Modern Heirloom: In the home of Ellen and Adam by Floorscape

ArchiPro Project Summary - A stunning blend of classic, contemporary, and European styles, this modern family home in Waimauku features expertly installed dark laminate flooring and luxurious wool carpet, creating a tranquil and timeless living space for Ellen and Adam Wilburn and their growing family.

Title:: Modern Heirloom: In the home of Ellen and Adam
Manufacturers and Supplier:: Floorscape
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Client:: Flooring Xtra
Photographers:: Olivia Pitcher for Flooring Xtra
Olivia Pitcher

Flooring: Quick-Step Perspective Nature Waxed Oak Brown

Installed by: North West Flooring Xtra

Photography: Olivia Pitcher

No strangers to the process, Ellen & Adam Wilburn embarked on the building journey for a second time, but this time with a whole new vision. Seeking more space for their growing family to roam, the Wilburn’s secured a larger section in the beautiful Waimauku, just a touch further west of their previous home in Huapai. The sizable section meant they had enough space to build their dream home set back from the road, complete with a pool and expansive garden – a place for the whole family to grow. Ellen’s impeccable eye for design and unyielding vision for the home uniquely combines classic, contemporary and European styles into what is a truly breathtaking property.

The open-plan living space is centred around a striking kitchen made all the more impressive with dark laminate flooring which has been expertly installed by the team at North West Flooring Xtra, that flows throughout the space. The rich walnut hue evokes the senses, ensuing tranquillity and timelessness. Sumptuous wool carpet spans the remainder of the house, bringing both style and comfort to the bedrooms, family room and hallway. It is the considered use of contrasting tones in combination with luxurious design features that brings this home to life. The space is adorned with pieces collected slowly over time, displayed thoughtfully around the house.

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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.