Homewares

Discover the bold, boundary-pushing Marrickville florist putting Sydney/Eora on the map.

International thrifting brand Savers now has a Thrift Boutique on Oxford Street, bringing affordable pre-loved goods to Darlinghurst.

Global thrifting giant Savers’ first Sydney store in Hoxton Park Prestons is 1590 square metres of pre-loved gems waiting to be discovered.

Forget celebrity fragrances and department store clerks handing out smelling strips. If you love hard-to-find, boutique fragrances dreamt up by artisans from far-flung places, Libertine Parfumerie is for you. 

Shopping in Sydney will get a whole lot more exciting when cult Scandi brand GANNI opens its doors at The Galeries on Friday 2 June. 

It’s finally happened. After a handful of years operating as a pop up shop in the leafy streets of Surry Hills, Little Succers has left its roots, so to speak, and made the big leap over the pond to greener pastures. We’re talking about a permanent terrarium studio right in the heart of Neutral Bay.

If you’re a ceramic fiend, you would have definitely heard of cutting-edge pottery studio Bondi Clay. The Flood Street institution is well-known for its cute date night classes and its sustainable approach to pottery. It's one of the few studios that sticks to renewable energy and doesn’t use single-use plastic bags.

The fact is, a city can never be too overcrowded with florists, which is why you need to know about Sydney’s newest floral mecca dedicated to luscious blooms and whimsical flowing foliage.

Brosa is a digital-first furniture and homewares brand that's all about disrupting the way we shop for furniture. Located in Rosebery's trendy Cannery Precinct, their recently-opened bricks-and-mortar studio is a space to reimagine your digs and create your dream home—all without the scary price tags, hardcore salespeople, and lengthy lead times. Brosa allows you to shop direct from makers, cutting out the ticket items that tend to make shopping for furniture in Australia so expensive (export fees and warehousing costs). 

The fact of the matter is—a city can never have too many greenhouses and nurseries. And, the newest house plant emporium to land on Sydney soil is hailing in hard from the Central Coast, so bring a car with enough space because you’ll be going home with the lot.

UPDATE: For the course of the COVID-19 lockdown, Bondi Clay has launched a set of online tutorials and take-home clay kits. You can pick up full and half bags of white stoneware clay and tools from the Bondi studio, or have the clay delivered if you live in the Eastern suburbs. 

Sydney’s sassy same-day plant delivery service PlantGirl has opened its first bricks-and-mortar set up in the heart of the Inner West, which means you’ll be able to deck out your digs in lush greenery and bright planters.

Enter Sydney based painter Vicki Lee's eponymous two-storey gallery space and get ready for a sweet sensory experience. 

After the huge success of their Surry Hills paint and sip studio, Cork & Chroma has added a second location over the bridge in St Leonards, because Sydney’s art scene just won’t quit.

Lyons Gallery showcases never-before-seen glamourous celeb shots from the most collected photographers in the world. 

International brand, MUJI is bringing their minimalist, affordable and uber cool vibes to Westfield Chatswood. Covering over 884 square metres (that’s really freakin’ big) the Japanese store offers errrrythang from clothing and homewares, to skincare and travel products…its literally the ideal one-stop-shop. 

Rejoice, you homeware fanatics. In Bed has just opened its first shop in Paddington and it’s the literal reincarnation of its oh-so-famous virtual store.

There's a lot happening at Surry Hills' Paramount Building.

Nestled on the harbour near Vaucluse, Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is a Sydney institution known for its Hamptons-chic style fit-out (the interiors are seriously on point), mouth-watering seafood (think alllll of the oysters) and sweeping views of our stunning city.

If you haven’t been to The Soda Factory in Surry Hills, do you even Sydney? An institution for anyone over the age of 18, this hidden speakeasy can be found behind a ‘50s Coca-Cola door on Wentworth Avenue.

If you have ever wanted an excuse to purchase a hanging floating chair for home, this is it. German-born furniture company, DEDON has recently opened their first flagship showroom in Sydney and ICYMI, that is very good news for you... and very bad news for your credit card. Located in The Cannery, this place sells woven outdoor furniture that has aesthetic goals written all over it. We're talking about the kind of things you’ve got saved under your dream home Pinterest board and don’t even bother denying it, we all have one.

Kin & Kind is the home of Sydney’s best workshops for parents, with classes that’ll feed your creativity (hello indoor gardening), your belly (hit up the kimchi workshop) or teaches you how to master the art of the perfect phone-shot movie. Founders Miriam and Josie are the brains behind this genius operation, offering a dynamic alternative to the standard child-focused activities on offer. 

Leaf Supply are Sydney's ultimate indoor plant people. Fresh-delivering gifts of greenery and potted happiness to doorsteps around Sydney, Leaf Supply believes green spaces are better places and foliage is the new flower.

If trendy boutiques are your jam then you need to get yourself to The Standard Store in Barangaroo, STAT. 

When you think of wax, it's usually a painful thought of the uncomfortable appointment at your local beautician. But Hutwoods candles will persuade you to think otherwise, with their range of 100% natural soy wax candles emanating scents you didn’t even know existed—but you’ll be oh-so-glad that they do.

Vintage threads without the massive price tag exists. Whether you’ve been searching for that perfect Persian princess dress (we know you), or a killer new (to you) denim jacket with a story, The Sleeveless Society has done all of the hard work, sifting through the chaos that is second-hand fashion, and have plucked out the good stuff for us. Driven by their passion for one-off statements, the Waverly treasure has hopped on the pre-loved bandwagon, and it’s all available online too, so you don’t even need to leave the house to spend up a storm.

The Cork & Chroma paint and sip studio has opened in Surry Hills, following three years of crazy success at their flagship studio in Brisbane. We’re pretty glad they’ve come to town and you should be too. These guys run guided painting sessions, where you are encouraged to bring all of your mates and a bottle of wine (it’s BYO) to sip as you paint. We know, it’s pure genius.   

If you’re looking for a way to vamp up your interior style (or window shop away a weekend) Sutherland homewares store, Ur Place, was made for you. Specialising in all things monochrome, this trendy lil’ place will make you re-think every bit of Ikea you own (as well as the you had planned on saving).

If you’re looking to treat yourself to a little retail therapy, Collector Store by the harbour at Barangaroo is definitely worth your hard earned cash. From the legends that brought you the oh-so-famous Crown Street boutique of the same name, this mini fashion mecca has all the goodies your wardrobe and home wants (but probably doesn’t need).

For charming home and giftware, Rose St. Trading Co invites you to step inside the doors of their small but again, charming shop on Military Road in Mosman. Founders Cate and Alex aren’t the slightest bit shy about their obsession for colour, cashmere, pearls and fabulous handbags, as well as injecting their own skills and passions as interior designers into their budding brand. Fashion and accessories have become an important category for Rose St. who promise a pleasurable shopping experience underpinned by what they like to call: “old fashioned customer service”. Rose St. Trading Co can also be found in Double Bay. 

Working purely with companies and brands that love the environment as much as they do, You, The Earth & Me brings handmade, sustainable products for the soul, the body and the home to Newtown.

Scandinavian style interiors have well and truly made their way into Australian homes over the past decade. Moving towards clean and fresh no-fuss furniture that balances just on the right side of stark, Australians will love the Scandinavian furniture emporium Fred International have opened their fresh showroom in Rosebery. The series of large-scale dioramas will help you re-imagine your personal living space, complete with furniture, fireplace and homely feel.

In the heart of Darlinghurst lies The Makery - an initiative set up by Work-Shop to promote local artists and designers and provide them with an affordable yet stylish space where they can exhibit and sell their work. This enterprise allows vendors skip the hassle of setting up their own shop so they can use the space for a small fee. The idea behind The Makery is to reinstate thought and love into a world where mass production is dominating and to give the public an opportunity to connect with local designers at a grass roots level. 

Città is a home wares store tucked away in the leafy part of Surry Hills. Their ethos revolves around creating design staples and seasonal collections for your home, which translates into timeless, one-of-a-kind-pieces that can stand the test of time. Their products are designed in New Zealand and aren’t limited to beautiful furniture, throws and kitchenware (although they do have those), but they also stock clothing and accessories for all ages and genders. 

With what used to be a potions shop, somewhat 30 years ago, has now turned into a little retail boutique. Jim and Jane’s boutique in Annandale sells all things from fashion to homewares.

A respite from the bustling streets of Redfern, D E A Store is a Sydney homewares haven cleverly named because of their goal of pleasing your delicate eye area with their collection of home and kitchen objects. Each item is chosen for both their utility as well as intrinsic beauty, collectively designed to compliment the eclectic offerings of the surrounding area. You’ll find labels like Tom Dixon, Artistica stoneware, and MOMA as well as pieces from local artists and artisans; Dat Van and Ode Ceramics to name only two.

Where does it all come together in seamless style, edginess, taste and aesthetic? Black Boho, that’s where. In the mood for quirky hand-made bangles, scarves and peanut butter swirl cookies? Most people would tell you you’re dreaming, no place would provide all of that in a breeze of proximity and convenience. Black Boho does and they do it with flair.

King Street Cyclery is a place where you can buy anything cycling related with a twist. If you’ve noticed the weird and wonderful window displays which in the past have featured an alien and a Santa Claus riding bicycles, you’ve spotted King Street Cyclery. This bike shop in Sydney is your go-to whether you are a commuter, tourer, racer, or newbie who needs adult training wheels.

It’s vintage rummaging made easy at this Manly store. Apostlebird sees Jacqui Rafferty’s dream come to life in the form of a vintage retail store on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Sourcing stock from the USA and Australia, she’s got a curated collection that extends from the treasure trove that is Brooklyn’s flea markets all the way to hard-to-find pieces of country NSW.

For the red-nosed and sneeze-laden, allergies can sometimes suck. Thankfully, the allergy-friendly Emporio Organico has set up shop in Crows Nest. Founded by Kitsa Yanniotis (founder of Kitsa’s Kitchen) this expert foodie is bringing her expertise together in this one-stop shop for all your organic food and lifestyle needs. Specialising in toxic free products, their team have curated the best of the best practitioner-tested products that aim to aid in your digestive health, help you build your eco home as well as assist you in the shift to organic.

A leader in lighting and an Italian design icon, Artemide is very much at home in Surry Hills. Through research and innovation they have a brand that is more than just lights with many architectural and outdoor lighting projects for both residential and large public and commercial projects.

This little homewares shop in Parramatta is cute as a button, with all sorts of goodies to give your living room a touch of character or that special friend a gift that they'll treasure. Owner Vanessa has a professional background in the Visual Arts and a penchant for ethically made goods, so you know that every hand picked piece is going to look great and make you feel good about your purchase (hey, any excuse for shopping is a good one).

Lamp and lighting specialists Metro Lamp Co. is in the biz of skillfully hand-crafting copper lamps in locally in Sydney. Hit up their website for the industrial yet functional light designs that are trending in homes and businesses all over the city. Catering from low-budget to design-your-own lamps, MLC has a bright solution for everybody. 

With three storeys of over 300 bicycles, you'll be doing wheelies of joy all the way home from Woolys Wheels. Stocking and shipping every kind of bike (and scooter!), from fold-up bikes (for origami afficionados) to titanium road bikes, Woolys will help you tap into your inner Cadel Evans.

Kick into gear and park yourself in Clarence St Cyclery to pimp and/or purchase your environmentally-friendly and fitness-enhancing ride. Featuring over 200 bicycle models on display over three floors, Clarence St Cyclery definitely has something for everyone. In the bike biz since 1975, the friendly peeps at Clarence St can help you with all your cycling needs, from training wheels to profesh gooch protection. 

New York City may be far away, but at least a little has come that bit closer in the form of the Met Store. If not for the stairs at the Metropolitan Art Museum allowing you to sit like Gossip Girl's Blair and Serena, at least you can wear the jewellery, accessories yourself and hang the artwork just as they would. 

Situated in the heart of the up and coming foodie district of Cammeray, The Hunted Store not so coincidently hunts down the finest apparel and products made by local Australian designers. 

Based in leafy Mosman, Petite Retreat sells stylish and modern outdoor furniture and accessories ideal for smaller city outdoor spaces. If you’re looking to fit out your balcony, patio or courtyard, they have plenty of dining sets, lounge chairs, benches and sofas and are happy to post stock across Sydney. Win!

Transform your house into a home with a mixture of fun and original retro furniture, vintage collectables and modern home décor from Collectika in Enmore.

Beloved interior design aficionados Kartell from Space Furniture have recently opened their very first flagship store in Chatswood Chase. Created in 1949, Kartell's Italian designers have been a leading manufacturer of furniture classics around the world, with an emphasis on plastic materials. With memorable and unique items that have graced the pages of many an interior magazine, it’s a welcome addition to growing interiors precinct of the shopping complex. 

While all of us are easily besotted by beautiful interiors, artworks, pieces of furniture and general bits and pieces to make our houses into homes, stepping into a furniture store in Sydney can be overwhelming at the best of times.

While all of us are easily besotted by beautiful interiors, artworks, pieces of furniture and general bits and pieces to make our houses into homes, stepping into a furniture store in Sydney can be overwhelming at the best of times.

Full of antique furnishings, The Bronte Tram is a haven for vintage lovers and interior collectors. From suitcases to cake moulds and chandeliers, there are plenty of pieces to explore, love and purchase at this Sydney shopping spot.

Nestled in Oatley, Edmonds & Greer is a gorgeous Sydney homewares store and interior design service, with a delicious onsite café. Peruse a beautiful selection of candles, ceramics, books and jewellery, before settling in for your afternoon coffee and cake. Needless to say, we think you should take a trip to Oatley ASAP.

Located in the Darlinghurst area, Catapult Design is home interior lover’s dream. Featuring a beautiful array of Australian design with a number of hand picked international products, you’ll be sure to find a piece of furniture, lighting or accessory to make you mentally design a space in your house to fit said product.

While the combination of Indian and Italian might sound a bit odd, they mingle perfectly in this North Bondi café and gift store that has garnered quite a cult following among locals. Drop in for a delicious Italian-style coffee and the breakfast plate before getting lost in the attached emporium and understanding how the two cultures come together in this lovely space.

Gift emporium, Opus, opened its first store in Paddington in 1968 and now has two more stores, OCTOPUS in Newtown, and the new Paddington store OPUS Design Co, a few doors down from the original. The company now stocks kitchenware and clever cooking tools, stationery, books, homewares, gifts, quirky novelties and gadgets.

Brothers Nick and Mike Garnham run Jardan, a Melbourne-based furniture design and manufacture business with a showroom in Sydney. Each piece is made to order and carefully constructed in Melbourne using sustainable materials. The pieces are made to last and Jardan recommends you ask the kids which sofa, dining table or bedframe they like – since they’ll be the ultimate owners.

Searching for the light? Some of the most sought-after European lighting and furniture brands are available in Australia through ECC Furniture+Lighting. The company’s showrooms are filled with exciting and unique pieces from around the world as well as creations from local designers. 

H-Poem believes in reclaiming vintage materials to create unique, one-off, handmade pieces, giving its creations eco credentials far beyond its furniture design competitors. Drop in to this Sydney furniture store in Eveleigh to view the ever-changing range.

Funkis offers a wide selection of Scandinavian designs. Famed for their gorgeous clogs and sandals, striking accessories, as well as their vast collection of fabrics and homewares, Funkis will infuse your wardrobe with Swedish class.

Pure and General houses an eclectic and international collection of unique products - from stationery to toys, homewares and furniture. Each piece is carefully selected (or curated/ commissioned by a chosen artist), and will add a unique touch to any space. 

Located near Sydney's famous Bondi Beach, Nordic Fusion offers a colourful selection of Scandinavian design. You'll find an array of beautiful textiles, clogs and sandals, accessories, as well as a pantry stocked with some of the tastiest sweets from across Scandinavia (think Marabou chocolates, Leksands crispbread and Pearl sugar).  

The Design Hunter is the brainchild of interior designer Melissa Bonney. Sourcing art, homewares, furniture and lifestyle products, which resonate with Melissa's holistic design sensibility: a healthy balance between aesthetic and function, The Design Hunter offers a highly curated collection of bespoke pieces. Additionally, The Design Hunter provides interior design and property styling services.

This contemporary, creative workshop offers intimate, sewing, craft and art classes and a drop-in sewing studio for Artists and Designers where you can hire a sewing machine by the hour. Sew Make Create also sells sewing machines and offering sewing machine servicing and repairs.

Set in the heart of Balmain, Stem's gorgeous selection of local and international designs spans clothing and accessories, fragrances, jewellery, homewares, stationary and much more. Stem is truly a place to treat yourself to a little something nice.

This designer boutique bears a selection of contemporary German furniture and home accessories. Siekaup features pieces from Anta, Bruhl and Conmoto, to name just a few.

Mud Australia is the master of handmade porcelain wares. Combining its own collection with the Chilewich retail and hospitality range, the Kobo range of pure soy candles and the Vitsoe classic modern furniture range, Mud Australia's product selection reflects the quality in its philosophy. 

A treasure trove of Aboriginal art, crafts and textiles, The Gallery Shop sources beautiful pieces from both emerging and well-established Australian artists. Fusing Australia's indigenous heritage with modern design, The Gallery Shop offers a selection of limited edition paintings, homewares and accessories.  

The Bronte Sewing Room caters to sewing beginners through to seasoned professionals. On offer at The Bronte Sewing Room are a variety of creative workshops, from crochet and knitting classes, to pattern making and kids' school holiday programs.  

Small Spaces design store is bursting with fresh, ingenious and multifunctional ideas for small spaces, hence the name. Boasting a beautiful selection of Danish and Japanese designs, Smallspaces offers a range of storage solutions, custom-made sofas and daybeds, all perfect for modern-day urban living.  

Papaya combines the beauty of raw materials with contemporary design in their homewares collection. Papaya creates three unique collections each year in partnership with artisans from across the globe. The Papaya range spans furniture, glassware, textiles and home décor. 

Oishi Furniture & Homewares boasts a collection of Belgium furniture (in solid European Oak or Teak) and a wide range of home accessories. Oishi Furniture & Homewares is known for its timeless aesthetic in dining, entertainment and bedding furniture. 

Sourcing artisan pieces both locally and abroad and designers of their own pieces, Planet is a haven of fine craftsmanship, natural fibres, style, and sustainability. At Planet you'll find a unique range of solid Australian hardwood furniture, carpets, soft furnishings, homewares, ceramics and lighting. With another store in Potts Point, Planet has your home furnishing needs covered.

Like stepping into summer, My Island Home will make you feel a million miles away. This bright, cheery boutique is brimming with exotic homewares, gifts, clothing and accessories, so drop by My Island Home and wake up to a holiday every day.

Ondene is a homewares brand of sophistication and elegance. With everything from Society bed linen to blankets, robes and artisan furniture, all in minimalist, muted tones, every Ondene design boasts timeless style. 

Filling the shelves at Honey Bee Homewares are items that define the provincial charm of France. With brands like Astier de Villantte, Côté Bastide and Bensimon, make a beeline for Honey Bee Homewares to give your home a touch of French style. 

"Delight the eye, cheer the heart" is the mantra of Redfern store Seasonal Concepts— and indeed their cosy store is brimming with delightful antiques. Combining floristry with a collection of pre-loved, pre-1950s wares, Seasonal Concepts boasts elaborate floral arrangements, giant seashells, pieces of taxidermy and beautiful tea sets. You're sure to find a gem. 

Bringing a little piece of Paris to the streets of Sydney, The AparTTment is a luxurious concept store headed by Claire Coppins and her fashion label TT. A fusion of fashion and furnishings, the store was created to replicate an idyllic Parisian apartment. Wander through AparTTment and discover beautiful products spanning homewares, womenswear, art and accessories. 

Great Dane specialises in exclusive, high-end Scandinavian furniture, accessories, lighting and textiles. Founder and director, Anton Assaad, personally selects and imports pieces directly from Scandinavia's premier design houses and manufacturers, so you're guaranteed to secure a unique, quality find. 

Offering an exciting array of ingenious science gifts, at Professor Plum's you can let your inner child run wild. Stocking gadgets, games, puzzles, lab experiment kits, telescopes, novelties and all things science, you're guaranteed to find a unique gift. The school holiday workshops by Professor Plum's are great for keeping little ones preoccupied, with categories like 'Gross and Gory Science' and 'Dino Discovery'.  

Arthur G Design sources the very best in locally designed furniture. The Surry Hills studio showcases their commitment to compact, structured and exclusive pieces that offer style and comfort. For over three decades, Arthur G Design has provided Sydney with innovative, timeless and luxurious designs. 

Driven by an appreciation for authenticity in design, the premium collection of international furniture at Living Edge in Surry Hills focuses on elegant pieces for the home and office. At Living Edge, you'll find ranges from the likes of Herman Miller, e15, Louis Poulsen, Walter Knoll, Howe and many more. 

Long committed to the creation of beautiful living spaces, interior-stylist Vanessa Kidwell opened LivedIn in August 2010 and created a place inspired by beautiful homewares sourced locally and from around the world. Aside from selling homewares and lifestyle products, LivedIn also offers sourcing and styling services.

One of Australia's leading centres for contemporary design, Object Gallery features both an exhibition area as well as a retail space, which both showcase a diverse range of works. Promoting local talent, Object Gallery exhibits and sells innovative and contemporary Australian-made art and design.

Just like its sister stores DuckEggBlue and The Man Next Door, quintessential duckeggBLUE is at the forefront of unique styling, but for the home. The distinctive quality of every piece here is that it's all reclaimed industrial and antique furniture refurbished for modern interiors. quintessential duckeggBLUE sources pieces from all over the world including Europe, Russia, America and owner Leanne Carter-Taylor's homeland, the UK.

'Follow your heart, trust your judgment, do it with joy' is the motto at Koskela where beautiful, functional and durable furniture pieces are the foundation of the business in Rosebery. Koskela recycles timber to give it new life and uses eco-friendly materials. At Koskela you'll also find a carefully curated selection of Australian-made accessories and gifts.