7 homewares stores we're loving right now

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18 Dec

Written By Phoebe Tully

Refresh your space thanks to the curation of these stylish locals.

Updated 18 December 2024

Written by Phoebe Tully, Sam Kirby

Photography by Morgan Smith, Castle & Crown

Toowoomba may be famous for its gardens, but the homes are not too shabby either.

Maybe its the disproportionate number of homeowners – or just the fact that we are fabulously stylish – but there’s plenty of local boutiques catering for furniture, homewares and gifts. We’ve rounded up some of our favourites from across the city. We recommend stopping by them all, of course.

HARRY & KIT

A design institution, originally from Goondiwindi, Harry & Kit opened in the CBD in late 2023. This stunning store is full to the brim with gifts and homewares. Think everything from beautiful coffee table books to driftwood furniture, candles to small ceramics and large furniture peices. The style here leans towards neutral country chic, with plenty of French influence.

Harold's Toowoomba — Photography: Morgan Smith

Harold’s finishing touches

A design institution since its inception in 2011, Harold's is owned and curated by Aaron Bourne. The tiny boutique offers an ever-changing range of gifts and small homewares – think vases, cushions, coffee table books, lamps, candles and ornaments (if you’re looking for something different, whimsical and bespoke, Harold’s is must see.

SUNDAY MERCHANT

Sunday Merchant is a dream gift store in Mount Lofty, with a bright, colourful and beautiful selection of products curated by owner Emma Luscombe. There's everything: jewellery, homewares, clothes, food, skin care... Great for Christmas shopping, and perhaps a couple of presents for yourself as well.

magnolia home & gift

The range here is slightly breath-taking. There's a cooking section, a children's section, a stationery section... There's candles and cards and clothes and jewellery and art and cushions and decor.

The Store Room

The Store Room is a one-stop-shop for that special something that’s missing from your home. Be inspired by the impressive collection of colourful artwork, furniture, handcrafted jewellery, kitchen accessories, books, and much more. Owners Jill and Inky showcase Australian-made talent in the store, with some Toowoomba makers on the shelf as well, so you can feel good about supporting local. Round out your visit with a coffee and sweet treat in the sunny courtyard. There’s a friendly barista at the ready to serve up specialty Padre Coffee, and delicious cakes and slices from Impressions on Scott. See what we mean by a one-stop-shop?

Range Antiques

Jeremy and Pauline Green are the second-generation of owners of Range Antiques. The local icon is renowned for tge finely curated selection of furniture, jewellery and silverware. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping dining table, an engagement ring or a curious knick-knack, you’ll find a beautiful selection of high-quality items here without all the clutter.

belle fleur

This cosy store feels like an art gallery gift shop in all the best ways. In fact, you’ll find many of the brands you’ll find at the V&A or National Museum of Australia shops – Liberty, William Morris, Wavertree & London. Filled with tea towels, soaps, tableware and gardening goods, it’s all very English with pops of French Provincial.