Design Tips & Trends

When your new Homewood original arrives, you see the finished piece. What you don’t see is everything that came before it. Every piece of handcrafted furniture begins with a material that already has a story. Look closely and you’ll find traces of the tree it came from. A flash of red in the grain can […]

There is a moment, just before furniture is assembled, when there are simply pieces of wood. A board on a rack. A section of timber waiting to be chosen. A rough plank resting in the corner of the factory. The real story begins with something that already has a history, the tree that grew somewhere

Every memorable stay is made up of countless small moments. The first cup of coffee enjoyed on a veranda as the morning comes alive. A long lunch shared around a wooden dining table. The chair guests return to each evening because it simply feels comfortable. These are the details that quietly shape an experience, often

There’s a moment that happens in most Homewood showrooms. Someone sits down, runs a hand along the seat of a chair, and asks: what is this? The answer is weave, and it’s one of the more personal decisions you’ll make when designing a Homewood piece. Not because it’s complicated, but because it’s yours. Every rope

If you’re watching the grey skies roll in over the coast, you already know what’s coming. That persistent, creeping damp that finds its way into everything. Meanwhile, inland, it’s a completely different story. The Highveld is bracing for bone-dry, crisp winter days where the air actively pulls moisture out of everything, your skin, the earth,

The day begins with wood, not machines Morning in the workshop doesn’t start with buttons, but rather selection. The team gathers around our hand drawn project board, stretching far down the workshop. A plank is lifted and then studied carefully. Not just for size or yield, but for character. At Homewood, the word “handcrafted” holds

Reintroducing the Plantation Teak & European Oak: Growing Homewood’s Solid Wood Selection We don’t just “source” materials at Homewood. We’re always looking for new ways to expand our range and we’re proud to reintroduce two new materials to our collection: Homewood’s Plantation Teak and European Oak. Our workshop has always focused on producing quality custom

When it comes to furniture, a quick purchase serves a purpose, but the right purchase can become part of your home for generations. The expression, “you’re part of the furniture,” didn’t come about for nothing. Furniture has always meant more than function; it represents familiarity and becomes a part of your day-to-day life. Mass-produced products

t’s the place you come home to relax in after a long day. A world that you create for yourself, where each corner, wooden finish, or decorative doorknob says something about who you are. When you make a real investment for your home, one that’s going to last you a lot longer than your latest

Summer is practically on our doorstep…the long evenings, the braais, the cousins dropping in with side dishes, and the quiet moments of true downtime we wait for all year.  As the days stretch out, our homes become the centre of the season. Whether you’re hosting friends, feeding family, or simply settling into a slower rhythm, now is the time to