The interior-gation – Bev Macris
The interior-gation Bev Macris With considerable experience in her role at McKenzie & Willis, Bev knows what makes her clients tick – and what is needed to tick the boxes to ensure the end result is one everyone can be proud of. We sat down to talk effective...
The cover story
The cover story 3 fabrics that are making a splash Good upholstery fabrics should be enduring both in quality and looks. However, this doesn’t mean they have to be plain. If there’s one thing we love, it’s watching one of our pieces become something altogether...
Capital cool
Capital cool Wellington Design Library puts on a show A good trade event is worth its weight in gold, and a recent trade show in the capital provided the superb opportunity to connect with like-minded design lovers. Wellington Design Library hosted their annual Design...
Local, natural, sustainable
Kovacs Design Furniture recently hosted an informative event for furniture retailers and interior designers, showcasing new developments, collaborations and design thinking for the iconic New Zealand furniture brand. The Christchurch showroom is a beautiful,...
Putting wool on the map (and the Calendar)
Wisewool and Kovacs on the telly Is there any greater honour for a New Zealand company than appearing on Country Calendar? The nation’s longest running television show is usually focused intently on our iconic rural sector – rolling farms, picturesque orchards and the...
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Hildy’s process on the page It’s true our Hildy can be a little camera shy, preferring to let her designs do the talking. That’s why we were so pleased to see her skill and experience showcased in a recent piece for Avenues Magazine. The April edition of Avenues was...
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Win a Wisewool encased Spyder Chair!
Let the magic of style, comfort and sustainability transform your living space. The Spyder chair can not only adapt to any style or space but it can be a centrepiece in its own right. The addition of Wisewool allows you to sink into natural warmth and unparalleled...
The Hendrix puts on a show
In designing the Hendrix sofa, designer Hildy Kovacs cleverly blends heft with harmonious curves to create a bold, generous piece that commands attention from all angles. Like its namesake, this is a performance piece with soul and substance. With a play on curves...
Meet the team: Jody Pehrson
Introducing Jody Pehrson They say that “experience is the best teacher”. Never has this been more obvious at Kovacs than with the arrival of Jody Pehrson, his industry and educational experience helping him quickly step up to a wide range of responsibilities in an...
Divide and contrast
An idiosyncratic design with layered, vertical display space and customisable details, the Bruna can play many different roles depending on the layout and aesthetic of a room. Taking on a balancing double act as both a display unit and a divider, the Bruna’s abstract...
Work for us
Looking for a great new career? Now is not the time to sit on your hands… If you’re looking for new work stories (or know someone who is), we might have the right answer. Like many New Zealand companies, we are on the lookout for new team members to bolster our ranks....
Laid-back refinement in classic proportions
Introducing the Marley A sound blend of strong lines and lenient curves allows the Marley swivel chair to sit handsomely in a range of environments. According to designer Hildy Kovacs, the balanced geometry of the Marley is key to the piece’s appeal. “With an angular...
In the hot seat
In the hot seat with Hildy Kovacs Taking a rare break from the factory floor, designer Hildy Kovacs shares her thoughts on the booming demand for New Zealand made furniture, the benefits of designing with steel and why she’ll never be drawn on which Kovacs piece is...
New Views in the City of Sails
Looking Fine at 159 A closer look at our Auckland showroom With a curated collection of leading furniture and interior design brands under one roof, our new Auckland showroom at 159DESIGN is a convenient one-stop-shop for specifiers and customers looking for the...