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aren’s history with the home furnishing retailer goes back almost 30 years when she started out in the window furnishings department of the Dunedin store. Over time, her role has evolved, and a move to Christchurch led to her current position within the new McKenzie & Willis showroom. Karen beams when she talks about leading the interior design team. “I absolutely love what I do. I get to work with beautiful things all day, and it feels great to bring out the best in people’s homes.” Working alongside Karen are a team of dedicated design consultants, all qualified, talented interior designers. The recent partnership with Belle Interiors has given the added expertise of furniture designer Colin Foggo and interior designer Louise Foote. These new team members bring their extensive knowledge and creative skills into play. “The partnership with Belle Interiors has such great synergy," says Karen. “We love what they bring to the table, and the Belle clients are part of the place now.” As well as the dedicated interior design team to help with all of your home furnishings, McKenzie & Willis also has a team of interior consultants who work within the window furnishings area, specialising in curtains, blinds and wallpapers. All curtains and blinds are sewn onsite in the showroom building by another dedicated team.
E X TE N S I V E S E L E C TI O N The product range available at McKenzie & Willis is simply immense and extends far beyond the confines of the showroom.
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