I've used a number of other painters in the past, but boy am I glad that I found Matt! Not only…read moredoes he know his stuff in terms of paint and other finishes, he's pretty creative. Matt gave us the kind of decorating advice that really helped us get more than just a new coat of paint. He and his team created a new space for us. I know that that might sound a bit corny, but I'm not sure how else to describe it. Our previous painters were all about getting the job done - they were good, but didn't provide that extra understanding of what we were trying to accomplish in total. (Even our plasterers were impressed!) His team were all excellent. You could tell that they had been working together for years. They took care to protect our belongings, even to where they placed their cans, and equipment. And most of all, they cleaned up nicely after themselves! (Not a quality to be overlooked!) The follow up was great too. Matt came back a couple of times to make sure that we were 100% satisfied. Matt's my first call for any future painting!

I needed to get some decent frames for a couple of prints that I purchased while I was in Europe,…read moreand I decided that I would try this place. Well, it turns out that frames actually aren't all that cheap, though the staff here were pretty helpful. Mind you, like a lot of these places, they generally sell originals, not prints, or if they do sell prints, they tend to be for artists that don't happen to be dead. That's a bit of a shame, though it could be because stores generally only have so much space. It was good though, and they do have some interesting works here as well.

Have reliably gotten picture framing done from Studio Craft over the years, and I just visited…read moretheir new location near Auburn Road to get a timber box frame done for my home. Pleased to say I was served by the same friendly staff, and the turnaround only took a week!

This art gallery / art school / framing business is run by a bubbly Port Melbourne local who is…read moresuper passionate about her art and her students. I am reviewing only the framing part of the business. I came here for some framing on a couple of recent purchases. One small, one large with frayed paper edging. Both screen print style art, they came unframed but I didn't want them to just be stuck up like posters. I took them in to Port Art to get an idea of what could be done. I was nervous about the frayed one as I had a real set picture in mind of how I wanted it to look even though it was untraditional with no boarding on the edges. The selection of frames here are really nice and because the framer is also an artist, she's very particular about how she wants the final product to look. A lot of time and care was taken to pick the right boarding and frame that we liked. Framing is not a cheap exercise but I think they are well priced here. Originally for the smaller piece, we looked at the cost (almost the same as the large piece) and wondered if we would have better off saving our pennies and trying to make it work in a pre-made frame. But once we got the end result we were 100% happy that we didn't. Both turned out beautifully and I couldn't be happier with them, especially the large one. They were also taken care to be framed in a way that would last, while allowing us to change them if our tastes change down the track.

Oh my goodness this place is the bomb. Jen the owner was a veritable walking wikipedia of art. I…read morefelt like I knew her stable of artists intimately by the time she had introduced me to their work. . A real personality that totally knows her stuff helpful without being pushy. I get the idea that as soon as I have a spare wall I know where to head. Absolutely Brilliant

The Picture Box is a successful custom framing shop and sellers of fine prints and artworks. They…read morehave three stores in Melbourne and I was fortunate to have brought my first two pieces of purchased art here for framing. Not having been in the position to buy custom-made picture frames before, I was quite clueless about what I wanted or even what would suit the works best. This was no problem though as the staff member who helped me was patient and showed me my options, made wonderful suggestions, and tried to show me as much possible, how the artworks would look in various frames. It took about two weeks for the frames to be made and they cost a pretty penny, but they really enhance each artwork and I still love looking at them hung up in my house so I'm sure it was money well spent. I will definitely go back to the Picture Box when I'm next flush enough to do so.

This place is like a bed, bath and beyond on steroids!…read more The items in the store are superb for the most basic apartment to a large home. Elegantly accented with amazing pieces ranging from large rooster pieces for the home or garden to wall clocks and furniture bits. It is definitely on our list to return soon!

Company has refused to engage RE issues with large bookcase which was delivered by their…read morestaff/removal company who damaged gyprock when installing the bookcase. Completely unacceptable and I, nor any of my friends will ever purchase anything from them again.

I'll say this for Pomegranate. They may charge $400 for a lamp, but I don't get the impression that…read morethey're just doing so that they can charge $400 for a lamp. The price isn't the point for their customers, is what I'm saying. Properly cluttered like a knick-knack design shop should be, there's not really a central theme to Pomegranate. There's everything from brass desk lamps to what I assume are terracotta bird feeders. None of it's particularly cheap, but some of it is quite nice.

Pomegranate is a homewares store that has an interesting mix of items. From first glance, it might…read moreappear to be your run of the mill candles and scarves, with a few stools and chairs, but enter and you'll find that there's something different around every corner. Pomegranate has rooms both upstairs and downstairs, which makes it a fun place to explore if you're not shopping for anything in particular. The main room is filled with scarves, candles and kitchen items. Two back rooms store specials, resin jewellery, bags and cushions. Head upstairs and you'll find linens, lamps and designer furniture. Wander outside and you'll see pottery and cacti. Don't come in here with a large bag/backpack, you'll probably break something you can't afford navigating the halls and rooms. Confused at what they're offering here? Well, basically it's anything that could go in a home. There's some pricey items here, but also plenty of items under $50 that are ideal for gifting. I used to think they were expensive, until I spied them offering some pots I had been eyeing off for $10 less than where I had first spotted them. On a $20 item, that's a big difference! Ideal place for last minute gift hunting, big fancy cushions or those great two toned stools that I can't afford.

After a recent trip to the YEW ESS of A, I had purchased one too many quirky prints off the streets…read moreof New Orleans that desperately needed a frame and a special place on my wall. I popped in to Frames Readymade with my prints to see what they could do. I have one word to describe my experience with these guys - EFFICIENT. I was in and out in about 15 minutes. That included choosing the optimum style, my print being trimmed ever-so-slightly and then being beautifully mounted in to the frame. Wow. Bravo. Brunswick ready-made frames quite literally have thousands of frames to choose from in all colours and sizes, or they will make one up for you to custom-fit your print. Plus they are affordable, to boot!

I have been to Frames Readymade several times over the last 12 months and have been consistently…read morepleased with their service and range of products (lots of frame styles and finishes - I particularly like the victorian ash range). During the most recent lockdown they were also readily available for call and collect orders, which were all fulfilled very promptly and the pick up process was a breeze. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

We hired Kitchens by Matric to complete an alfresco for our outdoor entertaining area after we were…read morerecommended to them by a BBQ company. The team were professional, knowledgeable and delivered a service well beyond our expectations. The cabinetry and stone was of very high quality and they ensured it met and exceeded Australian safety standards.