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!

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 Design

Trend: Biophilic 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 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

How To Deal With Tile Edges

How To Deal With Tile Edges

How to deal with tile edges in order to help you achieve a clean, professional-looking finish.

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.