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Best Furniture Stores in New Zealand

For some people there’s nothing like actually going into a store and seeing products in real life. But where do...

12 Inspiring Bedroom Decorating Ideas

Ready for a bedroom makeover? If you want to get the look of some of our favourite bedroom designs...

Classic Bedroom Ideas and Decorating Tips

Classic or traditional style doesn’t have to mean boring. As new trends come out, a lot of people tend to...

What timbers are used for furniture in NZ?

This guide covers the different timber types used for interior furniture in NZ and pros and cons for each.

Bedroom Furniture Ideas & Placement Tips

Is it time for you to do-up an old bedroom or design a new one? This blog covers all kinds of...

Bed & Mattress sizes in NZ explained: What is the right size for me?

Talking about bed and mattress sizes can be confusing as the words are often used interchangeably but are not always...

Bedroom Table Ideas & Styling Tips

Remember that feeling of being deliciously warm and cosy in your bed and knowing you’re going to have to get...

The Environmental Impact of ‘Fast Furniture’ Waste

Latest design, new look, cutting-edge style. In an ever-evolving world of styles, fashions, and trends there’s always some new, better,...

From Contemporary to Coastal – Different Furniture Styles Explained

There are a lot of different furniture styles out there, and we know it can be hard to know which...

Solid Wood Furniture Problems

Here at Coastwood Furniture we spend all day every day working with and producing solid wood furniture. Because we have...

What Dining Furniture is Best for Me?

What is the right size dining table for me? What are extension dining tables and should I get one? How...

Modern Bedroom Ideas and Decorating Tips

At Coastwood, we are passionate about keeping up with modern bedroom trends. 2022 has seen a shift between minimalism and...

Bedroom Storage Ideas

We spend nearly a third of our lives asleep in our bedrooms, so you want yours to be an enjoyable,...

Which type of fabric is best for upholstery?

The beauty of local manufacturing is the opportunity for so much customisation. Fabric padding is a great way to make...

Coastwood Furniture Fabric Guide

By now you’ve probably heard about all the great customisation options we offer here at Coastwood Furniture. And what better...

Delivery Process

We all know the feeling of excitement and expectation when we’ve ordered something new and have to patiently (or impatiently)...

Headboards & Footends: Your questions answered

If you’re looking at buying a bed, chances are that you have a few questions relating to headboards and footends. Do you...

What type of mattress is best for me?

Once you’ve chosen your mattress size, you’ll need to choose a type of mattress. This includes what they’re made from...

Imported Furniture vs NZ Made Furniture: Which is better?

As a local New Zealand furniture manufacturer, you’d highly likely expect that our answer to this question is: NZ made...

Furniture Trends for 2022

As another year begins, it brings with it a whole new array of trends and style ideas. We all have...

Guest Bedroom Ideas & Decorating Tips

While the guest bedroom is perhaps the least-used room in the house, it’s the part of the home that visitors...

Small Bedroom Ideas & Decorating Tips

Many of us have at least one small bedroom in our home; maybe it’s set in an awkward corner, an office–turned–bedroom, or just a small house...

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