7 Home Staging Experts Share Their Favourite Homeware Stores
Christmas is just around the corner (honestly, how does it creep up so quickly each year?) and you’re no doubt beginning to think seriously about what to buy your loved ones. Whether you’re gift shopping for the mum, sister, friend or couples in your life, you can’t go wrong with homewares. After all, everyone has a home and who doesn’t want to spruce theirs up with some beautiful homewares?
But where do you start when it comes to Christmas shopping for homewares? I recently visited Bali on a Business + Balance Retreat with a group of home staging experts and figured, who better to ask for homeware shopping recommendations? After all, hunting out beautiful, unique homewares is all in a day’s work for these talented ladies.
For me personally, I co-own a homewares shop call The Hub Home Trader in Bega, NSW, so this is of course my go-to. However, in my local area (The Sapphire Coast) l love visiting Twig & Feather in Cobargo, Tathra Beach Designs in Tathra and Pretty on The Inside in Merimbula.
Here, 7 other QLD and NSW home staging experts share their favourite stores on Australia’s east coast for homeware shopping. Whether you’re shopping for others or are looking to decorate your home for the festive season, you’re sure to find inspiration here.
Naomi Findlay
Australia’s Rapid Reno Expert and Founder of The International Institute of Home Staging
“My top pick is Boho Luxe Trader, a homewares shop in Nelson Bay. I love their natural toned pieces and unique homewares designed to make a distinct mark within your home.”
You can check out Boho Luxe Trader here and follow them on Instagram here
Image Credit: Boho Luxe Trader
Bethany Lever
Founder of the Little Styling Co, Camden NSW
“It’s got to be Mind Over Manor. They were formerly located in Camden, but they’ve recently moved to Mittagong in the Southern Highlands.
I absolutely love this store as they stock high quality, bespoke pieces that aren’t readily available in other homeware stores. Some of my favourite products are the SOH Candles, The Horse Watches, Bondi Wash products and their gorgeous range of children’s toys and blankets always make for the perfect gift.”
You can check out Mind Over Manor here and follow them on Instagram here
Image Credit: Mind Over Manor
Vanessa Johnson,
Founder of Styleness, Collaroy NSW
“There are a number of beautiful homeware shops on the Northern Beaches I love, but Alfresco Emporium is my favourite. I fell in love with this shop many years before I started my property styling business, for so many reasons. The moment you walk in, you instantly feel calm and relaxed. Not only does it have beautiful homewares, it’s a one-stop-shop for so many great things. It’s a great café to have a coffee with a friend or client, you can pick up fresh flowers for a gift and they have a gourmet food range for dinner parties. You will often find me here searching for inspiration because I love to touch and look at things, rather than just view it online. If I’m in need of a particular décor item that is unique or complimentary to what I’m working with, I can always find it here.”
You can check out Alfresco Emporium here and follow them on Instagram here
Image Credit: Styleness
Jacci Dodson
Founder of Peony Property Styling, Newcastle NSW
“My favourite local homeware shop is called Empire and they’re located in Hamilton. The shop is a massive warehouse space. They have everything from furniture, art, decor, lighting and rugs. It’s an absolute treasure trove — I buy random stuff when I’m desperate for something new or short in my inventory. I bought three artworks and a faux plant just this week! The owner’s name is Moyna and she is brilliant! She’s friendly, lovely and really knows her stuff.”
You can check out Empire here and follow them on Instagram here
Image Credit: Peony Property Styling
Belinda Litster
Founder of Chez B, Brisbane QLD
“My number one pick is Magnolia Interiors in Albion. I just love how eclectic it is. It has a mix of old and new and brings them together beautifully to create spaces that are not sterile, but feel like a home.”
You can check out Magnolia Interiors here and follow them on instragram here.
Image Credit: Chez B
Kristy Whitehouse
Founder of Whitehouse Staging, Yeppoon QLD
“I can’t go past Driftwood Boutique and Decor. Not only are their homewares unique and stylish, but the owner Sandy is incredibly helpful and friendly.”
You can check out Driftwood Boutique and Decor here
Image Credit: Whitehouse Staging
Dimitra Oldham
Founder of Staging Designs, Pymble NSW
“My pick is Provincial Home Living. They have stores all around Australia, but my local is Belrose. I love that their store is always so fresh and inspiring.They have such a timeless, classic style that is also quite relaxed, so it works well in a lot of different homes. It’s my go-to when I’m in need of some gorgeous cushions.”
You can check out Provincial Home Living here and follow them on Instagram here.
Image Credit: Staging Designs