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For Khik, a former accountant, this was a calculated risk driven by a recent company restructure, to which he recalls endearingly: “A punt that I thought I would give it a couple of years to see if we can make a go of it—that was 29 years ago.”

What followed was an unexpected journey of design and innovation, when in 1998, Tyler Brûlé, the founder and then editor of Wallpaper*, walked into their shop after being captivated by their window display.

This chance encounter led to the duo styling a home for a six-page feature in the magazine’s Sydney issue in 1999, showcasing a bold mid-century modern Scandinavian aesthetic that was a stark departure from the neutral palettes dominating the design world at the time.

The magazine feature didn’t just highlight their work—it sparked a decade-long trend in mid-century modern Scandinavian design. Moreover, it positioned Surry Hills as an emerging design destination, where colourful prints, custom fabrics, and innovative decorative arts helped transform the neighbourhood into a hub for design-oriented shops and high-end restaurants.

We sit down with Khik to explore the humble shop that has now blossomed into a 29-year passion business, now located in Redfern, and its curated journey through design, vintage collectibles, and unique interior styling.

How would you describe your personal style, and how does it influence the curation process for the store?

I would describe my personal home style as simple, in terms of colour palette—red, blue and dark wood tones are my “calming” colours. But, as I am intrinsically a collector, it’s also constantly evolving, with new items finding a place in my home while I study and learn more about them.

This flows into what I choose for our shop’s product range. Everything that goes into the shop will be items that I would happily have in my own home, and not items that I saw and ordered from an industry gift fair or design fair.

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Coming to Redfern and also now in the era of social media have allowed us to be known to new audiences and introduce new clients to us. Ultimately though, I have to say both Bryan and myself are old fashioned shop keepers who love to interact with customers face-to-face, and chat with them about our shop items, which is important especially in our custom making services that we provide.