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Interiors items that aren't everywhere...yet.
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Interiors items that aren't everywhere...yet.
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As someone who recently moved house, I can personally attest to the fact that finding unique homewares that veer from the norm can be a time-consuming task. A quick browse through Ikea or Kmart might be the easy option, but there’s an added layer of satisfaction that comes with finding things that are not available elsewhere (or that everyone else has). And that’s exactly where our list of under-the-radar homewares brands comes in.
Creating distinct, individual spaces, these brands provide an antidote to the homogeneous homewares on the market right now. A martini glass with a multicolour stem? Sure! A lamp that projects a golden-hour glow on the wall? What a novel idea! A bright red flower-shaped candleholder? Why not?
Spanning products for your bathroom, living room, bedroom and kitchen, below you’ll find 9 brands we genuinely love. From those based right here in Melbourne to others hand-making products in the UK, Italy or the Philippines. Geography aside, they all have one thing in common: a very unique point of view.
Keep reading for 9 emerging homewares brands that aren’t everywhere…yet.
Aleo was born to fill the gap between eye-wateringly expensive homewares and throwaway pieces that only last a season. The brand’s ethos is all about bold design, so your house will be as interesting as you are. They also have a spot on their website where you can write in to collaborate on creating an object. If there’s something missing in your life, tell Aleo, and who knows, it might just become a part of their next collection.
Image: Aleo
Image: Jones and Co
If you’re looking to add some colour to your dinnerware, Jones and Co is for you. Painterly bowls, mugs and plates are the brand’s bread and butter (sorry, couldn’t help myself). Among their collection, you’ll also find vases and wall art in similarly saturated hues. Better yet, the brand believes in supply chain transparency, so on each product page, you’ll find a ‘meet the maker’ section telling you exactly where the product was created.
Starting as a loungewear brand founded in Wales in 1997, Toast has since evolved to include home interiors – like tableware, linen and other knick-knacks – some of which are handmade in the UK. Refer to them for ceramic mugs, bowls and vases, as well as printed napkins and vintage-inspired glassware.
Image: Toast
Image: Youtopian Home
Youtopian Home is here to combat mass-produced ‘sameness,’ striving to create pieces that feel entirely different and unique. With a collection of throw cushions, bath mats, lights and marble objects, the brand makes distinctive homewares with a point of view.
This brand has been inspired by the beauty of the Mediterranean, and honestly, we get it. Creating ceramics, homewares and more, the brand specialises in hand-painted items often made in Italy.
Image: Alex and Trahanas
Image: Fazeek
At Fazeek, they believe that life is too short to be boring, which is why their collections are filled with colour. From martini glasses with multi-colour stems to water jugs in shades of lilac and green, Fazeek will bring the bold to your next dinner party.
If you’re into print and patterns, then let us introduce you to Sage and Clare. The Melbourne-based brand creates homewares with personality, from floral printed bath mats to fringed cushions and technicolour rugs.
Image: Sage and Clare
Image: Namani Studio
Merging art and technology, Namani Studio is an interiors brand with a difference: they 3D print all of their pieces. From lamps to vases and side tables, each piece in their collection contains Namani’s distinct aesthetic, and better yet, everything is designed, printed and assembled right here in Melbourne.
Dedicated lighting brand Homezee believes that good light equals good vibes, and who are we to argue? Based in Melbourne, they create table lamps, floor lights and hanging lamps that will add serious cool factor to your home. This globe lamp just climbed its way to the top of my wishlist.
Image: Homezee
