Sydney weather is absolutely divine this time of year, and I was lucky enough to have some time aside this week to catch up with a wonderful friend for lunch, and ooooooh did I love where she took me. Hidden in an industrial, quite rugged, and very design-ey part of town, I had the pleasure of discovering Koskela. Owned and run by one talented duo, Russel Koskela and Sasha Titchkosky, Koskela is like no other furniture company I've ever stepped foot in. Inspired by their own lives and the things that surround them Russel's Australian furniture designs are both delectably beautiful as well as functional.
I loved this place because it immersed me in what I can describe as a beautiful jungle of delicious colour, form, depth and texture. The amazing space welcomes you with a funky little restaurant called Kitchen by Mike, where one can indulge in honest, candidly cooked and finger-licking good dishes. As I devoured my perfectly seasoned grilled chicken alongside a peach and rocket salad, I couldn't help peeking in what was the enticing furniture showroom beyond. So naturally, once we did explore the showroom my heart began to dance.
What a space!! The pieces are laid out with the most perfect care, and made to sing and come alive with additional accessories from other Australian designers. I say 'perfect care' though the space, at the same time, is so relaxed and inviting, it actually feels like someone's home, one's incredible oversized loft, oozing succulent ruggedness and open to one and all...
Another aspect that stood out to me is the sheer attention that everything is given. The company card I picked up on my way out was an experience of touch, a soft yet beautifully matte, slightly textured, card, carrying the same feeling and ideology as the showroom. Koskela's website is also an amazing place to visit, it is just such a natural extension of the showroom sensation that it simply leaves one's aesthetic taste buds hungry for more.
Photography by - Bisera Gondevska (me! :)
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