This Month
These are the viral rugs to buy this season
Interior designer Brahman Perera is one of three Australian studios commissioned to make carpets for the internet-sensation Ruggable.
June
Freedom Furniture sold to Quadrant-backed rival ahead of potential IPO
The combination of the two well-known furniture retailers will create a $1 billion giant that could hit the ASX as soon as next year.
April
Lew jnr bolsters retail group with Salt&Pepper deal; plots expansion
Homeware and kitchenware retailer Global Retail Brands has struck a deal to acquire Melbourne-headquartered Salt&Pepper.
February
Striped bedding and fresh fragrance to add retro flavour to your life
Add a seventies vibe to your home with sculptural vases, statement art – and even a buttery yellow kitchen mixer – from our edit of luxury buys.
December 2024
38-diamond phone case: gifts for when the price doesn’t matter
Gift options are wide open when money is practically no object. Something from this gold-standard selection is sure to delight.
Handmade hits the premium end of the gift market
These five artisans are busy working on timeless pieces that celebrate the art of making – and that you won’t see in shops everywhere.
Stuck for ideas? Two top Australian designers share their wish lists
You’re bound to be inspired once you read what designer Blainey North and architect William Smart have chosen.
The perfect Christmas ham, no pork required
From tableware to a twist on the traditional ham, and an over-the-top James Bond Bollinger, here’s what’s catching our eye.
November 2024
Seriously chic picks for the silly season
Getting ready to party? Preload your wardrobe and dining table with these luxe items.
It’s entirely possible you deserve, even need, one of these
Aesthetics alert! From the latest red lippy by Celine to the stylish beach umbrella that everyone will envy this summer.
Homewares that last forever? How is that good business?
The CEO of one of Europe’s oldest companies says sustainability and recycling are the key to its vintage brands’ survival.
October 2024
Outback-inspired pieces set to go on show at Design Miami fair
Trent Jansen explores Australia’s cross-cultural history through his furniture collaborations with Indigenous artisans.
An Australian’s revolutionary wine glass has floored French experts
It looks intriguing and glassware designer Denver Cramer says it can “age” its contents by four to five years.
August 2024
Hermès for your home? See what the luxury brand has in store
These covetable products may be new, but they include plenty of retro nods.
July 2024
These are the top Australian designs picked by our design editor
Eight of the most original, thoughtful and certainly beautiful new creations from local creatives.
June 2024
The Australian landscape on a bath towel? Move over Missoni
A new homewares brand from two creative powerhouses celebrates this country in a most un-kitsch way.
This Tasmanian mill survived world wars and doonas. Can it go global?
It was founded in 1874 when Australia was the largest producer of wool on the planet. Today the team at Waverley Mills has big plans for a sustainable future.
December 2023
Seven design trends you need to know for 2024
Redecorating or looking for new furnishings? Look no further if chic, on-trend living is your thing.
Why dining at the bar is the hottest seat in the restaurant
At the recent Eat, Drink Design Awards, judges awarded Best Bar to Adelaide’s Dolly for its “tactile” appeal. It’s not the only venue where the bar is a drawcard.
November 2023
Fabulous presents for your favourite foodies
We’ve sourced the finest china, the cutest aprons and the best mince pies – and more.