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 […]
Ethically Made Furniture: The Miracle of Trees – from seed to furniture Read More »
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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It’s 2022 and we’re out here trying hard not to get carried away by all the things we want to do this year. Do you have some grand plans to redesign areas of your home but aren’t sure where to start? Good news: we have enough ideas to go around! Better news: wood is always
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Image credit: Homewood It starts with a seed, this story. A simple story from the outside, but when you break it down, you notice the intricacies of this miraculous tiny speck of earth, or rather a tiny embryonic plant, that holds a life more magnificent than we could imagine. The seed in this story was
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When talking about Homewood, and our wooden indoor furniture, a few things should come to mind. Namely: sustainable, eco-friendly, crafted luxury, handmade, quality, customisable, naturally beautiful, and minimal waste. Minimal Waste… let’s talk about this. How does minimal waste have anything to do with furniture? Minimal Waste at Homewood Well, everything in fact. It has
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There are three Cs we get particularly excited about at Homewood – collaboration, community, and Christmas. Here’s why: Collaboration Homewood furniture is the result of creative minds coming together to tell stories and ensure they stay around. What usually starts as a conversation around design ends in an impressive Homewood furniture piece. One of these
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Blackwood furniture is crafted using wood from invasive wattle from Eastern Australia. As you may have guessed, these trees are not indigenous to South Africa, but grow prolifically throughout our favourable terrain, choking up our precious waterways in the process. Blackwood produces incredibly beautiful wood, and is used to create indoor and some outdoor furniture.
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