It’s nearly February, and we’d bet an Imbiza dining room table that your social media feeds and website pop-up ads are sprinkled with elements of pink and red, with large text telling you what you need to buy to spread the love this upcoming Valentine’s Day… Now, we’re all for loving love, but if you’ve […]
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Have a Merry, Eco-friendly Christmas with Homewood It’s that crazy time of year where we’re all scratching our heads, wondering where the time has flown and how it’s possible that Christmas decorations are already being sold in the shops… This blog is particularly for those who like to get ahead of the festive season chaos
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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
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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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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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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