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You’ll never believe this stuff is from Early Settler!

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date March 15, 2018
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While Early Settler have been impressing me with their latest collections for some time now, their limited edition pieces released this week just took things to a whole new level. So I’m here to highlight the best bits and urge you to get shopping ASAP, because stock (as the name suggests) is limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone! No just that, but one lucky reader will get to win a beautiful luxe velvet sofa. Keep reading…

The best thing about these new limited pieces is there’s not just one look, there’s something for all tastes: the ever-popular industrial, French and vintage looks, on-trend luxe (hello velvet!) and (moody) floral and last but not least, storage. Can you ever have too much storage?!

There’s loads to see in store and online, but these are my top picks.

There are several velvet sofas (gosh, I love velvet sofas) and I couldn’t pick just one. First up, the Lisette 3.5-seater (shown in peacock green velvet) which also comes in dusty pink, purple and indigo velvet). And the price? $1299! Yes, velvet, 3.5 seater and just $1299 for a limited time (full price $1699)! I know! I love its classic shape and proportions and comfy cushions.

If you’re looking to go all out with your statement sofa, look no further than this beauty, the Juel 3.5-seater Chesterfield at $1499. Shown in vintage indigo and vintage gold below, it also comes in vintage peacock, vintage duck egg and vintage plush rose. You can coordinate (or contrast) with the Juel occasional chairs too.

I’m so in love with this ultra luxe, bold, jewel-toned look.

Early Settler have always had great vanities and this 2-door Nico French Vanity with Bluestone Top is no exception. It’s also just $899. Say what?! You can completely change the look of your bathroom by replacing the vanity (without the need for more expensive renos) and I am a big believer in going for something other than the standard white gloss. This piece would add some warmth and character to your bathroom and the stone top is both practical and luxurious. I love how it looks more like a freestanding vintage furniture piece than a bathroom cabinet.

While we’re talking about storage, I absolutely love this Monde Shelving Unit for $1299. It would look amazing in a living room full of books and/or decor items, in a dining room filled with your favourite ceramics or even in a kids or teenager’s room (secured safely to the wall, of course), filled with toys and treasures. This is a great, affordable way to add a great display option to your home.

We’ve seen a growing trend for moody florals and this Louisa 2 Drawer Bedside Table is an unexpected way to add the trend to your bedroom for $399.

Do you have a buffet in your home? Let me tell you, they are so useful! Every home should have one and they can work in your living room, hallway, dining room or even kitchen! They’re not just for storage, they’re the perfect place to display and style up some beautiful vignettes, perhaps with a great lamp, and they can be the perfect item to ground some artwork or a gallery wall of family photos above. The vintage-look Coralie 3 Drawer Buffet comes in indigo (I know, such a surprise for me choose the navy version of something!) as well as turquoise and an easy-to-work-with light cloud. It’s $1299.

I bet you never knew you needed this Juan Bench either. And now you’re trying to work out how you can incorporate it into your home. It’s $499, also comes in white, and looks like you shipped it home from your last overseas holiday. Love it!

If you’re a fan of a luxe gold accent in your home, you’ll easily find a place for this elegant Exford Marble Side Table, which looks a lot more expensive than its $299 price tag.

If you have a bedroom without built-ins, storage can be a real challenge and wardrobes don’t come cheap. I love the clean lines and industrial look of the Sleek Hanging Cabinet. At $499, I think it would be perfect in a guest bedroom.

So, what do you think of my picks? Which is your favourite? Would you agree that Early Settler have seriously upped their game in the last year?

Like I said, don’t hang around, and visit your nearest store or shop online today so you don’t miss out.

COMPETITION TIME!

For your chance to win a Lisette 3.5 seater sofa in peacock green velvet (pictured below), complete the entry form at the bottom of the page by 5pm Sydney time on Thursday 22 March 2018. Open to Australian residents only.

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The winner of this competition was Pen Alkin.

Tags buffet, competition, early settler velvet sofa, french, industrial, limited edition, luxe, vintage, win

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Friday furniture find: my picks from online retailer Brosa

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date January 19, 2018
1 Comment on Friday furniture find: my picks from online retailer Brosa

Have you heard of online furniture store Brosa? Their model is based on doing everything in house, cutting price markups and making furniture available to you cheaper and quicker. What’s not to like?! Today, I’ve rounded up 10 of my favourites from their range. You may notice more than a few gold accents (I’m nothing if not predictable!).

There’s nothing more useful than an extendable dining table and I love the shape of the Romulus (available in black oak and natural oak). It starts as a neat 120cm diameter and extends to seat six comfortably. It’s made of engineered wood and is $1,499.

Extendable round dining tables are few and far between so this is standout for me and I love the leg shape.

We all know I’m in love with the gold accents and this McCoy chest of drawers is a winner. Relaxed luxury at its finest for $749. This would look great in my guest bedroom and is a real statement piece.

I love a sideboard; both practical storage and excellent styling opportunity! This fresh take on rattan (a trend that’s going nowhere soon) is made of solid mango wood. The Bruna sideboard is $1,199.

I love the elegant shape of the Dianna 3-seater lounge for $899, available in 16 colours. Speaking of colours, most of Brosa’s rage comes in more colours than you can shake a stick at. The hardest part is choosing which to go with!

The coffee table is one of the most important furniture choices in your home, if you ask me. The Baroque, in black marble and brass, would look great in a more formal, Hollywood Regency style interior. It looks much more expensive than its $599 price tag.

This large Artemis coffee table is so unique it warrants a mention too. It’s built using wood recycled from ancient Chinese doors and buildings. How cool is that?! This hexagonal find is sure to be a talking point and will set you back $599.

I have two of these Portobello stools/ottomans in grey at home and they are super useful extra seating when we have people over, plus they double as foot stools, and even side tables! They come in 19 colour options so there’s something to blend (or pop) in any room! $187. I love styling two ottomans opposite a lounge, on the other side of a coffee table.

This Gisele queen size gas lift bed has heaps of storage underneath the mattress and a modern, relaxed look. Well priced quality beds can be hard to come by and I think this is a snip at $1,148.

The sophisticated design of the Costa table and chairs looks more like it should be used indoors! Don’t be afraid of using some colour outdoors. In fact, I actively encourage it! This could work on a larger balcony, in a back yard or on a front verandah. $608.

If you’re short on space (but still need somewhere to rest your cuppa), the compact Clint side table makes the perfect bedside. I love the subtle gold accents on this clever and stylish design. It would also work just as well next to a sofa or armchair. $229.

What did you think of my picks? I’d love to know if you’ve bought anything from Brosa?

Tags brosa, buffet, coffee tables, furniture, gold accents, online, rattan

Expert Tips Furniture Styling

Steve Cordony’s sideboard styling tips plus our top picks!

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date February 14, 2017
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Call it what you will (a sideboard, buffet or credenza!) but this particular furniture item is a personal favourite for Jen and I, mostly because it makes a fabulous hero piece and also doubles as a perfect spot on which to place a perfectly curated styled vignette (which as an interior stylist in my other life, thrills me to no end!). Ahem, as far as I see it, coupled with its ability to provide both form and function (they make excellent storage), what is not to love about the humble sideboard?

It’s a sentiment shared by interior stylist Steve Cordony who favours them for their strong visual impact. “Sideboards are a great way to showcase accessories and objet. They give solidity to a space and allow you to play with artwork, lamps and sculpture,” says Steve who loves sideboards with rounded edges. “I love ones that reference the mid-century but in a contemporary way. One of my all-time favourite sideboards is Parq Life by Lee Broom as it’s the perfect mix between traditional and contemporary.”

Lee Broom’s Parq Life sideboard is available to order in Australia through Cafe Culture + Insitu

And when looking to purchase one, it’s essential that you carefully consider its proportions and how they’ll work in your room. “Look at the proportion of the space you have to work with and the balance between other furniture in the room. Getting the length and depth right is crucial,” says Steve.

Some of our picks:

GlobeWest Willow woven buffet in natural teak/natural rattan: Who would have thought rattan could ever be cool? This buffet proves that just about any material can look stylish, depending on the execution. $3,685.

Zuster Halo buffet: It’s the brass feet, vertical panelling and large statement marble handles that together make this a sideboard from heaven. Priced starting from $8,750, this really is an investment piece destined for heirloom status.

West Elm wood tiled buffet: Perfect for a beachy interior, it’s the whitewashed textural quality that makes this sideboard unique. $1,699.

Life Interiors Peacock credenza: I’m coveting the stunning etched brass front on this piece. $2,789.

Jonathan Adler Channing buffet: This one is perfect for Hollywood Regency fans and I love its circular detailing. $4,245.

Fantastic Furniture Retro three drawer buffet: Smart, simple and a bargain at $499.

Fenton & Fenton bone inlay 7-drawer commode: Made from camel bone and resin, this boasts a small-scale chevron pattern too. $3,500.

The Family Love Tree recycled timber buffet multi: This one is perfect for colour-lovers and couldn’t help but be the hero of the room. $1,995.

See Steve’s own amazing sideboard upcycling project!

Tags buffet, credenza, furniture, sideboard, steve cordony, stylist

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Sideboard, buffet or credenza? Discover the difference

Post author By Guest Poster
Post date March 1, 2016
1 Comment on Sideboard, buffet or credenza? Discover the difference

By Samuel Clarke

Sideboards. Buffets. Credenzas. Many people use these names interchangeably to describe a relatively long, low storage piece. So what’s the difference between them? Not a whole lot really but let’s get lost in the semantics for just a moment.

The sideboard

Usually a long, low and narrow storage piece on short legs, usually made of wood, with storage cabinets and/or drawers beneath. Often found in the dining room as extra ‘bench’ space and a place to rest and present food during meals.

The buffet

There is little difference in physical characteristics between the sideboard and the buffet. It is perhaps the context in which they appear that sets them apart. The buffet was first conceived in Europe as a surface to present an array of help-yourself-foods, which is why today we also associate the word with the ritual of eating way more than we should at self-serve bain-maries! Consequently, a sideboard in the dining room may often be referred to as a buffet.

The credenza

Again, there is little difference in the physical characteristics of the credenza. The word credenza is Italian for ‘belief’. Traditionally speaking, food was laid out on the credenza in order to be tested before serving to very important holy people, because, you know, there was the potential for poison and the like.

So as you can see, there’s not a lot in it and you’d be forgiven for using these terms interchangeably, as many furniture makers do themselves! The versatility of the piece sees them in the dining room, living room, hallway, entryway and even the bedroom. So in some cases they might even be referred to as a console table, cabinet or dresser.

Finding the right one

What we can agree on is that these pieces are both handy and handsome. So, where do you find them, and how do you decide on the right one for your space?

When deciding on the right one, think of its purpose. What will it be used for? Where will it be? Will it be the feature in the room, or a sidekick? These will influence your design choice. For example, as a buffet in the dining room, height and depth will be important factors in your decision, or in the living room, perhaps storage and display capacity will be the driving factors.

When you know what you need, a good place to start your search, as with anything, is online, and in particular, online marketplaces. When entering your search terms, enter all the terms you can think of including sideboard, buffet, credenza, and even hall table / console table for good measure. Add in the names of some of your favourite designers, materials and styles, and you’ll likely be spoiled for choice!

One sideboard, three ways

The humble Mid-Century sideboard below is by Parker Furniture, circa 1960s. It’s on the smaller side relative to other sideboards, and its simple, minimal design with clean, straight lines sees it fit into almost any space.

Living room

In the living room, a buffet can serve as a stand for your television, and if not your TV – it’s a great place to display collections of books, plants, prints and other treasures.

Dining room

In addition to having a space to drop the h-ordeuvres at a dinner party, you can use this extra surface to place a lamp for mood lighting or display your prized serving dishes and ceramics.

Hallway

Use the sideboard in the hallway to welcome guests and set the tone for your interior. Style it up with a floral centrepiece or something sculptural, add some art and use it as a temporary resting stop for keys and recent mail.

–Samuel is a Melbourne-based interior stylist and the founder and curator of Kitsch please, Australia’s first dedicated online marketplace for buying and selling vintage homewares and furniture.

Photography by Jennifer Jones | Styling by Samuel Clarke | Assistant styling by Matt Dine