Hyde Park has a string of homewares shops, each specialising in its own niche. Wheel & Barrow adds…read moreto this list of high quality and tasteful homewares products. With premium products, expect to see steep prices here. Kitchen Aid products, a good range of kitchenware and baking essentials, sundae glasses perfect for hot summer days, cake stands are some of the products sold here. I came across a handsome looking picnic basket going for above $150. A little costly for something basic, but with an affluent suburb like Hyde Park, I guess it's only befitting for shops to raise their prices. All in all, it will appeal to some who can afford to spend more, and for those who can't, there is always Target.

Wheel and Barrow is my favourite cooking shop, especially the one of King William Road. I don't…read moreknow why it is superior over the other shops, but I think it is the set out and the stock. It looks nice, everything is placed well and you can almost see everything when you enter the door. The items they stock are also better than those at other shops. I have a strange obsession with KitchenAid products. For my 18th birthday I got a red KitchenAid mixer, yes this is what I asked for. It may be because of the subtle influences of Nigella Lawson. Wheel and Barrow stock Kitchen Aid; toasters, mixers and more mixers. If you do want to splash out on an expensive appliance for your kitchen I would definitely recommend one of these. The shop also has thousands of other kitchen items. Glasses, cupcake stands, sushi making equipment and every bowl and plate you could think of. They also have a beautiful range of recipe books. It is not the biggest range, but they are good books that look so nice they could be coffee table pieces. The ladies working there are always very helpful. I am often in there frantically searching for a last minute present for Mum and they always come up with the goods!

The owner of this shop is a cabinet maker and over the years has brought his concept into the light…read moreof day, with storage add ons to fit the nooks of a cupboard to easily access items no matter in what room of the house. Based along the same lines as Howard's Storage, except it's one of a kind and not a chain. I have to be honest and say they're not cheap and that too depends on what you need for where. For example I bought a two level spice rack for $40, crazy but true only because there was nothing else around and short of using two planks of wood in the pantry..there was nothing else available to buy anywhere else. It's a corner shop with several levels as it is on the hilly side of the road but every area has something for the purpose of storage. There's also a baragin section which is worth checking out as some items are up to half price. They stock what seems to be the entire range of Elfa storage systems and this is definitely not cheap but will last a life time. Internal storage systems are not designed to be pretty as they're not exposed to be seen all the time, so looks are not necessary only the function. Well worth a look as they have it all covered.

We wanted drawers installed in our pantry and one under-bench cupboard in our kitchen. On the…read morerecommendation of our neighbour we rang the Storage Shop who arranged for a man to call to give a quote. Mukesh arrived on the due date, early! We found him a a little hard to understand, but he knew his business. He was friendly and helpful, able to make good suggestions, yet listening to what (we thought) we needed. We accepted his quote which I thought was quite reasonable. Two weeks later he returned, exactly as arranged, and quickly installed the drawers. We are thrilled with the outcome. The drawers slide easily, and each drawer comes with a little wheel on the door side so that the door doesn't get marked. Ingenious! We paid by credit card, and there is some funny business about a receipt having to be returned by Australia Post a week later. This aspect of the business could be improved. However, we are delighted with this transaction, and would unreservedly recommend the Storage Shop for this type of installation.

Another of the home decoration shops that this area of Norwood has spawned, there is little that…read morestrikes me as special about Two Pairs. They sell a larger range of crockery than the other shops along the stretch, and a selection of loose and flowing women's clothing in a dozen tones of brown. They sell oddities like bells on rope, alongside more traditional Christmas and everyday decorations. There are some lovely food platters in here, but little else that took my fancy. Perhaps if I was of an "elegant (read: expensive) simplicity" home decorator I would appreciate these products.

Two Pairs has a large range of homewares and gift ideas to pretty up your home, and is a nice shop…read moreto visit even if only for browsing. The shop does have a very middle-aged housewife kind of feel to it, and the clientele reinforces this - but in all fairness, homewares aren't exactly the definition of cool. However, they do have a large collection of items that I would actually consider purchasing for my home, such as picture frames and glasswares. The only thing that would have me thinking twice is the cost, as Two Pairs isn't exaclty shopping on the cheap. There are a lot of things that catch the eye in this store, but unfortunately nothing that warrants the pricetag attached (in my opinion). As a poor, just-graduated uni student there's not too much need for these kinds of things. I mean, what am I going to do with a $40 wooden alphabetical letter? But I'm sure as the cash comes in (hopefully) my desire to have quaint yet pointless items in my house will only get stronger, and when that time comes I'll know to go to Two Pairs.

Ah how I love Harris Scarfe…read more I did a majority of my xmas shopping in here last week, and I saved a bundle. That's what I love about Harris Scarfe, they always seem to have everything on sale. I picked up a great knife set for the mother in law, and some other bits and pieces. The knife set was 50% off. Harris Scarfe is good for just about everything, from clothing, to electronics, to kitchen and home wares. This HS even had a pet section, something I haven't seen (or noticed) in other HS stores.

I like Harry's a lot more now that that idiot with the microphone isn't making suggestive comments…read moreto me as a I walk past. Everyone can hear you mate, you're holding a microphone. I believe that this department store has gone vastly down hill, especially in the underwear and clothing department, not a fan guys. The things I used to come to Harris Scarfe I don't anymore, it doesn't even cross my mind, things like handbags and shoes... it used to be cheaper her but now its pretty pricey. I would come here for kitchen goods though, like knives and blenders and glassware, in that area I can't deny they are pretty good, I might get some trakkies from here if the mood took me.

Just what you expect at a bargain shop - cheap products with almost brand names (or end of lines…read morefrom actual brand names), a lot of variety and a lot of things you never thought about before but suddenly realised you needed! These kinds of shops are always bit messier and more disorganised than "regular" shops - which I don't mind, I come there for the prices not for the ambiance. Crazy Clarke's, when judged by that standard, actually holds up pretty well. It still has that bargain shop feel of clutter, but a lot less than some places I've been to. The staff are fairly indifferent to your presence there but will help you out if you ask for it.

Save yourself a fist full of dollars by shopping at this factory outlet, as it has various…read moreelectrical items which just might be what you're after and fit the budget. And all items from the factory outlet carry a full warranty. The majority of the items here are either scratch and dent, demos or simply the previous model, not that there's anything wrong with that, check where the marks are on the item and if they're not going to be visible, then why not. With these particular items it just means the store cannot sell items which are not in peak cosmetic condition. As an example which is two years old but none the less, I done some research on which TV was going to be the best for us, good quality and had the features we wanted...so we settled on a Toshiba Regza 46". I can't remember the exact amounts paid but I can tell you the difference between buying it new from a department store and new from HV outlet was $1000, as it was the model just finished and HV was making room for the next in coming model that's the reason it was at their factory outlet. That's it...we saved $1000, got full warranty, wasn't a scratch n dent and it's still going strong, best investment. It also had alot to do with being in the right place at the right time, all the stars aligned and all that jazz. Hint: Do you research online, read blogs, get specs, etc and then look for where it is for viewing, how much it costs, take into account a small portion of what the sales people tell you as they get brownie points for sales, then add it all up in the end, because it's your money and your decision not theirs. Smart shoppers save. Note: 4 star rating for this HVFO store only!

The Harvey Norman clearance outlet is a little shop on south road, where not so perfect electronic…read moregoods go to be sold. It's kind of like an animal shelter for whitegoods. You go in there and tell the guys what you need and they show you items that might be a bit less than perfect. The great thing is that quite often, there's the tiniest of dents or scratches which is stopping them from being sold in the normal shops. The way to shop here is to go to the regular HN stores, find something you want, look at where it is going in your house and know which surfaces are not important. For example, our fridge will be against a wall on its left side, so I could have bought one with a huge scratch on that side. I ended up getting a brand new Fisher and Paykel fridge and washing machine with a hefty discount. Also, they offer an extended warranty and delivery. The fridge has a tiny dent on the front which you can barely see and the washing machine has a scratch on the side, but as it's being built in, it won't be seen. They also have TV's, coffee machines, washing machines, cooktops and ovens, heaters, air conditioners and more. Definitely worth checking out. Also, all the items are tested to check that they still work fine.

At first I thought this was a cafe with the french style white outdoor wire setting out front but…read moreupon closer inspection it was a home decor shop, in fact I could've done with a coffee there and then. I decided to go in and have a look, wow, it is packed with shabby chic, retro and vintage style items like room dividers, framed prints, tea towels, the biggest round wall clock I've ever seen, large format art, decorative bird cages and you know those Keep Calm and Carry On posters...well they've got them on tea towels here plus lots, lots more. It has three rooms full of anything shabby chic and as for retro/vintage there is nothing actually here from that era it's only based upon. The Shop Next Door is joined to Kidzone with a doorway in the centre room so you can walk directly through to Kidzone. This is a completely different shop as it caters to children's room decor such as furniture, bedding, clothes, lighting, etc. It's worth a visit to The Shop Next Door if you're looking for gifts or home decor for your own home.

The Shop Next Door was the name of the bookshop run by Meg Ryan in the movie 'You've Got Mail'…read morewhich makes sense when you stop by The Shop Next Door on King William Road at Unley. It is a quaint little shop that shares a degree of old-fashioned charm with Meg's make believe movie shop. Rather than books though, these guys stock a range of home decorating items that are cute and quirky. I was first drawn to the place by the range of patio settings sitting out front. Each with a small table and two chairs, these pieces are painted in a finish that makes them look rustic and worn but still new and fresh. Inside you'll find furniture, clocks and home decorating pieces to bring your home to life. Divided into a couple of separate rooms there's one room full to brimming with more masculine pieces and then there's one that very girly and feminine. If shabby chic is your style then you're well catered for but if you're style is more understated classic, you'll probably find what you're looking for as well. It all gets back the division of rooms and styles. Its shabby chic meets retro styling meets vintage decor. If you're looking for that right piece to put on your wall, I'd visit The Shop Next Door. They have wall furniture and pieces of art that are suited to a variety of styles and decors and you're sure to find something that suits your needs. Stop by for a look - if you're into home decor you won't regret it.

Fantastic kitchen supplies store. Its a little bit on the pricey side but not to bad considering…read moreits a smaller retailer. They stock all the quality brands like scanpan.