Furniture shopping can be overwhelming, especially when there are so many options to choose from.If you are looking for timeless furniture that is both resilient and easy to care for – solid wood would be the wisest decision. It’s beautiful to look at, practical, sustainable, carbon-efficient, and highly functional.Here are some more benefits for helping […]
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As of September, Homewood introduced Spotted/Sugar Gum as the newest wood variant. Spotted gum is an ideal carving timber used to manufacture furniture for indoor and outdoor use. In recent years, Spotted Gum outdoor furniture has consistently won multiple industry awards in Australia (the tree’s native country) and is exported to destinations worldwide. Why did
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At Homewood, we approach our work with a long-term vision of sustainability in mind. Making environmentally friendly furniture is our way of living out our passion for the environment. Our handcrafted furniture: Makes use of almost every part of the tree. Provides employment opportunities. Utilises a manufacturing technique called steam bending to reduce energy consumption.
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Snapshot: Our team at Homewood has had the pleasure of working alongside Annika Kemp over the past few months as she has developed her incredible Bed & Breakfast in the KZN Midlands, the House Kemp. An earthy and African-inspired ambiance are infused into the interior design of this house. Client Introduction: Annika and Mike Kemp
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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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Wood has been an important component of our homes for centuries. From chairs and tables to coat racks and cupboards. It only takes a glance through any of the top interior design mags or a scroll through Pinterest to discover it’s everywhere. Wood is timeless yet trendy and lends itself to so many different forms
It is no secret that, at Homewood, three of our top favourite things EVER include sustainable wood, unique wooden furniture, and traditional, quality techniques / machinery. We operate some serious machinery in the factory (and no, we’re not talking about the coffee machine – although, that’s right up there with our industrial sander and lovely
So, you’ve bought your favourite Homewood piece, now what? Well… now you enjoy it (and oil it occasionally). In that order, with emphasis on enjoy it! We understand that taking oil to your most preciously crafted piece of camphor or blackwood sounds daunting, which is why we’ve noted down a few key points to help
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“The beauty of empowering others is that your own power is not diminished in the process.” – Barbara Coloroso If you know anything about Homewood, you’ll know that at the heart of this sustainably handcrafted, luxury wood furniture brand is, in fact, its people. Both staff and customers alike, the story has place for both
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