We’ve shortlisted five must-visit Sydney showrooms in 2023 for the design-inclined.
The importance of experiencing design ‘up close’ cannot be underestimated. As we shift our attention back to visiting brands and retailers in person, we’re excited by a hoard of new, immersive Australian showrooms. In this feature we take you to some of Sydney’s best design hubs to visit five showrooms – from kitchen appliances to architectural lighting – ready to inspire you in 2023.
The Boffi Showroom Surry Hills | Imagery courtesy of
Boffi
Surry Hills, Sydney
Building upon the retailer’s Darlinghurst showroom, | second Sydney space finds a home on the corner of Chalmer St, Surry Hills. A charcoal-painted exterior with grand arches and large windows gives passers-by a taste of what’s found within – a strikingly industrial interior featuring Boffi and ADL interior systems and De Padova’s furniture and lighting.
The newly-opened space honours its past with exposed concrete ceilings and preserved travertine columns. Segmented into zones, including the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living areas, the interiors feature stone flooring and black paint as a continuous thread throughout. The layouts themselves display adaptive product design, allowing visitors to see some of their most iconic pieces come to life.
The Boffi Showroom Surry Hills | Imagery courtesy of
The Boffi Showroom Surry Hills | Imagery courtesy of
The Boffi Showroom Surry Hills | Imagery courtesy of
The Boffi Showroom Surry Hills | Imagery courtesy of
Royal Oak Floors
Surry Hills, Sydney
serene Sydney showroom recently opened its doors in Surry Hills, designed by . The interiors are deliberately minimalist, allowing the Royal Oak Floors range – applied on the floors, walls and joinery – to be appreciated individually and as a collective.
The space features areas designed to meet, converse and take in the surroundings, in both secluded and open environments. We Are Triibe developed an interactive design that allows visitors to test out the product with various applications and lighting positions. The darker panels are highlighted by elegant lighting, while the is illuminated by skylights above.
Royal Oak Floors by We Are Triibe | Photography by
Royal Oak Floors by We Are Triibe | Photography by
Royal Oak Floors by We Are Triibe | Photography by
Royal Oak Floors by We Are Triibe | Photography by
Royal Oak Floors by We Are Triibe | Photography by
Royal Oak Floors by We Are Triibe | Photography by
Viabizzuno
Surry Hills, Sydney
overhaul and relocation of its brings the brand’s global influence to the fore while introducing new concepts that look toward the future. The Italian-based lighting studio’s founder Mario Nanni is the designer of each showroom location; the new Chalmers St showroom, as a result, breathes out of every corner and crevice.
Like its Melbourne counterpart, this showroom emulates Viabizzuno’s ‘Light Lab’ concept, whereby clients are encouraged to experience and play with lighting. The white-painted interior and travertine floor are a blank canvas for the brand’s impressive lighting collection. The space also features iconic furniture pieces to create an immersive design experience in different zones.
Viabizzuno Sydney Showroom by | Photography by
Viabizzuno Sydney Showroom by | Photography by
Viabizzuno Sydney Showroom by | Photography by
Viabizzuno Sydney Showroom by | Photography by
Viabizzuno Sydney Showroom by | Photography by
Viabizzuno Sydney Showroom by | Photography by
Viabizzuno Sydney Showroom by | Photography by
La Cornue
Surry Hills, Sydney
Earlier this year, unveiled their first in Sydney’s design district. Becky Yager from Thomas Hamel & Associates created a gallery-like space, drawing on global influences and the brand’s long-standing history. Behind the grand double doors, the space features La Cornue’s entire range of premium cooking appliances, with deliberate design cues emphasising the brand’s French craftsmanship and innovation.
“Having an elegant shopfront and a boutique feel were key considerations,” Thomas Hamel says. “As was creating visual interaction with the beautiful products inside.”
La Cornue by Becky Yager for | Photography by
La Cornue by Becky Yager for | Photography by
La Cornue by Becky Yager for | Photography by
La Cornue by Becky Yager for | Photography by
La Cornue by Becky Yager for | Photography by
La Cornue by Becky Yager for | Photography by
Lo & Co
Woollhara, Sydney
were enlisted to create the Sydney home of luxury . Located in Sydney’s , Arielle Lopresti and Teegan Cocchiaro sought to establish a space that signified the brand’s growth. Behind a traditional storefront dating back to the 1920s, the Lo & Co showroom interior features a where marble, travertine and walnut come together, acting as a frame for the brand’s vast collection of hardware.
The brand’s knobs, handles and pulls are showcased in framed panels on the wall, emulating pieces of artwork that visitors can interact with.
Lo & Co Showroom | Photography by
Lo & Co Showroom | Photography by
Lo & Co Showroom | Photography by
Lo & Co Showroom | Photography by
Lo & Co Showroom | Photography by
Lo & Co Showroom | Photography by
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