Not Like Everyone Else

You know the look, the one that’s everywhere. Flat-pack furniture pretending to be oak. Beige on beige. Trendy for five minutes, landfill the next. At Furniture by Design, we’re proudly not that.

We don’t buy because it’s cheap or leftover. We curate because it’s good. Our collection of oak furniture, travertine tables, bold sofas and curated homewares is chosen piece by piece.

We’re for homes with warmth, texture, and personality — not templates.

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Start with something that makes you grin

Forget trends. Pick one piece that makes your heart do a little happy skip. The buttery-smooth oak dining table, the sculptural travertine coffee table, or the sofa that looks like it’s been waiting just for you. That’s your anchor. Build around that energy, not what’s “in.” Styling tip: Start big, then edit. Let one hero piece lead, and keep the rest in supporting roles.

Mix, don’t match

Matching furniture sets are for hotel lobbies.

A real home has personality. Layers of materials, memories, and moments.

Mix oak with linen, marble with metal, art with weird little treasures.

If it feels a bit unexpected, you’re probably on the right track.

Pro tip: Keep one connecting thread. Tone, texture, or shape so your space feels cohesive, not chaotic.

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Real oak beats “oak-look” every time

We love oak, the real kind. FSC-certified, solid, beautifully grained, and built to last.

It’s timeless, sustainable, and develops character with age (like a fine wine or a good friendship).

What we don’t do? Fake-oak plastic veneers and fast furniture.

Pro tip: You can spot real quality by touch. It feels warm, weighty, and alive.

If you’re hunting for oak furniture in New Zealand, you’re in the right place.
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Style it like a home, not a catalogue

A perfect room is boring. A lived-in room is where the magic happens.

Stack your books, light the candle, leave the throw artfully messy.

Add art that makes you smile, not just matches your cushions.

Styling tip: Group items in odd numbers, vary height and texture, and always include something handmade, even if it's your kids drawings!

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Edit with taste, not guilt

Curation means keeping only what you love and letting the rest go.

A beautiful piece loses impact when surrounded by noise.

Pro tip: Clear the space, keep three things that spark joy (Marie was onto something), and step back.

Congratulations you’re now a stylist!

Not Like Everyone Else