Melbourne’s Best Homeware Stores To Elevate Your Home

Styling a home is a task that will never feel truly ‘finished’, but at the same time, sometimes all it takes is hanging a piece of art on a bare wall or placing an indoor plant in a lonely corner, to give your space that final stamp of approval. So, with this in mind we’ve rounded up some of the best homeware stores in Melbourne to inspire that finished statement ‘wow’ factor. Happy shopping!

pépite

Meaning ‘a good find’ in French, pépite is an informal gallery showcasing a curated collection of contemporary design objects by emerging artists, both local and international. The collection is available to view online or within the beautifully considered environment of their Collingwood showroom. It features a selection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition works, focusing mostly on ceramics, but also including sculpture, glass pieces, illustration, jewellery, and accessories. Every piece has been hand-picked based on the story it tells, by curator and founder Irina Rybakov. In short, it's a magical space for you to find the ultimate statement piece for your home (and support local emerging talent, always a plus!) 

1 Mater Street, Collingwood

Showroom viewing by appointment only (Tuesday - Friday)

Shop online here

HAY Design

HAY, good looking! Danish design brand HAY Store has landed in Melbourne... and it's a design lover's dream! Much like their flagship store in Copenhagen, the open-plan space is laid out much like an apartment, which is sure to assist you in envisioning the right feel for your own perfect space. For over 20 years the brand has been making good design accessible, with their perfectly curated range of homewares and furniture from some of the world's most talented designers. 

176 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

Sheet Society

Step into this society of sleep and have your bed transformed into a haven of luxe linen or sateen cotton, colour and comfort. Sheet Society's new Armadale store is stocked with the brand's signature natural toned and textured bedding, alongside an interactive 'bed builder' where you can mix and match items to create the perfect combination for your home. Whether you're in the market for a full bed refresh or simply after a cute new quilt (hello gingham!) the beautiful bedding will transform your room into a stylish, reinvigorated space. 

1123 High Street, Armadale

FAZEEK

FAZEEK's iconic wave glassware has graced many an Instagram feed since the Melbourne brand launched in 2017. Now, the lifestyle label has opened its first flagship store in the creative community of Fitzroy North. FAZEEK's coloured coupes, glasses and vases take centre stage in the store's large window, with light bouncing off the pretty products to draw shoppers in. The shop is stocked with many items to adorn your home with, including their Vice Versa carafes, rippled Wave Coupes, oil burners, hand-poured soy candles and striking vases.

27-29 Best Street, Fitzroy North

Ma House Supply Store

Heaven-sent homewares and designer furniture ensure Ma House Supply Store is an unforgettable shopping experience. Combining a brilliant mix of vintage and new objects and designers, the eclectic range includes one-of-a-kind furniture pieces and newer objects like those fruit-and-veg style candles by Nonna's Grocer. 

54 Johnston Street, Collingwood

Ours Fitzroy

Ours is a unique, multi-disciplinary concept store that combines an apartment, gallery and shop in one. Downstairs you’ll find furniture, homewares, clothing, and art from Melbourne’s coolest creatives including Amiee Byrne Ceramics, Waymbul Studios and Billy Furniture. But that’s not all – you can even gift a weekend stay in their concept apartment upstairs, where the store’s gorgeous curation is brought to life.

248 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

James Said

Step into the wonderfully lavish world of James Said and get ready to level up your home. Masters of all things luxury, this opulent Armadale showroom is a feast for the eyes. It’s a case of more is more when it comes to colours and textures at James Said, which specialises in statement designer pieces. Spread across two levels, the mammoth 1400 square metre space houses bedding, casegoods, coffee tables, modern chandeliers, wall art and more. Break up the retail therapy and pop into their new bistro which as to be expected is furnished to perfection.

926-930 High Street, Armadale

Maison Balzac

Step inside a world of whimsy at Sydney-born (and French-inspired) Maison Balzac's first Melbourne store. Here, you’ll find the perfumed candles, oil burners, carafes and curvy glassware synonymous with the brand (as well as those incredibly cute and chic Pompom wine glasses that we simply j'adore!) 

1156 High Street, Armadale

Cult Design

Masters of Euro-chic, Cult Design is home to all the greats boasting an awe-inspiring collection of designer brands from Australia and beyond. From Danish design heavyweights like Fritz Hansen, Carl Hansen, and Louis Poulsen, to the classic Italian collections of Poltrona Frau, Zanotta and Cappellini, there’s no compromising on form or function here. Whether you’re looking for a sleek new sofa, dining table, rug, or few finishing touches to make a room pop, you don’t need a design eye to find the perfect piece at Cult.

680 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

Jardan

Jardan is an Australian, family-owned business that has expanded into four retail stores across Australia, one of them located in Richmond, Melbourne. Everything sold in Jardan is not only easy on the eyes but also handcrafted and made locally in Melbourne. And although this is a great go-to place for big ticket furniture items, the store also sells rugs, homewares, and art for those who are looking to purchase something rather special.

522 Church Street, Richmond

Hunting For George 

Pastels, pine, and prints, oh my! These are just three things you can expect to see when paying a visit to Hunting For George, also lovingly located in Richmond. Both an online and physical store, this brand has a strong desire to “make your home awesome”, stocking both local and international brands including the likes of Pop & Scott, Armadillo & Co, and Milk & Sugar. Shop here for modern framed prints and trendy coffee table books. 

31 Wangaratta Street, Richmond

Halcyon Lake 

If you’re on the lookout for that perfect rug to complete a room, the Halcyon Lake store over in Richmond will not disappoint. This woven, woollen wonderland has been in business since 1984, proudly supplying high quality, unique rugs and carpets for those who desire for something distinctly original. A visit to this store may just inspire you to style a room around your rug, and not the other way around.

3 Prince Patrick Street, Richmond

Fenton & Fenton 

If you’re a lover of colour and art, then a visit to Fenton & Fenton’s Prahran store is an absolute must. This popular local showcases a hub of homewares, furniture and art, all in their signature palette of rich colours and textures. The brand’s motto is to ‘help others live a colourful, expressive life and create homes that they love,’ and all it takes is one visit to notice that they definitely deliver on this promise.

471 High Street, Prahran

Pinky's Store 

Picture all of your favourite Etsy stores combined into one shop, and you may have just have imagined Pinky's Store. Located in Preston, this store hosts a large range of ceramics, homewares, jewellery and kids’ stuff — perfect for buying gifts either for yourself or someone else. Scoring bonus points, the store is also child-friendly, with a cute cubby for little ones to play in while you shop around. 

28 Gilbert Road, Preston

Scout House 

St Kilda also serves up a healthy dose of homewares haven, particularly when it comes to Scout House — a warehouse-style set up that is packed to the brim with treasures. Up for grabs here is a mixture of vintage, reclaimed and new furniture, one-off pieces, artwork, lighting, and other knick-knacks — some of which were handpicked from the fairs in Paris. Our tip for this store would be to take your merry time and make sure to ‘scout’ out all the goodies. 

161a Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Crate Expectations

This vibrant design wonderland has two Melbourne stores, one in Malvern and one in Hampton, though no matter which you find yourself in, you’ll be in for a treat. From tableware to bed linen, or art to greenery, this ever-so-stylish space is the type where you walk in intending to buy something for someone, but wind up walking out with five things for yourself instead. But hey, who’s to blame when you come across a treasure trove as gorgeous as this one?

1A Llaneast Street, Malvern

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