18 | Guthrie Bowron Timaru T T Emma Bailey Passion for design drives success Karen Chambers: “Every home should reflect the people who live in it.” “Design has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my mother owned a bespoke clothing and curtain-making business, which sparked my passion for design from an early age.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Driven by their passion for interior design, Guthrie Bowron Timaru is the perfect partner for your next project. Based at 56 Bank St opposite the Timaru District Library the extremely experienced team offer interior design services and projects to complete all projects. Karen Chambers has owned the business since 2017 bringing with her an extensive 35 year design background. “Design has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my mother owned a bespoke clothing and curtain-making business, which sparked my passion for design from an early age. “Over the past 35 years, I have worked on countless home renovations and interior projects, helping clients create spaces that are both beautiful and functional. My experience spans everything from colour and furnishings to complete home transformations and I love bringing clients’ visions to life.” Understanding a client’s taste is one of the most important parts of the design process, she said. “Every home should reflect the people who live in it, so I take the time to learn about their lifestyle, preferences and how they want their space to feel. This helps create a home that is not only beautiful but also personal, practical and timeless.” While trends come and go she focuses on interiors that reflect the people who live in them rather than what’s currently fashionable. “We encourage our clients to create spaces they genuinely love, using colours, textures and furnishings that suit their personality and lifestyle. That said, we’re seeing a growing focus on comfort, natural materials, and layered textures and creating homes that feel warm, inviting and uniquely personal.” They offer a complete interior design and decorating service, helping clients with everything from concept to completion including custom sewing through The Sewing Chamber, flooring, paint, wallpaper, upholstery, bedding, furniture, colour consultations and expert decorating advice. “We also specialise in all window treatments, exterior and interior.” She can’t speak highly enough of the team which includes her daughter Sophie. “We have a fantastic team who all bring their individual strengths. We all love design, it is not just a job to us.” “Working as a mother and daughter team is one of our greatest strengths. We share the same passion for design and customer service, while bringing different perspectives and ideas to each project. “Our close working relationship allows us to collaborate easily, support one another and provide clients with a wealth of experience, creativity and genuine care throughout their design journey.” Many clients tell them that having someone guide them through the design process takes away feeling overwhelmed and gives them confidence in their decisions. “With so many choices available, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our role is to simplify the process, provide expert advice and help bring everything together, allowing clients to enjoy the experience and achieve a result they love.” “With new builds we like to be involved at the drawing stage so you can make sure the design the clients want will work.” What sets the business apart is their ability to offer a complete, personalised service under one roof. “As a locally owned business, we take pride in providing one-on-one advice and building lasting relationships with our clients. Our experienced team works closely together to guide clients through every stage of their project, making the process enjoyable, seamless, and tailored to their individual needs.” The Guthrie Bowron brand is synonymous with the South Island, having been founded in Dunedin in 1896 by Henry and George Bowron. Today it is New Zealand’s leading home decorating specialists, combining the strengths of a local family-owned business with the benefits of a national franchise. Helping build businesses from the ground up. Foundry56 — we dedicate ourselves to crafting innovative solutions for our clients. +64 3 688 6644 office@foundry56.nz foundry56.nz Level 1, 56 Bank Street, Timaru Proud to support Guthrie Bowron Timaru Inspiration starts here. design.timaru@guthriebowon.co.nz TIMARU
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