Ready for a spending spree? You can snap up unique affordable, amazing designs from the high street, from the comfort of your sofa.
Each store has its own strengths, and knowing what these are is the key to smart shopping. Here’s where to go for what, including our edit of the most desirable on-trend pieces from the Autumn collections. Prepare to be surprised!!
FREEDOM
Its Autumn/Winter18 catalogue launched this week. Best for fashion-forward furniture (tables, sofas, chairs) and chunky throw rugs. This season’s hot picks include the Cove round solid timber dining table, $1299, Larsson mid-century Danish-inspired dining table, $699, Wharf dining table, $999, Palm Springs fabric occasional chair, in white Alma fabric or an endless choice of fabrics, $499, Akori throw rug in natural, $169. 1800 676 612, www.freedom.com.au
WILLIAMS SONOMA
Best for cookware and dinnerware ranges that looks more expensive than it is. Aerin Lauder’s knockout collection of tableware launched last week with all kinds of classic porcelain, glass and wicker pieces to love for a lifetime. Expect lots of blue, white and green. Go for wine buckets with wicker unlike anything around, $200 Aerin Fairfield blue and white serving platter, $40, Aerin Figural Leaf platter, $100, or cheese board, $80, and much more.(02) 89735800, 466 Oxford St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, www.williams-sonoma.com.au
ZARA HOME
The chain is really motoring at the moment with fantastic-looking new releases landing every week, that feel soulful and in tune with a slower pace of living. Seek out gorgeous bed linen in natural yarns, table linen with botanical references, and soulful tablewareHot Picks: Cotton duvet with tassels in white and blue, $109 queen size; earthenware plates, $6.95, floral embossed glass tumblers, $4.95. pure cotton napkins, $12.95 set of two. (02) 92167000, Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, www.zarahome.com.au
