Online shopping has become a key part of our lives, and now you can also buy homeware and furniture off the net. Check out these sites with great home styling ideas and find out what you need to know before making an online purchase.
Online shopping has become a key part of our lives, and now you can also buy homeware and furniture off the net. Check out these sites with great home styling ideas and find out what you need to know before making an online purchase.
DECORDINARY
Both kids and kidults will love Decordinary’s whimsical pieces. Bestsellers include the Daisy teen chair (pictured, available in vibrant colours like mauve and yellow), and the wide range of eco-friendly, flora and fauna-inspired wallpapers by award-winning designer Sian Zeng. It’s definitely a one-stop shop for injecting elements of fun into your home.
THE VINTAGE PARLOUR
Add some visual interest to your dinner soirees with vintage-style crockery – from ceramic teacups to glass decanters – from The Vintage Parlour, which sells decorative designs from South Africa, India and Turkey. “When I source, I ask myself: ‘Is this something you can find in a French countryside home?’ There must be a certain charm that reminds you of the yesteryears,” says founder Lena Kamarudin-Tambunan. You’ll find intricately carved mirrors from 1940s to 1950s’ New York, and can expect new designs every six months.
DECORIIA
KIYOLO
The simple yet charming homeware in Kiyolo show how even the smallest detail can change the style and look of a space. Unconventional pieces, like the Lotus cotton bud holder and Zakka test tube plant rack (pictured below), will add a twist to the barest spaces. Products are reasonably priced, too, as the Kiyolo team sources directly from factories and independent makers from all over the world.
ARCLIQUE
EAT & SIP
A treasure trove of artisanal tableware, Eat & Sip is a multi-label store that works with independent ceramicists from around the globe. Its collection of functional art ranges from the organic-looking Stormy Seas plates (pictured above, left) by British potter Kara Ford and eye-catching Wave plates by Amelia Kingston, to the delightful “face” mugs by Israeli makers Nadya and Dima Gurevich. Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming collection of planters.
CUCKOO
Kids outgrow their furniture pretty fast, so opt for sophisticated (yet practical and fun) pieces that will last them longer. The contemporary pieces at Cuckoo, a multi-label children’s lifestyle store, are ideal for style-conscious families. You’ll find Camomile bedding and linen from the UK, Oliver B loft beds and cradles from Italy, and partyware from US brand Meri Meri. Many of its brands are eco-friendly and sustainable, too; Armadillo & Co rugs are handwoven in India, providing employment in local villages.
HOTEL & HOME
“Anyone who appreciates uncommon and offbeat items will love our handmade ceramics, glassware and metalware,” says co-founder Farah See. The label’s highly curated items (some are personal collections from their travels to Norway, Indonesia and Japan) are made using traditional techniques, and feature raw and unusual textures. Its next stop? Jingdezhen — the porcelain capital of China.
NEST
This UK site will have you going gaga for iconic designer furniture. Brands include Tom Dixon, Knoll Studio, Arper, Moooi, and Carl Hansen & Son.
POKETO
MAISON NUMEN
From handwoven Yawalapiti hammocks and loom-knit throw pillows to gold-rimmed sake sets, this luxury online store in the US has everything a stylish homeowner wants.