Drakes Furnishers

Welcome to Drake's Furnishers, Inglewood.
Our business first opened its doors in 1900 when Henry Skelton Drake and George Waddington Drake began cabinet making, trading as H.S. & G.W. Drake. Since then we have served four generations of customers in Taranaki and beyond. And we are Drake's Furnishers, owned by Graham (Henry's grandson) and Robin Drake.

Drakes, today, is truly a one stop shop.
There are really five businesses in one and while some would suggest that's commercial suicide, our customers find it a delight to have an entire interior fit out available to them from one shop. Training in areas of products is essential to be up-to-the-minute with design trends and suppliers. We take pride that we can offer you the best advice and assistance when you're looking for floor coverings or other products for your home interior.

Come in and meet us.

GRAHAM DRAKE
Managing Director, Mr Fix-it, legendary installer.
There is nothing Graham can't do! "I've had 45 years flooring installation experience, it can get a bit tough on the knees," he says. Graham inherited his grandfather's fine cabinet making tools and enjoys working with timber making the occasional pieces of furniture in his spare time. That is when he's not painting, wallpapering, laying carpet, vinyl or planks, installing difficult curtain treatments such as swags and tails. Graham is ably assisted by 'the laying lads,' Trent and Graeme.

ROBIN DRAKE
Interior Designer
Relishes the challenging briefs both commercial and residential. Robin believes it's a huge privilege to be invited into people's homes to offer suggestions for personal and private spaces. It's a responsibility she takes seriously but makes it exciting along the way.

RICHARD PALM
Curtain specialist
For 8 years, Richard has enjoyed his job that includes meeting people, providing measures and quotes for specialist draperies and window treatments. "I enjoy being part of a small friendly team," he says. "It's never boring. The aspect I find satisfying about my work is seeing a job through from go to whoa."

MARILYN O'SULLIVAN
The "Admin Queen".
For 3 years Marilyn has been managing the office and telling Robin what she can and can't do ! "I'm naturally bossy and I enjoy the people I work with." Says Robin, " She sorts me out with a smile and I simply couldn't do without her."

CLAIRE FENNER
Artist & colourist extraordinaire.
Claire recently joined the team bringing with her a wealth of experience in colour and design. "Drakes have everything you could want to set up an interior. It's not just fabrics or carpet. It's the whole lot - like a full orchestra rather than a string quartet. It is lovely to be able to walk into someone's home and imagine the wonderful things you could do."

Drakes Furnishers
 7-9 Matai Street, Inglewood
Phone 06 756 7648
Fax 06 756 6161
Email Drakes.admin@xtra.co.nz