Here at Homewood, there are a few words we’re proud to stand by: Sustainability. Eco-friendly. Ethical. Sustainability – because we want to create pieces of furniture that will last a lifetime ( or more!) . Those that lend themselves to be reused and reloved over time. To be beautifully woven into someone’s life story and […]
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Did you know that an area of tropical forest the size of Switzerland was lost last year due to deforestation? Shockingly, researchers estimate that approximately 11 football pitches were lost every MINUTE – a devastating reality that threatens biodiversity and contributes to global warming. These staggering statistics can easily overwhelm us, but at Homewood, we
On 28 March 2023, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition hosted the 2023 Furniture Design Competition at the Buy Local Summit in Johannesburg, of which Homewood was one of the judging companies. It’s always meaningful for us to witness young, up-and-coming talent in SA in our industry, so we were grateful to be a
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Have you ever wondered why wood changes colour when exposed to the elements? Ever bought a beautiful dark chocolate resembling pool-side recliner, only for it to look like its milk chocolate cousin a few years down the line? Well, this blog article is here to help explain, both the effects of weather on your solid
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As a bespoke furniture manufacturer, we put your needs and preferences at the forefront of the design process. Here are 5 reasons why you should choose custom-made furniture from Homewood: Perfectly sized for your space One of the biggest advantages of custom-made furniture is that it can be crafted to fit the dimensions of your
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Here at Homewood, our team is extra conscious of our planet and its people, which directly fuels our passion for sustainability. In a time on earth largely characterised by a generation of consumers, wasting without a second thought and destroying (or supporting the destruction of) precious resources for our own material gain, we want to
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In our last blog, we shared our thoughts on the 2023 design trend of sustainable or eco-friendly furniture. Perhaps you’re on the fence, still wondering if this trend is for you. Maybe it’s the price point, or you too easily fall in love with the latest trends and enticing “cheaper” offers. Below, we’ve outlined some
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There’s something about the beginning of the new year that kickstarts the process of dreaming and reinvention, whether it’s setting personal goals or giving your home a refresh. Come the beginning of year, there will always be new trends in the interior design space– from curved furniture to reeded accents, clean lines to soulful vintage
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Custom, Conscious, and Celebrating Life Much of Homewood’s story begins in the roots of sustainable processes that honour the lives of our community members as well as our environment. We understand how vital our fragile ecosystem is, which has manifested itself into our long-term vision for sustainability. What Does Conscious Mean? We don’t mean the
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Wood is one of those things we often take for granted – we just accept that it “is” without really understanding how it came to be that way. But our ethically made furniture has a beautiful story to tell. You know the basic journey well enough: a tree grows and from that tree, wood is
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