Homewares & Interiors

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…

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…

If you ask us, there’s only one major thing that helps boost productivity tenfold—and that’s a strong stationery game.…

Let’s set the scene for a minute. It’s 2am and you’re still tossing and turning thanks to a combination of searing…

There’s not much we wouldn’t do to guarantee a good night's sleep. We’ve flirted with the no caffeine after lunch…

As we roll into warmer weather, sunny days, and the crazy Christmas shopping season—there's nothing like a bit of online browsing…

Does your lack of handy kitchen tools drive you crazy? Some things are just so obviously helpful but are mostly unavailable at the big…

With the stress of the past couple of year and all the extra time we’re still spending at home, it’s not surprising that…

If there’s one thing we spend too much money on, it’s fancy candles. Seriously, we’ve got so many candles per-square meter…

Candles have been shown to boost wellness in multiple ways, from helping us sleep better and stay focussed, to lowering our stress levels.…

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps…

International travel remains the tantalising enigma all of us want, but none of us can have (except to visit our beautiful New Zealand…

After being forced to spend most of 2020 confined inside (global pandemics tend to have that effect), we’ve gotten pretty good at…

If there’s anything 2020 has taught us, it’s that loungewear reigns supreme and your working from home set up is more important…

For the most part, plants are used as a decorative element that can easily and inexpensively transform spaces from lackluster to lush. But…

Well it’s happened, you’ve told your family and friends, accepted that elasticated waistbands are probably the best invention…

Being cooped up at home for the better part of 2020 has probably had you contemplating your wall space more than ever. If you’re keen…

With Father's Day under two weeks away, you might be deep into your annual 'wonder what to buy dad?' period—or you might…

There are plenty of reasons people are getting seriously into the indoor plant game. Not only do they improve any lacklustre space by…

If you’ve ever had the calming pleasure of laying down on a Koala mattress or listened to your friends constantly bragging about…

We all know how important a good night’s sleep is—mainly because of how much better we feel after a solid eight hours of shut…

While I appreciate the mismatched furniture I lovingly collected from garage sales and my charming hand-me-downs from family and friends, my…

Self-care is the phrase on everyone’s lips these days—we’re stressed, we’re tired, we’re putting way too much…

Across Australia and New Zealand, we are slowly tiptoeing out of iso. It’s absolutely been a hibernation of sorts, some of us more…

Planning a weekend away in a cosy cabin somewhere, preferably one with a fireplace—but not exactly sure what you'll do when you…

Who knew that in 2020, toilet paper would ascend from humble triple-ply bathroom material to the international symbol of a…

Since we’ve all been spending way more time at home, you may have caught yourself looking around your digs wondering how you made…

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…

Alright, so it’s been weeks, if not months, since you last saw your co-workers in real life, and despite the regular emails, Zoom…

The mercury is well and truly on the decline so if you’ve found yourself reaching for the covers, it might just be the perfect time to…

Did you know that nearly one million plastic water bottles are sold every minute around the world? In Australia alone, an estimated 370…

If you ask us, there’s only one major thing that helps boost productivity tenfold — and that’s a strong stationery game.…

Feeling like you need to redecorate? Getting sick of your sheet sets, towels, walls and plants and planters? Want to turn your apartment…

Even if you’re not usually much of a potter, we’re willing to bet you’ve at least thought about it since lockdown hit.…

Now that you’re getting a handle on this whole ‘life in isolation’ thing, and have binge-watched everything possible on…

Anything that keeps our hands busy and our minds off the fact that we’re slowly going iso-mad is a good thing these days, especially…

If I’m honest, adjusting to life in quarantine hasn’t been that tough. I miss my mum and our family pizza nights. I miss Friday…

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…

Houseplants bring a tonne of benefits. From improving air quality to bringing mindful calm to our every day, it’s no wonder…

Indoor plants are the accessory de-jour, and we’re obsessed. There’s just one little issue: we kind of suck at keeping them…

If you've been looking for a reason to check out the world's tallest indoor waterfall, now's your chance. Low-cost…

Teased way back in 2017, the IKEA X Virgil Abloh rug collab is due to hit Australian IKEA stores this month. The low pile rug, which…

We love delivery services. Enjoying every modern convenience without ever leaving the comfort of our home. It’s bliss.  So when…

People who like to froth over fancy-pants homewares (so, all of us, basically), we’ve got a shit load of piping hot furniture porn…

Just when you thought you were gonna save your tax return this time round, iconic Aussie label Dinosaur Designs have just launched their…

When you think IKEA, you think of that bookcase you build back-to-front, ball pits full of screaming kids, and sketchy $1 hotdogs ("I'll…

There’s nothing quite like a fabulously fabulous couch or sofa to make a bold statement in your home, and when budget isn’t an…

Famous for her luxury bags and quirky accessories, iconic Brit designer Anya Hindmarch has been responsible for many an ‘it’ bag…

A house is not a home without artwork. The right pieces don’t just set the tone of your home, they also say something about you, and…

Let’s face it, most of us are probably living in a rental at the moment and will continue to do so for years to come—even if we…

When you think about how much time we spend inside our homes it doesn’t make sense to be haphazard with the décor. It…

So, a thing happened. A ridiculously talented artist is replicating people’s real-life homes into miniature LEGO® versions.…

If you’re still recovering from the big fat onslaught of awesome that was Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age hitting up our…

Adulthood, it’s a tricky business, isn’t it? As we grew up, bucket loads of information was chucked at us from every direction…

Indoor greenery has always been cool, but it’s having a serious moment right now. If you love plants as much as we do but aren’t…

It’s the home décor trend that is showing no signs of slowing down, but is your #crazyplantlady obsession putting your furry…

The days of murdering countless innocent indoor plants are over, thanks to an app that is going to change the way you load up your home with…

We all love a well-designed venue to go with our food, and it seems every café, restaurant, and bar these days not only serves up…

You don’t have to be an art buff to recognise the fantastical and incredibly colourful works of artist Yayoi Kusama. From her infamous…

More so than most, we Queenslanders eagerly await the arrival of spring/summer fashion, beauty and homewares into stores. Come the sudden…

Calling all wizards, muggles, squibs and humans, there’s some truly magical news coming out of the ‘burbs this week:…

Hold on to your credit cards guys—IKEA Australia has just announced online shopping for ALL Queenslanders. We’ll just let that…

Yes guys, coffee bed sheets officially exist (like we needed one more excuse for bringing more of the good stuff into our lives).…

In this day and age, helping good old Mother Earth is a great priority for many and, let’s face it, it doesn’t have to be hard.…

It’s hard to believe it’s been 6 years since Amy Winehouse passed away. 2017 looks set to be a big one for all of…

Having art in your home is a true sign of adulthood. There’s a marked point in your life when your perception of ‘cool room…

A new year. A new long AF list of things you need and/or want to do. While we all begin with the best of intentions, being super duper…

Sorry Carrie Bradshaw, shopping is no longer our favourite form of cardio. Thanks to the oh-so wonderful World Wide Web, we’re…

The World Wide Web is a wonderful thing. Without it we wouldn’t have online shopping, and without online shopping we wouldn’t…

Hold on to your credit cards guys—IKEA Australia has just announced online shopping. And wait for it—they’ll deliver that…

Buying art is kind of hard. It’s like ordering food at a restaurant—you spend hours agonising over the menu only to be hit with…

The art world can be kind of intimidating; we totally get it. Alongside the pressures of finding art that’s actually cool (say no to…

Look, I’m just going to come out and say it: shopping for wedding gifts blows. Whatever your stance on the whole process is though,…

Just how concrete went from mainstay of a Soviet brutalist architecture to darling of the high end design world, is a matter for another…

Candles are a versatile buy that feels incredibly indulgent yet totally worth the splurge. Whether you’re looking for a fresh scent to…

We've really taken one for the team this month and included a few bits and pieces that won't break the bank, and WILL see you…

There are so many things that are oh-so great about winter in the beauty and style stakes… From cosy coats to cool-weather layers,…

If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be living in Bondi, I’d have told them to get right out of my face. But since…

​Happy Straya' day team! We thought we'd really set you up for a day of excellent festivities and the ultimate Aussie party…

Ah, France, the nation of l’amour, exceptional fromage and striped bretons; it’s the world’s most travelled to destination…

Always wondered how Oprah became the best TV host of all time (we are not worthy)? How Steve Jobs invented ‘Apple’? Or how that…

There’s a stack of Aussie jewellery designers doing their bit to keep you really well accessorised these days! From home studios to…

We, at The Urban List, like to fly by the seat of our pants and ain’t no one going to tell us what to do or where to be (well not…

Breathing new life into your living or workspace with fresh artwork is lots of fun, but really, who has the time or the dime to go trawling…

Sick of staring at a blank wall? We’ve sourced high and low for some awesome desk accessories to make going to work that much more…

The silly season is well and truly upon us (finally!), and this year we’re going all out to bring that extra-special holiday cheer to…

You know it's a slow news week when a well oiled ass is headlining. To keep you up to date with all the latest celebrity tuccas news,…

There's no excuse for slumming it whilst you take cover under the covers. Take your sleeping aesthetic to a higher echelon with our pick…

Food fanatics and design buffs are already well aware of Cook Republic's Sneh Roy. The winner of Best Australian Blog 2013,…

There's no denying it, winter is upon us, making it more and more tempting to snuggle up with a good movie and a glass of wine than…

Señors and señoritas, the Spanish Film Festival is back for another year! Presented by Estrella Damm, this year's…

Kids movies that can be enjoyed by the taller set have become a genre unto themselves, and the new Lego Movie — hyped as the best…