The inside scoop on where interior stylists shop
From tribal treasures to exotic toothpaste, the truly stylish know exactly where to find the most unique and hard-to-find pieces required to beautifully fill a room, or create the perfect picture.
“Whether I am styling a beach house, country home or city pad, I prefer to use an eclectic combination,” says Justine Brown, interior stylist at Chocolate Brown. “I draw from a variety of sources for any one room to avoid the house screaming ‘showroom’.”
Leading interior stylist Megan Morton finds shopping a life enhancer. “It is my social thread and I enjoy the parading and the theatre that shops create.”
Be it online or on-the-street, leading interior style gurus let us in on their most coveted and fashionable hotspots for everything required to create the most stylish space.
“I bought a fabulous leather Falcon chair here to add ‘wow’ to a modernist house, and some beautiful Italian-made aged brass lights.” Justine Brown, interior stylist, Chocolate Brown.
“This is where chefs shop for kitchenware, catering equipment and hospitality supplies. I love their mandolins, Hamilton ice cream scoops, chef’s whites and baking trays.” Caroline Velik, food stylist.
“We use a lot of mirrors in property styling, and buy most of them here.” Jon Paul Daly, director and stylist, Jon Paul Interiors.
Anthropologie cake stand. Styling by Caroline Velik. Photo: Jon Bader
“I spend hours here trawling and fantasising about how I’d refurnish my entire house, or picking out props for photo shoots for clients.” Emma Blomfield, stylist.
“An online treasure chest that requires a good eye and a lot of vision to sniff out unique pieces from around the globe. I often call upon this site to add a point of difference to a home.” Justine Brown, interior stylist, Chocolate Brown.
“Great inexpensive furniture that is readily available.” Jon Paul Daly, director and stylist.
“We spend a lot of time here and have just designed a table range for them that’s inspired by the stamps used to heavily emboss paper.” Miriam Fanning, principal, MIM Design.
The Country Trader. Photo: Maree Homer
Orient House and The Country Trader
“For one-of-a-kind pieces like wall lights, mirrors and beautiful cushions.” Lisa Burdus, principal designer, Rooms by Design.
“Bed linen, throws, cushions, napkins, tablecloths, curtains in every colour and delicious fine stripes. TIP! Store your new soaps and left over stubs of scented candles in your linen cupboard for the most divinely scented linens and towels and as a dual purpose moth repellant.” Kim Pearson, interior designer, Kim Pearson Interior Design and Decoration.
“I feel like I should keep this one a secret! Gaynor, the owner, has such a spectacular eye for design and style. I love the Belgium linens, old terracotta, deer antlers, soft grey velvet throws, pewter champagne buckets and balustrade lamp fittings, all in neutral, pale shades.” stylist Emma Blomfield.
Hunters & Collectors Interiors
“Ian, the owner, has the keenest eye for sourcing beautiful Scandinavian mid-century furniture, lighting, art and objects.” Kim Pearson, interior designer.
“For inexpensive rugs so you can change them up every few years.” Jon Paul Daly, director and stylist.
“My favourite shop for bespoke cushions and fabrics that add a touch of luxury to any piece of furniture.” Jon Paul Daly.
“I can always find a beautiful object d’art or tribal treasure here that adds an ethnic quality to my interiors.” Justine Brown, interior stylist.
Copper pots from The Essential Ingredient. Styling by Caroline Velik. Photo: John Laurie
“This is a haven for foodies, with everything from high quality commercial-grade equipment to gourmet hard-to-find ingredients. I especially love their excellent copper pots and Weck glass storage jars.” Caroline Velik, food stylist.
“It’s a pottery studio and retail store with handcrafted tableware and a curated selection of homewares and furniture. I have an ever-growing collection of Shelley’s pottery, beautiful spoons and serving utensils.” Caroline Velik.
“A Melbourne institution where you can buy absolutely anything. I buy my beautiful table linens and napery here.” Caroline Velik.
“My go-to for second hand pieces and eclectic object d’art.” Lisa Burdus, principal designer, Rooms by Design.
“For good value artwork.” Jon Paul Daly, director and stylist.
Paris!
“I love its pharmacies, haberdasheries, fleas and other one-off market options. I buy textiles, soaps, paintings (my tip here is to discard the frame, roll it up and store in a mailer tube) and exotic toothpastes.” Megan Morton, interior stylist.
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