In partnership with RJ Living

RJ Living has planted new roots in Melbourne’s Hawthorn, unveiling a flagship showroom that redefines how we experience interior design. Spanning over 800 square metres, this isn’t just a place to browse furniture – it’s an immersive journey through form, function and feeling. With every corner crafted to inspire, the new space invites customers to dream bigger, dwell slower, and reimagine what Australian living can be.

Rooted in the principles that have shaped RJ Living since its inception – enduring aesthetics, a distinctly Australian lifestyle, forming deeper connections with our spaces, and a design ethos that is forever evolving – the Hawthorn space is both a tribute to the history of the brand, and a stride into its future. With expansive zones spanning from open-air courtyards to intimate vignettes, it offers a multifaceted journey through curated interiors that feel simultaneously personal and aspirational.

Here, natural elements take centre stage. European Oak joinery anchors the showroom, while earthy marbles and moss-hued tiles enrich the space as a sensory experience. Tactile linens and aged brass detailing each lend each area an elevated and sophisticated personality, inviting visitors to take pause. A sculptural, curved rug display and a seven-metre, modular furniture wall function as interactive installations – both aesthetic and practical, drawing visitors into a deeper design dialogue.

The outdoor component of RJ Living's latest space another of its essential feature. Raised decking, expressive native planting, and thoughtfully arranged alfresco furniture form an oasis that reflects our instinctive connection to the Australian landscape – lush and irreverent. Here, the brand’s vision of an indoor-outdoor lifestyle is fully realised.

And at the very heart of the showroom lies the Design Consult desk – stone-inlaid, softly lit, and surrounded by swatches, tiles, and design samples. It’s a space built for conversation and customisation, reaffirming RJ Living’s dedication to collaboration and customer-led interiors.

The store's opening weekend, held earlier last month, welcomed visitors with exclusive in-store offers and complimentary baked goods from another beloved Melbourne institution, Baker Bleu. In every detail, from the moss-coloured tiles to the blush linen curtains, RJ Living’s new home in Hawthorn articulates a singular vision: one where design is both lived and felt, grounded in craftsmanship and open to reinterpretation.

The Hawthorn showroom opening also marks the debut of Chroma – RJ Living’s latest upholstery and rug collection. True to its name, the collection explores colour with restraint. Subtle tonal shifts and rich textures define the line, with a focus on creating pieces that are simultaneously expressive and enduring. Designed to harmonise with RJ’s timber-heavy design language, Chroma adds a fresh layer to the brand’s narrative offering depth, tactility, and a new chromatic vocabulary for the modern home.

From sculptural forms to commanding hues, the following pieces are a couple of RUSSH-curated highlights – a considered edit of what we’re loving from the new Chroma collection.

Niche Bench in Fossil Eucalyptus

Muse Bedside Table in Oak

Restore Queen Bed in Fossil Fawn

Wrap Dining Chair in Taupe

More on RJ Living's new Hawthorn flagship showroom and new Chroma collection can be found on the RJ Living website.