Bathrooms
Oakleys Plumbing Supplies As the South Island housing market steadily grows, Oakleys Plumbing Supplies maintains its market position with a roll out of new showrooms. There have been several significant events in the South Island in past years that have shaped the construction industry and the housing market into what it is today. The Christchurch and Kaikōura earthquakes, Auckland’s increasing costs of living and the Covid pandemic have all provided opportunities to rebuild, modernise and invest in the South Island. At the forefront of any building project is an emphasis on the most functional spaces: bathrooms. They are a place of relaxation and escape, a place to pamper oneself and revitalise and are being paid increased attention during design phases. Oakleys Plumbing Supplies’ four showrooms are sharing in the current building boom. Oakleys’ consultant’s report that customers are not shy about achieving the best results they can, with the demand for top-quality bathroomware and plumbing systems higher than ever. People are not only building for function, there is an aspect of comfort and pride in their projects, too. As a result, the Oakleys Group is in the midst of a showroom rejuvenation programme. Both Nelson and Cromwell stores have their state of the art showrooms open with Dunedin’s renovation currently in design and Christchurch’s to follow. Designed by award-winning designer Davinia Sutton, the showrooms introduce a standard rarely seen in New Zealand showrooms before. The Nelson showroom has nine concept bathrooms, ranging from ultra contemporary to ornate English styling, catering to the region’s new home boom and traditional villas of yesteryear. There is a powder room with gold accented tapware, a wellness spa and a
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European suite. There are ensuites and family bathrooms which are realistically the size and scope of most people’s bathrooms, a working kitchen and wet area where customers can test products. Visitors to the Cromwell showroom reference the calming and peaceful nature of the space. The layout includes six concept bathrooms designed to introduce both classic and current looks that compliment Central Otago architecture. Working shower displays demonstrate the luxury of overhead showers and body jets. Both showrooms have extensive tapware displays, including from top German manufacturer Hansgrohe, and the Danish designed Vola range, the latter of which is sold exclusively via Oakleys in the South Island.
Designed by award-winning designer Davinia Sutton, the showrooms introduce a standard rarely seen in New Zealand showrooms before. Davina has created the concept bathrooms with the company’s amazing product lines and teamed them with impressive lighting, and beautiful tile, wallpaper and paint choices to showcase exactly what is achievable in today’s bathroom design world. Oakleys’ dedication to design, workmanship and service has been evident since the company was established in 1875. When Henry Oakley and John Morgan Taylor founded Taylor & Oakley Plumbers Iron and Tinplate Workers, Gasfitters and Bellringers, Christchurch was a newly established city and their products were the preferred fittings by reputable plumbers. Now 145 years later the company proudly maintains its locally owned and operated status with the owner of each branch found on the shop floor every day. This dedication to locals helping locals is at the forefront of the exceptional Oakleys’ service.