Located in the picturesque coastal city of Napier, New Zealand, Gorgeous Creatures is a leading home decor retail business offering a diverse and curated range of natural home décor products designed to help homeowners elevate the ambiance of their living spaces.
Since its establishment over 20 years ago, Gorgeous Creatures has become a standout name in New Zealand’s home decor scene, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, distinctive items that cater to a variety of tastes and design preferences.
The business focuses on providing its customers with carefully selected, stylish natural home furnishings, quality accent pieces, and custom-made ottomans that combine functionality with unique design elements.
Whether it’s a statement-making ottoman or smaller decorative accents like a footstool or throw, Gorgeous Creatures is dedicated to ensuring every product in its store is crafted with care and precision. Gorgeous Creatures is a small family owned boutique business. Their moto is: – Transforming homes with extraordinary pieces of nature. Gorgeous Creatures brings the beauty of the natural world into your living space.
The Origins of Gorgeous Creatures
The idea behind Gorgeous Creatures originated from the desire to offer unique and inspiring home decor to the discerning customer. With a passion for interior design and a commitment to providing customers with exceptional service, the founders of Gorgeous Creatures sought to fill that gap by offering products that not only enhance the aesthetic of a home but also tell a wonderful story.
The name “Gorgeous Creatures” was chosen to reflect the individuality of the products on offer. Each item in the store is seen as a “gorgeous creature” in its own right—unique, well-crafted, and with a character that sets it apart. From the start, Gorgeous Creatures aimed to showcase many New Zealand-made products that reflect the latest design trends while still maintaining timeless appeal.
A Curated Selection of Natural Home Decor
One of the key strengths of Gorgeous Creatures is its curated collection of natural home decor products including items like cowhide rugs, mohair throws, alpaca blankets, sheepskin rugs, and NZ possum fur blankets. The store offers a broad range of soft furnishings, décor accessories, and unique decorative pieces.
Ottomans and Footstools
At Gorgeous Creatures, the custom-made ottoman and footstool collection is a central feature. Ottomans can be covered in cowhide, sheepskin, fabric or velvet. The store offers a diverse selection of both modern and classic ottomans, perfect for transforming any room in the house.
Catering to a variety of design tastes, with furniture ranging from contemporary and minimalist styles to vintage-inspired, rustic designs, all custom-made to the customers’ specifications.
Textiles and Soft Furnishings
No home decor is complete without the right textiles, and Gorgeous Creatures offers a wide array of soft furnishings designed to add comfort, warmth and style to any space. The store’s selection includes luxurious throw blankets, and rugs, all of which add texture, warmth, and personality to a room.
Customers can choose from a variety of natural fibres such as alpaca, mohair, wool, and velvet, ensuring that every product offers both comfort and aesthetic appeal.
Whether you’re looking for a soft sheepskin rug to add colour and texture to a living room or a warm and fluffy mohair blanket to refresh a bedroom, Gorgeous Creatures offers products that help create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Possum Merino Knitwear
As a truly unique product, Possum Merino knitwear is a truly New Zealand success story. This special yarn combines super-fine merino wool with soft NZ possum fur that blends into a warm and sensual range of knitwear.
Gorgeous Creatures stocks a wide range of possum merino garments and accessories for both men and women. The knitwear colours and designs change every year to follow international fashion trends.
Ethos of Quality and Craftsmanship
The store’s approach to sourcing products is thoughtful and deliberate, with an emphasis on items that are crafted with care and precision. Many of the products sold at Gorgeous Creatures are sourced from reputable brands and artisans, ensuring that customers receive items that meet the highest standards of craftsmanship.
In addition to offering high-quality home furnishings, Gorgeous Creatures is also known for its commitment to customer service. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and dedicated to providing a personalized shopping experience.
Whether customers are looking for guidance on selecting the perfect piece for their home or seeking advice on styling their space, the team at Gorgeous Creatures is always ready to assist. Gorgeous Creatures ships its beautiful products worldwide.