Inspiration

From durability to design, we'll help you create a space that leaves a lasting impression on your clients and their customers. Let's transform commercial spaces into exceptional experiences!

2024 Residential Trend: Desert Minimalism

2024 Residential Trend: Desert Minimalism

In a world where there is an ever-growing desire to inhabit more meaningful spaces, Desert Minimalism is both practical and aesthetic.

2024 Commercial Trend: New Retro

2024 Commercial Trend: New Retro

New Retro provides users the opportunity to form meaningful and nostalgic connections with the past while embracing the future.

2024 Residential Trend: New Retro

2024 Residential Trend: New Retro

It might be 2024 but the 60’s and 70's are back in. From “Vintage Americana” and “Retro pink kitchens”, to retro wedding themes and retro streetwear, retro is trending in both interiors and fashion.

Mastering the Art of Internal Waterproofing While Adhering to E3 Standards

Mastering the Art of Internal Waterproofing While Adhering to E3 Standards

From durable vinyl and elegant porcelain tiles, to compliant engineered wood, Jacobsen provide a broad range of flooring options to meet the stringent requirements of E3 Internal Waterproofing. 

2024 Residential Trend: Moody Coastal

2024 Residential Trend: Moody Coastal

In 2024/25 designers can expect to see the traditional whites, sand, bright blues and teals of Classic Coastal being replaced by the darker shades of the deep sea- emerald greens, stormy greys and almost black blues.

Tarkett Excellence: A Renewed Palette

Tarkett Excellence: A Renewed Palette

A renewed colour and design palette developed to promote well-being.

2024 Commercial Trend: Stone Fruits

2024 Commercial Trend: Stone Fruits

Peach and apricot hues are 2024/25's fruitiest trend and an exciting colour palette for designers to translate into retail and hospitality spaces.

2024 Commercial Trend: Soothing Sanctuaries

2024 Commercial Trend: Soothing Sanctuaries

When transforming highly medicalised environments into calming, Soothing Sanctuaries, designers and architects are encouraged to create spaces where patients feel safe and reassured, and staff feel supported and proud to work.

Sustainable Healthcare Design

Sustainable Healthcare Design

Climate change and healthcare are inextricably linked, with rising global temperatures associated with everything from the spread of infectious diseases to the impact of dangerous weather events. Globally, healthcare facilities are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of natural resources, and there is a pressing need for the healthcare sector to take action.  

A Creative Awakening: Shaw Contract's Latest Design Innovation

A Creative Awakening: Shaw Contract's Latest Design Innovation

Shaw Contract’s newest hospitality collection, Awaken, debuted earlier this year. The custom collection of rugs and broadloom was designed using Shaw’s innovative, brand-new tufted technology, which allowed their design team to create cut and loop carpets with multiple pile heights and up to 16 different colours in one style. 

The Importance of Noise Control in Healthcare

The Importance of Noise Control in Healthcare

Sound, in its various forms, profoundly impacts the experiences of patients, staff, and visitors in Healthcare settings. While some sounds can be soothing and therapeutic, unwanted noise often becomes a source of stress and discomfort.  

2024 Commercial Trend: Dark Hospitality

2024 Commercial Trend: Dark Hospitality

This aesthetic trend of near-black, cocoon like interiors emerges as a response to the desire for safety and escapism during these unsettling times. Dimly lit, moody environments with limited visual cues help to focus the mind and heighten the senses, creating unique and intimate atmospheres.

The Right to Rest in Healthcare

The Right to Rest in Healthcare

Medical staff frequently highlight their “right to respite” and the need for private spaces that are dedicated not just to work but also to rest. Medical staff need to know that the healthcare environments they work in have been designed with due consideration given to their personal and professional needs, including their need for areas of rest and respite.

Infection Prevention and Control

Infection Prevention and Control

The COVID-19 crisis was a powerful reminder of how infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies are essential in healthcare and aged-care environments to stop the development of infections and antimicrobial resistance. It highlighted the importance of effective cleaning protocols for preventing transmission. 

2024 Commercial Trend: Glimmers

2024 Commercial Trend: Glimmers

One of hospitality’s big trends for 2024/25 will be Glimmers. It's all about hyper-texture, expressive furniture, bold blocking and exciting use of colour.

Intuitive Wayfinding in Healthcare

Intuitive Wayfinding in Healthcare

Wayfinding is a crucial element in healthcare design, impacting patient experience, staff efficiency, and overall hospital operation. Adopting a holistic approach to wayfinding not only supports better patient, visitor, and staff outcomes but also enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire healthcare facility. 

Healthcare and the Psychology of Colour

Healthcare and the Psychology of Colour

Studies show that a well-designed hospital environment can have a profound impact on a patient’s experience, accelerating recovery and promoting wellbeing. It also delivers economic benefits through cost savings that come from improving patient outcomes and reducing their length of stay, boosting staff productivity, and attracting and retaining talent. 

Designing Healing Environments

Designing Healing Environments

The demands on today’s healthcare facilities are vast. Healthcare facilities are expected to provide excellent patient care while simultaneously reducing operational costs, lowering their environmental footprint and working to humanise healthcare in a highly medicalised environment. 

2024 Residential Trend: Stone Fruits

2024 Residential Trend: Stone Fruits

The velvety, soft hues of stone fruit have the power to transform any space into a place of refuge. Layered with neutrals and naturals, they add a bit of sunshine without overpowering a room.

An inspiring vinyl colour story

An inspiring vinyl colour story

Build tomorrow’s caring spaces on a foundation of creativity and functionality with the Tarkett iQ collection and ProtectWall.

Tarkett iQ Collection

Tarkett iQ Collection

Designed for creative freedom, the Tarkett iQ collection is divided into 4 colour families with unique patterns that are easy to combine but also beautiful on their own.

Tarkett ProtectWall: Explore the new colours

Tarkett ProtectWall: Explore the new colours

The range embodies a contemporary spirit, resonating deeply with the essence of nature.

Rediscover Tarkett iQ Optima

Rediscover Tarkett iQ Optima

Introducing fresh designs and an expanded colour palette for iQ Optima vinyl 

Weaving a sustainable future.

Weaving a sustainable future.

We believe that sustainability and longevity go hand-in-hand when creating a positive, long-term impact on our environment. Products and materials that are designed to be remade contribute to the creation of a truly circular, sustainable economy. We’re excited that our key suppliers, Tarkett and Shaw Contract, have introduced new carpet collections with yarns that can be infinitely recycled. 

Looking back on the most inspiring entries from the 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards

Looking back on the most inspiring entries from the 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards

Let yourself be inspired as we look back at some of last year’s standout entries. There were over 650 submissions, spanning 40 countries, with 39 projects emerging as Best of Region Winners in the 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards.

Introducing Nordic and Accent

Introducing Nordic and Accent

The Nordic LVT collection, paired with the Accent carpet tile range by Shaw Contract, combines commercial durability with the timeless appeal of Nordic design, emphasising functionality, simplicity, and natural elements. 

Trend: Maximalism

Trend: Maximalism

Maximalism encourages the use of bold patterns, eclectic collections, and a mix of textures and colors. 

Trend: Modern Pastel Interiors

Trend: Modern Pastel Interiors

Discover the elegance of Modern Pastel Interior design. Embrace soft hues, sophisticated styling, and contemporary furnishings to transform your space.

Trend: Biophilic Interior Design

Trend: Biophilic Interior Design

Biophilic design aims to bring elements of nature into indoor spaces, including the use of natural materials, living plants, and natural light, to create environments that are soothing, restorative, and conducive to well-being.

Trend: Nautical Blues

Trend: Nautical Blues

The Nautical Blues trend will transport you to the tranquil shores of coastal retreats with its timeless maritime charm.

Trend: Desert Pigments

Trend: Desert Pigments

This aesthetic embraces the warmth of dry, sunbaked hues, reminiscent of vast and tranquil desert landscapes.

Crafting Exceptional Spaces: Your Flooring Experts

Crafting Exceptional Spaces: Your Flooring Experts

When it comes to creating inspiring and functional spaces, architects and designers understand the pivotal role that flooring plays in the overall aesthetics and functionality of a project. We are proud to be your dedicated flooring experts, offering an unparalleled range of solutions to bring your design visions to life.

Specification Writing Support

Specification Writing Support

We can support the writing of your specification. We’ll ensure you’ve specified the product correctly and that your spec is accurate by giving you project specific information.

Rendering & Visualisation

Rendering & Visualisation

Our team is available to help Architects & Designers develop stunning renderings from your floor plans, sketches or the dreams that hold the seeds of your inspiration.

Building Product Information Regulation (BPIR): Changes to the New Zealand Building Regulations

Building Product Information Regulation (BPIR): Changes to the New Zealand Building Regulations

The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) has made some changes that affect how building products, including flooring, can be sold in New Zealand.

Sustainable floor coverings & what you need to know

Sustainable floor coverings & what you need to know

Dive into sustainable design with our CPD presentation on Sustainable floor coverings.

Re.form: Jacobsen's product stewardship programme reforming flooring waste

Re.form: Jacobsen's product stewardship programme reforming flooring waste

Explore the environmental impact of construction and industrial waste, focusing on sustainable products and an efficient waste management system.

Selecting the right resilient flooring

Selecting the right resilient flooring

We'll simplify the complexities by breaking down the differences between PVC Homogeneous and Heterogeneous compositions.

Understanding the building code standards for floors and walls

Understanding the building code standards for floors and walls

Easily understand the building code standards for floors and walls.

Selecting the right floorcovering for your project

Selecting the right floorcovering for your project

Let us guide you through the process, so you can make informed choices in floor coverings quickly and easily.

Resources

Resources

Find a range of catalogues and other resources to help you find your perfect floor

Patricia Urquiola & Origin: Recharge & Retrace

Patricia Urquiola & Origin: Recharge & Retrace

Step into a world of high-tech graphic softness with the first DESSO & Patricia Urquiola collaboration. A carpet that redefines comfort, sophistication, and sustainability.

Flooring Boost Training Scheme

Flooring Boost Training Scheme

In partnership with Work Force Central Dunedin, the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, the Ministry of Social Development, and FloorNZ

Finishing Tile Edges: Tips for Seamless Transitions

Finishing Tile Edges: Tips for Seamless Transitions

In NZ, tiles are an incredibly popular flooring solution. But have you ever noticed how challenging it can be to seamlessly transition between tiles and another surface, like wood? It can be especially tricky if the two surfaces are at different heights.

Discover the Ins and Outs of Rubber Flooring

Discover the Ins and Outs of Rubber Flooring

Understand the different types of rubber flooring to uncover its exceptional features, benefits, applications, and maintenance tips.

Bathroom Trends for 2023 We Loved

Bathroom Trends for 2023 We Loved

Get ready to make a splash in your home with our favourite bathroom trends.

Case Study: Hack Tāmaki

Case Study: Hack Tāmaki

In 2020 the Tāmaki Regeneration Company came to us to discuss a hackathon they planned to hold, and we put up our hand to host the event in our offices because it was so aligned with two of our core values; to Create Positive Impact to our people and the community around us, and to Encourage Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Case Study: The Breakfast Club & Glen Innes Primary School

Case Study: The Breakfast Club & Glen Innes Primary School

The Breakfast Club is a program in our local community that was created to assist principals and teachers of low decile schools, by removing obstacles caused by poverty, hunger and lack of resources. 

Tarkett Intelligent (iQ) Surface Like No Other

Tarkett Intelligent (iQ) Surface Like No Other

Designed in collaboration with Swedish Note design studio, Tarkett iQ Surface challenges the traditional applications for floor vinyl; unlocking creativity in design and architecture.

Case Study: Tūranga Christchurch

Case Study: Tūranga Christchurch

Shaw carpet tiles, Nora and Regupol Rubber flooring, and Tredsafe safety nosings were used to create a welcoming space for Christchurch's Tūranga library.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Flooring to Reduce Impact Sound Transmission

Flooring to Reduce Impact Sound Transmission

Jacobsen has a wide range of flooring that can provide a solution to assist with the reduction of impact sound transmission.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Axminster Carpets: Create Truly Unique Spaces

Axminster Carpets: Create Truly Unique Spaces

We're pleased to introduce Axminster carpets, custom carpet designs that are ideal for hospitality and heavy traffic areas that require luxury that lasts.

A Solution for Every Space: Jacobsen High Hygiene Solutions

A Solution for Every Space: Jacobsen High Hygiene Solutions

Jacobsen understands the special demands for constructing high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities and can provide critical support for a wide range of highly specialised environments through their extensive range of flooring solutions.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A Stylish Solution for IIC Requirements

A Stylish Solution for IIC Requirements

Shaw Contract Community Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) reduce sound transmission up to 22dB; over 40% of ICC requirement for intertenancy floors.

Embrace the Feeling of Home with a West Elm + Shaw Contract Rug

Embrace the Feeling of Home with a West Elm + Shaw Contract Rug

We have been weaving and using rugs to enhance our spaces for thousands of years. While we still use organic fibres such as sisal and jute, a common modern alternative is nylon.

Bathroom Design for an Ageing Population

Bathroom Design for an Ageing Population

When you factor in our ageing population, and new homes being around 20% smaller in size, a wetroom style bathroom could be the best option.

2023’s Top Flooring Trends

2023’s Top Flooring Trends

With each new year comes a tranche of new ideas, concepts and technologies that influence the world of design. Our experience of the changes happening around us informs what we want to see in our architecture and landscaping, our interiors, and our decor.