Everyday Luxury
for Every Home By Anna Delaney Photos Robert Young
W
hen you walk into Hay w ard Int e r i or s Plus — or as it’s more affectionately known, Hayward’s — you are immediately transported. Transported to a trendy showroom that could easily be in one of the world’s larger cities, but is nestled right here in St. John’s. The high-end furniture, perfectly decorated spaces and huge projector playing Casablanca on the back wall give the showroom a glamorous,
dare I say sexy, feel — it’s no wonder the furniture store has become synonymous in our town with impeccable style. “We want to be like Justin Timberlake,” Robin Hayward laughs. “We want to bring sexy back.” Robin is the son of Connie and Harold and together with their dedicated staff run Hayward’s (along with the beloved family pet, a corgi named Buddy). “It’s a family business, so everybody’s got a hand in it,”
Robin says. For more than 40 years, the company has helped people turn their houses into homes — and very stylish homes, at that. Walking through the 23,000 sq. ft. showroom, you can see everything from modern coffee tables to classic sofas to French market dining sets. They have an incredibly vast selection and sell more than just furniture; they have all sorts of accessories to complement your décor, including table lamps and big, beautiful works of art. “We have everything,” Robin
OPPOSITE PAGE Robin, Connie, Harold and Buddy
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