Light and Natural Wood Flooring in Auckland: A Coastal-Inspired Retreat

Natural oak timber flooring creates a warm inviting ambiance.

Nestled in Auckland’s picturesque Eastern suburbs, the Temple Street Project stands as a beacon of contemporary coastal design. This new two-storey property, designed to offer a serene retreat for a bustling young family, showcases the exceptional collaboration between Sage and Nook Interiors, Milieu Architecture, and KN Construction. Vienna Woods is proud to have contributed to this exquisite home by providing our premium Pureline timber flooring.

light natural wood flooring in open plan kitchen

Design Concept

The design concept of the Temple Street Project centers around creating light-filled, airy spaces that evoke a relaxed, beachside feel. The interior is a blend of soft neutral palettes accented by natural textures like timber, stone, and layered textiles. This approach creates a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe that is both inviting and timeless.

Flooring Solution: Pureline Oak

Sage and Nook Interiors, our esteemed client, chose Vienna Woods’ Pureline oak flooring for this project. Pureline is a prime grade European oak, meticulously crafted in Europe to meet the highest standards. This choice of flooring seamlessly integrates with the design vision, adding warmth and elegance to the overall aesthetic.

Natural Timber Flooring Brings Interior Harmony

Upon entering the Temple Street home, the spacious open-plan living area unfolds, embodying Scandinavian design principles of simplicity and functionality. The cohesive palette of whites and neutral tones, complemented by wood finishes and touches of greens and blues, fosters a calm and inviting environment. The light oak flooring from our Pureline collection enhances the airy scheme, adding a touch of natural warmth that aligns perfectly with the coastal-inspired design.

Natural wood floors with light filled kitchen

Functional Elegance with Durable Wood Floors

The focus on practical solutions and multi-purpose zones ensures that the home meets the dynamic needs of a young family while providing a relaxing sanctuary. The use of wood flooring throughout the ground floor not only contributes to the home’s aesthetic appeal but also offers durability and ease of maintenance, essential for busy family life.

Collaboration and Excellence

Vienna Woods is honored to have worked with Sage and Nook Interiors on this remarkable project. Their ability to combine contemporary design elements with classic influences has resulted in a harmonious, functional interior that feels both stylish and lived-in. Milieu Architecture and KN Construction also played pivotal roles in bringing this vision to life, ensuring every detail was executed to perfection.

The Temple Street Project is a testament to the power of collaboration and the beauty of prime grade European oak flooring. Vienna Woods’ Pureline flooring has played a crucial role in realizing the coastal-inspired design, providing a foundation of warmth, elegance, and durability. We are proud to have been a part of this project and look forward to continuing to provide high-quality timber solutions for exceptional homes.

Featured Flooring: Oak Pureline

Interior Designer: Sage & Nook

Architect: Milieu Architecture

Builder: KN Construction

Flooring Consultant: Damon

Herringbone Wood Floor for Heritage Apartment

In the heart of Auckland’s vibrant High Street, a heritage apartment sought a herringbone flooring that would honor its classic authenticity while meeting modern durability standards. The challenge was to blend timeless aesthetics with practicality, catering to both the apartment’s historical charm and its contemporary living requirements.

Natural Brown herringbone wood flooring pattern

Technical Details

The flooring chosen for this project is in the Whisky Sour colour, a part of our Vienna Woods Distilled Collection. Whisky Sour adds a touch of elegance and history to the home. Lithuanian oak is renowned for its durability and density, a result of the slow growth caused by the region’s average temperature of 8 degrees Celsius. This slow growth process allows the timber to develop a dense, solid structure with unique and intriguing colouring and grain profiles.

Natural dark herringbone wood flooring pattern

Design and Aesthetic

The design of the home is a perfect blend of modern and classic styles, with the herringbone parquet flooring adding a touch of timeless elegance. The client desired a flooring option that could withstand the rigors of daily life while complementing the apartment’s high ceilings. It was crucial to preserve the space’s historical integrity while enhancing its visual appeal with a luxurious finish.

Fun Fact: The Whisky Sour Cocktail

Like so many spirits and cocktails, we can thank sailors for this delicious cocktail. The Whisky Sour was a perfect combination of citrus, to combat scurvy, and whisky to quench the sailor’s thirst. This cocktail embodies sophistication and a rich history, much like our Whisky Sour-coloured oak flooring.

The installation of this herringbone flooring not only revitalized the apartment’s interior but also exceeded the client’s expectations in terms of aesthetics and performance. The lacquer finish provided a resilient surface that required minimal maintenance, ensuring long-lasting beauty without compromising on functionality.

This project in Auckland’s High Street is a testament to the elegance and durability of our high-grade Lithuanian oak flooring. The herringbone parquet style adds a classic touch to the modern design of the apartment, creating a space that is both timeless and contemporary. The Whisky Sour colour enhances the home’s bright and airy feel, making it a truly inviting and stylish space.

For those looking to elevate their home with high-quality timber flooring in Auckland, Vienna Woods offers a range of options that combine sustainability, durability, and exceptional beauty. Our Distilled Collection oak flooring is a perfect choice for creating a stunning, long-lasting foundation for any home.

Builder: Ashton Build

Photography: Mark Scowan

Flooring Consultant: Razvan

Specifications:

•Wood Species: Lithuanian Oak

•Style: Herringbone flooring / Parquet

•Grade: Light Feature

•Colour: Whisky Sour (part of the Vienna Woods Distilled Collection)

•Origin: Lithuania // made in Europe to meet strict European compliance standards

•Durability: Highly durable due to slow-grown, dense structure

If you are interested in more information about Parquet Styles, check our knowledge sheet here.

Herringbone Flooring with old style leather armchair

Hardwood Floor in Matakana

Stunning Hardwood Floor Installation in Matakana

This Matakana residence showcases a beautifully crafted hardwood floor, adding warmth and sophistication to the space. The natural grain of the timber creates a unique aesthetic, bringing out the best of the home’s modern architecture. Hardwood flooring was chosen for its durability, longevity, and the timeless appeal it brings to the interiors.

Why Choose Hardwood Flooring for Your Home?

Hardwood floors are a popular choice for homeowners due to their many advantages:

Durability: Hardwood floors can last decades with proper care.
Easy maintenance: Regular cleaning and occasional refinishing keep them looking pristine.
Timeless appeal: Hardwood floors never go out of style, adding long-term value to your home.
Versatility: Available in a variety of wood types, finishes, and shades to match any décor.

Sustainable and High-Quality Materials

The hardwood floor used in this project was carefully selected to align with sustainability goals. Using responsibly sourced timber, this flooring option is both eco-friendly and high-quality, ensuring the home has a lasting, environmentally conscious foundation.

Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail

This Matakana home features expertly installed hardwood floors that highlight the natural beauty of the wood. Each plank was meticulously placed to ensure a seamless, cohesive look. The result is a sophisticated finish that complements the home’s design while adding a luxurious touch to the living spaces.

More About the Flooring:

Manhattan is an Oak timber floor part of the Vienna Woods Distilled Collection. The Distilled Collection is a unique range of incredibly dense, hard-wearing wooden floors sourced from Lithiania. Lithuanian oak is really slow-growing, giving an interesting grain profile and incredibly dense timber. The Distilled collection is made in Europe to meet the highest European standards of health and durability. Certifications include FSC sustainability and a zero VOC rating for volitile organic compounds. Assitionally, no formeldahyde is added during any of the processing.

The Distilled Collection is designed to accomodate spaces of sophistication, solace and sharing. A space where someone can enjoy a peaceful moment or a celebration with others. In line with that sentiment, each colour option is named after a classic cocktail.

Options in Distilled include wide planks, standard planks and parquet options such as chevron and herringbone.

French Oak Floorboards Create a Calming Space

French Oak Floorboards in a Tranquil Design

In this stunning residential project, French oak floorboards take center stage, transforming the home into a serene and inviting space. With a soft, natural tone and subtle grain patterns, these floorboards bring a sense of calm to the interiors. The use of premium French oak adds timeless elegance, while the careful craftsmanship ensures both durability and aesthetic appeal.

Designed by renowned Interior Designer Sarah Foote, the home’s interiors reflect a perfect balance of modern design and natural elements. The smooth, light-toned French oak floorboards complement the minimalist aesthetic, creating an environment that feels both welcoming and peaceful. Photographer Michelle Weir has captured the essence of this space beautifully, showcasing how the French oak floorboards contribute to the overall tranquility of the home.

Why French Oak?

French oak has long been celebrated for its exceptional quality, durability, and distinctive grain patterns. Sourced from sustainable forests in France, this timber is known for its strength and versatility, making it an ideal choice for flooring. The floorboards in this project were carefully selected for their uniform appearance, which enhances the home’s modern aesthetic while maintaining a natural, organic feel.

Here are some reasons why French oak floorboards are a popular choice:

Elegant Aesthetic: The subtle grain and light colour of French oak create a refined, sophisticated look.
Natural Durability: French oak is incredibly strong, ensuring that the floorboards will stand the test of time.
Sustainable Sourcing: Sourced from responsibly managed forests in France, these floorboards are an environmentally friendly choice.
Versatility: French oak complements a wide range of interior styles, from modern minimalist to rustic chic.

The Role of Oak Flooring in This Design

In this project, a light natural oak flooring was chosen to enhance the sense of calm and simplicity within the home. The soft, neutral tones of the wood work harmoniously with the overall colour palette, which features whites, greys, and natural hues. This combination allows the space to feel open and airy, while still maintaining a sense of warmth and comfort.

The floorboards are wide and long, which adds to the timeless appeal of the space. Their smooth, matte finish contributes to the calming atmosphere, reflecting light gently without overpowering the other design elements. French oak floorboards are a key design feature in this home, providing a seamless flow from room to room and grounding the entire space in natural beauty.

Craftsmanship and Quality

The French oak floorboards used in this project exemplify expert craftsmanship. Each board was carefully processed to bring out the natural beauty of the wood, highlighting its subtle grain patterns and organic textures. The result is a floor that feels luxurious underfoot and visually enhances the room’s design.

French oak is known for its consistent quality and durability, making it a reliable choice for high-traffic areas in the home. The floorboards were installed with precision, ensuring a flawless finish that complements the overall design of the residence. The craftsmanship behind these French oak floorboards elevates the home’s aesthetic, adding depth and character to the space.

Cafe Au Lait French Oak: A Timeless Choice

The natural beauty and durability of French oak make it an investment that will continue to add value for years to come. Whether you’re designing a contemporary home or looking to enhance a more traditional space, French oak floorboards offer unmatched elegance and versatility.

In this project, the combination of French oak floorboards, minimalist design, and careful attention to detail has created a space that feels calming and cohesive. The use of natural materials like French oak connects the home to its surroundings, creating a peaceful retreat from the outside world.

Flooring: Chateau Collection // Cafe Au Lait

Interior Design: Sarah Foote Design

Photography: Studio Weir

Sustainable and Compliant Oiled Timber Flooring in Whitford

This recently completed a project in Whitford, showcases a rich dark oiled timber flooring, named Pina (after the infamous cocktail) finished with hard wax oil. This case study delves into the technical aspects, sustainability, and compliance features of this installation, which makes it a notable reference for architectural and interior design professionals. Pina is an option from The Distilled Collection, a range of timber floor options produced in Europe from slow-grown, FSC-certified Lithuanian Oak, finished to the highest standard. The Distilled Collection carries a number of subtle superiorities such as dense, hard-wearing oak, longer-than-usual board lengths and unique grain patterns.

Product Overview

The selected oak flooring for the Whitford project is treated with hard-wax oil, enhancing the natural beauty and durability of the wood. Hard wax oils penetrate the wood, providing robust protection against wear and moisture, while maintaining the wood’s breathability. This treatment ensures a longer lifespan and easier maintenance compared to traditional finishes.

Benefits of Oiled Timber Flooring

An oiled floor can offer a number of benefits over alternatives, but the main considerations for the client were:

Option to “tint” the colour of the floor through the oil maintenance process. If a darker hue is desired, a tint can be added to the maintenance oil.
The enhanced natural beauty. People generally sense the look and feel of naturally oiled timber if given the option.
Improved durability and longevity. With the correct maintenance, oiled floors are known to last…. well…. centuries, however most alternative require a sanding and refinishing coat to extend the life.
Eco-friendly and safe. Hard wax oils are derived from plant oils and in this case the oil carries a zero VOC certification.

Read about the differences between oiled and lacquered floors here.

E3 Compliance of Oiled Timber Flooring

Contrary to common belief, oiled floors can comply with the E3 Building Standard, which focuses on interior moisture management and surface finishes. The Whitford project demonstrates that with the correct application and maintenance, oiled timber floors meet these standards effectively, offering an alternative to the more common lacquered finishes. The project used the Parabond Parquet 440 adhesive, which plays a crucial role in compliance by acting as a moisture vapour barrier when used with a suitable primer, even on damp substrates.

Technical Specifications of Parabond Parquet 440 Adhesive

Parabond Parquet 440 is a high-performance adhesive designed for wood floors, providing an excellent bond and flexibility that accommodates natural wood movement. Notable characteristics include:

Composition: Solvent-free, isocyanate-free, and phthalate-free hybrid polymer.
VOC Emissions: Rated EC1plus for very low emissions, ensuring indoor air quality and compliance with stringent environmental standards.
Suitability as a Vapour Barrier: When applied correctly, it acts as an effective moisture barrier, crucial for installations over concrete or where moisture might be a concern.

Sustainability Considerations

Both the engineered oak flooring and the Parabond Parquet 440 adhesive contribute to the project’s sustainability profile:

Engineered Oak Flooring: Features a no-added-formaldehyde construction and an FSC certification, ensuring the wood is sourced from responsibly managed forests.
Parabond Parquet 440 Adhesive: Carries a zero VOC rating and does not contain any carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic substances. It is compliant with GEV-EMICODE EC1 Plus, indicating the lowest possible emission levels.

The Whitford project by Vienna Woods exemplifies how sustainable practices can be seamlessly integrated with technical excellence in modern flooring installations. By using materials like the FSC-certified engineered oak and eco-friendly adhesives such as Parabond Parquet 440, Vienna Woods not only meets regulatory compliance but also addresses the growing demand for environmentally responsible building materials.

Images // Jo Currie

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Smoked Oak Floor for Award Winning Tent House

In the innovative Tent House by Strachan Group Architects, Vienna Woods’ Admonter Oak Lapis oiled timber flooring stands out for its unique character. This striking project, nestled among sand-dunes near Ocean Beach in Tairua, features the distinctive smoked oak, highlighting the home’s natural integration with its surroundings.

Integration with Design

Admonter Oak Lapis is a smoked oak, which is incredibly rare in New Zealand. It brings a sense of depth and complexity to the Tent House’s design. The smoking process, which involves enveloping the oak timber in smoke for days, results in a rich, nuanced colour palette and a subtle smokiness. This wood flooring choice enhances the tent-like architecture, adding an organic, layered texture to the living areas.

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Impact

The utilisation of Vienna Woods‘ Admonter Oak Lapis underscores the company’s dedication to unique, high-quality, and sustainable timber flooring. Its unusual smoked effect and deep, intricate colours resonate with the Tent House’s ecological focus, perfectly aligning with the home’s striking design and environmental ethos. In addition, being an oiled timber floor, means that no harmful chemicals have been coated on the floors surface. It is simply natural oil.

Special acknowledgement to the incredible work on this project from Strachan Group Architects, who produced an award-winning home.

Photography @ Jackie Meiring

NZIA Waikato & Bay of Plenty Architecture Award Winner – 2023 – Housing

Resene Colour Award

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