Why I Started Ménage: A Curated Kitchenware Brand Born in Australia
The Story Behind Ménage: From My Own Need to a Business
When I first moved to Australia, I realised how hard it was to find the kind of kitchenware I had loved back home — products that weren’t just practical, but also beautifully made, well-balanced, and thoughtfully designed.
In places like Japan or parts of Europe, it’s easy to find everyday items that feel intentional — where beauty and function go hand-in-hand. But here, those sorts of pieces felt few and far between.
Ménage started simply because I wanted to bring those kinds of products into my own home. And then I thought — maybe I’m not the only one looking.
✨ Why Kitchenware?
Because it’s the little things but makes happy and valuable,
the spoon you reach for every morning, the fork that feels just right in your hand that shape our daily rituals.
I believe good design should be quiet, useful, and lasting.
At Ménage, I curate kitchenware that brings a bit of pleasure into the everyday. Items that not only look good, but feel right to use.
🇦🇺 Why I Started This Brand in Australia
Australia is ready for more than mass-produced goods. I saw an opportunity to bring elevated yet accessible kitchenware into the local market — products that blend aesthetic sensibility, cultural depth, and quality manufacturing.
We’re starting with one of my personal favourites:
🥄 Luckywood Cutlery from Japan
Crafted with precision and balance, it’s a brand I fell in love with for how it transforms even a simple meal into something special.
(There is more behind story, I will post next one, stay tuned XD)
What Ménage Stands For
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“Ménage” means “household” in French — the small moments, the rituals, the heart of a home.
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We believe in slow living, artisanship, and the quiet luxury of everyday beauty.
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We don’t follow trends. We curate legacy.
🌿 Looking Ahead
Ménage is for people like me, people who care about what they bring into their homes. People who value things that are made well and made to last.
I hope this space becomes more than just a shop.
I want it to be a little haven for those who believe beauty and practicality can go hand in hand.
Thanks for being here.
Grace Park
Founder of Ménage