APARTMENT INTERIORS
LUXURY INTERIORS CRAFTED FOR LASTING BEAUTY
Our vision for The Pitau apartment interiors stemmed from a unique design brief aimed at creating apartments that are both timeless in their design and feel intrinsically at home in this beach-side location.
Three unique interior options have been developed; Sand Dunes, Sea Shore and Rock Pools.
With each option, you will discover thoughtfully designed spaces featuring high-quality finishings. These carefully selected elements will not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home but also create an atmosphere of understated elegance and lasting comfort.
Mauao, Mt Maunganui
is a fierce guardian at the end of a peninsula.
From the base of the mountain, it overlooks the meeting of sand and shore, bearing witness to the relationship between these elements.
As the waves crash against the land, they form jagged rocks and rolling sand dunes along the coastline; ever-changing and fluid. Mauao, by contrast, stays constant, guarding the land and offering protection against the ocean forces.
The design of The Pitau reflects the symbiotic relationship between Mauao and the sea. The architecture echoes the natural contours of the mountain, with curved forms and flowing lines that evoke the rhythm of the waves.
These three land formations, the protective sand dunes, the exposed jagged edges of Mauao’s rock pools and the seashore where they meet, are the inspiration for the physical palettes used throughout The Pitau, and the three apartment interior options.
INTERIOR OPTION ONE
SAND DUNES
INTERIOR OPTION TWO
INTERIOR OPTION THREE
ROCK POOLS SEA SHORE
INTERIOR OPTION ONE
SAND DUNES
Ever-changing in its form, the Sand Dunes scheme offers a soft lightness, creating a space that is light-hearted and carefree.
The dunes echo a sense of playfulness and provide a safe haven, with a neutral palette accented by driftwood tones. The scheme exudes a calming essence through the lightness of the selected materials, while subtle hints of greens and blues in the natural stone introduce an element of fun and adventure.
This scheme embodies a light-hearted and carefree ambiance, inviting residents to relax, entertain, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
Honed Natural Stone
Kitchen Benchtops/Splashbacks & Bathroom Vanities
Microcement
Kitchen Island Base & Fireplace Feature
Metal Trimmings & Surrounds
Glazed Porcelain Tiles Bathrooms Matte Lacquer Door & Wall Cabinetry
Loop Pile Wool Carpet Soft Flooring
Champagne
Planked European Oak Hard Flooring
THE DUNES ECHO A SENSE
OF PLAYFULNESS AND PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN, WITH A NEUTRAL PALETTE ACCENTED BY DRIFTWOOD TONES.
INTERIOR OPTION TWO
SEA SHORE
A meeting point of land and sea, where a sense of refuge and calm coexist.
The Sea Shore scheme is a harmonious blend of light and dark, capturing both tranquility and subtle contrast. This palette draws from both lighter and darker elements, creating a balanced middle ground.
Driftwood-inspired timber cabinetry is complemented by warm natural stones, set against a light neutral background. This scheme combines a sense of airy openness with just the right amount of warmth and intimacy, evoking the serene experience of being immersed at the beach.
Honed Natural Stone Kitchen Benchtops/Splashbacks & Bathroom Vanities
Microcement
Kitchen Island Base & Fireplace Feature
Metal Trimmings & Surrounds
Glazed Porcelain Tiles Bathrooms Oak Veneer Door & Wall Cabinetry
Loop Pile Wool Carpet Soft Flooring
Champagne
Planked European Oak Hard Flooring
A SENSE OF AIRY OPENNESS
WITH JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF WARMTH AND INTIMACY, EVOKING THE SERENE EXPERIENCE OF BEING IMMERSED AT THE BEACH.
ROCK POOLS
The jagged rocks at Mauao’s base, where sea creatures find refuge and the shadows provide quiet intimacy, inspire this interior palette.
The Rock Pools scheme, the darkest of Pitau’s offerings, embraces deeper, richer tones with a warm material palette to create a sleek, sophisticated identity. Featuring darker oak veneer, warm-toned tiles, and elegant black steel trims, the Rock Pools scheme offers a tranquil sanctuary where residents can find comfort and solace, transforming their home into a peaceful retreat from the outside world.
Honed Natural Stone
Kitchen Benchtops/Splashbacks & Bathroom Vanities
Microcement
Kitchen Island Base & Fireplace Feature
Burnished Metal Metal Trimmings & Surrounds
Glazed Porcelain Tiles Bathrooms Oak Veneer Door & Wall Cabinetry
Loop Pile Wool Carpet Soft Flooring
Planked European Oak Hard Flooring
THE ROCK POOL SCHEME EMBRACES
DEEPER, RICHER TONES WITH A WARM MATERIAL PALETTE TO CREATE A SLEEK, SOPHISTICATED IDENTITY.
AWARD WINNING TEAM
At The Pitau, we believe that true luxury lies in thoughtful design. Over a year of planning, we’ve meticulously curated and refined every finish and material to create a harmonious and sophisticated living experience. Our team of experts have spent countless hours ensuring that each element—from the flooring to the fittings — work seamlessly together to deliver interiors that are both timeless and cohesive.
Our goal is to offer a level of quality and design that allows you to enjoy a stress-free decision-making process, knowing that every detail has been carefully considered. The three distinct interior schemes we provide reflect a balance of beauty, functionality, and enduring appeal.
Each scheme has been crafted to reflect different tastes, ensuring that there is something for everyone. These combinations are not just about individual preferences but about creating a unified space where every element complements the next, enhancing the overall aesthetic and feel of your home.
By trusting in our expertly curated selections, you’ll avoid the complexities and challenges of mixing and matching, and instead, you’ll step into a home where every finish has been carefully chosen to create a flawless living environment. We’ve done the work for you, ensuring that the result is nothing short of exceptional.
NAICA & GREEN FANTASY QUARTZITE
Material Composition:
Natural Stone, composed of 99% quartz.
Applications:
Kitchen benchtop & splashback
Bathroom vanity
Fireplace hearth
Colours:
Earthy tones including palettes of blue, green, tan, taupe, and beige.
Thickness:
20mm
Source:
Quarried from the State of Ceará, Brazil.
Key Characteristics:
Known as the “crown jewel” of natural stone, admired for its beauty and sophistication, transforming any home into a masterpiece. Combines the elegance of marble with the durability of granite.
Extremely strong, dense, and resilient—highly resistant to heat, scratches, and stains.
Visually captivating with subtle veining that reflects light, creating a glassy, luminous background.
Versatile in design, offering a vibrant, timeless aesthetic that suits both classical and modern interiors.
Low absorption rate compared to other quartzites, making it low-maintenance and long-lasting.
Production Process:
Extracted from the ground in large blocks in Brazil.
Transported to Italy, where the blocks are milled into slabs.
Final cutting and finishing completed in New Zealand before installation on-site.
Geological Formation:
Quartzite is formed through a geological process known as metamorphism, where sandstone is transformed under intense heat and pressure over millions of years. The extreme conditions cause the sandstone to recrystallize, changing its structure and composition. This process creates a network of interlocking quartz grains, giving the stone its remarkable strength, density, and distinctive visual appeal.
OAK FLOORING
Material Composition:
Solid European Oak on a plywood backing
Applications:
Kitchen and dining area flooring
Colours:
Natural warm tones, pre-finished with UV resistant Matte Lacquer.
Thickness:
15mm with 3 - 5mm wear layer.
Source:
High-quality European Oak from sustainably managed forests in France and Germany.
Key Characteristics:
Premium Aesthetic - The timeless beauty of European oak with stunning grain patterns and natural colour variations elevate any space. Finished with a UV resistant lacquer, to stay beautiful for longer.
Stable and Reliable – A solid oak wear layer on a plywood backing for superior stability, it resists warping and expansion, making it ideal for areas with fluctuating humidity or temperature.
Eco-Friendly Choice - Uses less oak than solid flooring and incorporates more sustainable materials in its construction, reducing environmental impact without sacrificing strength and visual appeal.
Production Process:
High-quality European Oak is sourced from sustainably managed forests in France and Germany, which is then shipped to Asia-Pacific manufacturing facilities. There it is machined to the required solid oak thickness and adhered to moisture resistant plywood for ultimate strength and stability.
Final treatment completed in New Zealand.
Origin:
The oak used is sourced from well-managed European forests, where stringent EU regulations ensure that timber harvesting is balanced with reforestation efforts. These practices are bolstered by comprehensive forestry management plans that include not only replanting but also biodiversity conservation and soil preservation.
As a result, European Oak can be sustainably harvested for the next 100 to 200 years or more, by which time new growth from reforested trees will be sufficiently aged to replenish oak timber supply.
WOOL CARPET
Material Composition:
100% natural wool
Applications:
Living Areas
Bedrooms
Colours:
Available in neutral and natural tones, warm beiges, and earthy browns, to complement each interior option.
Pile Types - Option of:
Cut Pile: Cut pile carpets feature individual strands of yarn that stand upright, offering a smooth and soft texture. Ideal for creating a sense of warmth and luxury in your living spaces.
Or Loop Pile: Loop pile carpets maintain the yarn loops intact, creating a textured surface that adds depth and visual interest, perfect for adding character and dimension to your interiors.
Source:
Sourced from sheep raised in New Zealand, known globally for the superior quality of our wool. Manufactured by trusted leader in premium wool carpets.
Key Characteristics:
Sustainable & Renewable: Made from 100% renewable New Zealand wool, one of the most environmentally friendly fibers.
Naturally Stain & Soil Resistant: Wool fibers have a natural protective layer that helps resist soiling and stains, maintaining their appearance longer.
Odor Absorption: Wool is more efficient at absorbing and neutralizing odors from the air compared to synthetic fibers, contributing to a fresher indoor environment.
Softness & Comfort: Naturally soft and luxurious underfoot, adding warmth and comfort to any room.
Durability: Wool is a resilient fiber, retaining its appearance and texture.
Natural Insulation: Wool provides excellent thermal insulation, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Production Process:
Wool is sourced from New Zealand farms, before being cleaned, processed and spun into yarn.
Spun wool is tuffed in backing material to create a plush texture and luxurious underfoot feel.
Final carpeting is crafted using advanced techniques that maintain the integrity of the wool fibers while enhancing softness and durability.
Origin:
Our country’s temperate climate and excellent pasture conditions produce some of the world’s finest wool, celebrated for its strength, softness, and natural resilience.
ITALIAN PORCELAIN TILES
Material Composition:
Made from a mixture of high-quality clay, minerals, and additives, ensuring strength and durability.
Applications:
Bathroom floors and walls
Colours:
Neutral and natural tones, sandy and warm beiges.
Slip Resistance:
R10 and R11 slip resistance ratings will ensure safety in bathroom areas.
Source:
Sourced from renowned ceramic manufacturers in Italy, a country celebrated for its craftsmanship and innovation in tile design.
Key Characteristics:
Durable & Long-Lasting: Italian porcelain tiles are known for their strength and durability, resisting wear and tear in both high-traffic and moisture-prone areas.
Water & Stain Resistant: These tiles are highly resistant to water and stains. Easy to Clean: The non-porous surface makes cleaning simple, ensuring that tiles maintain their beauty over time with minimal upkeep.
Versatile Aesthetic: Italian porcelain tiles offer a timeless elegance, enhancing any space with a refined finish.
Production Process:
The process begins with sourcing the finest natural raw materials, including clay and minerals, carefully selected for their quality.
These materials are mixed with precise additives to enhance the tiles’ strength, durability, and aesthetic finish.
The mixture is then shaped into tiles using advanced molding techniques to ensure uniformity and precision.
Once shaped, the tiles are fired at extremely high temperatures in specialized kilns, reaching up to 1,200°C. This firing process hardens the tiles, making them highly durable and resistant to water, heat, and stains.
A glazing or finishing layer is applied to tiles, giving them their final appearance—whether matte, glossy, or textured—and adding an additional layer of protection.
After firing, the tiles undergo a rigorous quality control process to check for uniformity, strength, and finish. Only tiles that meet strict quality standards proceed to the next phase.
The tiles are then finished, polished, and packed for shipment, ensuring they are ready for precise installation.
Origin:
Expertly crafted in Italy, a nation renowned for its centuries-long tradition of ceramic production.
APPLIANCES HARDWARE CURTAINS
Supplied from either Fisher & Paykel or a top European manufactures.
Key selection factors will include state-of-the-art technology, sleek design, superior performance, energy efficiency, and timeless style.
Integrated joinery design means appliances will seamlessly fit into your kitchen and living spaces, combining functionality with luxury.
Premium fittings designed for durability and elegance.
High-quality finishes that enhance both the form and function of your interior spaces.
Selected for their timeless appeal and cohesive integration into each interior scheme.
Sheer curtains add a layer of softness, allowing natural light to filter through while maintaining privacy.
Blockout curtains provide both insulation and complete light control for ultimate comfort and privacy.
Designed to complement your interior palette, offering both style and practicality.
MICROCEMENT METAL TRIMS LIGHTING
Hand application results in a soft, natural variation, adding character and depth to select kitchens and fireplaces.
A unique, personalised result that elevates these focal points of the home.
Each application offers a bespoke finish, ensuring a one-of-a-kind look that enhances the overall luxury and warmth of your living space.
Sleek and minimal, metal trims accentuate clean lines and modern design.
A refined finish to add subtle sophistication and visual interest.
Perfectly coordinated with other elements of the interior schemes for a polished, cohesive look.
Carefully chosen lighting fixtures enhance the ambiance and mood of each room.
A mix of ambient, task, and accent lighting to ensure both functionality and design integrity.
Fixtures are selected to harmonise with the overall interior scheme, blending modern style with practicality.
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We reserve the right to adjust the final product selections. Final products will meet or exceed the quality outlined in this specification, subject to availability, procurement timelines, compliance with the New Zealand Building Code, applicable warranties, ongoing product requirements, and potential product obsolescence.
