French Country Collections

InteriorsRetail
Written By Stephen Roke

Auckland, New Zealand

Another standout feature is a suspended grid system in the main window, which supports hanging pendants and greenery, that add an organic, European market touch.

 
The Newmarket flagship at dusk, the corner site read as one long shopfront
Open shelving and a butler's sink against brick, in the manner of a French market
A bedroom setting under the suspended window grid, with pendants and planting
A long timber table laid for dining, at the centre of the floor
 
The counter under a chandelier, the name cut into the stone wall behind it
A living setting beside the panelled swing door that divides the 350 square metre floor
Chairs and cabinets against whitewashed brick
 

We were thrilled to collaborate with French Country Collections on their flagship store in Newmarket. Having gained a deep understanding of the brand’s aesthetic vision from previous projects, our task was to transform a spacious 350-square-metre corner site into a warm, inviting space that reflects the charm of French food markets, vintage stores, and European boutiques.

To achieve this, we carefully selected materials that balance vintage French country style with a fresh, homely feel. A large, barn-style swing door was designed to divide the space, creating more intimate areas while allowing for easy transformation due to its movability. Another standout feature is a suspended grid system in the main window, which supports hanging pendants and greenery, that add an organic, European market touch.

Project

Client: French Country Connections

Location: Newmarket, Auckland

Status: Completed

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