Australian homewares brands that will make your house a home
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WORDS BY JANICE NG AND FASHION JOURNAL
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It’s incredible what sprucing your space will do for your mental health. If you’re finding yourself in a bit of a lull, this is your sign to rearrange a room, feng shui your interior and reinvigorate your house with something new. Luckily for us, there are a plethora of talented makers and artists crafting unique homewares right here in Australia.
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To get the interior decoration ball rolling, we’ve pulled together a list of the best Australian homewares brands. Available both online and in-store, these brands will elevate even the shabbiest of share houses, so that you can refresh the space you live in.
Maison Balzac
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“An expression of pure imagination through the creation of novel objects and scented worlds”, Maison Balzac sells a collection of homewares and candles that insight curiosity and encourage playfulness.
Domestic Fantasies
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Following a ‘recycle and up-cycle ethos’, Domestic Fantasies offers 20th-century homewares pieces and one-of-a-kind treasures at accessible prices. You can shop jewel-toned pieces from ’90s Ikea, Murano glass from the ’70s and colourful Componibili modules.
Nonna’s Grocer
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Family-run Sydney label Nonna’s Grocer crafts candles inspired by seasonal fruit, veg and eggs. Bring homely warmth to your space with candles reminiscent of a leisurely lunch spent in a sunny courtyard. Each piece is lovingly handmade, so no two candles will be the same.
Baina
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With intent and permanence in mind, Baina designs towelling to elevate your everyday bathing experience. Made in Portugal from 100 per cent organic cotton, Baina’s towels are designed to add a little luxury and difference to your routine.
Curio
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Melbourne-based knitwear brand Curio partners with ethical factories and uses consciously selected Australian Merino yarn to bring you cozy and comfortable blankets and cushions that will make you feel right at home.
Didi and Dora
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Melbourne-based store Didi and Dora was founded by friends Cara and Sophie in 2020. Inspired by their grandmothers’ “unique style and funky aesthetic”, Didi and Dora offers vintage furniture and objects, as well as handmade objects by local makers including candles, ceramics, art, rugs and more.
Double
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Double is an Australian-born rug brand offering durable, machine-washable rugs in a range of patterns and textures. From its iconic shag and vegan flokati textures to wool, jute and check, there’s a style for every space.
Emro Designs
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100 per cent First Nations owned, Emro Designs is a stunning soft furnishings brand run by Bundjalung woman, Emma Rolls. Created in 2019, Rolls sought to share her passion for local First Nations artists and their work after seeing how under-represented they were in the design space. From rugs to mats, Emro Designs’ products are awash with rich colour and beautiful patterns. Even better, every item sold generates profit for the artists and their local communities.
In The Roundhouse
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Dress up your next dinner party with the Australian lifestyle brand, In The Roundhouse. Accessible, colourful and fun, you can mix and match pieces from the collection – plates, bowls, platters, cups, etc – to create your ideal table setting.
McMullin and Co.
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Furniture, homewares and lighting brand McMullin and Co. was founded on a passion for simple, sustainable designs. The brand aims to cut through mass-produced trends to provide carefully considered pieces that create a peaceful curiosity in the spaces we live.
Designstuff
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Everything at Designstuff has a Scandinavian influence – soaps, lamps, placemats, even the birchwood toothbrushes all have a minimalist and (mostly) monochromatic aesthetic. There’s a reason Scandinavian nations have a reputation for superior design, and this Aussie store boasts the widest online selection of more than 2500 niche Nordic brands, with new styles added every week.
Fazeek
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Melbourne-based contemporary homewares, beauty and fragrance label Fazeek is on a mission to elevate your home. Expect thoughtful, hand-crafted glassware, candles and essential oils inspired by sleek architecture and modern interior design.
Franca
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Designed Noosa Heads and made in Brisbane, Franca Studio is known for its unique 3D printed lights, vases and objects. Find wall scones, pendant light shades and lamps to life that will add a warmth and softness to your space.
Neighbourhood Studio
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Made by self-taught artist Lucas Wearne from his Northcote home studio, you may have seen these romantic limestone sculptures or wavy Picasso lamps floating around Instagram. There’s something very calming about this collection of shapely vases and geometric figures in their warm natural tones. Inspired by Cubism and Greek Classicism, Neighbourhood Studio’s functional art brings something special to any room.
Fenton and Fenton
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Fenton and Fenton has a strong Instagram presence, most likely thanks to its colourful aesthetic of pinks, prints and patterns. You can shop its Mother’s Day edit online – it’s packed full of pink serving platters, paintings, sculptures and flower vases.
Jardan
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Jardan is a family-owned Australian business specialising in timeless furniture staples. Its in-house design team, Jardan Lab, has developed a trend-conscious yet classic collection that includes everything from sofas to chairs, beds to rugs and lighting. Shop a range of homewares and accessories online today, to bring to life the Jardan-fit out you’ll no doubt be pining after soon enough.
Black Blaze
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Candles are the ideal addition to bring warmth and design to your home without the commitment a larger piece of homeware requires. Inspired by the banksia, the native Australian flower, Sydney brand Black Blaze offers a stunning collection of candles, diffusers, accessories, and more to add ambience to your home.
Cillie
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Cillie is the creation of former fashion designer Yael. The brand is all about being playful and flooding your home with individuality. Find a collection of unique, sweater-style throws made from Australian merino wool and hand sculpted glass vessel and scented candles poured in Sydney.
En Gold
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If you love the elegance and natural beauty of marble, look no further than En Gold. Founded two years ago by husband and wife duo Steffanie and Matt Ball, the brand is known for its timeless designs that hero natural stones like onyx, marble and limestone. Aside from its range of tables and furniture, the brand also stocks a curated selection of art on its online store.
Lawn Bowls
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Handmade in Brisbane/Meanjin by Finn O’Sullivan, Lawn Bowls’ weird and wonderful creations celebrate the imperfections and quirks that come with one-of-a-kind pieces. Each piece is colourful, fun, and designed to enrich whatever space it finds its way into.
Merci Maison
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Born in 2020, Merci Maison is the brainchild of designers Jade Yarbrough and Danielle Robertson. With an emphasis on creating stylish yet functional pieces, Merci Maison offers a range of furniture and home accessories.
Hommey
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Curated for the ups and downs of life, Hommey aims to make homewares suitable for every occasion. Its simple, cozy cushions are designed to make every home a little homier.
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