Mountain Gate Essential Homewares has all sorts of useful items for the home at really cheap…read moreprices. It had a little bit of a musty smell inside but otherwise the shop itself was clean and neat. It had heaps and heaps of stock and things were piled up everywhere. The main items stocked here are things like washing baskets, sponges, cooking utensils, dishwashing detergent and gloves - basically anything to do with the home. They also stocked generic junky shop items like stickers, cards and accessories like hats. The service was decent enough - the staff member remained behind a counter near the door but greeted me when I walked in. The shop itself was very quiet but there were a few people who drifted in and out while I was there. I don't really cook or anything so there weren't any items that really jumped out and got me excited but I could see a lot of bargains around. There was a pretty huge sponge and cloth range, which was a little bit exciting because it was such a bizarre thing to have such a large selection of - but it was a homewares shop so I guess it made sense.

I like this shop more than I like just about any other homewares shop. My reasoning is pretty…read moresimple: You can actually walk down the aisles. If you're a large bloke like I am, you'll be painfully aware of how awkward it can be to walk down the aisles of some of these places, where everything is crowded in and you can't help but feel like something is going to be knocked over when you turn around. I bought a really good pillow here for my wife as part of her birthday present a few years ago. It was a pretty exceptional pillow at a fair price. The shop assistant was good, because she was one of those rare people who didn't treat me like crap when shopping in this sort of store. So this is one of my favourite homewares stores as a result. Good place.

Bed Bath and Table stock everything you'd expect from a store named Bed Bath and Table. If you are…read moreafter anything for your bathroom bedroom or dining room, chances are you'll find it here. All the name brands are stocked, and all are at reasonably good prices. They also have lots of little gift odeas, such as soap and shower gel packs, and other little gift packs.

Another great hospitality/kitchenware supply shop, slightly more ordered than Chefland just down…read morethe street - though you tend to pay a little more for things to be stacked neatly on the shelves! Hospo stores are great if you just need a few extra sets place settings of cutlery or a few odd extra glasses for a dinner party! I'd recommend shopping between both the whimsical Unicorn and the more sensibly-named Chefland across the street, as I noticed quite a significant saving on some items at each of the stores compared to the other.

Bigger than it looks from the street, this kitchenware store mainly stocks wares for Asian cooking,…read morewith odd random nicknacks thrown in (my fave - a $5 bacon press)!! Quite reasonable prices on bamboo steamers and woks too!

As far as showrooms go, this isn't a bad one. It has a huge variety of kitchen and bathroom…read morefittings and appliances. The majority of the stock is fairly modern but they do have a wide selection with different colours and a few more unique styles. The staff here are very helpful but will welcome you the instant you walk through the door - so be prepared! They can be a little pushy in here but they are quite friendly and lighthearted so it isn't that annoying. The shop also has an ebay store, which is totally awesome, as you can check to see what they have before you head down there. The items do vary between the store and ebay but mostly they will have something similar or can sell it straight to you from ebay. The store is clean, the range is huge and the staff are friendly. So it is pretty similar to your average showroom. What makes this place different for me is the ebay store. Gotta love online shopping.

One of many stores in the area stocking the French provincial and rustic reproduction items that…read moreare popular in homes, the Yarra Store is set in a beautiful old home complete with rustic wooden floors and old doors that I wanted to unhinge and take home for my house. With the items priced for the Sunday tourist market, you could pick up the same things online for less, however it's definitely worth the stop in if on the Warrandyte trail. Stocking a range if items by local artists, plus jewelry, kitchenware and a small range of local produce like biscuits and ice cream, theres enough stuff to have you rummaging for hours, and since my first visit here, I've been back twice to buy things. They also have a small section at the back with a range of clothes that can be found on sale in larger quantities in the sister store further down the road.

The Yarra Store specializes in French inspired home wares mixed with Australian made products and…read moreproduce. They have two locations in Warrandyte. The Linen and Larder store is located in the Stonehouse (next to Stonehouse cafe) and their second location for Apparel and Accessories on the Warrandyte terrace. The Linen & Larder store houses french provincial style home wares and a sample range from the Apparel and Accessories location in an historic location. The range of Yarra Valley produce is tempting and the Christmas displays will have you singing carols in no time. This is one beautifully stocked store. Here's a timely tip for your Christmas shopping. The Yarra Store does gift vouchers so if your Mum is into french inspired home ware and clothing then this gift is sure to knock her socks off...then she can go to The Yarra Store to replace them!

This duel storefront on Fairfield's busy Station Street is where you will find home wares and…read morekitchen accessories in many forms. Like this review, Casa Moderna is practical and functional, not much frou frou here. Brands such as Maxwell & Williams, Baccarac, Salt & Pepper and Kitchen Aid get top billing, however you will find hundreds of brands in stock here. The store is well stocked and the sporadic sales and specials are defiantly worth checking out. Staff are helpful without being intrusive which I always appreciate. If you need something for your kitchen then Casa Moderna will satisfy all your home ware needs.

This is one of my favourite stores for anything 'kitchen'. The Team that work here are wonderful…read moreand incredibly helpful as well as having an exceptional knowledge of all their products. Fantastic, Friendly shop with quality products!

"The greatest collection of everything but nothing in particular." How aptly said. This is the…read moretagline from the Supply and Demand store website. Yet, as a home ware store, Supply and Demand does its jobs well enough and offers a huge range of crockery and cutlery, napkins, table matter, candle holders, vases, tea towels, bathroom gear, art and selected pieces of furniture. It also carries a great range of vintage inspired tin signs, plenty of glassware and bits and bobs to give your home a fun, quirky appeal. I absolutely love the French inspired vintage garb, new (old) milk crates, milk bottles and the elegant collection of affordable provincial style décor items. And even though the shop is quite cluttered (and it will take you some time to soak in the atmosphere), it is because of this that Supply and Demand is so much fun to shop in. Great for gifts and picking up home décor items that you don't necessarily need but just add a fun touch to your décor scheme.

If you are a devoted interiors person like I am want to be, Supply & Demand does fill in the gaps…read more A great go- to place for a wide variety of homewares at heavily discounted prices. Some are contemporary, some provincial, some industrial, some retro kitsch... You get the idea here. It does offer a lot, and they seem to be working on their layout of things, which these days seem more grouped according to style and also function. Yay visual merchandising! Makes for a more pleasant buying experience. True, a selection of the items sold do make you wonder about the longevity and overall quality, but like I said, an interior stylists needs the range to work with, within budget and most importantly looks great and looks the part that they are crafting in terms of achieving the style. Good stylists know that you do NOT put a room together with things from ONE single store alone even though you could and no one will stop you. But beware the raised eyebrow! Sometimes, things just need to look good from a distance. The staff mostly leave you alone until you approach the counter with your goods. Still, don't really expect the ultimate customer service here. They have an offshoot store on High Street, Armadale called Industria which focuses more on, you guessed it, industrial furniture and home wares.