Thorne Group's entry into the 2022 Master Builders Awards is a home designed and built for a golf loving couple in their retirement. We take a closer look at The Thorne Group's entry (and their flooring) for the 2022 year:
Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2022 category: Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 - $1 million, Bay of Plenty & Central Plateau
Builder: Thorne Group
Hard flooring: Quantum's Hydrocork in "Alaska Oak"
Garage carpet: Needlepunch velour-style carpet in "Anthracite Charcoal"
Home to a golf-loving retired couple, this house enjoys views across the golf course and out to sea, from almost every room.
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Modern but timeless, gable forms and traditional details such as exposed trusses and natural stonework feature, while pitched ceilings create a sense of height and volume.
Flooring featured in the open plan kitchen and casual living zone is Hydrocork. A luxury Portugal flooring brand Hydrocork is a low thickness and waterproof flooring solution that combines extreme performance with the comfort of cork.
At the heart of the property is the open-plan kitchen with walk-in pantry, and flowing living zones that can easily be converted into more intimate spaces to accomodate visitors. Sun streams through north-facing windows while the covered patio provides shade in summer months.
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At Gerrand Floorings We have a proud association with the annual Master Builders Awards and work alongside many builders with entries into the prestigious industry event. We are also sponsors of the Lifestyle Award for Interiors.