I love this place. As a home bread maker, this is the shop I get my gear from. I don't home brew,…read morebut the home brewery section looks amazing for choice. They stock high quality gear--we bought a pasta maker here (Imperia), and the range of mixers etc. is exceptional. Owners are very friendly and engaging, and coming here is an excuse for a drive to Gawler and some food from the nearby Sunrise Bakery :)

The owner of this shop is a cabinet maker and over the years has brought his concept into the light…read moreof day, with storage add ons to fit the nooks of a cupboard to easily access items no matter in what room of the house. Based along the same lines as Howard's Storage, except it's one of a kind and not a chain. I have to be honest and say they're not cheap and that too depends on what you need for where. For example I bought a two level spice rack for $40, crazy but true only because there was nothing else around and short of using two planks of wood in the pantry..there was nothing else available to buy anywhere else. It's a corner shop with several levels as it is on the hilly side of the road but every area has something for the purpose of storage. There's also a baragin section which is worth checking out as some items are up to half price. They stock what seems to be the entire range of Elfa storage systems and this is definitely not cheap but will last a life time. Internal storage systems are not designed to be pretty as they're not exposed to be seen all the time, so looks are not necessary only the function. Well worth a look as they have it all covered.

We wanted drawers installed in our pantry and one under-bench cupboard in our kitchen. On the…read morerecommendation of our neighbour we rang the Storage Shop who arranged for a man to call to give a quote. Mukesh arrived on the due date, early! We found him a a little hard to understand, but he knew his business. He was friendly and helpful, able to make good suggestions, yet listening to what (we thought) we needed. We accepted his quote which I thought was quite reasonable. Two weeks later he returned, exactly as arranged, and quickly installed the drawers. We are thrilled with the outcome. The drawers slide easily, and each drawer comes with a little wheel on the door side so that the door doesn't get marked. Ingenious! We paid by credit card, and there is some funny business about a receipt having to be returned by Australia Post a week later. This aspect of the business could be improved. However, we are delighted with this transaction, and would unreservedly recommend the Storage Shop for this type of installation.

One day when I have heaps of money I will by this shop, or at least everything in the store. So…read moremany great products and clever little gadgets to make your entertaining and cooking needs so much more palatable. I haven't had the chance to buy much. This is almost entirely due to the fact that when you enter you really need to concentrate on a few items otherwise $1000 later and little Timmy isn't eating that night. You'll have the means to cook them but not the food. I'm keen to buy a white handled set of knives (the European brand escapes me) but at $800 for the set they have a while to wait to be in my kitchen. But there really is everything here and it's a big store so it's a lot of stuff. From traditional copper cookware, the type the French love to quirky shapes for the cookies that you'll make once you have food again. Pricey but with everything you'll need I can support your culinary adventures in Homewares Direct.

Homewares Direct has a few locations, including Unley Road, Parkside…read more It offers a great range of good quality, well-priced kitchen items including, top notch saucepans, electrical goods and other great gadgets. There are also oodles of gift ideas here. The best thing about Homewares Direct is the fantastic service. Unfortunately many customers are making use of this service by asking for advice on products and then purchasing them online. I fear for the future of small, locally owned business like this if people continue to do their research at boutique stores and then shop online to save a few dollars. I guess we'll see if stores like this can survive competing with the department store 40-50% off sales as well as online stores with lower overheads. There is plenty of parking on-site. Keep an eye out for there occasional sale sign out the front. If you get in when the time is right, you'll get an even better bargain.