Ayke & WhatNot

Ayke & WhatNot Ayke & WhatNot create and curate sustainable, high-quality furnishings for designing unique glamping spaces where guests can gather, connect, and reset.

A bit of mid-week inspiration with ✨
11/02/2026

A bit of mid-week inspiration with ✨

Making space for connection in meaningful places. Excited for what this new year will bring!
01/01/2026

Making space for connection in meaningful places. Excited for what this new year will bring!

Enjoying the challenge of learning how to weave with Danish cord! I see the imperfections as a reminder of the lifelong ...
11/12/2025

Enjoying the challenge of learning how to weave with Danish cord!

I see the imperfections as a reminder of the lifelong learning journey all craftspeople take when they learn a new technique or craft.

And sometimes these imperfections add a personal touch to a furniture piece.

Nature, the original design influencer ☺️
05/12/2025

Nature, the original design influencer ☺️

If you want to get your outdoor space summer ready, now is the time to order your Adirondack chairs! ⁠The Adirondack Cha...
30/09/2025

If you want to get your outdoor space summer ready, now is the time to order your Adirondack chairs!
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The Adirondack Chair is a classic staple for any outdoor space. With warmer New Zealand weather approaching and longer days ahead, more time outdoors is on the horizon. ⁠
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Place a couple of chairs out on your deck to enjoy your view of nature or create a cosy atmosphere around the fire pit with a few friends.⁠
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Even one in a secret corner of the garden can create an outdoor sanctuary where you can take a pause and reflect. No matter which way you choose to use the Adirondack Chair, you will be able to relax in comfort!⁠
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👉️ Head to the website to find out more about the Adirondack Chair: https://www.aykeandwhatnot.com/adirondack-chair

It's all in the details and quality materials. We take great care when making our furniture pieces to create long-lastin...
04/09/2025

It's all in the details and quality materials. We take great care when making our furniture pieces to create long-lasting, quality. We focus on traditional woodworking techniques and timeless designs inspired by outdoor adventures.

Pictured here is the Butler Tray Table in the making, made from Rimu and Red Beech wood.

While the weather is still on the cooler side, it is the beginning of spring! I love this time of year, it signals that ...
02/09/2025

While the weather is still on the cooler side, it is the beginning of spring! I love this time of year, it signals that we are getting closer to warmer days and nights to enjoy the outdoors. Outdoor dining, gathering around the campfire or simply relaxing with a book outside is all around the corner.

If you are on the look out for a comfortable chair to enjoy the warmer season, our Adirondack Chair is a classic staple for any outdoor space. Order now to get your outdoor space summer ready!

👉️ Head to the website to find out more about the Adirondack Chair: https://www.aykeandwhatnot.com/adirondack-chair

Workshop sessions with are always time well spent! Learning how he approaches custom work, using reclaimed timber and p...
21/08/2025

Workshop sessions with are always time well spent! Learning how he approaches custom work, using reclaimed timber and problem-solving are all valuable lessons that continue to help shape how I approach design and working with wood.

Another forest bath helps with focus and clarity when the weekend comes around.
12/07/2025

Another forest bath helps with focus and clarity when the weekend comes around.

From day one, I wanted Ayke & WhatNot to be a business focused on using wood sustainably to create quality crafted glamp...
10/07/2025

From day one, I wanted Ayke & WhatNot to be a business focused on using wood sustainably to create quality crafted glamping wood furniture and homeware pieces that would endure many adventures and stay out of the landfill.

Click the link in bio to find out more about how we work on our website.

Behind the design | Some inspiration for the upcoming Veld furniture collection.
28/06/2025

Behind the design | Some inspiration for the upcoming Veld furniture collection.

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