This factory out in noble park was the last place I thought I would find myself shopping. I…read morefollowed a friend's recommendation, who told me this Manchester manufacturer also had a little shop that sold direct to public. This little shop is nothing nice to look at, it's their office and shop combined into one- with no frills whatsoever. But that's not the point; the point is their products are amazing! Because they are direct to public, their prices are incredibly cheap- they stock to major Manchester stores you would find in shopping centers, who then triple up the price. My pillows have last years now, and they are still as good as the day I bought them. My quilt is so good, my boyfriend told me to go buy him the same one! The products produced at the pillow factory are of excellent quality, they are durable and comfortable. They specialize in wool (being an Australian company), but their polyester products are just as good. They sell a variety of pillows, quilts, mattress protectors, cushions and nursery bedding. They also have sheet sets available. Most of their products are hypoallergenic too! I'm actually in love with this place, it's a bargain! The quality of the products here would seriously be triple the price if it were in a shopping center.

Dwell is the younger sibling of Tempted, a lifestyle store about 50m down the road…read more Where Tempted sells smaller more lifestyle oriented products (think photo frames and vases), Dwell stocks bigger household items like couches, floor lamps, armchairs and dining tables. Dwell isn't a high-end furniture store, but it's not competing with Fantastic Furniture either. It's a comfortable mid-range sort of store that is on par with the likes of Freedom (perhaps a little lower) in terms of price, but the stock is available in MUCH smaller numbers. If you want something for your home that isn't from the usual suspects like Freedom, Ikea, Plush, etc. without paying a fortune, Dwell is a great place to start. Oh, and should you see something you like but isn't quite right, make sure you let the staff know. They have catalogues full of things that can be ordered just for you.

I love the furniture in DWELL. I think that they have some beautiful pieces. And the staff are…read moreamazing, cant' help enought So wonderful and enthusiastic. My experience was disappointing though in customer service from the owner. I wanted to redo my home office, and was ready to purchase a few pieces of furniture. I went in a couple of times, and even dropped off wall paper samples to help me match fabrics. I was so very disappointed that the owner never got in touch with me about the samples and helping me to finalise my choices. The staff were great - fantastic actually. They were so wonderful to me, but in the end I felt like the owner was too busy to spend time helping me. Feel sad, cause I was really looking forward to getting a couple of the pieces :)

Service was absolutely fabulous! My family was to arrive in a day and Matt arranged to have…read morebed:frame delivered within 24 hours.... Went above and beyond... .. super helpful and friendly... throughly recommend.

When it comes to your bed, the place you lay your head at night and forget all your worries, it…read morereally is a good idea to trust the professionals. Snooze have been around for years and have stores open all across the country so they MUST know what they're talking about. Snooze in Nicholson have a wide range of beds, mattresses and everything else that your bedroom needs, and all for an affordable price. But specifically, one of the great qualities of Snooze is the fact that no matter what interior your bedroom has, you will be able to find something to match your decor perfectly. The staff were helpful but left me alone when they knew I needed time to think. Snooze also offers some great bedroom packages so you can fit out your whole room in one foul swoop.

I was so excited about ordering my two EKTORP sofa covers in claw-proof velvet. At almost $1200 AUD…read moreit was a big investment but after six months of consideration and examining sample fabrics I decided to go for it. Unfortunately it was quickly apparent that both the size (which was too big on all the cushions and the cover itself was so long that it was draped on the floor) and the colour were not as pictured in reviews - more purple than pink, presuming they had lots of lights on when they did their photoshoot. It was at this point that I realised - to my detriment - that Comfort Works has a ridiculous system designed to take your money. I would have been happy with a 75% refund and to return the goods to the company to sell again, but they (1) will not provide their address to send it back to (2) want you to take numerous photos of your couch, wash it, and spend more money to get it altered to fit (3) are a no refund online company. What was supposed to help me extend the life of my couches and be environmentally friendly has become just the opposite, I have two too-large couch covers that that will likely end up in landfill. Do yourself a favour do not buy from this company, they don't care about the customer, they care about making money, period. AVOID at all costs, literally.

I had a custom cover made for a PB Seabury sofa and armchair. Great customer service, fast…read moredelivery and room-changing high quality product. Thrilled. Not cheap but worth every penny for this feather filled cushioned sofa.

A company that sells mid century furniture from WITHIN a mid century building are either extremely…read moreflukey or crazily committed. Im going to choose the latter. A 1950's yellow brick house in Westgarth is the location for this recent addition to the vintage designer furniture/home wares market. The stock is made up the expected sleek Danish pieces, arm chairs, side boards, dressers, tables and cabinets. Theres a real mix of the high and low. So even if you arent able to pick up the four figure Swedish buffet you can still walk out with a cheaper selection 60s/70s crockery, bric a brac and art. I have seen a few pieces (70's vases, framed prints) considerably cheaper in op shops and larger vintage stores but there is still enough variation in their stock to warrant a visit from keen collectors.

I have a friend who went from ordering atomic 'inspired' chairs from Ebay - provenance: China,…read morevintage: last week - to filling his bachelor pad with exclusively mid-century Scandinavian design within a matter of months. People who fall for Scandinavian design tend to fall hard. For mid-century design junkies in Northcote, Know Your Product is the place to go. Stocking a small but extremely well edited range of 60s and 70s furniture and design from Scandinavia and Australia alongside cult pieces like 70s West German pottery lava vases and the like. Sure, an original sixties Danish teak cabinet will set you back a cool $2,000 but for those serious about good design or simply seeking some inspiration ahead of a trip to Ikea, Know Your Product is a great place for a browse.

I have just had the pleasure of receiving a custom made queen…read moresize bed called the 'Christine'. It absolutely suits my décor in my bedroom. The mattress is the Elegance Dreamaster, it's the first time in years that I have experienced a peaceful nights' sleep. Thank you to Suzanne who helped my two Daughters surprise me with a new bed and mattress that has helped significantly with my Arthritis.

DO NOT purchase anything from Dreamworld Furniture. In fact, ABSOLUTELY AVOID THIS PLACE. What was…read moresupposed to be a simple purchase of a single bed turned into a painful 6 months. I agree with the previous review where the purchased item delivered did not match what was shown to me in the show room. My single bed arrived with a huge gap between the 2 x under drawers, not at all what was shown to me in the show room I paid $1600 for this bed and mattress, which is quite a lot of money. So I would expect that what I was promised in the showroom, and I what I paid for, would be what I got. I understand mistakes can be made with the factory and I understand delays can be made. The staff and owner could have easily rectified this and handled it a lot better however they took no responsibility, they lied to me about things they promised, never told me when items would be late (and the items would be late by weeks) and I was always the one who had to call them to find out what was happening. They made me feel like I was bothering them, and were at times rude, when I queried why my bed, and eventually drawers, had not been delivered or delivered incorrectly. Yes, the bed and drawers which I had paid in full. When I queried why my drawers were late I was yelled at by the owner. She said it was not her fault the drawers were late and it was not her fault that all her staff took the day off and left her alone in the shop. She was so rude and loud that I had to hang up the phone. Here is a small sample of my experience with Dreamworld furniture. * They told me bed would be ready end of Jan, even though factory closes in Christmas/New Year period but they said bed will still be ready. End of January, I heard nothing so rang them and they said that bed not ready. Was told that they never said bed would be ready by end of Jan as factory is closed during Christmas/New Year * Bed delivered end of Feb and 2 under drawers did not fit properly. There was a 15cm gap between the drawers. I went into showroom and showed the owner a photo and she immediately said "that looks wrong" and said there is not supposed to be a gap that big and showed me an example on the showroom floor where the gap was only 4cm. She organised to get me 2 new drawers made. However later I was told that the 2 drawers delivered originally were the "standard" size and that the 15cm gap was how it was supposed be. They said I had ordered a "non standard" larger size and they are doing me a favour by re-making it. When I ordered the drawers I was never told they were "non standard", even my invoice doesn't mention this. The salesman even insisted that I drop the original drawers off to them to swap with the "larger" drawers (this is laughable as they were the ones who made the mistake. Even the owner admitted the gap was wrong). * They said drawers would be ready in 1 week and I questioned this because of what happened with the bed. They said yes it will be ready in a week and they will give me a call. 3 weeks later I hadn't heard from them and called to query. The owner said the drawers were done but in the wrong colour so they had to respray. I said "I understand that but it would be nice if someone called me to update me as the same thing happened with the bed". The owner took no responsibility for it being late, did not apologise and even had the nerve to say "it's only 3 weeks late". The salesman on the other hand just lied and said he "never promised the drawers would be ready in 1 week". I eventually got the correct bed, mattress and underdrawers. But instead of 6 weeks this saga went on for 6 months. And this was only because I had to chase them every time. Save yourself the drama, go and purchase somewhere else. The owner had no interest in dealing with me once she received the money for the bed. The owner and her staff have appalling customer service, there is never an excuse to yell at a customer. I have no interest in doing business with people like this and will warn others to stay away from them.

I'm actually a little OCD when it comes to bedding and accessories for the bedroom. I always will…read morehave a look in Forty Winks for something I could add to my room. I feel like because it's in a strange position on Glenhuntly Rd there are a few more sales than usual. It's always a nice feeling when you go into stores like this and feel like it isn't totally going to damage your bank balance if you buy something. The items are good quality and if you're into the fancier pieces than there are a lot of nice bed frames and draws etc. Their simplistic style suits me as well so it's definitely worth a look due to most of these places being very expensive and IKEA being a nightmare to go to!

The little lady and I went to Early Settler when we needed some new lights for the house…read more The catalogue suited us and our style to a tee, and we were surprised at how affordable the furniture was once we arrived at the store in Mitcham. Early Settler stock furniture, lighting, bathroom ware and many other bit & pieces for the home & garden. The style is a mix of French provincial, rustic and country home products, of which most stores get away with charging a small fortune. Early settler had a great range, and the staff at the Mitcham store were very helpful. Check out the discount corner for items that may have a slight bump & have been reduced to clear...you'll often find a gem tucked away for a great price.