Interior design is the art of shaping spaces to enhance both their function and emotional resonance. Thoughtful interiors combine form, texture, and light to create environments that feel welcoming, balanced, and authentic. By curating objects and materials with intention, interiors can evoke a sense of calm, encourage connection, and transform a house into a meaningful home. Flux presents a refined collection of homewares, including hand-thrown ceramics, organic glassware, sculptural oak furniture, and soft woven linens. Each item is selected for its natural form, understated utility, and ability to infuse warmth and tranquility into daily life. The collection is designed to ground interiors, cultivating an atmosphere of texture, comfort, and stillness.
Founded Through Craft, Design, and a Shared Love of Detail
Flux was co-founded by interior designer Emma Walsh and furniture maker Josh Speeden — a husband-and-wife team united by their deep reverence for purposeful design. Emma brings a sharp sensibility shaped by her training in both architecture and interior design, while Josh’s handcrafted timber furniture anchors the brand in material honesty and craft integrity. Together, they envisioned a boutique retail experience that counterbalances the overwhelming with the considered — a tactile space filled with curated objects, heirloom-quality pieces, and gifts that hold meaning. Their approach to curation is personal and slow by design, guided not by trends but by a sensitivity to mood, proportion, and longevity. Inspired by weathered timber, soft light, natural textures and coastal tones, Flux creates a visual language of warm modernism—expressive, gentle, and enduring.
A Store and Studio That Moves With the Rhythm of Real Life
Located in Mount Maunganui, the Flux boutique is more than a homeware store — it’s an immersive environment that feels like home. Light-filled, quietly styled, and ever-evolving, the space mirrors the feeling of lived-in beauty: shelves shift, arrangements change, and each object is given space to breathe. Customers are invited to slow down, touch the materials, and feel the emotional resonance of each piece. Beyond retail, Flux also offers design consultations, e-design packages, and bespoke furniture collaborations — working closely with clients to craft interiors that align with their values and lived experience. Whether refreshing a reading nook or redesigning a full home, Flux provides a grounded alternative to fast-paced interiors. It’s about making space for what matters — and helping others do the same. In a world of excess, Flux stands for the essential: beauty, simplicity, and soulful design that lives well.
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