Your Comments
Don't just take our word...
We consider all our customers as very important people who deserve the very best and we like to hear what you think, here is a selection of our valued customer's feedback which serve as a testament to the quality of products and services Darren's Designs provide. We greatly appreciate customer feedback.
Here are some of the comments we have received in the past, if you have any comments on our furniture then please contact us....
Hi Drren,
I would not hesitate to recommend this product... Outstanding TOYS toybox. Lid suports are fantastic... No "bonks" on the head or slammed fingers. Holds lots of toys. It's a outstanding piece of children's furniture (probably the best toybox in the world!) that looks great in bedrooms or family rooms and is a wonderful piece of furniture to pass down to future generations.
THANK YOU.
Mellisa.
Masterton
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Hi Darren
I found your site by looking on line, and I will tell you that I was quite squeamish about ordering sight unseen. It was your testimonials page that swayed me, and I am happy likewise to sway web surfers who might wonder at the quality of the toybox TOYS. It is everything people have written!
Becky
Whangaruru
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Hi Darren,
Got the 'Toys' toybox today.... It turned out beautiful!!! The insciption on the inside of the lid was perfect. I know my friend will love it!
Sara
Porirua
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Darren
Thank you so much for the beautiful toybox (Treasure Chest). It arrived just in time for our daughters first birthday from the moment we brought it in the house, it was a hit! Our daughter loved it. and so did everyone else at the party. There were lots of comments on the great workmanship the safety latches and the solid wood carving. Thank you so much for making such a quality product. Our daughter will enjoy the toybox for many years to come.
Sharon
Cambridge
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Hi Darren
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! We just love Riley's new 'TOYS' toybox, it is just beautiful, so well made and I could not have asked for more. The engraving well exceeded my expectations. The whole experience and finished product exceeded my expections as well. Thank You so very, very much.
(One thrilled and very pleased and satisfied Grandma!)
Judy
Petone
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Hi Darren,
Just received our 'TOYS' Toybox. Absolutely wonderful. We are both so delighted with the quality, workmanship and overall finish. Also the soft close hinges it will make it a very safe toybox for our daughter, hopefully a lasting legacy when she grows up.
Thank you
Ryan & Sophia
Mount Maunganui
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Hi Darren,
It's almost a year now since my children received the most incredible gift at Christmas they have EVER had. Daniel's custom headboard with "Roary The Racing Car" that you so finely crafted, is still the pride and joy of his bedroom. Only yesterday we sat and watched an episode of Roary for the first time in a couple of months and he giggled and laughed through the whole thing. And when I got him up this morning. he pointed behind him to his headboard and said ''there's Roary'' and started to sing the theme song. (if anyone else reads this - Daniel is my severely autistic 7 yr old son with limited vocabulary). So in regards to gifts - this really is the best ever.
Also Andrew's amazing dinosaur headboard is as much loved as the day the wrapping was ripped off it last Christmas day. He now has a gorgeous plush dinosaur toy on his pillow - and is getting anorther different one for Christmas this year to join the dinosaur bedroom family. For a 5 yr old to have had a love of dinosaurs for 4 yrs of his wee life, this gift was something spectacular indeed.
And Lisa... well where to start. For an 8 yr old with significant kidney disease, the choice of a princess crown is the best that could have been made. Every night when I tuck her into bed and after our little routine, I quietly say, "Good night Princess Lisa" as I kiss her gently on the cheek. It's quite literally our special moment - just for us each day.
So thank you Darren, you really have made a true impact in the daily lives of my children with your gift of amazing workmanship and design
Louise Martin
Auckland
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Hi Darren,
"Best price!!, best service!!, best furniture!!. What more can I say" WOW!! Awesome beds, super friendly company, absolutely stunning bed. Thank you for the rock star bed my son loves, Loves it thank you so much.
Pamela
Wellington
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Hi Darren,
What a refreshing change to find a company that actually keeps its website up to date. I was so fed up with phoning other companies only to be told "Oh that price has changed". An honest family business that I would highly recommend. Thank you. ps. The princess theme bed looks excellent.
Michael
Auckland
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Hi Darren,
Thank you so much for making such a fabulous bed for our son. I was impressed with how helpful and communicative Darren was, and we all love the tree theme bed! Darren provided good feedback and advice in helping our vision come to fruition.
Kinds regards
Juliet
Southland
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Hello Darren,
One word "AMAZING" We all just cannot stop looking at our son's rugby bed, personalised with his name. The craftmanship that as gone into producing this bed is exceptionally high. You just cannot buy a child's bed like this from the high street. When we contacted Darren regarding a theme bed for my son we just felt from the start that this company really does care about their customers, he is so very friendly to talk to. When our bed was being made, I contacted Darren to ask if we could have a rugby player onto the headboard without the word rugby, after we had orded it all this was after working hours 8.00 at night, he was very happy we phoned him, just to put our mind at rest. The player was on the headboard the following day, he sent us a email of it for us all to see, just to make sure that we was all happy. We were all so extremely happy. Darren sent us emails of the bed being made in stages, we felt that all of us was making the bed which was outstanding to feel apart of it. It's never the same feel when you visit a furniture store and buy a bed, you buy it! get it delivered! and that's it. but with Darren you get the full package from start the first time you contact him, the start of your order, through the making of the bed and to delivering, then after delivery. It's one outstanding company, that knows how to make there customers very happy.
Thank you again Darren, you made us feel like family. We will surly be back very soon for our daughters Bethany's princess bed.
Stacey and Kelvin and our son Gordon
Auckland
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Hi Darren,
I have made four purchases from Darren's Designs (I am coming back for more) and I am so impressed with their customer service and the quality of the work. I cannot stop myself talking to all my friends about Darren's outstanding work, and he is so very friendly. Myself and all my family and friends have never seen anything like their work in New Zealand. When I read comments from other customers. I truly beleave all of them (It was hard at the start I thought no-one can be this good!) I WAS WRONG!! I must say to everyone if it's the time for you to have a quality piece of children's bedroom furniture made, you cannot go wrong with Darren's Designs, and I will let you find out how outstanding this children's bedroom furniture company really are.
It's my turn to spoil myself. I am going to order a custom made bookcase for our dinning room.
Thank you, from one very happy family, that's always in bed before anyone else in our street.
Karsten, Martin, and all our family.
Wellington
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Thanks Darren,
We are very happy with the quality and standard of Jays personalised toy box and the communication from yourself has been excellent. We would recommend your services to anyone looking for quality handmade children's furniture.
Regards
Jamahi
Auckland
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Hi Darren,
I just wanted you to know that I have been incredibly pleased with your customer service that I have received from you, everyone is so pleasant on the phone and I really feel that you all our working on my behalf, so, a big THANK YOU for your excellent customer service!! unfortunately, this is not the norm anymore and I was extremely pleased with your company!! I will tell all my friends to order from you.
Thanks so much.
Carolyn
Auckland
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To Darren's Designs,
You guys are wonderful! Thank you for my son's Rock Star bed. It is so refreshing to see a company that is honest and true to their word.
Thank you
Amy
Wellington
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Hi Darren,
I received my daughters personalised toy box yesterday - it is absolutely beautiful and a work of art!! I have told my friends to check out your website before they ever consider buying in the high street shop again. I know i will and i hope to be ordering with you again in the furniture.
THANK YOU...
Nicola
Auckland
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Hi Darren
Wow!!! Nothing prepared us for how stunning our daughters Princess bed and the matching drawers was going to be. It has become the hub of our home and a real talking point. Already being hailed as a family heirloom!!!
Thank you so much.
Mike & Christine.
Auckland
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Dear Darren,
Just a quick email to say thank you for the fabulous furniture. Our sons POP STAR furniture set~ bed, drawers, wardrobe. From our initial enquiry we have been most impressed with the level of service, product quality and friendly staff. What a refreshing change to deal with a company that really cares. We will be recommending you to all our friends and family...
You deserve every success in the future
Leesa & Andy (and our little pop star Paul).
Nelson
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Hi Daren
Just a quick note to say Thank you! We ordered the fairyland drawers ''Absolutely Spectacular'', and it arrived last week, we were expecting it to be wonderful but I have to say that it completely exceeded our expections! Thank you for a piece of furniture with a story to tell, that is beautiful, unique, and the best made piece by for that we own that we will cherish for many, many years!!! We looked for a long time to find just the right set of drawers it is by far the star of our daughter's room!!!
Sandra
Queenstown
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Hi Darren
Our daughter's wonderland bed is just a piece of art, beautifully crafted and constructed and is going to be treasured for years to come. The whole process was exciting and your customer service is truly outstanding. Your website states "100% satisfaction guarantee" well we're more then 100% satisfied and will be coming back for more furniture. Thank you so much for creating the perfect birthday present for our daughter, who even at only 2 yrs helped put her bed together
Thank you again so very much!
Diana and Family
Auckland
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Hi Darren
Can furniture make you happy? well if it's from Darren's Designs the answer is yes is a resounding YES! i love my daughters treasures chest! It's beautiful, and extremely solid. As others have said, the service at Darren's Designs is superb, we our hoping to add the fairyland theme bed to our daughters bedroom very soon!
Thank you so much Darren
Naomi
Wellington
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Hello Darren
I am never a person to write these sort of letters to companies but i have been so impressed by the genuine and excellent customer service that i wanted to express my personal thanks to you all that i have dealt with in the background whom you never see. A genuine thank you from a genuine happy customer.
Best Regards
Dawn
Auckland
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Dear Darren
I just wanted to say how pleased i am with the delivery of our football theme bed, the bed is of superior quality and every time i go into our son's bedroom i have to stand and admire it, you were very professional and extremely helpful. The delivery was perfect they turned up on time and made an excellent job in delivering it to use. Before i ordered the bed i checked your reviews which is one of the reasons i ordered from your company, it almost sounded too good to be true but i can honestly say how smooth free everything went and would absolutely recommend you to anyone. It is rare in this day to find such a company as yours that not only gives excellent service but also produces the most amazing, wonderful and good quality furniture.
Thank you we cannot believe our good fortune in finding you!!
Natasha
Auckland
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Dear Darren,
I ordered a bed for my daughter. You were professional, courteous and extremely flexible. I was given many options on the design and size of the bed. The best part of the experience was actually seeing the final product WOW! While my daughter and i love the fairyland design of the bed, my husband was extremely impressed by the sturdy craftsmanship and the strong solid wood used in the construction. In addition, the bed is easily taken apart and put back together by anyone. I would, and i have recommended Darren's Designs children's furniture. In addition i hope to purchase coordinating pieces for my daughter's room very soon.
Thank you for the follow up, 9 weeks after the bed was delivered, just to make sure we were all still very happy, this was outstanding.
Robert, Elizabeth and Abby
Hastings
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Darren I seldom put pen-to-paper nowadays finding it hard in the extreme. On this occasion however, it is a positive pleasure to congratulate you and all your colleagues for my grandson's rock star bed. It was a lucky day for me to come across your excellent website which commands both attention and imagination in such a positive way. I have no hesitation what-so-ever in recommending Darren's Designs children's furniture. I am truly delighted with the service you provided. well done! and please be so kind as to convey my compliments and best wishes to everyone concerned.
Mr I Williams
Cambridge
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Hi Darren,
We are so excited about our bed! It's was truly an amazing process to go through and Darren is an extremely talented individual. It all started with a phone call to Darren's Designs requesting a pirate theme bed design, he asked me to look for pictures to send of what I had in mind for a look and feel. After sending him the pictures, they sent me a sketch of what the bed would look like, of course the sketch does not do the actual bed any justice but you must have a vision! I knew looking at their previous work that I was in good hands. They were so great to work with and Darren was very patient with my indecisiveness. I actually decided to add two matching storage boxes at the last minute and they were still able to deliver the bed on time. They did so many little extras. The bed is constructed so well and you can tell Darren loves what he does by the pride he takes in his finished work. The bed exceeded my expectations and in today's world that is rare. I think my son's room is magical and looks like a fairy tale. I love that he will have this retreat to enjoy for many years to come. I can't wait for my other son to have his chance in a year to have a Darren's Designs theme bed, I wonder what we will do for him...
Watch out Darren and your team!
Sue and John
Auckland
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To everyone at Darren's Designs.
We purchased a superman theme bed for our child. We love the bed and the craftsmanship is unbelievable!! Darren did a great job staying in contact with us throughout the process. The bed is amazing in detail and in quality. I would highly recommend his products to anyone, they are going to offer my child years of fun, Thanks.
Marie
Wellington
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Hi Darren,
We just can't express to you how thrilled we are. It's everything all wrapped up in one, which I thought was an impossible task until I met Darren. It's not only an exquisite Rock star bed but it's functions for my son and for me as his caretaker, with such ease and safety, since my son Sean can't talk, he communicates with me through his eyes and they just light up when it's time to go to bed. Darren left no stone unturned when making this beautiful and functional SAFE bed for my disabled son, Darren made the height of the bed perfect for an easy slide into his wheel chair with the safety rails on each side of the bed so Sean would never have a accident. Darren really cares for is customers in the same way he cares about is amazing furniture, The phone call 2 weeks after the bed had been delivered just to make sure Sean and the bed was OK, this is truly amazing, thank you again Darren.
You are one in a million.
Mandy, Lee, and Sean.
Auckland
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Hi Darren.
Darren made my dreams come true, since I don't have a house, I live in an apartment, it's hard to take my kids out to the park at times and I thought that with these beds they won't be nagging me to take them to the park anymore and I was right!!! my kids love their beds football theme and the Rugby theme. Thank you Darren you guys have made my home even more special for my kids, family and friends for many years to come!
Linda,
Nelson
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Hi Darren,
It is AWESOME!!! Millie keeps saying " wow mummy". How cute, I am so excited to get our jungle theme bed made and have her in it. The animals on the bed is so nice we are so happy with all of it. The craftsmanship is beautiful, her room looks like a jungle hideaway, we will be coming back for a set of matching drawers as soon as we decide what to have onto the front of the drawers. Thank you all again for everything. THANK YOU.... THANK YOU....
Donna, and Millie.
Tauranga
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Hi Darren,
My daughters princess theme bed was all I had hoped for and more! This bed is a quality built piece of furniture. Darren is a highly talented carpenter who pays careful attention to every detail. Darren was professional and pleasant to work with. These beds are worth every dollar and more!
You cannot go wrong ordering a bed from Darren
Kate
Upper Hutt
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Thanks Darren,
Josh's personalised Treasure chest arrived today and it's beautiful!! Thank you so much, it's just lovely, beautifully made and hand carved. The chest is already proving popular as a sailing ship for one member of the family!
Thanks again for your efforts
Delwyn
Fielding
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Dear Darren,
We bought the jungle theme bed for our 2 year old daughter and it is absolutely stunning in design and quality. I love the fact that we have something so unique for her that she (and we) will treasure for many years to come.
All the best
Helen.
Bunnythorpe
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Hi Darren,
The level of professionalism and customer service I received from Darren's Designs is far the most superb service ever encountered. I tell everyone about my experience (and the custom made Rock star bed of course). Darren is amazing, he really made me feel like family. Darren was available any time I had questions, he offered suggestions and even sent me ideas on-line, and not to mention the step by step updates and progress pictures he sent me to keep me informed. Their communication and follow up is impeccable. It was hard for me to put my ideas into words, Darren listened patiently, brought up safety concerns (That I never would have thought of) I would highly recommend Darren's Designs to everyone and anyone who wants a professional service from start to finish and a brilliant price.
Your Faithfully
Stephanie.
Napier
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Hi Darren,
Wonderful people, excellent workmanship and quality! Fantastic product! what more can I say a very good company to deal with, someone whom is building great children's furniture with passion and pride. Thank you for our daughter's butterfly theme bed, the bed is first class, a beautiful piece of furniture. We will be back very soon for a set of matching drawers.
(Thank you again for your professional advice).
Alice.
Canterbury
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Hi Darren
I just needed to contact you to let you all know how thrilled I am. I ordered a toy box from you it was a present for my son's birthday present it was ordered at the last minute ( But you did not let us down) We are absolutely delighted with it, it looks fabulous much better then in your picture and exactly what we had wanted to buy him a classic and stylish present that he can have for ever.
Thank you.
Catherine
Wellington
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Hi Darren
I ordered a toy box from you for my daughter 2 birthday. I just wanted to say thank you so much for delivering it on time so quickly to get here. The toy box is made extremely well and a eye for detail with lots of space we had searched for a toy box for a long time without finding what we like everything was made from mdf, but yours are made from wood which will last for ever and your toy box are a lot bigger then most we have seen a added value. I also wanted to say it is an amazing piece of furniture and well worth the extra cost to have it personalised something she will have forever, we will be coming back for more furniture in the near future, thank you all again
Steven C
Queenstown
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Hi Darren,
Thank you for our son's Rock star bed he absolutely loves it.
Adrian
Palmerston North
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Hi Darren and all the team,
Just wanted to say that we absolutely love our toy box which is personalised with our son's name, it was for his 1 st birthday. We have had many positive comments about it. I appreciated you keeping me up to date with the progress. The delivery was prompt, payment was easy and no fuss.
Thanks again
Katrina
Auckland
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To Darren
Wow this guy is a awesome craftsman... products are very cool 4 kids. Our son is so happy with is Rock star bed. Was keept up to date with along the way we love it!! we will definitely be coming back, we highly recommend Darren's Designs children's furniture ( we could not possibly find a better children's bed) You guys are awesome we will definitely be coming back for the drawers.
A very happy dad
John
Tauranga
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Hi Darren,
I had been wanting to give my two little grandsons a set of table and chairs like the hand crafted table and chairs I still had from when my children were young. I couldn't find what I wanted and when Darren's company's name was given to me from the first contact he was extremely helpful and willing to accommodate my ideas. The buzzy bee motif (New Zealand icon) he hand carved onto the back of the chairs shows his careful craftsmanship and attention to detail. The icing on the cake is that we are all delighted - especially the little boys- with the table and chairs and I thoroughly recommend Darren's Designs children's furniture
One very satisfied customer
Julie Doyle
Palmerston North
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Hi Darren,
Today we got our football bed delivered for Sasha, it looks great and Sasha really likes it. He and his dad put it together in a minute - very easy to assemble. We are really happy with this purchase - we think it is quite unique and different from what you could find in the retail store. Customer service was outstanding.
Thank you very much!
Lada and Mikhail & Sasha
Christchurch
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Hi Darren,
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how impressed I was with the service I received for the personalised (OLIVIA) fairyland bed and the fairy sleepover bed. They are both FANTASTIC! we have been showing everyone who comes and visits and they also think they are great.
Thank you
Amy & Olivia
Rotorua
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Hi Darren,
Thank you so much for the Toy box. It surely will become a family heirloom, we have searched for a toy box for such a long time, the quality of the toy box is absolutely amassing. We are so glad that we had found you. The smile on our sons face said it all when we gave it to him.
Thank you again
Angela Maddaford
Auckland
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Dear Darren,
A very big thank you for all your support of our 2010 Plunket photo competition and gala day, helping to make it a great success. with the Rock star bedroom set you donated as the main prize. We fundraised in excess of $9,000 which will help us tremendously to provide services to families in Palmerston North.
Again thank you
Yours Sincerely
Carol Ward
Branch President.
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Hi Darren,
Darren is our major sponsor for Palmerston North, Plunket's baby photo fundraiser, providing a lovely set of children's bedroom furniture. The furniture is FANTASTIC, well designed, sturdy and a great addition to any child's bedroom.
Thank you Darren for your support to Plunket!
V. Fieldsend
Palmerston North
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Hi guys,
Our toy box arrived today It's beautiful. Our daughter's Grandfather wanted to give her something special for her first birthday, something that would last her as she grows and that she can pass down one day to her own family. The toy box is a perfect choice. The craftsmanship is beautiful and the wooden box has warmth and a character that will only grow. I've put some folded linen under our daughter's toys, because her little arms don't reach all the way to the bottom yet ( and I get extra storage!). Already standing on her wobbly legs checking out what's in her new toy box is her favourite game. Thanks for your great service guys, the communication from you and the delivery team was fantastic and we are very happy.
Claire Humphries
Auckland
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Hi Darren,
Thank you so much for Ella's fairy bed her under bed (Trundler) and her mirror frame. They are absolutely gorgeous and she loves them. She keeps pointing to her fairies they fit in so well in her room as she has a "fairy theme", her name means " little fairy" so they match perfectly. I know that when I ordered I said that there was no hurry, It didn't take long and even when you had a new delivery in your family you still kept in touch and let me know where you were at, and how long it would be . All I can say is fantastic customer service, and again thank you very much they are wonderful..
(kisses & fairy dust from Ella xx)
Toni & Ella
Auckland
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Hi Darren
The magic bed and the Trundler is fantastic and my wee girl loves it, thank you so much! It looks really good in her room she feels like a real princess. I hope you sell lots of these beds they are well worth the money. Thanks again Darren all the best in your business, I have no doubt you will hear from me again
Lisa Farrell
Napier
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Hi Darren
The Princess bed you made for my 5 years old daughter arrived today and I cannot wait until she see it! It is everything I hope for - the engraving makes it unique - the quality is fantastic and it is hand made with skill and attention to detail. I most sincerely hope your business thrives as we need more artisands such as yourselves and less mass produced rubbish we see so much of these days. Thanks also for your first-rate friendly service and being so easy to contact. All the best and again thanks
Alasdair MacDonald
Paraparaumu
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Darren,
Thank you, Thank you for making my 8 years old eyes light up when I opened the door to his bedroom to show him his new Rock star bed that I had put together ( very easy to assemble) while he was at school. The Rock star bed arrived within two weeks of ordering even though it stated 3-4 weeks, thank you for the speedy delivery. I found your website by chance and I am so glad that I did. He has dragged all is friends off the street to show them. Thank you again for making my little boy very happy and in turn making me happy too.
Tracy
Christchurch
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To Darren
I was very impressed by the delivery of my Rugby theme bed I ordered the Rugby bed for my son's room he was ecstatic that it's arrived so promptly. This is the first time I have used your company stumbling on the website quite by accident, however I am that impressed I shall continue to use your company until my son's room is complete. Thank you for such a wonderful service and a product I didn't hope to find
Mrs Rowe
Nelson
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I just wanted to say how pleased my 3 years old daughter was with the Toy box I ordered from you. The toy box is bigger than we thought it was going to be this is a ( bigger bonus ) We thought it would be extremely well made and it was. Thank you again for a great service we will definitely use your company again
John
Wellington
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Hi Darren,
Thank you so much for the Treasure chest and the custom made mirror with our child's name engraved on the front they look fantastic!!
Tracey Giles
Rangira
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Hi Darren
Our furniture we ordered arrived today, fairy wardrobe, matching toy box and the set of drawers with our child's name engraves in the drawer front. It's everything we hoped for and more, the quality of the furniture is fantastic and of extremely good value thank you again for a great service
Mr & Mrs McKay
New Plymouth