iceboxes developing into fridges, wood stoves to ove … read more
Choosing a Fine Dining Table
Dining tables, we take them for granted but did you know we have used them since at least the 7th century BC? Back then, they were more likely to be made from a flat slab of stone, or wood supporte … read more
Are You Ready to Ride?

Are You Ready to Ride?

Posted by Van Dyks on 4th Jan 2023

Going through Putaruru on State Highway 1? Then you can’t miss the largest selection of bikes in the South Waikato District. Van Dyks Bikes stands out on a hot summer day because it’s big, brig … read more
Introducing Our New Look

Introducing Our New Look

Posted by Van Dyks on 13th Apr 2021

A lot has changed at Van Dyks since we first opened our doors in Putaruru in 1974, but a lot has remained the same. Continuing our legacy of servicing our community with excellent products and … read more