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Coffee Shop Layout
Good layout of a coffee shop is essential for its success. A well-designed small coffee shop or large coffee shop can create a positive atmosphere, provide a comfortable and inviting environment for customers, and help to increase sales.
The Best Magnetic Menu Boards Around the World
The George & Willy collection of Cafe menus and Wall-boards draw upon timeless materials and design elements that cause you to be nostalgic. An example of this would be the use of chalk, butchers paper and in the case of the Magnetic Menu Board magnetic letters.
Space-Saving Ideas For Your Laundry Room
Get the best of both worlds: a functional and stylish washing area, regardless of size. Check out our helpful tips for designing a small laundry room.
A Tour of the West Supply Store
When it comes to enjoying the outdoors, the team at West Supply know best. Specialising in supplying quality gear for outdoor adventures, this really is the home of good times. “It’s just a store we’ve packed to the brim with all the gear we need for travelling New Zealand. We wanted to fill the store with the necessities for a good time when you’re on the road” Joel, Founder.
Our Studio Renovation Project
This year we’re building a new home for George & Willy. It has always been important for us to create a studio space that encourages productivity as well as creativity. It comes down to wanting to love where we work, so we turn up each day and don’t want to be anywhere else.
Websters Tea Tour
Meet Mark from Webster’s Tea, a man who is all about improving New Zealand’s tea break. We went on a tour of his tea shop where he packages & sells his premium organic, loose leaf tea. Watch the video of the tour below. Enjoy.
Four Signage Ideas for Businesses
Businesses of all sizes have to make sure they stand out to potential customers. One of the most important and effective ways to do this is through signage. It's important to consider how to make your business's signage attractive and effective to attract new customers and cohesive with your business type.
Meet Chris Stevens From Interior Design Studio CTRL space
We sat down with Chris Stevens from CTRL Space, an award-winning Interior Design Studio based in New Zealand. He speaks to his design process, explains why form should always follow function, and shares his sources of inspiration.
How To Drill Into a Wall Tile
Tiling can be a great way to freshen up the look of any room in your home or business, but if you want to add a Menu Display, Wall Sign or Wooden Pegboard to your tiled walls, you'll need to know how to drill into the tile without it breaking. This tutorial will show you the best practices for drilling into tile safely and successfully.
Interior Design Essentials with Buster Caldwell from Wonder Group
When it comes to Interior Design, Buster Caldwell knows what he’s doing. He’s the founder of Wonder Group, an award winning Interior Design studio in Auckland, New Zealand, who is to credit for producing some of the most tasteful spaces in the city. We spoke to Buster about the in’s and out’s of his design process as well as what he focuses on when designing a hospitality space.
Meet Hugo Baird from Hotel Ponsonby
We recently met with Hugo Baird, a successful restauranteur, about his biggest learning curves working in the hospitality industry, his sources of inspiration and the non-negotiables when it comes to designing a hospitality space.
Everything you need to know about a Ceiling Hanging Laundry Rack
Ceiling hanging drying racks are a great way to dry your clothes without taking up valuable space in your home. They are an efficient and cost-effective way to keep your clothes looking their best, and can easily be lifted out of sight while not being used.