AT HOME WITH FOUNDERS OF DEADLY PONIES

Step inside Liam and Steve’s private sanctuary, a rare glimpse beyond the brand they’ve built over 20 years.

A Home That Tells Their Story.

Art plays a central role in creating that atmosphere. A ‘Bubble’ work by close friend and artist Steve Carr brings a playful lightness to the space, while a series of Josef Albers prints — collected on a recent European trip — reflect their love of colour, form, and modernism. These pieces do more than decorate; they shape the character and comfort of their home.

It is not hard to see that their space shares a common language with Deadly Ponies’ boutiques. Both celebrate natural materials, subtle craft, and a sense of calm. Though their home is very ‘them’, the thread is clear: thoughtful, grounded, and welcoming spaces where every detail matters.

The Confluence of Design.

“Good design should feel inevitable — like it couldn’t have been done any other way. It’s not loud or showy, but it resonates because it delivers balance.”

Whether at home, in store, or in their Auckland studio, the details remain central: the weight of a handle, the thread of a corduroy couch, the way light moves across a surface. These quiet elements, they believe, are what shape a space — and, ultimately, tell their story.