Case Study: McDrurys Road
McDrurys Road
Location - Canterbury
Professionals involved - Blueprint Architecture, Taylor Made Building, Simon Larkin (photographer)
Featured Flooring – Marchand Bordeaux Oak
Nestled in the rolling landscapes of rural Canterbury on the outskirts of Christchurch, the McDrurys Road project is a breathtaking full renovation that perfectly blends French country elegance with modern comfort. Using a heated concrete slab, the home embraces warmth and character throughout, while its close proximity to the city allows for an effortless balance between rural tranquillity and urban convenience. Marchand Bordeaux Oak flooring anchors the home with warmth, texture, and a distinctly European sensibility. Its rich tone ties together the oak kitchen, muted ceilings, and reclaimed details, enhancing the project’s French country character while offering long-lasting beauty underfoot.
The interiors are a refined celebration of timeless French country design, layered with texture and rich detailing. At the heart of the home is a full-blue hardwood oak kitchen, bold yet elegant, anchoring the living spaces with craftsmanship and charm. Muted green ceilings bring a soft, calming depth to the palette, while textured plaster in the bathrooms creates a luxurious, handcrafted feel. French country chandeliers add a romantic glow to the spaces, enhancing the sense of timeless beauty. One of the home’s hero features, reclaimed doors sourced from Mexico, infuse the interiors with history and soul, tying together the home’s narrative of considered design and curated details.
The result is a home that feels both sophisticated and inviting, capturing the essence of French country living while offering the comfort of modern design. Every element has been chosen with intention, creating a sanctuary where character, elegance, and warmth come together seamlessly.
Marchand’s engineered oak collections are sourced from Europe and carefully curated to suit New Zealand’s architecture and climate. With exceptional structural stability, extended board formats, and custom colour options, each product is designed to elevate every detail of a space.
Marchand offers:
Luxury European oak interiors available New Zealand-wide
Extra-wide, extra-long, and extra-thick planks that reduce waste, cost, and installation time
Custom colours and finishes tailored to any design palette
Advanced board construction that maximises efficiency and minimises waste
Design support from concept through to completion
Nationwide shipping and project fulfilment
Experience Marchand in person at their Residium showroom located at 165 The Strand in Parnell. Meet with the team, explore their full product range, and discover how the smallest details can make the greatest impact. Whether you’re early in concept or finalising selections, Marchand offers interiors support tailored to your project’s goals.
