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Exclusive Golf Simulator Club

Urban Lounge Interiors reimagined a former concrete storage shed on Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, transforming it into Bunker Golf, a luxury indoor golf simulator club. As a membership-only space, Bunker Golf needed to stand apart from typical driving ranges, offering an exclusive, welcoming environment with a refined, modern aesthetic.

The client’s vision was clear: create a space that feels like a private club rather than a commercial sports facility. It needed to house two indoor golf simulators, a lounge with a kitchenette, and an area for golf clubs and merchandise. The design had to strike a balance between functionality and a warm, inviting atmosphere that appealed to both men and women.

Our approach was to subtly reflect the sport of golf without relying on obvious motifs. The interior design focused on creating a sense of comfort and luxury through thoughtful material choices, custom detailing, and a carefully curated colour palette of rust, charcoal, walnut, and bone. These tones helped soften the industrial feel of the original structure while ensuring the space felt rich and inviting.

the outcomes:

To enhance the acoustics and aesthetic appeal, walnut slatted panels were installed on the walls, reducing the echo in the expansive space while adding warmth and texture. Curved forms referencing golf course shapes were incorporated throughout:

  • Bunker-inspired floor cut-outs.
  • Arched wall paneling and paintwork.
  • Rounded swivel chairs, tables, and sofas.
  • Custom pebble-shaped wall dots and leather straps for merchandise displays.

​The lounge area features rich velvet seating, a walnut-and-stone credenza, and stone-topped tables, blending modern comfort with timeless elegance. This credenza serves multiple purposes, from housing tech equipment to displaying merchandise while subtly creating a boundary for player safety.

Materials & Functionality

Given the high-impact nature of golf play, durability was key:

  • Simulator Flooring: Black artificial grass withstands the wear of golf shoes while blending seamlessly with the design. Green strike mats provide a clear visual marker without clashing with the overall palette.
  • Carpet Tiles: Heavy-duty Interface carpet tiles from the Third Space and Monochrome collections create visual interest while allowing easy replacement of worn sections. The Monochrome tiles even mimic bunker-like shapes, tying in the brand’s identity.

Lighting & Acoustics​

Black acoustic panels with integrated LED strip lighting ensure a comfortable sound environment and provide soft, directional lighting ideal for golf simulation. The lighting creates a comfortable yet focused ambiance, making the space both functional and atmospheric.

Through thoughtful design, Urban Lounge Interiors delivered a distinctive space where golf enthusiasts can enjoy a premium, immersive experience in style. Bunker Golf is now a standout venue in Mount Maunganui, offering an elevated environment where sport meets luxury.

Completed
2024
Building style
Industrial
Client
Bunker Golf
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About the
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Interior Design solutions for residential homes and commercial projects.

We believe that your space must be a reflection of you, who you are and how you live or work.
At Urban Lounge Interiors we're passionate about creating spaces that are inspiring and beautiful. We use exceptional design, coupled with functionality to create unique, practical and authentic spaces.

Urban Lounge Interiors was founded in 2002 in Mount Maunganui by Sally and Andy Lines to complement the well-established interior design consultancy Fresco Interiors (est.1996).  Several years later the two companies merged to form Urban Lounge Interiors, one of the Bay of Plenty's leading and most sought-after interior design companies.

Over the past 20 years, the Urban Lounge Interiors team have had the pleasure of working with many clients, helping them turn their vision into a reality. If you have an interior design project and you're looking for creativity and expertise the team would love to hear from you.

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