Homewares

Take a break from the fake and get yourself some freshly scented pine—just because we live in the tropics doesn't mean you won't find a real Christmas tree in Brisbane.

There’s nothing more satisfying than creating your very own stuff and with the world of pottery having a strong moment right now, no guesses as to where you should be flocking to for your homewares.

With the average Aussie generating a staggering 540 kgs of waste a year, it’s time to get savvy with sustainability around the home. Waste Sorted is fighting the battle against mindless landfill teaching West Aussies how to be a GREAT Sort and do better than the bin. 

A complete list of the best sales to shop this Boxing Day.

100+ banging and easy-to-order gift ideas for your folks, friends, mates and dates.

We’ve picked out some of our absolute faves that’ll help your outdoor setup survive our Aussie summer. 

Here’s five sure-fire ways to become dinner party hosting royalty in no time.

To get you mapping out your cultural itinerary for the next few months, here are some of the unmissable cultural events in New South Wales to soak up this year.

From designer-inspired pet beds to stylish cat trees, window hammocks, and chic water bowls, this pet furniture will ensure your home is a paradise for your cat or dog. 

 Score a champagne sleep on a beer budget.

Update your space for winter with these on-trend pet essentials.

We’ve teamed up with AGL Energy to bring you a few tips and tricks to inspire you to bring joy and homely touches into your digs without breaking the bank. 

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your living space on without breaking the bank.

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to guide you along your journey of creating the ultimate affordable, safe, and inviting space to unwind and recharge. 

Calling all design nerds, appreciators of architecture and lovers of a good old fashioned snoop around: Brisbane Open House is back for 2023.

Just shy of a year ago, Melbourne's RISING took the city by a cross-cultural storm with around two weeks of electric events, gigs, performances and experiences, and the good news is that they're officially returning for 2023. Dates have been confirmed—for Wednesday 7 June through to Sunday 18 June—along with the first act. And it's set to be a showstopper. 

Dig out your swimmers and make tracks to Townsville, because an incredible new snorkel trail has just been anchored in the depths of the Great Barrier Reef.

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your kitchen and dining space without breaking the bank. 

As the temps drop, movie dates in bed and cosy nights on the couch become a whole lot more tempting than going out. So there’s never been a better time to turn your abode into a sanctuary of self-care. 

Attention vinyl enthusiasts! Unearth the crème de la crème of record players in Australia with hit list. From timeless vintage vibes to cutting-edge marvels, we've curated a selection of the best turntables around.

New year, new ottoman. After analysing our past failures we’ve discovered that reinvention begins at home, and that can mean only one thing; homewares shopping.

Flexing your creative muscles is a surefire way to get out of your comfort zone—and have fun while doing it. Creativity looks different for everyone and the key is to find what makes your heart sing. 

Whether you’re celebrating your number one gal pal or a budding bromance, here are some totally cute date ideas in Brisbane for your friendship.

The huge display of immersive art installations will light up the gardens in May.

Queens Plaza in the CBD is hosting The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” exhibition featuring no less than 150 pieces from the world’s best graffiti artist. 

Experience HOTA's world-exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from Mugrabi Collection, New York in a whole new light on two unmissable evenings, Up Late: New York Nights.  

What do you do when it’s cold and rainy? What about when it’s hot and steamy? Go to an art gallery, of course. 

Save your hip pocket and contribute to fairtrade coffee practices by buying your morning brew at 7-Eleven. 

From food and fashion to beauty and beats, here's the design inpso you need to help you make space for the things that matter most.

We’re a tiny bit (read: a lot) obsessed with the work of Tom Gould. Born in Aotearoa and based in New York, the director-slash-photographer has won the world over with his emotive visual storytelling. 

Bring your wildest interior design fantasies to life at the mammoth IKEA Festival.

Museum of the Moon is making that trip to space seem a lot closer than you would think...

Find your next favourite piece for less at Vinnies. 

If you’re thinking of hosting your mates at your place soon, we’ve teamed up with Jacob’s Creek newest drop Lively Bunch—a deliciously crisp Pinot Noir that’s best served slightly chilled—to bring you a list of playful “chilled vibe” essentials that’ll liven up your laid-back feast in the best way possible. 

Sydney is brimming with places to get your creativity flowing. Whether you're seeking a refresh from the nine-to-five or searching for inspiration, you can bank on finding it in this enchanting, high-energy city. 

Find your new favourite artwork at Revealed, an online art market housing original, ethical artworks from more than 29 regional and remote WA Aboriginal art centres and emerging independent artists. 

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels their passion, and to educate and inspire your own journey towards a future made better. 

We all know the best kind of art is the kind you can interact with, which is exactly what the epic art, science and technology festival taking over Brisbane in June and July is all about. 

We sat down with Western Sydney artist Bianca Beers to chat about growing up in a Paris Hilton-inspired style era (we’re talking over-glossed lips, huge hoops and quilted handbags) and how her art has led her to embrace her colourful and confident style today. 

“Eclectic, colourful and over-accessorised” is how Sydney creator and digital artist Tara Chandra describes her style. Motivated by dressing differently and being unapologetically herself, Chandra's refreshing and playful approach to fashion is what catapulted her to social fame. 

We’re shining the spotlight on climate activists, First Nations rights advocates, eco innovators, sustainable fashion designers, disability rights champions, body positivity campaigners—anyone who is taking the leap to be the change they want to see. And now we want you to be part of the search to find our 30th face shaping the next decade. 

Check out our favourite sustainable bedding from Sheridan. 

 Take a trip back in time, and fill your life with a lil’ old school cool at Brisbane's best antique shops. 

Gearing up for another massive round of must-see art events and installations, the annual Brisbane Street Art Festival is returning to Brisbane for 2022.

Chiharu Shiota’s epic exhibition ‘The Soul Trembles’ is heading straight for Brisbane for the first time.

Featuring three giant inflated bunnies illuminated by stark white light, Intrude is returning to Brisbane.

Skincare is getting a sustainable glow up. There’s new energy bubbling in 2022 with customers making conscious choices and brands who are transforming our skincare routines and beauty cabinets for the better. 

Here’s three oh-so-hot-right-now homewares trends to get you inspired for a bedroom makeover. 

Summer has arrived and brought with it an abundance of sunshine, good times and sweet memories. We’re back to those iconic moments of getting dressed up for a night out, spending our weekends road tripping along the coast and enjoying good food in good company. 

Here at Urban List, we often talk about how your fashion thirst shouldn’t cost the earth—and the same goes for your home. 

It’s that time of year again—Christmas is right around the corner and with it comes countless crazy sales and deals to lighten the load on your wallet as you stock up for the silly season. 

With summer fast approaching and bringing with it the perfect excuse to indulge in good food and good company, we caught up with Alex and Heleena to uncover their food styling and entertaining tips, and how they perfectly photograph their visual feasts with the help of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G available at Optus.

If you’re passionate about decor, cooking and chilli oil, then you’ve likely scrolled past one of Jessica Nguyen’s delicious recipes and stunning tablescapes on the ‘gram before. 

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

As we edge our way closer to the final chapters of 2021, a year dominated by snap lockdowns and subsequent digital connectivity, we sat down with Melbourne stylist and creative director Ella Murphy to discuss the future of fashion. 

‘Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition’ is heading for Brisbane after touring the world over.

From growing burgers in labs to paying for our groceries with cryptocurrency, technology continues to push its way into new realms of our everyday life. 

Yogat is brightening up our yoga practice with eco-friendly yoga mats which are covered in original artworks from incredible Australian artists. 

The super-hyped exhibition has been shown in 50 different cities around the world to some six million people and it's finally heading to Brisbane.

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

If it’s a more full-bodied experience you’re after, here’s how you can pair the Brown Brothers Origin Series with local adventures to recreate an overseas holiday without leaving the country (or even leaving your house).

You'll know her as the artist who dipped Marty McFly’s sneakers in black paint, her interplanetary talent for photorealistic pencil drawings of ordinary items, and the fact that Jay-Z and Kanye West have her work in their private collections (true story). 

Frantically trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mum, aunt, gran, or any other special women in your life? Take a deep breath and forget the frenzy—we’ve got you covered this year. 

South Brisbane’s Fish Lane is soon to host a creators and designers market up and down the laneway. 

Spruce up your digs, thanks to The Revealed Market, a digital art emporium housing original, ethical artworks from more than 25 regional and remote WA Aboriginal art centres and emerging independent artists. 

The Mysa Motel (pronounced Mee-sa), has just opened its doors in Palm Beach and it’s a retro decor lover’s dream.

The coastal cool artworks by Mitch Revs are, in a word, gorgeous. Best known for his kaleidoscopic, cartoon-style depicting surfers doing handstands, blokes fishing, sweeping beaches and other quintessential Aussie scenes, Mitch has always reflected his Newcastle roots in his work. It’s this trademark style that’s won the hearts of many and secured his name in the art world. 

If you’re looking for a new creative hub to discover the inner artistic genius you never knew you had, you’ll want to get yourself down to Dabbler—Brisbane’s first ceramic studio dedicated to handbuilding.

We sat down with stylist Steve Cordony to chat all things interior design, how he feels about Gigi Hadid’s chaotic pasta cabinets, vintage Brad Pitt posters and ultimately, how to transform your space into a home office of your Pinterest dreams. 

We sat down with Bondi photographer Rob Mulally to get his top phone photography tips and celebrating the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. Get ready, your Instagram game is going to be taken to the next level. 

Your go-to guide to what’s on the rise, and on the slide in culture right now. 

If you’re ready to dress up your living room with a stunning dried flower arrangement or two, you should stop by Woolloogabba’s new Florals By Blush Designs. 

While we thoroughly enjoyed our time spent in iso cruising the web for tie-dye loungewear, now we’re ready to swap shopping from the couch for shopping IRL. And lucky for us, The City just announced that an epic three-day Shop BNE City event is going down in Queen Street Mall from Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November to really ramp up the good shopping vibes. 

Sculpture By the River 2020 is here, and it’s taken over Northshore with a heap of incredible sculptures lining the River Walk.

Opening on Paddington’s Given Terrace, Brisbane's newest paint and sip studio Frida's is totally luxe.

Just when we thought QAGOMA couldn’t get any better, they've gone ahead and surprised us once more, announcing their plans to collaborate with the masterminds of the MET to bring the world class exhibit, ‘European Masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York’, straight to our backyard next year.

There are plenty of reasons people are getting seriously into the indoor plant game. Not only do they improve any lacklustre space by tenfold, but they also improve air quality and help to bring mindful calm to our every day. Sounds like a decent trade-off to us. 

You’ll be able to see a Lego version of City Hall from 17 July, when Museum of Brisbane is re-opening its doors to the public.

This toilet paper, made of recycled paper and bamboo, is all the three ply goodness your cheeks could need, and their 100 per cent sustainable ethos will keep your carbon footprint from going down the toilet. 

With the help of Moo+Twig, you can set about making a new DIY leather bow tie dog collar for your precious pooch.

In Yelarbon, a small town about three and a half hours west of Brisbane, the last dab of paint just went on to a massive mural covering an entire row of grain silos. 

We’ve rounded up five seriously chic and comfortable pieces of furniture that will style up any home. 

If you’ve been resting your head on the same old, rock hard pillows and mattress that you have been for years now, we reckon it’s about time you finally invested in getting a good night’s sleep and rewarded yourself with an upgrade. 

For those missing the arts and culture scene, Brisbane's biggest and best cultural centres have announced their re-opening dates. 

Grab yourself a re-usable, vacuum insulated water bottle that is not only stylish but also eco-friendly for 20 per cent off. 

We’ve teamed up with the minds behind Only T, who usually host BYO Tee Parties for screen printing and concrete pot making, to put together a home-delivered DIY pot making kit.

We’ve rounded up eight awesome locally made and delivered projects you can throw yourself into to send those iso blues out the door. Check out the list below, and prepare to get inspired. 

Making it super easy to start your own food garden at home, Salisbury Grange is delivering hand-picked seeds straight to doorsteps, all across Australia, so you can get planting stat.  

Dawdle’s mosaic terracotta pot craft boxes are filled with everything you need to decorate four mini terracotta pots with a colourful mosaic. 

We’re all aware of flower delivery services, but what you might not know is that Brisbane boasts some pretty lush indoor plant delivery services that help you level-up your home (or office) into a fresh, inviting and inspiring space, without even leaving your house.

One of the many ways we’re surviving and thriving in the depths of self-isolation is with a little retail therapy to support Aussie fashion labels, of course.

From vegan leather accessories to delicious crepes for homelessness, we round up the best of this year's ING Dreamstarters. 

Stave off boredom with an online pottery class from the team at Newstead’s Mas & Miek Ceramic House.

Fill your self-isolation weekends with virtual paint and sip classes, courtesy of Cork & Chroma. 

Crockd is all about getting out of your head and into your hands. It’s a DIY pottery kit that can be delivered right to your front door, so there’s no need to break quarantine to get your craft on. 

Are you a plant addict currently experiencing severe withdrawals because ‘rona has shut down your favourite plant store? Well you’re in luck, because we’ve got the perfect solution for you, with plant delivery.

To inspire you to live an eco-conscious life, we’re bringing you a slew of bite-size tips to reduce your eco-footprint at home. 

Brisbane is home to an impressive list of female entrepreneurs who founded, run and operate a heap of familiar businesses. They’ve turned themselves into household names, and their businesses into the brands we know and love.

Whether you’re a fan of motorbikes or not, you’re going to want to hit the revved up new exhibition coming to QAGOMA in November 2020.

There’s no shortage of exhibitions and creative workshops happening around Melbourne. But this month, Can’t Do Tomorrow has really gathered them all under one roof. From street art to breathtaking installation to art chats and workshops, trust us when we say that Can’t Do Tomorrow is truly the only thing you’ll need to attend this month to get your fill on creative inspiration.

Can’t Do Tomorrow is making things easy for us this month when it comes to keeping you up to speed on what’s cool, new and trending. Why? Because the new underground festival has assembled everything that’s cool, new and trending under one roof this month.

Whether you’re a home-owner, renter or still living at home, there’s no better feeling than channelling your inner Neil Whittaker and transforming your house into a stylish home. 

Forget about cherry-picking your gigs this month, because Melbourne’s hottest new festival—Can’t Do Tomorrow—is serving up fiery musical acts left and right. Not only is Can’t Do Tomorrow going all out in the street art scene, but the music lineup is not something to be scoffed at. With the likes of Melbourne legends TEYMORI and MzRizk, Triple j favourite Cool Out Sun, Australian dance music powerhouse DJ JNETT and more, Can’t To Tomorrow is about to become your ultimate February gig haven. And because we’ve always got your back, if you use the promo code URBANCDT when you book, you get $10 off your ticket cost.

You’ve probably already heard about Can’t Do Tomorrow, Melbourne’s new underground festival. And if you haven’t, here’s the quick lowdown: think 10 days packed with interactive installations, jaw-dropping street art, good vibes, hidden bars, live music, and the best part of it all: a chance to meet some of the peeps behind Urban List and mingle with other Urban Listers as well.

Melbourne’s most anticipated underground festival—Can't Do Tomorrow—is kicking off next week and you won’t want to miss it when it hits. With more than 100 artists showcasing exclusive works, secret bars, live acts that’ll get your blood pumping and interactive exhibitions that’ll blow your mind, you best believe this baby is almost sold out. So if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, we strongly suggest you do so ASAP. Use the promo code URBANCDT to get $10 off your ticket cost.

We're just days away from street art festival Can't Do Tomorrow kicking off at The Facility in Kensington. And with the array of amazing artists at the festival, you'd be mad not to take advantage of the bargain price of $25 to get in. 

When it comes to a mini home makeover, people usually opt for a bedroom blitz or a lounge room level-up, however, we’re here to let you know that the humble bathroom revamp is where it’s at. Why check into a luxe hotel when your own bathroom can rival the best? Our thoughts exactly.

It’s safe to say The Jungle Collective’s first few forays into Brisbane were a hit, with the green juggernaut announcing their return in February. 

In December we announced that a new street art festival would be hitting Melbourne in 2020, and now, just over a month later we’ve got our hands on the epic line-up that Can’t Do Tomorrow will be bringing to The Facility in Kensington.

Mince pies have officially hit supermarket shelves everywhere—ready or not, the festive season is officially here. 

Melbourne is home to some of the finest street art produced in Australia.

There’s no denying Aussies are downright obsessed with Scandi culture—and rightly so. 

Between all the pavlova, drinks, tinsel, and gifts, we tend to consume to excess—but a sustainable Christmas doesn’t mean it has to be any less magical.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, let this be your guide to a more sustainable Christmas.

For all the wannabe plant parents out there, consider this your indoor plant bible.

You’ve no doubt already heard that a giant, boulder-filled riverbed is taking over GOMA this summer, but news has just dropped that the modern art gallery will also be hosting a real life snowman as a part of their ‘Water’ exhibition. 

A one-of-a-kind-exhibition.

Hidden treasures of the Sunshine Coast, often aren’t very hidden. But the hinterland gallery of world famous British pop artist, Peter Phillips is an exception. 

Forget your twenties, your thirties are where it’s at, and we’re so ready for our Jennifer Garner moment.  

As if Brisbane wasn’t good-looking enough already, a bunch of talented street artists went and made it even prettier with their creative masterpieces.