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Rattan furniture trend: Our top 8 statement chairs!

The rattan furniture trend is certainly one with legs. We first wrote about its mass resurgence back in 2017 and the look has remained a constant in our Pinterest and Instagram feeds since. And while the material has been used to create all sorts of different furniture pieces, our favourite iteration is the statement armchair. […]

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Plywood furniture: Plyroom is still going strong

It’s been a while since we caught up with the team at Plyroom and we thought it was about time given the business is now six years old, and still going strong. The opposite of disposable, the Melbourne brand’s sustainably sourced ply furniture and accessories range is designed to grow with its customers, rather than […]

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Outdoor & Exteriors

8 Affordable Outdoor Furniture Sets

Finding affordable outdoor furniture sets can be a tough task when you have a specific look in mind, but have a beer budget. But the key to any outdoor area, or living space for that matter, is the way it is styled. Selected pieces can be styled in a way you wouldn’t realise price was […]

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New furniture & homewares: Our favourite October finds

Spring has certainly sprung on the home front with lots of lovely new things hitting the market. From a cute rainbow footstool to Mimco’s first foray into the home, and Annie Sloan’s latest shades, here are a few of our favourite October finds. Circlehome: A new Aussie furniture start-up, the Circlehome range is a fun […]

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Covet my coffee table: Furniture creator Alexey Oleshov

Originally from Russia, but now based in Sydney, furniture designer Alexey Oleshov is the co-founder of TEXTURE.design – a purveyor of unique furniture, antiques and artworks. His unusual coffee table, which he is sharing with us today, is quite the talking piece due to is unique combination of antique French doors, concrete and glass. “It’s […]

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Outdoor round-up: The latest furniture and accessories

While it seems a little odd to even consider the great outdoors (given we’re still in the throes of winter) there have been so many fabulous new outdoor furniture and accessories hitting the market lately that we just couldn’t wait to share. From outdoor rugs to chic occasional chairs and unusual lighting, here you’ll find […]

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Design Furniture Shopping

IKEA furniture hack: Customise your MALM bedhead!

We love customisation and product hacking as much as the next person so when we first heard about STYLKEA we were pretty excited. Designed to make bargain furniture look expensive, the range lets you personalise classic IKEA furniture pieces using DIY peel-and-stick perspex panels. And while the range previously allowed you to pimp your IKEA […]

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Antique furniture: How to choose a statement piece

Anyone who has perused an antique store knows that there are usually hundreds, if not thousands, of small items for sale. Often cheaper (but not always) there’s something about purchasing a small antique piece that doesn’t feel quite as intimidating as committing to something larger – a dipping of the toes if you will. But there’s […]

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BIG W latest: Simple & stylish furniture from just $35!

Fresh off the back of its successful ‘Dark Wonder’ range released last month, BIG W has just unveiled its next home instalment with furniture pieces starting from a cracking $35! The ‘Fine Balance’ range combines light and dark colours with industral accents and minimalist inspired artwork plus a dash of on-trend mauve. And with six key […]

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Stylish children’s furniture made from recycled toys!

Like many parents, before I had kids I envisioned a toy area filled with lovely looking wooden toys but sadly, the reality is somewhat different! In fact, sometimes I feel like I’m literally wading in plastic which is why I was rather captivated by the story of the newish children’s furniture brand ecoBirdy whose stylish […]

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Upcycling furniture made simple with new Jolie Paint

When it comes to hassle free upcycling, there’s no doubt that Annie Sloan’s chalk paints have been the go-to for DIY enthusiasts for many years. But that may be set to change with the arrival of American newcomer Jolie Paint. The product is water-based, non-toxic and quick-drying and in most cases you can apply the […]

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New! Fantastic Furniture’s Star Wars collection

In news that will be met with jubilation by diehard fans (young and old alike!), Fantastic Furniture launches a limited edition Star Wars collection this month with plenty of fun and fabulous offerings that are priced from just $15. “It has been an exciting journey working with Disney to bring one of the world’s most popular […]

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Early Settler’s stylish new outdoor furniture range

The days of ugly mass-market metal and and plastic outdoor furniture appear to be over if the latest offering from Early Settler is anything to go by. Comprised of four key themes (natural, urban, coastal and French), the latest range is a stylish collection that wouldn’t look out of place indoors too. “Early Settler’s 2018/19 outdoor […]

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The rattan & cane edit: Our top 10 furniture buys

Rattan and cane furniture has been one of the biggest interior trends of 2018 and it’s showing no sign of going anywhere soon! While it’s easy to associate rattan and cane with beach houses and boho apartments, there are plenty of brands reinventing this material into modern designs that feel laid-back yet luxurious. Whether your […]

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Furniture

IKEA wants to buy back your old furniture in Sydney

If you’re looking to part ways with the MALM bed frame you bought for your first apartment or update the wall of BILLY bookcases in your living room, IKEA has found a way to help out with the launch of their furniture take-back program. In a new initiative to help reduce waste, encourage upcycling and […]

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Affordable statement furniture with fast delivery!

Launched early this year, Five Fables furniture collection is not only fabulously bold but it’s competitively priced and can be delivered free to your door within just ten days if you live in metropolitan Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. What’s not to love? “The objective of Five Fables is to design directional, yet timeless pieces that […]

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Design Furniture

Flat pack plywood furniture and no need for Allen keys!

Brisbane’s Tonic Design (an architecture and interior design practice based in Fortitude Valley) has ventured out this month with a sister business called Tonic Objects. The first collection for the new brand, JOYNT, features five pieces, is made from sustainable plywood, can be custom designed, comes flat packed and can be assembled by hand without […]

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How to mix vintage furniture with modern: expert tips

By Alexandra Ganipeau My heart truly flutters with anticipation every time I enter my favourite or discover a new op shop or auction house. There is something addictive about searching for and hopefully finding, a new favourite new old thing, a great bargain or a perfect unique piece. All homes should have a few vintage […]