Frida – ICONS Collection

Frida is A WELCOME addition to our ICONS Collection, celebrating creative spirit and vibrant expression—an homage to a name synonymous with colour and individuality.

Developed in collaboration with Auckland-based designer Lesley Bros, Frida channels her passion for depth, texture and family-centric style. Drawing inspiration from the iconic artist Frida Kahlo, this flooring blends bold warmth with natural elegance. Lesley, founder of Lesley Bros Interiors and 2024 HOME Magazine Interior of the Year finalist, helped shape Frida’s character—a floor that supports lively, everyday living while telling its own story.

Crafted from European oak and finished with a luxurious super‑matt lacquer, Frida delivers durable, refined surfaces with a subtle, tactile feel. Wide 220 mm boards, up to 2.2 m long, offer a seamless, flowing appearance. The feature grade highlights gentle knots filled in complementary tones—adding depth without overpowering the calm palette.

Collaboration with Lesley Bros

Lesley Bros brings nearly a decade of expertise in creating warm, family‑friendly interiors  . She holds a diploma in Spatial Design, draws on hands‑on experience in drapery, and is renowned for her warm colour palettes and practical aesthetic. As a 2024 HOME Interior of the Year finalist, her mastery in combining style and function is nationally recognised. She excels in guiding professionals and busy families alike to beautiful, yet practical, solutions  .

Together we explored how wood’s natural tones can provide both energy and serenity. Lesley envisioned a floor that offers grounding texture and character, paired with a refined, matte finish suitable for homes filled with life—from quiet evenings to family gatherings.

Lesley Bros – A Closer Look

• Background & approach:

  Based in Glendowie, Auckland, Lesley blends strong technical training with intuitive styling  . Her design services span full interior projects, bathroom design, colour consultancy, furniture sourcing and window treatments.

• Design accolades:

  Finalist in the 2024 HOME Magazine Interior of the Year for her thoughtful use of colour, Lesley enhances every space with texture, proportion and warmth tailored to active households.

• Client-focused ethos:

  With a friendly yet professional demeanour, she empowers clients to make confident decisions and maintains calm progress through planning, sourcing and installation  . One Houzz review praised her guidance through renovation overwhelm, calling her “a godsend”.

Working on Frida

Together, we explored how to embody the spirit of artistic expression in flooring. Lesley suggested tones and textures aligned with her signature palette – earthy, resilient and refined. The result: Frida is grounded yet expressive, pairing a gentle warmth with a matte surface that feels both natural underfoot and bold in presence.

A Toolkit for Architects and Designers

For architects and designers, specifying flooring from the Icons Collection means you’re working with something more intentional – a material already shaped by one of your peers. That’s a shortcut to better outcomes and easier conversations with clients.

And because all our products are tested, certified, and meet New Zealand moisture and durability standards, there’s no compromise between compliance and creativity.

The Icons Collection