Why I Started Ménage: A Curated Kitchenware Brand Born in Australia

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,

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

  • “Ménage” means “household” in French — the small moments, the rituals, the heart of a home.

  • We believe in slow living, artisanship, and the quiet luxury of everyday beauty.

  • 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

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