I love Melbourne for its broad range of décor styles and influences. And I love The Industrial…read moreRevolution for opening this brave new world to Melbournians. Think huge metal letters (I really mean life sized), vintage style metal cabinetry, old medicine cabinets, cool trolleys, functional buffets, décor wall hangings and a wide range of seating matter. Since the store has a good mix of old, new and reproductions, there's an edgy ambience and you can get inspired with your own décor scheme. Mix it up and add in one or two old pieces for an eclectic appeal. I love that this store carries some very worn pieces of furniture and décor, including life-sized wall hangings and quirky elements that will give any space a focal point or an individual twist.

The Industrial Revolution shop is a fantastic place to look for interesting, unique, designer and…read moreappealing products to fill out your home. I really loved window shopping and even in taking a photo I caught two others peering through as they became entranced by the pretty objects that you can't help but picture being somewhere in your home. There is so much character here where their rustic, older pieces mixed amongst the newer more designer items just seemed to create a beautiful setting where (if I had the money) I would love to have picked up a bunch of decorations to complete some rooms in my home. Some of the hanging lights and macramé hangings were so cool and would look great in a window with some flowers. I got a bit carried away here but of course, it always comes with a price.

Issimo seems to exist to sell France, as expressed in a range of knick-knacks and ornaments. But…read moreonly a certain version of France, no Vichy propaganda, or photos of De Gaulle, or mementos of the '68 riots. It's all about pictures of hot air balloons in a 19th century style, about blue and white-stripped milk jugs, about large expensive wire models of the Eiffel Tower. While it's a little delusionary, the store definitely has a lot of charm about it.

Went down to St. Kilda Bazar today and had the most lovely time. The shop isn't one hundred percent…read moreset up yet, but from the bits that we saw, we can't speak highly enough of it! The articles were all beautiful and well priced and the gentleman setting the store up was absolutely wonderful. He was so helpful and couldn't speak highly enough of the respective people involved in the business. His plans for the store sound absolutely incredible and we can't wait to see what happens with the store. It's a perfect mix of nostalgic pieces that remind you of a time where dishes, rent and all the other annoying things about being an adult didn't occupy your mind and unworldly articles of history that make you want to don a pair of bloomers and churn some butter. We can't wait to fill our little apartment with the quirky oddities and absolute gems that we know we will unearth here! I know where my paycheque will be going in the future!

From the owner: More than 20 vendors; offering art, antiques, handmade crafts, vintage wares, collectibles and all…read morekinds of unique treasures you won't find anywhere else.

"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.

Coco Republic takes me to Los Angeles and shops on Melrose Avenue - delightful pieces with a high…read moreend look (yes, you will pay a decent sum for their goods) made with quality and friendly people to boot! Their focus on you and your designs will ensure you will not leave without some excellent recommendations - even if you are not buying at that moment.

Coco Republic is as Ralph Lauren is to fashion - classic designer furniture with a quiet style and…read moreexquisite finish. Walk through the Melbourne showroom and you're guaranteed to be transported to another world. Perhaps it's the large range of classic designer pieces dressed in luxurious fabrics with a high attention to detail that does it, or the warm, inviting ambience that makes you feel so at home. The excellently styled spaces with a clever mix of decor and functional pieces also helps you envision and be inspired when shopping for your home. Whether you're looking to buy a decadent sofa, an exquisite dining table or the crème de la crème of occasional furniture, Coco Republic will impress on all counts. But remember, quality furniture like this belongs in million dollar homes. So if you're like me, perhaps just go there to be inspired and then come back to reality and dream your dream home. You never know, one day, I too might have a Coco republic furnished home. We can have dreams you know!

I have to admit, I wasn't the one who actually found this ingenious store. My dog did! Yup, my…read more13-year old westie, Kaspa sniffed his way to this cool store called Scout and promptly went in and was immediately smitten by a life sized westie dog lamp which was sitting prominently in the window. It was really funny actually and the owner was quite intrigued by this. Thankfully he was a dog lover so Kaspa's inquisitive antics didn't bother him. Scout has a unique ambience that makes you feel like you've stepped into someone's cool home. A selection of unique homeware from what a hoot owl cushions, animal shaped lamps from Germany, everyday linen, summery beach towels and gorgeous bed linen are scattered around thee store. If you find this shop, make sure you get a good look at the wall art on the inside wall depicting a kid playing with a kite. It's a stunning display that the owner created himself using wool thread! Now that's what I call creative ingenuity!

If you like the idea of having unique bits and pieces about your house... vintage refurbed chairs,…read moreantique keys and old street signs but don't like the idea of having to search through dusty junk shops and grotty yards, then Scout may be the store for you. Carefully curated in a beautifully sunfilled store, Scout's contents are each worthy of a moment of your time. The store smells gorgeous... it's clean and lovingly displayed, too. I found myself sticking my nose in a number of candles, inhaling soaps and fondling curiosities. Of course, there's an opportunity cost to be worn with frequenting a store like Scout. Naturally, you're going to pay more for the pleasure of being in a beautiful store that has carefully selected wares rather than hunting them down yourself. Secondly, Scout is a rather small little shop so whilst it has a large variety of things, it doesn't have the range that other similar stores may. Nonetheless, worth a visit!

Fast to communicate when selling their furniture but they ignored my emails when a chair broke…read morewithin a year of purchase because of shoddy workmanship. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this operation: all the talk about reputation etc etc is just marketing b.s. if they ignore customers who politely inquire about defective goods.

Home Concepts has just recently been opened in Prahran where it's a great place to furnish your…read morehome or apartment. This place actually has some style compared to the many other little stores you see that are similar. I love their wooden long tables that are perfect for nice dining settings as well as their cool rustic styled cabinets. It has that subtle mix of old and new that actually works together where walking in it feels like you've entered a magazine spread of 'House and Garden'. I like that it's not that over-the-top modern simplistic style where you can actually appreciate your furniture. It's classic designs and chic elegance means it would be great to look through if you have just bought a nice Art-Deco apartment or cool "Melbourne-style" home hidden down a side street.