Matt Blatt: Play by design

A peek into Matt Blatt’s flagship showroom in Alexandria reveals a combination of the iconic pieces the brand is known for and a selection of exciting original designs. The floor space is shared with Rolling Stones Babushka dolls, meerkat statues, futuristic pendant lights and even a dinosaur – Boris the Blattosaurus Rex. Owner Adam Drexler said “Kids love him”. And adults? “Adults don’t understand why he’s there, but they’re glad that he is.”

This eclectic mix is all part of Matt Blatt’s effort to bring playfulness back into interior design.

“Above all we want to have fun and bring fun into people’s homes. And for us that starts with the presentation of our showrooms. We don’t necessarily want people to ‘get’ it, but we do want people to be amused by it,” said Drexler.

“We’re serious about quality and style, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously” said Drexler who,together with his wife Deborah, established the brand over 15 years ago from a warehouse in Marrickville. Since then the brand has grown to boast three Sydney showrooms, as well as two in Victoria and two in Queensland, with plans for further expansion on the horizon.

And the fuel for this momentum? “A sense of delight and discovery is what drives us. And, of course, the dinosaur also helps.”

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