DIY outdoor furniture revival
When your outdoor umbrella has faded and your furniture has crossed from beautifully weathered to just plain drab, it's time for a makeover. Take the Riviera approach and splash out with paint and fabric in bold and beautiful colours and dazzling ... [... more]
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Geelong furniture
Unusual materials and quality craftsmanship result in this wacky furniture. When Shirl visited these two men back in 1994, they'd just begun their own furniture company, turning recycled fence palings into unusual pieces of furniture. Well, ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Cartoon Furniture
Chris Timms is a Melbourne craftsman who cleverly constructs cartoon-style furniture for kids. Our House checks out some of his work. Chris is inspired by the humour and spirit of cartoon land. As a child, he was allowed to watch one television ... [... more]
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Sculptural furniture
You are invited to witness the unusual marriage of sculpture and contemporary furniture, in this exhibition. There are wedding bells in the air at the Brisbane City Gallery and everyone's invited to witness the union. It's the unusual marriage of ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Glass Furniture
Reg visits a factory where they bend and blast these designer pieces. Reg takes a look at a glass factory which bends, slumps, laminates and paints glass to produce furniture. Aussie Glass is a family business which specialises in the ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Mexican Furniture
Mexican artists create vibrant designs on lacquered furniture. A few years ago Ari Tanur, the owner of Arimex Trading, was involved in the fast-food industry in Mexico City. After visiting Australia he fell in love with Sydney and decided to ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Dare Furniture
Tara visits a furniture and homewares designer who has something unusual to offer. James Birchley, owner and designer of Dare Furniture specialises in wrought iron work with a different spin. With over 200 paint finishes, his style ranges from ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Baby furniture - safety tips
Baby furniture accounts for around 20 per cent of injuries to children aged 12 months or less. Some items - such as cots, prams and strollers - have to comply with Australian Safety Standards. Other items need careful consideration before ... [... more]
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