Sometimes we have all the function and none of the fun. Homewares are about more than just what works for us, but in the sage words of Marie Kondo, what sparks joy, too. This week, we wanted to highlight homewares that do more than ticking a box of usefulness but simply add to your space in joyful and creative ways.
Below are 11 of our favourite creative homewares brands.
1. Hausmarkt
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Our pick: Alarm Flip Clock AL-30 Grey
Based in the Norther Rivers of NSW, Hausmarkt is an Australian-based online destination for homewares and lifestyle pieces. They offer a carefully curated collection of homewares and decor from niche global brands – each personally selected for their excellence in the areas of quality, design and functionality.
You can purchase from their online store, or visit their showroom in Newrybar, NSW.
2. Pan After
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Our pick: Alexander Kirkeby Glass Candle Holder
Scouring the globe for more than fifteen years, Pan After present a diverse range of handmade homewares and objet d'art that celebrate timeless design and histories. Their curation comes through a sustainable lens, so they prioritise representing artists and crafts that preserve traditional techniques
You can purchase from their online store, or visit their showroom in Collingwood, VIC.
3. Sophie Lou Jacobsen
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Our pick: Wave Pitcher in Lilac and Teal
French-American designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen established her studio in 2019, focused on glass as a medium for everyday objects. Based in NYC, her store encompasses a delightful and colourful array of homewares, lighting and collectibles that stems from the idea that objects have an innate power to enhance their user's mood through form and function.
You can purchase from their online store.
4. FRAMA
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Our pick: AML Stool in Green Pine
If you're after a Copenhagen-inspired whimsy, then FRAMA is a great starting point. They are a multi-disciplinary design brand that emphasises natural materials, clean lines and a convergence of four influences: travel, nature, spaces, and stories.
You can buy direct from FRAMA's website.
5. Fluer Studios
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Our pick: Cookie Side Table in Rosa Levanto Marble
Founded in the Gold Coast in 2019, Fleur Studios has focused on top-of-the-line materials, form and craftsmanship in their designs, a reflection of the values of their founders – design duo Philippa Moorfoot and Wesley Sinclair – and the community they design for.
You can buy direct from their website.
6. RiRa Objects
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Our pick: Liquidish Bowl in Large Pink
RiRa was launched in 2020, the brainchild of stylist Gijsje Ribbens and fashion agent Bart Ramakers. Developed and manufactured in the Netherlands and Belgium, each piece is designed and curated through a fashion lens.
You can buy direct from RiRa's website, or via online retailers like SSENSE, Bergdorfs or Matches.
7. BINU BINU
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Our pick: Blue Marble Soap Dish
A contemporary approach to soaps, incense, and bath accessories comes in the form of BINU BINU. Inspired by the rituals of Korean bath houses, the simple act of cleansing is elevated through 100% natural formulations.
BINU BINU can be purchased direct through their website.
8. In Bed Store
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Our pick: Stripe Organic Cotton Percale Duvet set in Green Stripe
Founded in 2013, In Bed store designs homewares and manchester with a focus on timeless design and sustainability. Their gorgeous range of bedding is the foundation of the brand, which has since expanded into kitchen and bath wares.
You can shop In Bed store online, or visit their shop in Paddington, Sydney.
9. P0ly Designs
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Our pick: The Bobby Pin Wall Hook
This fabrication and design studio based out of Melbourne specialises in hand-made, to-order furniture design. Focussing largely on tiled tables, cubes, plinths and outdoor furniture, they have since expanded to working with Australian powder-coated steel as well.
You can place custom orders via their website.
10. Curated by.
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Our pick: Escala Side Table
Small-batch production of timeless lifestyle objects is the focus for Curated by. They are a brand of "carefully considered collection of timeless, unique objects", produced in partnership with international designers and artisans.
You can ship worldwide from their website, or visit their Barcelona store, set to open in October 2023.
11. Dinosaur Designs
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Our pick: Large Resin Rock Jug in Mint
Since 1985, Dinosaur Desings has built their brand around the pillars of tactility, colour, form and vitality. And while it's easy to be sidetracked by their jewellery collections, their homewares are equally as bold. Statement vases, jugs, plates and serve wear in a sea of marbled resin bridges the boundaries between art and function. Designed in their Sydney studio, each piece is designed to last a lifetime – and to leave little-to-no environmental footprint.
You can ship worldwide from their website, from their stockists or you can visit one of their stores around Australia, or overseas in London or New York.
