Design Story, one of Manila’s premier furniture shops carrying global brands is opening a new chapter in its extensive portfolio with an exciting new showroom. Their new concept combines the features of a furniture shop, exhibit, and even a café + bar — putting a spotlight on fresh picks that are set to impress and delight the most discerning home and interior enthusiasts.
The new showroom, located at The Alley at Karrivin Plaza in Makati, is a gallery-style enclave that invites people to check out the most carefully curated designer furniture, light fixtures, and home accessories. The showroom offers the latest pieces from Design Story’s flagship brands HAY, &Tradition, StellarWorks, and Verpan.
Bright, charming, and extremely chill — these come to mind when visiting the new showroom. Upon entering the ground floor hallway, you are immediately greeted with iconic Flowerpot pendant lights by Verner Panton, a warm welcome change for people who feel cooped from staying at home during the past year.
The new furniture offers plush and elegantly simple lines of Scandinavian design. One can also go bold with style choices and mix the Asian aesthetics of StellarWorks’ chairs with the midcentury-modern character of &Tradition and Verpan furnishings.
The top floor is a treat for those with an eye for designer pieces. Displayed on a platform are distinct design marvels such as &Tradition’s Little Petra, StellarWorks’ Kite, and HAY’s Palissade chair. The showroom also offers a dedicated lightroom .
The design-inspired café + bar is located right in the middle of the showroom and also serves as a mini showcase of sorts featuring modern dining pieces, chairs, and tables by HAY and &Tradition. The restaurant was conceptualized to give visitors a feel of the Design Story experience as every detail of the cafe from food pairing, concept, accessories, and dining ware were visualized with the best design encounter in mind.
“The new concept of Design Story showroom was created with the intention to bring the design community together, sharing our design stories with them and vice versa. We hope for it to be a haven for people who love to appreciate good design, furniture, food, and drinks. Through this showroom, we hope to give inspiration to all people who are looking to transform their space into a dream corner in their homes,” said Stephanie Coyuito-Tay, Design Story Co-Founder and Managing Director.
