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Melbourne-based furniture brand Eva has come a long way since founders Amanda Niu and Ken Lau ‘humbly’ launched their start-up from a storage unit.
In the eight years since the couple first released their award-winning mattress-in-a-box, they’ve grown the business to include designs for almost every room in your house. And now, you can also shop Eva’s extensive ranges in their brand-new Sydney showroom.
The store is located inside a charming heritage building in Surry Hills, and feels more like a cosy, welcoming home than a traditional retail space. But co-founder Amanda Niu says that’s exactly what they were going for.
‘The concept [is to] make the furniture shine in its natural habitat — in other words the home,’ Amanda explains.
She says the inspiration for Eva’s first Sydney location came after the success of their initial flagship Melbourne showroom, Eva Carlton House, which opened just last year.
But it took plenty of patience before they finally found the right building where they’ve created their latest bricks-and-mortar store, Surry Hills House.
And the inner-city neighbourhood’s rich cultural scene, complete with art galleries, cafes, and elegant period architecture, felt like a perfect fit.
‘We spent seven months searching for a space with history and heart, something heritage-protected, with character you can’t replicate,’ Amanda adds.
‘We’re drawn to spaces with a story, where we can honour the past while creating something new.’
With help from architects In Addition Studio, the showroom has become a perfect backdrop for Eva’s simple, yet, timeless designs. One area is laid out like a dreamy bedroom showcasing hero pieces like the Eva Timber Bed Frame, surrounded by the brand’s homewares.
Browsing the products in real life also means you can also see how the Kin Dining Table and matching chairs look together, or try out the bestselling Slideaway Sofa Bed for yourself.
Plus, as an embodiment of Eva’s no-fuss ethos, the store is kid and pet-friendly too so you can come shop with the whole family.
Visit Eva’s Sydney store at 75 Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills, NSW now.
