Blue Mountains Originals | Advertising feature
Mike and Mandy Hartnig established what is now known as Thornton & Blake from humble beginnings on the highway at Blackheath and has now expanded with a new T&B Studio at Leura.
Mrs Hartnig said that with a background and expertise in interior decorating and refurbishment, she and Mike set out to engage with the community and offer a superior range of product and services in the Blue Mountains and Central West region which research had shown was virtually non existent at a local level.
“This formula proved immensely popular to the degree that two years later we launched our second outlet in Leura showcasing Dulux and Porter’s paints, Weber BBQs, outdoor living, together with an ever-growing portfolio of quality interior products and services.
“Within six years from starting, the business has grown from a two-person operation to employing five more local experts, some of whom are partners and experts in their own right, joining together in this exciting new growth adventure we all share,” she said.
At the larger Megalong St premises T&B offer a much wider range of products as well as local trade services from plumbers and gasfitters, accredited woodfire installers, and electricians.
“As stockists we represent an extensive range of quality, best in brand products including wood and gasfires from familiar brands as Jetmaster, Kemlan, Castworks, Pacific Energy, Invicta, Skantherm, Focus, Stuv, Regency and Stovax,” she added.
“Services we provide include a free in-home fire consultation to assess the customers overall heating needs, to offering services and expertise from local skilled tradesmen to assist with the build/ installation process.”
T&B also specialise in custom-made curtains, blinds, shutters and awnings, as well as exclusive furniture.
“We are thrilled and proud to be associated as a preferred Molmic gallery dealer and can offer in the new showroom a large range of custom beautiful sofas and armchairs,” Mrs Hartnig said.
If you’re looking to paint your place, T&B stock Dulux and Porter’s paints for both trade and retail and can offer expert advice on new colour schemes. They also run creative paint workshops.
Even your backyard is catered for, with a full range of Weber BBQs and accessories, outdoor furniture, the Big Green Egg, and Sustainapod by Verdelife, a range of outdoor pre-assembled quality kitchens.
ESSE quality wood and electric cast iron range cookers have been added recently, and Mrs Hartnig said that their pop-up dinners and events are gaining popularity.
“We offer a complete interior one-stop solution for both product and advice that includes flooring, carpet, rugs,lighting, property styling and décor accessories and are thrilled that we can support skilled local trades and services in assisting the needs of our customers,” she said.
"The ongoing success of our company is the returning loyalty and word-of-mouth that comes as being recognised by our customers as innovative, interior specialists, proud to be part of the local community.”
- This advertising feature was supported by blakeandthornton.com.au