Modern Heirloom: In the home of Ellen and Adam

What was involved in your flooring decision making?
The flooring decision was a simple one. It needed to be hard-wearing with a busy family on the go, including pets. We had used a Quick-Step Laminate in our prior home and couldn’t fault it. It was easy to clean and ticked all the boxes for our lifestyle. We love to entertain and with small children, messes are inevitable, so hard flooring in our living, kitchen and dining space was a no-brainer. When we discovered Quick-Step Perspective Nature Laminate in Waxed Oak Brown, it was the classic dark tone and authentic texture that sold us. It’s almost impossible to tell it’s not real timber with its unique knots and grooves and we loved that it was modelled off an old antique French floor. We opted for a lighter carpet to create contrast with our dark hard flooring, balancing the tones throughout the home. Although it is a loop pile, the weave of Bremworth Levante Wool Carpet in Artifact is tight so we’ve found it wears incredibly well, even with a dog in the house. Its flecked finish means it doesn’t ever appear dirty, even when it is in need of a decent vacuum, which is ideal for the stage of life that we’re currently in.

What was the journey to building your current home?
With a growing family and business, we decided it was time to sell our home in Huapai, Kumeu and look for something larger. We dreamed of a bigger space, particularly outside, to enjoy with our kids. A build wasn’t originally on the cards but after missing out on an established rural property, we came across this section. We knew that we wanted to live in Waimauku, so it just felt right. Albeit daunting, we have built before so the process wasn’t new to us. We bit the bullet and set out to build our dream home, where we envisioned raising our children and living for the long-term.

By Flooring Xtra

Homeowners: Ellen & Adam Wilburn
Where: Waimauku, Auckland
Photographer: Olivia Pitcher

Flooring: Quick-Step Perspective Nature Laminate in Waxed Oak Brown PEN4756