A Thoughtful Flooring Refresh

Almost nine years after this waterfront home was completed, a considered flooring refresh has quietly elevated its interiors once more — proof that good design evolves, rather than dates.

Designed by Architect Brendon Gordon and built by Calley Homes, this architecturally designed residence set a benchmark on completion, earning a Gold Award and a place in the Top 100 Homes at the Registered Master Builders Association House of the Year Awards in 2019. Designed for effortless modern living, the home balances refined coastal luxury with everyday functionality — a quality that has stood the test of time.

Design That Endures — and Adapts

The home’s layout is centred around indoor–outdoor living, with a creative courtyard focus that connects beautifully crafted interiors to the surrounding environment. Northerly views across the inner harbour toward Mauao are framed by artist-designed landscaping, while easy water access invites swimming, fishing, and foreshore exploration — all within a rare, centrally located waterfront setting shared with just a handful of residences.

Introducing Jacobsen Andes Peak — Isabel

The new flooring choice, Jacobsen Andes Peak carpet in Isabel, brings a soft, composed elegance back into the home. Its gentle tone complements the coastal palette, enhancing light-filled spaces without competing with the architecture or the ever-changing harbour outlook.

Isobel’s practical solution dyed nylon provides a calm foundation underfoot — durable comfort, and well suited to a home designed to be lived in fully. The refresh demonstrates how considered material choices can quietly reinvigorate interiors while respecting the integrity of the original design.

Sometimes, a flooring refresh isn’t about starting again — it’s about refining what was already exceptional.