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.

I get the feeling that if I bought everything to decorate my house with in this store, I would have…read morea home straight out of one of those design magazines. Moss sells everything from cushions to aromatic oils to burn in the home, plus furniture and a whole lot more. Everything is designer made - Not in the flashy, high end name way, but of the independent smaller designer varietal, and all of their stock seem to have been chosen for both their design and quality -which is nice, because in some places, it is one or the other. I bought some fabulous feature cushions, and some gorgeous bowls that on my wage I probably shouldve thought twice about. Oh well. When Im too broke to go out because of my purchases, I can prop up on my cushions, and eat a bowl of ice cream instead! My one complaint (other than my empty bank account) was that service was very average. I wasnt approached at all for the first ten minutes in the store, because the sales people were busy chatting. Neither said anything until I approached them at the counter to ask a question, and make my purchase. Perhaps they thought my cushion buying was inadequate, or maybe just didnt notice me. Either way, not the best experience in the world. Luckily they have super cute things to sell- and the three stars is only because of the product, NOT the service.

We were lucky enough to be given a tour of the Matt Blatt showroom by a friend who works there and…read morewere very impressed by the array of furniture they have on offer and the sheer size of the showroom space. Some of the pieces are extremely tacky and some are extremely classy. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. They do make a number of replica products that are remakes of classic furniture designs across the years. This means you can get classical designs for cheaper than otherwise. They do specify that these products are not affiliated with the original designers whatsoever but still make for very interesting pieces and designs. You could easily spend a couple of hours here deciding on what suits and there are pieces to suit a number of different budgets.

Impressed with the customer service I received for a bulk order of Tolomeo wall lamps. It was an…read moreurgent order for the JIFF 2013 and with the help of Laura (Showroom Manager), we managed to deliver the product to our client on time. She went above and beyond the call of duty and help coordinate a successful courier pickup from their warehouse to our office. Great customer service and products at an affordable price. One of the best places for replica designer furniture.

What a find! I completely dropped my bundle when I stumbled upon Geoffrey Hatty Warehouse along…read morethis derelict section of Johnston Street. Of course I knew about Geoffrey Hatty Applied Arts in Prahran, but as someone who doesn't have a spare $20k to drop on a 1930's French armchair every few weeks, I don't go there often. The warehouse has 'other' 20th century pieces that have been hand picked and shipped from Europe (mostly France and Italy), but that have not been deemed worthy of the flashy Applied Arts showroom. I could not believe how incredible this stuff is - there's a massive pink velvet quilted bedhead, huge industrial brass ceiling lights, ultra-sleek modernist lounge suites and a sideboard that is big enough to hide over ten corpses in. Or, you know, a lot of crockery. The building itself is pretty cool too - it really looks like an old school warehouse, the type you'd want to convert into a home and fill with this furniture if you had a spare couple of mill. The warehouse is open by appointment, or on Saturdays from 10 til 4. Well worth a visit for lovers of antiques.

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.

Ordered a large modular couch. With some understandable delay it arrived. But impossible to contact…read morecustomer service and needed to call multiple times and ways to speak to a human. Now delivered. Great premium product even though I ended up going to Bunnings to get clamps so it didn't fall apart. Ordered ottomans on line and they have long ago been made and delivered to king warehouse. But despite all best efforts they can't deliver them and the customer service line rings out - every time! Had to pay for them to get the couch. This is a reluctant bad review. Because, when you talk to people they are helpful and smart. The product is amazing. But the customer support, contact-ability and logistics are just terrible. Terrible. It's like a company that expanded to fast and has lost the customer in the flurry of sales. Management need a bit of a think! I'm 3k down and really doubt I'll get it back. Not because of anything other than it's near impossible after buying to contact anyone. I have got a call from their 'reputation management team' and then an email, have responded to it but again 3 weeks later no response. I guess that's why they have such a team! Stay away as communication wise, regardless of the product it's just not worth the anxiety

to customers - avoid this company 1. Ordered Delta sofa set…read morein leather in Dec 2021. Told 12 weeks for delivery. 2. Delivered in May 2022, following numerous delays. At one stage the sofa was supposedly on a ship docked in Melbourne, then weeks later I was told it hadn't yet left China... 3. Sofa mysteriously appeared within days of me posting a review here, approaching VCAT, and being compensated by King for subsequently removing my review. 4. Leather deteriorated on most of sofa. King informed in Oct 2022. Technician advises me he's 'seen this a lot'. New covers are ordered. 5. It is now May 2023, no sign of any new covers, and the customer 'service' continues to fob me off, even claiming the Australian Consumer Law does not apply to this company. I have offered to pay to upgrade to a higher quality of leather, but have been told this is not possible! 6. Resubmitted my claim to VCAT as I have zero faith this company cares at all about its customers or quality of product.

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!

Lock up the credit cards! You're going to want just about everything in this store to make your…read morebathroom smell better, your kitchen look pretty, your bedroom feel cosy and your loungeroom more achingly hip. From the rafters adorned with leather bunting down to the floors that hold baskets overflowing with nic-nacs and gorgeous items you simply can't live without, The Shelley Panton Store is an absolute delight to explore. I love the tables filled with colour co-ordinated items, the book selection (food, design and travel genres all well represented), hand-made ceramics and the items dangling from the roof (THAT bunting, light fixtures and even feather dusters!). There's complimentary gift wrapping too, which is perfect if you're in the market for a special gift. They'll offer a variety of papers and twines to match your purchase and the vast gift card selection makes this a one-stop-shop for all your gift giving needs.

Quick! Hide your credit card when you come here! It has an amazing array of home wares and art for…read moreevery single room of the house, and every occasion you can think of. This is my idea of heaven. Seriously. OK, I admit it. Sometimes it feels like us Southsiders are a little hard done by with a lot of cool crafty places north of the river. Shelley Panton helps to fix this with an eclectic range of products - whether you're looking to buy for yourself or for a gift, you're bound to find something here that tickles your fancy. The shop is beautifully decked out - visualise baskets of good overflowing with cute little pieces, colour coordinated products lovingly laid out on tables and also friendly service. Leading into Christmas and special occasions, they will have late night trading (complete with glasses of prosecco and a cheese platter - for real) and special dinners for events such as the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Best of all? Shelley who own the place also has her own pottery for sale (visualise gorgeous plates and kitchen goods) and Jess the resident rescue dog is a beautiful black lab that often wanders around for a little bit of customer love. OK, I admit it. I want to work here. I want to be surrounded by beautiful things, play with Jess all day and lovingly wrap presents and adorn them with ribbons