Whether you’re looking for delicate resin pieces or playful glassware, these homeware brands are definitely ones to watch
As a child, I remember the hit of dopamine I’d get whenever I was given a new toy. Nothing quite compared to the feeling of walking past the kid’s section and coming home with something new to fawn over.
However, as we age, things obviously change. We outgrow toys and form attachments to other things. Personally speaking, as I dreadfully approach the age when I am now closer to 30 than I am to 18, I find myself obsessing over something I never thought I would before: homewares.
From delicately blown glassware to playful plates reminiscent of the Italian gioia di vivere, here are five Australian homeware brands I have been absolutely hyperfixated on over the past few months. Apart from being visually stunning, every single one of these brands offers a diverse array of functional pieces.
Maison Balzac
Created in 2012, Maison Balzac was founded by French-born Elise Pioch Balzac. The brand initially started off with a collection of five perfumed candles but has since expanded into a variety of delicately crafted homewares.
Gigi & Tom
Fun, eclectic, and colorful, Australian homeware brand Gigi & Tom are known for its exceptional variety of playful lifestyle objects that are sure to spark conversations at any dinner party. From meticulously designed kitchen and dining items to breathtaking wall art, the brand is guaranteed to have something for everyone.
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Fazeek
Founded in Melbourne in 2017, lifestyle brand Fazeek marries functionality with sculptural design. It is known for intricately crafted glassware and an unapologetically fun approach to homewares.
Dinosaur Designs
Founded by Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy, Dinosaur Designs has captured global attention for a unique take on resin homewares. Designed and crafted in Australia, the brand takes pride in its responsible approach to production, navigating its production and supply chain processes with the utmost care.
In the Roundhouse
Embodying the bright, refreshing sensibilities of Italian culture, you might’ve seen In the Roundhouse making rounds on social media over the past few months. With its unapologetic use of color and Italian words like “Mi Scusi,” “Prego,” and “Molto Bene,” it’s no surprise how the brand has gone absolutely viral.
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