Our favourite Canberra design stores
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Whether you’re looking for that perfect statement piece of furniture, textiles that will wow, or unique homewares, these Canberra design stores will deliver.
It’s a myth that you need to head to Sydney or Melbourne for beautiful furniture or homewares. Whether you’re designing your dream home, renovating or just want to spruce up your space, you’ll find everything you need right here in Canberra.
DESIGNCRAFT
What you’ll find here: A 1,200 square metre, 2 level showroom boasting a diverse collection of Australian and international furniture including accessories, lighting and rugs. As Owner Bob Fenderson says, “we sell furniture that your grandkids will fight over.”
Don’t miss: Pieces by iconic designers Charles & Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Hans J.Wegner and Adam Goodrum. See more designers here.
Notable brands: Carl Hansen & Son, Fritz Hansen, Herman Miller, Walter Knoll, NAU and Tait. See all brands here.
Curated by: Owner Bob Fenderson and his team. Contemporary and iconic pieces.
The atmosphere: A bright, welcoming and unique showroom.
Corner of Monaro Highway and Sheppard Street, Hume | designcraft.net.au/contact | Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm | designcraft.net.au | @designcraft__ | facebook.com/Designcraft
CANBERRA OUTLET
Adairs at Canberra Outlet.
What you’ll find here: A huge range of big-name homewares stores under the one roof with free parking and all-abilities access.
Don’t miss: Canberra Outlet’s regular styling events, editorials and how-to videos with Gina Ciancio of Style Curator.
Notable brands: Adairs, Freedom, BOSE, Provincial and Sheridan.
Curated by: The Canberra Outlet team.
The atmosphere: Bustling, convenient and multi-faceted. There’s something for everyone.
337 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick | Seven days a week from 10 am – 6 pm | canberraoutletcentre.com.au
HIVE
What you’ll find here: Beautifully made objects to live with, to wear and to give. These individual treats consist of homewares, lighting, designer jewellery and fashion accessories.
Don’t miss: The handmade Japanese ceramics from small family run potteries. There are pots and planters of all shapes and sizes to help create your personalised urban jungle. The Frida vases (designed to look like Frida Kahlo) are a must buy.
Notable brands: Fink, Elk, Menu and Jones&Co.
Curated by: The owner Louise. The team at Hive love making people smile and brightening their day with fun, quirky & beautifully made products.
The atmosphere: A charmingly curated selection with an eclectic niche gallery vibe.
30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Monday – Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm | facebook.com/thehivelonsdalest | @hive_lonsdalest
IKEA CANBERRA
What you’ll find here: Quality furniture and homeware pieces, soft furnishings and décor with a focus on affordable design and sustainability.
Don’t miss: The latest seasonal dish and a barista coffee in the IKEA Restaurant.
Notable brands: All products are designed in-house by IKEA designers, and regular special guest collaborators. Keep an eye out for the upcoming collaboration with Sonos.
Curated by: IKEA Canberra’s in-house interior designers, with display roomsets designed specifically to reflect the Canberran way of life.
The atmosphere: Bright and modern, make a quick trip or take a whole day to explore. Plenty of family-friendly features make it an enjoyable day out for the whole family.
1030 Majura Road, Majura | Monday – Thursday 10 am – 7 pm, Friday 10 am – 9 pm, Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm | IKEA.com.au
FLAMINGO + SASS
What you’ll find here: Something truly unique, with most pieces designed and created locally. Flamingo+Sass is the by-product of a collaboration between a furniture designer and a curator of local and global fashion accessories.
With a range of individual furnishings, decorative accessories, lighting, artwork, home fragrances and fashion accessories available, there is something for everyone.
Don’t miss: The custom designed new and reimagined vintage furniture in a diverse range of stunning fabrics.
Notable brands: Furnishings from Canberra local Pink Flamingo Interiors, décor from Ruby Star Traders, home fragrances from Mews Collective, Australian artwork and accessories from Lamai Anne, fun linen from Mount Vic and Me.
Curated by: Canberra designers, Christine Pearce and Jacqui Walsh.
The atmosphere: Fun and Fabulous!
Niche Markets, 12 Dalby Street, Fyshwick | Monday – Wednesday by appointment, Thursday – Sunday 9 am – 5 pm | flamingoandsass.com | info@flamingoandsass
MEET GATHER COLLECT
What you’ll find here: Meet Gather Collect stocks aesthetically pleasing handmade homewares, locally made furniture, one-off pieces and beautifully made jewellery from a range of unique Australian designers.
Don’t miss: Single jewellery and homeware pieces.
Notable brands: Curious Tales, Girl Nomad Ceramics, Arc and Family Pots, Clay By Tina and many more.
Curated by: Thea and Peter Bollington.
The atmosphere: Bright, colourful and spacious.
68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda | Wednesday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday 9.30 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm | meetgathercollect.com.au | @meetgathercollect
INSIDE STORY
What you’ll find here: A magical haven of wallpapers, fabrics and furniture. With 22 years of experience, Inside Story has cemented its place as a supplier of exclusive fabrics and soft furnishings to discerning Canberrans.
Don’t miss: Their custom furniture, internal and external window treatments, rugs, lighting and lifestyle accessories.
Notable brands: Sanderson, Black Edition, Romo, Villa Nova, Zinc Textiles and Christian Lacroix.
Curated by: Inside Story’s in-house team of upholsterers, seamstresses and timber workers, which boasts more than 100 years of combined experience.
The atmosphere: A relaxed, professional atmosphere with approachable and engaging staff.
27-29 Collie St, Fyshwick | Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday 10 am – 2 pm | 6280 5434 |theinsidestory.com.au
Chadwick Designs
What you’ll find here: Specialising in curtains, blinds, shutters and external awnings, Chadwick Designs has a dedicated team of window furnishing designers ready to partner with you to deliver a beautiful result for your home. Chadwick Designs offer a specialist eye for their clients’projects while offering inspiration, honesty and the best products available. The showroom showcases a huge range of designer combinations for clients to understand and play with.
Don’t miss: The widest selection of curtaining fabrics in Canberra and worldwide renowned brands.
Notable brands: Verosol, Markilux, Somfy, Boyac, The Textile Company, Mokum and Helioscreen.
Curated by: Tim and Belle Chadwick, and a team of specialists.
The atmosphere: Spacious and well thought out, this showroom is calm and uncluttered. Each space has the purpose of showing clients options and inspiration.
9 Lyell Street, Fyshwick | Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm or by appointment | chadwickdesigns.com.au | @chadwickdesigns
Cloth + Paper Studio
What you’ll find here: Cloth + Paper Studio houses Canberra’s largest collection of international and Australian-made fabrics and wallpapers, and is a space to work with these and bring their pattern, colour and texture into your home with custom soft furnishings. Cloth + Paper Studio services both trade and retail.
Don’t miss: Cloth + Paper Studio’s extensive wallpaper library. They will work with you to find the perfect paper for your space.
Notable brands: 3 Beaches, 4 Leaf Clover, Ascraft, Boyac, Quercus & Co, Sparkk, Utopia Goods, The Textile Company, Style Revolutionary, Willie Weston, Rouse Phillips and These Walls.
Curated by: Sarah Annand.
The atmosphere: Fun and bright, lots of space to work with Cloth + Paper Studio’s designs and bring them together to plan the perfect look and feel you would love for your home.
9 Lyell Street, Fyshwick | Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm. Consultations by Appointment | clothandpaperstudio.com.au | @cloth_and_paper_studio
THE CURATOREUM
What you’ll find here: At both of The Curatoreum’s locations you can browse everything from Australian-designed glass and ceramics to contemporary art, body products, stationery and a wide range of books including the latest fiction releases and a hand-picked selection of children’s books.
Don’t miss: Who doesn’t love splurging on eye-catching serving ware for your next dinner party? Head to The Curatoreum to find offerings from local designers Alison Jackson and Jeremy Brown.
Notable brands: Alison Jackson, Myrtle and Moss, Bonnie and Neil, Angus and Celest.
Curated by: Melanie O’Hanlon and Richard Baz.
The atmosphere: Meticulously curated and craftsmanship creates a refined and thoughtful atmosphere.
National Portrait Gallery and National Arboretum Canberra | See website for locations and opening hours | thecuratoreum.com | @thecuratoreum
BLISS GARDEN AND GIFTWARE
What you’ll find here: Outdoor pots and plants, hand-selected indoor plants for decor or collectors and gorgeous indoor pots to house them in. Unique interior decor from cushions and furniture to lamps and baskets. They also carry a curated range of accessories like handbags, jewellery, scarves and even a selection of kids’ toys.
Don’t miss: Their fully stocked range of indoor pots, including Jones & Co, and regular deliveries of indoor plants.
Notable brands: Angus and Celeste, Jones & Co, Amalfi Homewares, Indigo Love and Robert Gordon.
Curated by: Kylie and Iain Eaton.
The atmosphere: Quiet and contemplative, bright and colourful, moody and monochromatic.
8 Beltana Road, Pialligo | Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am – 5 pm, Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm | blissgardengiftware.com.au | @blissgift
BURNING LOG
What you’ll find here: Canberra’s home of designer fireplaces—just in time for winter. Burning Log’s luxury fireplaces make it easy for you to make an impression with the latest innovations, design and technology.
Don’t miss: Iconic fireplaces from brands like Cheminees Philippe (pictured above), which was the fireplace used by Josh and Elyse on last year’s The Block.
Notable brands: Seguin, Axis, Ecosmart, Jetmaster, Outdoor Elegance and Weber.
Curated by: The Burning Log Team
The atmosphere: A one-of-a-kind showroom highlighting the very best in Fireplaces and Outdoor Living.
Wollongong Street, Fyshwick | Open 7 days a week | burninglog.com.au | instagram.com/burninglog_outdoorindoor
DreamHome Interiors
What you’ll find here: Inspiration, confidence and outside the box thinking from interior designers with over 30 years of expertise. With a down-to-earth approach to design and decorating, DreamHome Interiors caters to those who want to learn how they can create something beautiful and functional for themselves.
Don’t miss: The chance to access boutique interior design services tailored to your individual circumstances and needs.
Notable brands: Warwick and Zepel, Clarke and Clarke, Kerry Brown, Coco Republic, Uniqwa, Eijffinger, GP & J Baker and Mineheart Wallpaper.
Curated by: Interior designer Gayla Maxwell and her team of creatives.
The atmosphere: A hidden gem where education and inspiration go hand in hand.
1/3 Pirie Street, Fyshwick | Studio open hours Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday 11 am – 2 pm. Interior Design coaching and in-home consults are by appointment only | dhinteriors.com.au | @dreamhome.interiors
Feature image: Tim Bean Photography.
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