TDF’s Picks: All 64 Homewares Our Team Is Shopping For This Year
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01. Tanchen 0/0 Bag – Blue Brown from Pépite. 02. Melin Tregwynt Welsh Blanket from Toast. 03. LE SQUARE Stitched in Red Sconces from Petite Motif. 04. Amn Ceramics Vase. 05. Rowan Print Cotton Poplin Housewife Pillowcase Set from Toast. 06. Natalia Criado Perlina silver-plated brass and quartz teacup and saucer set from Net-A-Porter. 07. Breakfast Bowls in Marshmallow from Softedge Studio. 08. David Mellow Toast Rack from Morning Market.
Bea Taylor, Managing Editor
What homewares are you currently shopping for?
In an entirely unoriginal statement, every so often I get the urge to revamp my bedding — and I’m currently in that moment. I’m drawn to soft colours and delicate clashing patterns, so I think the Rowan Print pillowcase set and the Melin Tregwynt Welsh blanket from Toast will look great with my In Bed quilt cover (also softly coloured with a delicate pattern).
What are some of the standouts on your wishlist right now?
I adore Alyssa Nutall’s work! I saw this vase in Craft Victoria’s exhibition with Dowel Jones at The Finders Keepers Market last year and haven’t stopped thinking about it since.
01. Areaware Serving Friends Hands from Some Design Store. 02. ‘Terrasse’ Ceramic Matchbox from Ini Ceramic. 03. Mos Wool Coaster Drawing Edition from Near and Far. 04. Elongated Solid Wood Picture Frame with Coloured Mount from Etsy. 05. Ceramic Chair from Emily Brockfield. 06. Chocolate Striped Tissue Cover from Lou Lou. 07. Meta Scissor from Homu Design. 08. Bed Cover in Off White with Umber from InBed.
Amelia Barnes, Senior Writer
What homewares are you currently shopping for?
I’m not on the hunt for anything in particular, which is a boring answer. The things I like are usually small, handmade, and serve little practical purpose other than making my smile!
What are some of the standouts on your wishlist right now?
My mum has always had ‘shadow boxes’ housing mementos and figurines collected over the years. She bought me an Emily Brookfield mini ceramic chair for Christmas and it’s the perfect piece to start anchoring my own little collection around! I really want the Terrasse Ceramic Matchbox by Iniceramique as my next purchase.
01. Bruce Wall Lamp from Volker Haug. 02. Aplat Table Lamp from Hay. 03. Tanchen B/B Placemat from Morning Market. 04. Perle decorative pillow from Tekla. 05. Oros Torsade Egg Cups from Good Things Store. 06. Built Editions Pepper Grinder from Florian Home. 07. Lattice Patchwork Cushion Cover from Toast. 08. David Mellor 3 Cup Cafetière from Morning Market.
Annie Portelli, Art Director
What homewares are you currently shopping for?
My current wishlist is a bit more sleek and clean girl than my usual style, but I’m putting that down to my house currently giving ‘daycare vibes’ with brightly coloured toys scattered around and piles of clothes lying around. So I guess I’m looking for a bit of minimalism, as they say!
What are some of the standouts on your wishlist right now?
I love the B/B Placemats by Tanchen Studio. Everytime I see them come up on my feed I’m that much closer to pulling the trigger! Another item that’s high on my wish list is the David Mellor coffee pot, it would look so good on my little kitchen ledge, but I guess I would also use it for the daily caffeine hit!
01. Arabia Finland KOSMOS green striped stoneware egg cups from Etsy. 02. Sabi Jyukusa White Mino-yaki Kyusu – Japanese Teapot from Etsy. 03. HKliving Artefact table lamp in Aluminium from Smallable. 04. Autumn Sonata Helena Hand Towel from Good Things Store. 05. Basic Spirit Salmon Fork from Hands. 06. HKliving Bamboo placemat in Amber from Smallable. 07. Sharon Alpren Butterfly Vase in Forest Green from Pépite. 08. &Klevering Halma Salt & Pepper from Trit House.
Georgie Rose, Account Manager
What homewares are you currently shopping for?
I’m loving stripes at the moment, but if I’m not picking up pieces from Vinnies or Salvos, then I’m usually shopping for homewares of all kinds online. It’s all about balance, right?
What are some of the standouts on your wishlist right now?
I should just bite the bullet and purchase the HKliving Artefact table lamp and the Sharon Alpren Butterfly Vase. They’re both very me-coded and would be the perfect additions to my shelves at home!
01. Hay Arcs Trolley High in Auburn Red from In Good Company. 02. Meta Oval Service Tray from Home. 03. la petite boîte – Polka from Mattina Moderna. 04. Patchwork Chenille Cushion Cover in Chocolate from West Elm. 05. Pure Rug in Candy from Elen & Earth. 06. Molly Wall Mirror in Walnut from McMullen & Co. 07. Tekla Terry Towel in Kodiak Brown from Up There Store. 08. Pippa Cotton Quilt Cover Set from Suku Home. 09. Photo Album & Keepsake Box from Mems Keepsake.
Christina Karras, Writer and Producer
What homewares are you currently shopping for?
My style is quite feminine and fun, but I’m consciously trying to find the right balance between that and a more elevated, ‘grown-up’ vibe when looking for homewares at the moment.
What are some of the standouts on your wishlist right now?
While doomscrolling the other night on TikTok I came across this adorable polka dot lamp from French design studio Mattina Moderna! It would look so cute matching with Suku’s Pippa Cotton Quilt Cover Set. And, inspired by my co-worker Annie Portelli, I’m also eyeing off a tangible photo album from MEMS to immortalise my recent travels to Mexico and Peru.
01. Dot Dog Bed from Dogguo. 02. Cowboy Lamp from Stupid Engineering. 03. More Than Sweet by Marie Frank from Readings. 04. Akari 45X from In Good Company. 05. Nathalie Du Pasquier “Brac” Brick from Yvon Lambert. 06. Rudbeckia Rug from Zouzou Rugs. 07. Anna Gleeson Ceramic Sculpture from Pèpite. 08. Echo Wasabi Pure Linen Cushion from L&M Home.
Sarah Hendriks, Art Director
What homewares are you currently shopping for?
I’m on the hunt for items that make my new-build apartment feel more unique and lived in, think new lighting to replace the down lights, textured soft furnishings and pieces that speak to me or remind me of something special.
What are some of the standouts on your wishlist right now?
Anyone with a pet knows how unattractive their ‘stuff’ can be, especially in a small space. I was so excited to come across these stylish dog beds from Dogguo, which could easily be mistaken for a chic floor cushion!
I first saw Nathalie Du Pasquier’s “Brac” Brick in a bookstore in Paris, the thought of travelling home with a brick in my suitcase put me off making the purchase but it has stuck with me since. I think it would be the perfect bookend… Does sending a brick in the mail makes more sense?
01. Akari 1A from in Good Company. 02. Sitting Pretty Design Wiggle Hook in Merlot from Good Things Store. 03. Pinto Placemat from Città. 04. The Shallow Bowl from Ivo Angel. 05. Martino Gamper Arnold Circus Stool in Paperbark from Good Things Store. 06. Maegen Oil Pourer Brown/Green from Pinky’s Store. 07. Roman Pool Towel in Cedar & Sand from Baina. 08. META Egg Cup 002 from Homu. 09. Margot Baked Clay Bolster Cushion from L&M Home.
Chelsea Hall, Advertising and Sponsorships Manager
What homewares are you currently shopping for?
I really don’t need any more ‘things’ at the moment, which is probably why my picks are all very practical, rather than decorative. If they serve a purpose then it’s easier to justify the purchase, right!?
What are some of the standouts on your wishlist right now?
The Arnold Circus Stool is a piece I’ve been eyeing for years, I just adore its asymmetrical shape, surely there’s always room for one more stool! And I love the Wiggle Hook — how fun it would be to throw your towel or coat on that quirky little object at the end of each day!
01. Matteo Chalk Wool & Silk Cushion from L&M Home. 02. Tux Lamp from Volker Haug. 03. ‘Sea Salt Flower’ Bowl by Emily Ellis from Pépite. 04. Ceramic Bowl by Emily Ellis from Pépite. 05. New Khotan Rug from Loom. 06. Xhosa Reed Basket from Pan After. 07. Worrwurr by Djul’djul Gurruwiwi from Brunswick Street Gallery. 08. Gunga Bowl by Megan Ganambarr from Brunswick Street Gallery.
Lucy Feagins, Editor
What homewares are you currently shopping for?
I had a revelation recently that I have too many ‘bitty’ things at home and it’s creating a bit of a cluttered look. So I’m trying to de-clutter and move away from tiny objects and pivot more towards larger pieces — but less of them! The Xhosa Reed Basket from Pan After is a great oversized piece that is also very functional for storage.
What are some of the standouts on your wishlist right now?
I’ve been looking for a lamp for my dining room, and I’m swooning over Volker Haug’s Tux. I love its warm translucency and the pop of red in the solid glass base. And golden and yellow tones are my favourite this season, so this rug from Loom look is a current fave, it’s so beautiful and would lift the energy in any room.
