Walking into St. Barts is like walking into a beachside villa in the south of France. It's more of…read morea lifestyle store than an interior design shop, with racks of women's clothing as well as gifts and home wares. The shop itself is gorgeous, with young and beautiful staff to match. There's a mixture of things to browse from armchairs, to jeweled sandals, to fabrics, to ornaments and statement pieces for the home. Given that it's located on ritzy James Street, I assumed that the prices would be higher, but they're actually quite reasonable. I would very happily add many a St Barts piece to my home and will be back soon to see what else they have to offer. The shop is brand new and has yet to build a hype surrounding its existence. From what I saw in store, it will only be a matter of time before St Barts has a steady following.

Ooo! This place is new. I get very excited when a new shop opens in one of the shopping precincts I…read morefrequent. A new shop always seems so promising and adds a nice freshness to shopping areas that you already know inside out. I actually just came across St Barts on the weekend when I was on my way to Harveys and couldn't resist a peek. St Barts sells clothes, accessories, and homewares and their style seems quite eclectic. They had some lovely cushions and cute accessories, and I got the impression that they're still in the process of fully stocking their shop so I'll look forward to poking my nose back in there in a few weeks to see what it's like when they get fully into the swing of things. The prices are a little bit lower than I would have expected based on St Barts's location and exterior so that was a nice surprise. I exchanged a quick hello with the sales assistant and then she left me to browse which I always appreciate, especially in areas like James street where a lot of the stores seem to employ hoverers. It is interesting to see a few fresh storefronts on James street and this is one of them. St Barts is only young yet, and I'm excited to see what it'll grow into!

I have always found the customer service excellent every time I have entered the store. They have…read moretaken exceptional time and care in all.my home decor requirements sometimes spending an hour with me to bring together a look I am trying to create. I have gone here many times over the last 3 years and never have I not been extremely happy wither advice and products and will continue to go back and recommend to friends E Products well priced and love the quality and design and uniqueness of range of home decor and excellent value for money

Move over IKEA I have a new Scandinavian lover, and it goes…read moreby the name of The Modern. This place has got to be one of the sweetest furniture stores I have come across, It boasts pieces that are understated but beautiful in the simplicity of their design. What I love about their range is that it doesn't boast huge cumbersome pieces that are overly grandiose or OTT. Instead I feel the furniture is designed to be seamlessly transitioned into your living room..almost like its been there all along. Made out of solid Oak and Elm these pieces have been manufactured to meticulous european standards and have withstood my rigorous testing (This includes jumping up and down on the chairs and knocking importantly on wooden surfaces.) If you are moving into a new pad or feel the need to update those digs I highly recommend popping into Modern,

Absolutely appalling customer service…read more We purchased two coffee tables from Jardan -- standard sizes and colours, nothing custom -- only to be told afterwards that they're "made to order" and can't be returned. At no stage during the sales process was this policy explained to us. It was buried in fine print, and conveniently ignored until we raised an issue. Now we're stuck with expensive furniture that doesn't work in our space, and Jardan's response has been cold, inflexible, and frankly insulting. Hiding behind vague policies and refusing to stand by your products is disgraceful for a brand that positions itself as premium. We run a retail business and would never treat customers this way. Jardan has lost us for good -- and we'll be making sure others are well aware of our experience. Avoid this brand at all costs.

Please be aware that Jardan fail to honour their warranty obligations and the terms mandated by…read moreAustralian Consumer Law. We are engaged in a dispute with them concerning a manufacturing defect, which they have acknowledged and initially agreed to refund. Despite this agreement, they have ceased all communication and are refusing to address the issue further. As the second owners of the sofa, we have provided the original purchase receipt, yet Jardan continues to deny responsibility. Jardan's position is that because my name is not on the original receipt and the sofa is second-hand, they are no longer liable. This stance is in direct contravention of Australian Consumer Law, which protects the rights of subsequent owners in cases where warranties are transferable and the goods remain under warranty.

Very bad quality of their Jasper range. After 3-4 years condition of the sofa was bad and now after…read more5 years it is at the level that has to be replaced.

Love the King Furniture products. Really well made and the designs are tried and tested. On the…read moreweekends they can get busy and it might take a short wait before you can talk to a sales person but they are very friendly and helpful. Furniture is made to order, so expect up to a 2 month wait before delivery.

You would think that shopping for interior furniture would be fun, right? Well it has its perks to…read morestart off with and then it levels out to a tedious task. On the hunt for some chairs recently, Viva Design Furniture was on my list of places to look. The store on McLachlan Street in the Valley is huge with 5 levels of display furniture so many beautiful pieces. The furniture is primarily designed in Italy, which is obvious as you walk through the show rooms. The sleek, clean lines and the beautiful materials give you the feeling that if you do find something perfect here for your home, it won't be cheap! I eventually found some great white cafe chairs on sale for $99 each (yippee!). The gentleman who was in the store when I visited was lovely and clearly a talented salesman. I always try and steer clear of those types but he was genuinely helpful. So if your home is in need of a pamper, than make sure that Viva is on your list of places to look because there are some seriously enviable pieces in their store. And who knows, it might just get you excited about furnishing your house again!

We received atrocious service from the manager at Domayne, Anna…read more After viewing our table in store and getting a quote from Paul, we clearly explained that our apartment has four flights of stairs and that we would need a 4-man delivery. We placed the order online that night so we could secure the current gift card offer, but online there was only an option to pay for standard delivery. Paul called the next day, and during that conversation we again discussed the need for a 4-man delivery and again made it clear that there were stairs. When the delivery arrived, the drivers refused to carry the table up the stairs. They also did not appear physically capable of doing so. In the end, they left the table in our apartment car spot. We paid $356 on top of the $99 standard delivery fee for a 4-man service, yet four people effectively showed up and did nothing. When we called Domayne and spoke to the manager, Anna, she offered no support, care, or practical assistance. She refused to approve a refund for a service we did not receive. She was rude, spoke over me, and made no effort to rectify the issue. This was extremely disappointing customer service from both the delivery team and store management.

I'm in that very special place at the moment. The builders have just finished the major…read morerenovations on our first new house. As my husband and I never accumulated home wares and furniture having survived on loans and pass-me-downs from family and friends, we need to personalise our home with some major shopping. This time of the year is heaven for the home decorator. All week, I've been looking at kitchenware, bedding, dining suites, office shelves and outdoor furniture. I'm a little kid running wild in a candy shop. As far as furniture stores go, Domayne falls neatly between Space and Freedom. It's definitely more expensive than Freedom, Ikea or Super A-mart. As I test out the fabric sofas for durability using the trusty bounce test (the snooty sales assistant glared at me from across the show room), I can confirm that the sofas here are sturdier than what you'll get at Ikea or Super A-mart. There are a lot of impractical ideas presented here as well. For example, there's a giant modular outdoor lounge set on a wooden deck covered with a striped marquee giving the impression of an exotic island getaway. Great if you were really on an exotic island getaway but a bit weird to have it as a permanent fixture in your yard. Then there's their weird home ware section which looks like they've stolen a big chunk of the Antique Centre from Woolloongabba. There's a 1920s typewriter, shabby chic wooden dressers, faded birds in rusty cages and chipped mirrors. It looks great as store decoration but there's no way one individual item would fit in someone's home. Although Domayne is definitely catering for the upper end of the furniture market, it is definitely worth checking out for its tastefully designed, well made pieces, the less tasteful, stranger pieces which don't always work and just for the sheer fun factor.

Let's imagine Pinterest in real life. Freedom is a real life Pinterest board full of aspirational…read morehomewares, decorative pieces, furniture and more. It's all priced reasonably and quality varies depending on what you're buying. I rarely walk out of Freedom without a few more "wish list" items and I always leave with ideas racing through my head for home decoration. It's just the effect they have on me. This particular store is conveniently located in amongst a Home Maker Centre, meaning, it's surrounded by equally alluring stores like Domayne and Dare. It's a devilish trio. There's ample parking underneath with a 3 hour free parking limit while you shop. I guess that's their RSS: Responsible Service of Shopping. I've always found the staff at this store to be more than helpful. Last weekend we got a quote on a basic bed for our guest room and I was impressed that a few days later I received a follow up call to check-in on "our thought process." There's really quite the range from the super on-trend and seasonal pieces to more classic "ready to stand the test of time" ranges. Whatever your fancy or style, you'll find something within this real life Pinterest board.

Good stuff for the price, but after having waited 12 weeks and still no table delivered, I'm fed…read moreup. I call every week and get the same response that they simply don;t know when it will be in. What kind of logistics are the running?! Pathetic really.

Heaven help you if you need to return a sub quality purchase to this shop. How very dare you? How…read moreinsulting of you! Be prepared for a full on treatment of condescension, disdain, and passive aggressive belittling. These ladies think they really are the bees knees. When I could not find anything to my liking to exchange for the returned piece, I was told -and I quote "You know dear, this is a very affluential area and the ladies who shop here would be pleased to buy anything from this shop" !! So, no matter who you are dear customers, I suggest, to avoid being spoken to and treated as a complete undesirable, ensure you have a form of ID with your local Bulimba address -and an up to date payslip showing your salary is of a significant pay scale. You will then avoid the patronising and humiliating situation these "ladies" gifted to myself! By the way, I suggest buying from the gift shops further up Oxford Street - same products, not over priced!

Perfect Living is an elegant, quirky and decorative home and garden ware store located in Bulimba…read more The store is beautifully laid out. Although it seems busy at first, once you start weaving your way through the maze of furniture, decorations and garden accessories, you feel like you are on a journey of discovery to try and see all the treasures the store has to offer. The style of the store is overall decorative, traditional and homely. They have outdoor and interior gifts, decorations and French furniture. Even if you don't buy, it's a lovely place to browse. They stock ranges such as Florabelle, Salt City candles and Maison.