Designer Peta Davy’s newest design project, a luxurious studio apartment on Waiheke Island, needed a stylish renovation to work as both a ‘base’ for its retired owners and as a show home to showcase new products. Find out how Davy landed on a ‘New York style’ interior and how PDL Iconic Styl added to her vision.
About Peta Davy’s ‘New York style’ studio project
Designed as a luxurious haven on Waiheke Island, a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland, this studio apartment is designer Peta Davy’s newest project. With retirement on the horizon, its owners were looking to pack their bags and travel. They plan to use this studio apartment as a base, with it being used as a show home for showcasing new products while they’re abroad.

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“These clients wanted a change from the all-white interiors that dominated their last few renovations. The lofted white ceilings gave us the opportunity to darken the walls and fittings giving the studio a very masculine aesthetic,” — says designer Peta Davy. This contrasts the popular design trends coming out of Europe, which lean towards ‘dark and sultry’.

Peta decided to go for a ‘New York style’ design, with industrial finishes and motifs complementing the apartment building’s – previously an arts hall - age and style. A stunning galley kitchen with Dekton Trilium benches, bronzed & mirrored splashbacks, and glazed internal room walls are some key highlights of the design. Copper accents, recycled matai flooring, and vintage brick-esque tiles were added to polish the industrial look.
Choosing PDL Iconic Styl
With such large transformations in the apartment’s form and function, new electrical accessories were required to match. Peta selected PDL Iconic Styl switches and sockets; particularly in the Silver Shadow swatch to match the moody colour scheme and reflective surfaces in the apartment. “The metallic sheen and the deep colour palette of the Iconic Styl Silver Shadow worked perfectly with the overall design aesthetic,” says Peta.
PDL Iconic Styl doesn’t just deliver on looks, it also adds to the homeowners’ living experience. Its switches are sleek to the touch, adding to the sensory experience of the space. Electrical add-ons like the ‘touch to dim’ feature also adds a lovely ambience to the interior.
Other clever features from the Iconic range were also added to further enhance the studio. With limited space available, double USB ports were incorporated into sockets along with a triple USB charging shelf to provide charging options without needing bulky power adaptors.
The range is also fully compatible with PDL Wiser Smart Home Automation, letting the occupants control lighting and other electrical features with their smart devices. This feature is available via Bluetooth or through the Wiser by SE app.
As the final cherry on top, the PDL Iconic range is also easy to adjust with its clip-on skin system. Homeowners can easily click off and update their switch and socket skins without electrician help, keeping the design flexible to adjust for changing preferences and future occupants. "The ability to click off the skin and update with a new one without needing to engage an electrician is a standout feature for us, as the next occupants may not enjoy the moody ambience as much as we do”, the homeowners say.
Get started with your own PDL Iconic
Interested in having PDL Iconic at your home? No matter what style you’re going for, PDL Iconic can offer something for you. With various styles, easy customisation, and various smart add-ons, PDL Iconic can fit into any home. Browse PDL Iconic switches and sockets today or customise your very own Iconic with our Iconic Builder tool.
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