In this Auckland interior, texture takes centre stage. Upstairs defined by a refined loop pile in grey-green. Downstairs, a forest-toned cut pile with an indulgent depth. Both carpets speak fluently in the language of wool: natural, enduring, and inherently beautiful. They reveal the ultimate scope of the Feltex range — and a new collection that redefines what it means to walk on something truly considered.
This home is more than a stylistic exercise, though it is that, too. It’s an elegant study in contrast, bound by material unity. Underfoot in the bedroom is Feltex Profiles in 940 Tessellate, a masterclass in restraint. With its low-profile loop pile and felted wool construction, Profiles is architectural without being austere. In this gentle shade of ocean-toned grey-green, it draws the eye softly, grounding the room in calm.
Crafted from 100 per cent felted wool, Profiles is part of Felted by Feltex, a new luxury range of carpets defined by a unique process. Feltex takes locally grown New Zealand wool and, through heat, moisture, and agitation, binds the fibres into a dense, durable yarn. The result is tactile and soft,with a low-shed loop pile that resists the usual signs of life — footprints, tracking, time. It’s artisanal and long-lasting, crafted with the same integrity as the homes it’s made for.
Descend the stairs and the mood shifts, slightly but unmistakably. The dining room introduces Feltex Grandiose in 990 Kawakawa, a plush, cut pile carpet in a lush, native green. It’s bolder than its upstairs counterpart, not in volume but in depth. At 80 oz, Grandiose envelopes. There’s an indulgence to it, a sense of ceremony to the space it defines. And yet, the colour, Kawakawa, keeps things grounded. Like moss underfoot in a bush clearing, it’s rich but not overpowering.
The use of two different carpet styles creates a subtle spatial duality. Each defines its domain, texturally distinct but tonally connected. Both sit comfortably in the green spectrum, perhaps a nod to the resurgence of this often overlooked hue. If black was the baseline of modern interiors, green might be the new anchor — earthy, versatile, and undeniably alive.
Behind the beauty of these carpets lies the legacy. Feltex has been woven into the story of New Zealand homes for more than 90 years, and the Felted range represents a new chapter: contemporary in construction and deeply local in spirit. Every step of the process, from fibre dyeing to tufting, takes place in Aotearoa. From farm to floor, it’s a fully integrated approach that delivers not just quality but true authenticity.
Contributing to the sustainability of that legacy is Feltex’s commitment to more sustainable manufacturing practices. The company has taken real steps to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions footprint, including investing in significant solar generation at its Auckland and Dannevirke facilities.
This project does what the best interiors do: it makes complexity look effortless. Two spaces, two different tactile worlds, held together as one by the rich design vocabulary of natural, local materials.
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