Homewares

100+ banging and easy-to-order gift ideas for your folks, friends, mates and dates.

A list of places around Perth where you can pick up a real Christmas tree. 

Perth's favourite seaside sculpture walk, Sculpture By The Sea, is returning for its 20th year in 2024.

Simple tips from local artist Cassi George on how to make that dream house a home.

\Perth is scoring a second IKEA, when an IKEA Plan and Order Point in Cannington joins the Innaloo location.

From designer-inspired pet beds to stylish cat trees, window hammocks, and chic water bowls, this pet furniture will ensure your home is a paradise for your cat or dog. 

 Score a champagne sleep on a beer budget.

Update your space for winter with these on-trend pet essentials.

Consider yourself a bit of an art aficionado? Freo Art Centre’s latest exhibition has landed with over 50 emerging, established and cross-disciplinary Australian artists showcasing their finest print works, plus are giving you the chance to take home your own original creation. 

Perth’s a truly great city and we think having fun in it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. With that in mind, we’ve endeavoured to bring you 50 fun, tasty and downright rad yet cheap things to do in Perth for less than a pineapple. 

Dig your hands into some clay at the best pottery workshops around Perth.

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your living space on without breaking the bank.

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to guide you along your journey of creating the ultimate affordable, safe, and inviting space to unwind and recharge. 

Indigenous Australians have been creating art on our soil for thousands of years. Widely acknowledged as the oldest unbroken art form in the world, Aboriginal art is renowned for its visual storytelling, exploring broad subject matters across a variety of mediums and preserving the extraordinary culture of First Nations people. 

We’ve teamed up with IKEA to bring you easy and affordable ways to transform the look and feel of your kitchen and dining space without breaking the bank. 

Feeling a bit uninspired by your current home sitch? Is your living, dining or bedroom space not sparking joy? Well luckily for you Perth has an endless slew of gorg furniture stores to fit all price points just waiting for you to explore, so we’ve put some of our faves together to send you in the right direction.

As the temps drop, movie dates in bed and cosy nights on the couch become a whole lot more tempting than going out. So there’s never been a better time to turn your abode into a sanctuary of self-care. 

You know you’re an adult when you consider browsing homewares shops a legitimate and highly enjoyable pass-time. There’s nothing like admiring gorgeous sets of ceramics or lightly stroking your hand over high quality linen bedding to really get the senses going (and the cash flowing).

Whether you’re looking to bring some life to those empty white walls in your home, or wanting to make an epic design statement that will leave your guests wowed, the neon sign trend has exploded with every celeb from Kendall Jenner to Elton John and The Biebers spicing up their pads with these punchy lighting alternatives. 

Whether you’re an art aficionado, curious student or merely looking for the perfect rainy day activity, these are the best art galleries to check out in Perth.

Starting December 16, the WA Museum Boola Bardip will host a mind-bending exhibition celebrating all things Alice in Wonderland.

If you’re not so keen on spending hours scouring the web or braving the typical big shopping centre madness, let us point you towards a more enjoyable way to shop this Christmas. One that involves trading those big chain stores for a string of independent boutiques full of sophisticated, unique and sustainable gifts. And provides plenty of opportunities to refuel at incredible cafes, bars and eateries. We’re talking, of course, about Fremantle. 

Save your hip pocket and contribute to fairtrade coffee practices by buying your morning brew at 7-Eleven. 

Double double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble. The most frightful night of the year approaches—it’s time to get spooky with these actually good Halloween costume ideas. 

From food and fashion to beauty and beats, here's the design inpso you need to help you make space for the things that matter most.

We’re a tiny bit (read: a lot) obsessed with the work of Tom Gould. Born in Aotearoa and based in New York, the director-slash-photographer has won the world over with his emotive visual storytelling. 

Bring your wildest interior design fantasies to life at the mammoth IKEA Festival.

Score a steal on quality threads at DFO Perth. 

If you’re thinking of hosting your mates at your place soon, we’ve teamed up with Jacob’s Creek newest drop Lively Bunch—a deliciously crisp Pinot Noir that’s best served slightly chilled—to bring you a list of playful “chilled vibe” essentials that’ll liven up your laid-back feast in the best way possible. 

Find your new favourite artwork at Revealed, an online art market housing original, ethical artworks from more than 29 regional and remote WA Aboriginal art centres and emerging independent artists. 

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels their passion, and to educate and inspire your own journey towards a future made better. 

We sat down with Western Sydney artist Bianca Beers to chat about growing up in a Paris Hilton-inspired style era (we’re talking over-glossed lips, huge hoops and quilted handbags) and how her art has led her to embrace her colourful and confident style today. 

“Eclectic, colourful and over-accessorised” is how Sydney creator and digital artist Tara Chandra describes her style. Motivated by dressing differently and being unapologetically herself, Chandra's refreshing and playful approach to fashion is what catapulted her to social fame. 

We’re shining the spotlight on climate activists, First Nations rights advocates, eco innovators, sustainable fashion designers, disability rights champions, body positivity campaigners—anyone who is taking the leap to be the change they want to see. And now we want you to be part of the search to find our 30th face shaping the next decade. 

Check out our favourite sustainable bedding from Sheridan. 

The super-hyped exhibition has been shown in 50 different cities around the world to some six million people and it's finally heading to Perth.

Skincare is getting a sustainable glow up. There’s new energy bubbling in 2022 with customers making conscious choices and brands who are transforming our skincare routines and beauty cabinets for the better. 

Summer has arrived and brought with it an abundance of sunshine, good times and sweet memories. We’re back to those iconic moments of getting dressed up for a night out, spending our weekends road tripping along the coast and enjoying good food in good company. 

Here at Urban List, we often talk about how your fashion thirst shouldn’t cost the earth—and the same goes for your home. 

It’s that time of year again—Christmas is right around the corner and with it comes countless crazy sales and deals to lighten the load on your wallet as you stock up for the silly season. 

With summer fast approaching and bringing with it the perfect excuse to indulge in good food and good company, we caught up with Alex and Heleena to uncover their food styling and entertaining tips, and how they perfectly photograph their visual feasts with the help of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G available at Optus.

If you’re passionate about decor, cooking and chilli oil, then you’ve likely scrolled past one of Jessica Nguyen’s delicious recipes and stunning tablescapes on the ‘gram before. 

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

As we edge our way closer to the final chapters of 2021, a year dominated by snap lockdowns and subsequent digital connectivity, we sat down with Melbourne stylist and creative director Ella Murphy to discuss the future of fashion. 

From growing burgers in labs to paying for our groceries with cryptocurrency, technology continues to push its way into new realms of our everyday life. 

Perth peeps, get ready–our favourite light festival is back and even bigger, better and sparklier than ever. The Winter Lights At Brookfield Place will be lighting up our beautiful city from 15 to 24 July, and what better way to brighten up the chilly winter nights (and our Instagram feeds) than a wonderland of light and gorgeous art?

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

If it’s a more full-bodied experience you’re after, here’s how you can pair the Brown Brothers Origin Series with local adventures to recreate an overseas holiday without leaving the country (or even leaving your house).

If you’re not too clued up on the world of street art, the name Hans Bruechle—aka Handbrake—might not mean too much. But it really should, and here’s why… 

Spruce up your digs, thanks to The Revealed Market, a digital art emporium housing original, ethical artworks from more than 25 regional and remote WA Aboriginal art centres and emerging independent artists. 

For positive vibes, look no further than Crystal & Stone, who will be showcasing the most incredible pieces at Perth’s very first crystal art gallery.

The coastal cool artworks by Mitch Revs are, in a word, gorgeous. Best known for his kaleidoscopic, cartoon-style depicting surfers doing handstands, blokes fishing, sweeping beaches and other quintessential Aussie scenes, Mitch has always reflected his Newcastle roots in his work. It’s this trademark style that’s won the hearts of many and secured his name in the art world. 

They say home is where the heart is and if recent events have taught us anything it’s to prioritise making your space the best it can be because you never know just how long you’re going to be there.

There’s no denying that the South West region of WA has an endless list of things to offer—whether it’s for a cozy winter getaway, a food-filled fiesta with your friends, or a chilled out surfing vacay, there’s something for everyone. But why slum it in a campsite or cheap Airbnb every single time when you can live it up in complete luxury?

Local & Aesthetic may have been a year in the making, but they’ve hit the ground running since opening up their cool new digs in Mount Lawley last week. Located at 769 Beaufort street, the new cafe meets retail space co-founded by two local hospo pros is a love letter to WA in every way—so no surprise to see it’s already attracting plenty of locals.

We’re all about showcasing the goodness that is this great State we live in and buying locally is the perfect way to do that this Christmas. Whether you’re on the hunt for that gift you just haven’t found, have a bit of last minute shopping to do, or want to buy a piece of home for someone you love, we’ve got you sorted.

We sat down with stylist Steve Cordony to chat all things interior design, how he feels about Gigi Hadid’s chaotic pasta cabinets, vintage Brad Pitt posters and ultimately, how to transform your space into a home office of your Pinterest dreams. 

The Market Hub has opened in Innaloo to help vendors guys get back on their feet after COVID-19. 

Well, forget all of those. This Black Friday, it’s time to be an adult and make the most of gorgeous Perth furniture brand State of Home's massive 30% off weekend sale. That’s right, we’re telling you to put that coin towards styling up your digs just in time for the festive season, and here’s why.

Perth has a plethora of salons committed to sustainability and minimising their environmental footprint, so we’ve gone ahead and wrapped up some of the absolute best. 

If there’s one trend we never want to see the back of, it’s the explosion of indoor greenery we are seeing everywhere in Perth at the moment. From cafes and restaurants to office spaces and your super stylish besties’ house, fiddle leaf figs and devil’s ivy plants are popping up every which way you look, and just quietly, we’re obsessed.

We sat down with Bondi photographer Rob Mulally to get his top phone photography tips and celebrating the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. Get ready, your Instagram game is going to be taken to the next level. 

Your go-to guide to what’s on the rise, and on the slide in culture right now. 

As you're probably well aware, Perth's brand new WA Museum Boola Bardip—meaning many stories in the Noongar language—is set to open on Saturday 21 November with a nine-day celebration, but you'll need to register to get in on the action.

There’s little need for extra incentive to head to the Margaret River region at any time of the year, but if you have to choose one week to do it, make sure it's when Open Studios is on. The 16-day window between 27 April and 12 May sees more than 100 artists throw open their studio doors and welcome you into their creative worlds, for free.  

There are plenty of reasons people are getting seriously into the indoor plant game. Not only do they improve any lacklustre space by tenfold, but they also improve air quality and help to bring mindful calm to our every day. Sounds like a decent trade-off to us. 

Just when we thought we couldn’t love the McGowan Government any more, they’ve gone and announced that ADCO Constructions has been awarded the contract for the Art Gallery of WA’s Elevate rooftop reconstruction—a project that will support 265 construction jobs.

The Market Hub has opened in Morley to help vendors guys get back on their feet after COVID-19. 

This toilet paper, made of recycled paper and bamboo, is all the three ply goodness your cheeks could need, and their 100 per cent sustainable ethos will keep your carbon footprint from going down the toilet. 

We’ve rounded up five seriously chic and comfortable pieces of furniture that will style up any home. 

If you’ve been resting your head on the same old, rock hard pillows and mattress that you have been for years now, we reckon it’s about time you finally invested in getting a good night’s sleep and rewarded yourself with an upgrade. 

Grab yourself a re-usable, vacuum insulated water bottle that is not only stylish but also eco-friendly for 20 per cent off. 

These up-and-coming artists are hitting the wow-factor with their remarkable Aboriginal art, but not as you know it. With mediums like graphic design, digital illustration, sculpture and ceramics, as well as the classic acrylic paint and beyond—we’re seeing traditional Dreamtime art taken to whole new levels as well as brand new cultural material. Excited? So are we. 

One of the many ways we’re surviving and thriving in the depths of self-isolation is with a little retail therapy to support Aussie fashion labels, of course.

Crockd is all about getting out of your head and into your hands. It’s a DIY pottery kit that can be delivered right to your front door, so there’s no need to break quarantine to get your craft on. 

With workplaces around Perth (and Australia) currently opting to ‘Work From Home’, we’re all faced with the sudden challenge of transforming our home into a multi-purpose sanctuary to serve as both an office and home. One of the quickest and easiest ways to do that? Plants

It’s a tough time for small businesses right now, there’s no denying it, but one thing we’ll never get sick of is seeing people rally to help one another out; and that’s exactly what the Small Business Online Marketplace is doing.

Perth Upmarket is WA’s biggest design market so after cancelling their scheduled market this weekend, they've decided to host the ultimate Perth Virtual Upmarket so you can support small businesses online.

To inspire you to live an eco-conscious life, we’re bringing you a slew of bite-size tips to reduce your eco-footprint at home. 

There’s something in the water in Perth and we’re ready to fill our cups with it after being inspired by some incredibly boss babes. From an entrepreneur who grew her retail beauty brand into a $10 million dollar business practically overnight to a whole slew of women with smart ideas and amazing get-go. This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating them all, along with countless other amazing Perth ladies out there.

There’s no shortage of exhibitions and creative workshops happening around Melbourne. But this month, Can’t Do Tomorrow has really gathered them all under one roof. From street art to breathtaking installation to art chats and workshops, trust us when we say that Can’t Do Tomorrow is truly the only thing you’ll need to attend this month to get your fill on creative inspiration.

Can’t Do Tomorrow is making things easy for us this month when it comes to keeping you up to speed on what’s cool, new and trending. Why? Because the new underground festival has assembled everything that’s cool, new and trending under one roof this month.

Whether you’re a home-owner, renter or still living at home, there’s no better feeling than channelling your inner Neil Whittaker and transforming your house into a stylish home. 

Forget about cherry-picking your gigs this month, because Melbourne’s hottest new festival—Can’t Do Tomorrow—is serving up fiery musical acts left and right. Not only is Can’t Do Tomorrow going all out in the street art scene, but the music lineup is not something to be scoffed at. With the likes of Melbourne legends TEYMORI and MzRizk, Triple j favourite Cool Out Sun, Australian dance music powerhouse DJ JNETT and more, Can’t To Tomorrow is about to become your ultimate February gig haven. And because we’ve always got your back, if you use the promo code URBANCDT when you book, you get $10 off your ticket cost.

You’ve probably already heard about Can’t Do Tomorrow, Melbourne’s new underground festival. And if you haven’t, here’s the quick lowdown: think 10 days packed with interactive installations, jaw-dropping street art, good vibes, hidden bars, live music, and the best part of it all: a chance to meet some of the peeps behind Urban List and mingle with other Urban Listers as well.

Daniel Pavlovic, the legend behind Daniel(ink.) t-shirts is teaming up with the Ability Centre (formerly known as the Centre for Cerebral Palsy) to launch the ArtAbility Gala.

Melbourne’s most anticipated underground festival—Can't Do Tomorrow—is kicking off next week and you won’t want to miss it when it hits. With more than 100 artists showcasing exclusive works, secret bars, live acts that’ll get your blood pumping and interactive exhibitions that’ll blow your mind, you best believe this baby is almost sold out. So if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, we strongly suggest you do so ASAP. Use the promo code URBANCDT to get $10 off your ticket cost.

With more plastic in the world than stars in our galaxy, we were stoked to hear about Plasticology, a seriously cool art show cropping up in Perth on 12 March that’s tackling the issue head-on and inspiring us all to follow suit. 

We're just days away from street art festival Can't Do Tomorrow kicking off at The Facility in Kensington. And with the array of amazing artists at the festival, you'd be mad not to take advantage of the bargain price of $25 to get in. 

When it comes to a mini home makeover, people usually opt for a bedroom blitz or a lounge room level-up, however, we’re here to let you know that the humble bathroom revamp is where it’s at. Why check into a luxe hotel when your own bathroom can rival the best? Our thoughts exactly.

In December we announced that a new street art festival would be hitting Melbourne in 2020, and now, just over a month later we’ve got our hands on the epic line-up that Can’t Do Tomorrow will be bringing to The Facility in Kensington.

Melbourne is home to some of the finest street art produced in Australia.

There’s no denying Aussies are downright obsessed with Scandi culture—and rightly so. 

Between all the pavlova, drinks, tinsel, and gifts, we tend to consume to excess—but a sustainable Christmas doesn’t mean it has to be any less magical.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, let this be your guide to a more sustainable Christmas.

For all the wannabe plant parents out there, consider this your indoor plant bible.

Perth may not be home to 1000-year-old buildings, but she’s still got a whole lot to offer in the looks department.

A slew of tattoo artists are descending on Artful Ink in Morley from 17 to 18 August for their Flora & Fauna Flash Weekend.

WATERLICHT is a large-scale light installation by Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde and will be making its first appearance in the southern hemisphere as part of the festival. The artwork stimulates a virtual flood and is meant to symbolise the effects of climate change on water levels around the world, fitting in perfectly with this year’s Biennale theme; UNDERCURRENT.

You might have always wanted to learn, or maybe your dormant artistic talent is literally twitching to get out—whatever the reason you have for hunting down an art class, we're here to point you in the right direction. But it takes more than a turtleneck and some paint-splattered pants to make an artist, so we’re only dealing with places guaranteed to skill you up.

Forget your twenties, your thirties are where it’s at, and we’re so ready for our Jennifer Garner moment.  

KATENA, an inflatable maze that’s taken the world by storm, is blowing into Perth this July.

As if Perth wasn’t pretty enough already, a bunch of talented street artists went and made it even prettier with their creative masterpieces. From Fremantle, through to Mount Hawthorn and out to Victoria Park, Perth is covered in glorious street art that makes us swoon.

We’re suckers for an immersive art exhibition and The Imagination Project has got to be one of the best that’s popped up in Perth.

This month we’re shining a big spotlight on the wonderful world of art. From exhibitions and galleries to the local artists you need to know about, we’ve got you covered.

Listen up, serial plant murderers. We’ve got another chance for you to kill things with kindness. Jungle Collective are hosting one of their epic warehouse plant sales this weekend in Brisbane. And this thing is going to be big.

We’ve enlisted the help of Katie Stephenson from Perth’s very own online indoor plant delivery business Green Assembly to share her tried and tested hacks for creating the indoor jungle of your dreams. So settle in and get ready to become a tropical plant pro (and, let's face it, probably order another 20 or so potted plants from her amazing online store). 

Hands down, these are the most extra outfits from the Met Gala 2019 red carpet. 

Perth’s answer to the Met Gala, ART BALL returns to Perth on 25 May and is serving us the coolest line-up ever.

It’s hitting IKEA stores across Australia this month.

 The House Awards champion the country’s most jaw-droppingly beautiful architecturally designed digs. Peep a few of the Sydney homes that have been shortlisted to win this year.

We’re adults now, and being an adult means taking the entertaining game seriously. So, to help you up your game we’ve partnered with Pepsi and the legends at Jimmy Brings to bring you the ultimate hacks for pimping your bar cart on a budget.

If you constantly find yourself lusting over dream homes and the latest style trends on Pinterest—same. Whether you’re in the market for a few small changes, a full renovation, or even ready to build your own dream home, we’ve teamed up with GO Homes to bring you three glamourous design hacks that will transform your pad into total luxury. 

Perth’s small-batch fashion label Hickey Hardware and the Alex Hotel are joining forces this March for a seriously good looking party.

Give your green thumb a solid work out as there will be over 150 different plant varieties to choose.

Heads up team, this is your culture bucket list the next time you’re in town for tea with the queen.

Have you ever wanted to jump into The Little Mermaid and witness the underwater world full of magic for yourself? Well, now you can stop imagining, book flights to Shanghai and make your dreams come true.

We talk to multi-disciplinary and sustainable Sydney artist Jeff McCann about cash flow, creativity and career highlights. 

In what will be one of the biggest Supreme auctions to date, Fuller is selling his collection of Supreme decks – did we mention he’s collected every single one?

If you’ve been thinking about giving the Birdbox challenge a whirl you might want to book yourself into Art In The Dark instead. It’s much safer and comes with wine, which is all Sandra Bullock could have asked for.