[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":18},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-coastal-calm-meets-contemporary-living-in-taranaki":3},{"headline":4,"category":5,"content":6,"publishDate":7,"url":8,"summary":9,"heroImage":10},"Coastal Calm Meets Contemporary Living in Taranaki","Design","\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">There’s a new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.signature.co.nz\u002Fshowhomes\u002Fmangapai-showhome\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Signature Showhome\u003C\u002Fa> in Taranaki that has been thoughtfully designed to embrace relaxed coastal living, warm natural textures, and effortless everyday comfort. Inspired by Taranaki’s laidback coastal lifestyle, the home balances contemporary design with a sense of ease. The result is refined without feeling formal, elevated without losing comfort.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">From the soft neutral palette and light-filled interiors to the carefully layered materials and handcrafted finishes, every detail of this home has been curated to create a calming retreat that feels both timeless and inviting.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1779325346-mangapai-blog_images-12.png\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1779320164-mangapai-blog-headers-06.png\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">The exterior palette has been carefully selected by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.signature.co.nz\u002Ffranchise\u002Ftaranaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Signature Homes Taranaki\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> team to create a welcoming and understated presence that feels perfectly at home within its surroundings.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Featuring \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.brickworks.co.nz\u002F419240202470000550n00\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Shoreline Bricks from Brickworks\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>, the home embraces soft tonal variation and texture, bringing warmth and character to the façade. These are beautifully paired with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.abodo.co.nz\u002Fproducts\u002Ftimbers\u002Fvulcan-cladding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Vulcan Cladding from Abodo\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>, adding a refined natural element that enhances the home’s relaxed coastal aesthetic. Together, these materials create a timeless exterior that feels calm, modern, and sophisticated.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1775093365-sh_mangapai-showhome_living4.jpg\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1779320216-mangapai-blog-headers-09.png\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Inside, the home is layered with warm oak tones, soft textures, and natural finishes that create a sense of calm from the moment you enter.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">The open-plan living spaces feature \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcarpetcourt.nz\u002Fproducts\u002Fcoretec-naturals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">COREtec Naturals flooring from Carpet Court\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>, bringing the beauty of timber flooring together with durability and practicality for modern family living. Throughout the bedrooms, the luxurious \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcarpetcourt.nz\u002Fproducts\u002Fberlin-366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Malmo Berlin carpet from Carpet Court \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>adds softness and warmth underfoot, creating peaceful and inviting spaces to retreat to.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Natural light floods the interior throughout the day, enhancing the soft neutral palette and creating a home that feels warm, welcoming, and easy to live in.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1774316671-sh_mangapai-showhome_kitchen26-2.jpg\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1779320210-mangapai-blog-headers-07.png\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">At the centre of the home is a beautifully crafted kitchen completed by\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.elitekc.co.nz\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> \u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Elite Kitchens\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>, designed to bring people together while balancing functionality with timeless style.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">The cabinetry features \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.melteca.net\u002Fcolour-range\u002Fplanked-urban-oak-st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Melteca Planked Urban Oak\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>, introducing rich timber texture and warmth that anchors the entire living space. The island feature in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.melteca.net\u002Fcolour-range\u002Fbaikal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Melteca Baikal\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> adds subtle contrast and depth, creating an elegant focal point within the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">The sleek \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farchant.co.nz\u002Farchant-acralux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Archant Acralux benchtop\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> delivers a refined finish, while the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tilewarehouse.co.nz\u002Fshop\u002Ffloor-and-wall\u002Ffloor\u002Fraku-sand-matt-100x100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Raku Sand Matt Splashback from Tile Warehouse\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> introduces softness and texture through its handcrafted appearance and earthy tones.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1779321065-mangapai-blog_images-04.png\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Beyond the finishes, what stands out most about the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.signature.co.nz\u002Fshowhomes\u002Fmangapai-showhome\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mangapai Showhome\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> is the way the home functions. The floorplan has been designed to create natural flow between shared and private spaces, giving families room to come together while still allowing space to retreat. From long lunches around the dining table to quiet evenings in the lounge or summer afternoons spilling outdoors, the home adapts easily to the rhythms of everyday life.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1779321251-mangapai-blog-headers-10.png\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Whether you’re beginning your home-building journey, searching for inspiration, or simply exploring modern coastal design ideas, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.signature.co.nz\u002Fshowhomes\u002Fmangapai-showhome\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mangapai Showhome\u003C\u002Fa> offers a warm and welcoming vision of contemporary family living.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">We'd love to welcome you any day of the week between \u003Cstrong>12pm - 4pm at 10a Mangapai Road, Hurworth\u003C\u002Fstrong>, to experience the showhome yourself. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" align=\"center\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1779320125-mangapai-blog_images-02.png\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>","2026-05-21","coastal-calm-meets-contemporary-living-in-taranaki","\u003Cp>The new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.signature.co.nz\u002Fshowhomes\u002Fmangapai-showhome\u002F\" style=\"color: #084231;\">\u003Cstrong>Signature Showhome\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa> brings a fresh take on contemporary coastal living to Taranaki.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"url":11,"responsiveImage":12},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.datocms-assets.com\u002F56178\u002F1779325573-mangapai-blog_images-01.png",{"alt":13,"aspectRatio":14,"base64":15,"height":16,"width":17,"src":11},null,1.77875,"data:image\u002Fjpeg;base64,\u002F9j\u002F4AAQSkZJRgABAQAAAQABAAD\u002F2wCEAAoHBwgHBgoICAgLCg0LDhgNDg4WDh0ODg0OFxUZGBYTFhUaNi0lHR0oHSEWJDUlKC0vMjIyGSI4PTcwPCsxMi8BCgsLAg0OHBAQHDsoIig7Lzs7Oy87Oy87Ozs7Ly87LzsvOy8vLzsvNS8vLy8vLy8vNS8vLy8vLy8vLy8vLy8vL\u002F\u002FAABEIAA4AGAMBIgACEQEDEQH\u002FxAAXAAADAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEBQYA\u002F8QAHhAAAgICAgMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQMABAIRFTESISL\u002FxAAWAQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAgD\u002FxAAdEQABAwUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGAARRAgMRFDEB\u002F9oADAMBAAIRAxEAPwCnqiumofoQBhS5uvIdxTSstZWO8jA22GKeNZHuJtuzSUepqIQrvGikUwdiaI+Rdx+Ps9TSPXptnq2oHwv\u002F2Q==",1600,2846,1779333769969]