House of Home – Online Marketplace for Astute Buyers

Jan 17, 2018

Looking for the latest furniture and furnishing trends for your home or office? House of Home is the online marketplace, used every day by Australians searching for products and services for their home or office.House of Home is different to other marketplaces and is...

39% Increase in Consumer Guarantee Issues

Jan 17, 2018

More than 29,000 people reported consumer guarantee issues to the ACCC in 2017. The ACCC is concerned by this growing trend, which shows a 39 per cent increase in reports about consumer guarantee issues when compared to the 21,000 received in 2016.“It’s disappointing...

Designer Spotlight: Stefan Schöning

Jan 17, 2018

The AFA is pleased to introduce a new segment to our regular Design News, Designer Spotlight. Each edition we will feature a Designer working in the furnishing sector who will inspire readers with their stories, achievements and aspirations. Our inaugural Designer...

10 amazing new buildings to view around the world

Nov 27, 2017

Everyone travels for different reasons, it could be the culture, it could be the food, but what about architecture?Here’s a list of 10 new buildings around the world for you to check out in your travels, be them real or virtual Believe it or not, Phillip Island...

Importing timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products

Nov 27, 2017

All imported furniture that contains timber, wooden articles, bamboo and related products (whether for commercial or personal use) must comply with the import conditions as stated on the Department of Agriculture and Water resources’ Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).

Professional Design Program 3

Nov 27, 2017

This week we are very happy to announce that we have launched the Professional Design Program 3 Last month CEO Patrizia Torelli travelled to Malaysia to work with four of Australia’s lead designer makers involved in the international Professional Design Program 3 in...

Creating flexible spaces in the home

Nov 27, 2017

Furniture designers are helping in the trend towards more efficient storage options for living rooms and guest bedrooms, such as AFA Member King Living, an Australian furniture manufacturer that has specialised in innovation, quality and design, superior comfort and...

How to choose the right sofa for your living room

Nov 27, 2017

A sofa is central to most living room schemes, but when it comes to choosing the right match for your space, lifestyle and personality, it can be a bit bamboozling. So put your feet up and relax, and let our friends at Houzz run through a few things it’s worth...

International competition to design new Adelaide art gallery

Nov 27, 2017

The South Australian government has launched a two-stage international design competition for a new art gallery in centre of Adelaide. Known as Adelaide Contemporary, the proposed 15,000-square-metre gallery will be a new landmark for the city – a “unique art...

Working from home?

Nov 27, 2017

We found this great article on furnishing your office at home, as more and more people are spending their time in flexible workspaces. If you read this list, how does your home office shape up? Visit our website for some great office furniture suppliers around...

16 Ultra Chic Blush Pink Sofas and How to Style Them!

Nov 27, 2017

We all know blush pink, rose pink, millennial pink…or soft pink is in at the moment. We love the colour and thought this website might inspire you for furniture ideas for your home. Always good to be on trend! Read More

Are you Spring Carnival Ready?

Nov 27, 2017

Former The Block winner, Chantelle Ford has turned her design eye to hats with her business, FORD MILLINERY who she said ” provokes desire in the bellies of women who once shied away from headwear.” Her headpieces are meticulously designed with one eye...

Recycled Re-Purposed Furniture Sculptures

Nov 27, 2017

Here at the AFA, we love people who are inventive with furniture and this week we bring you Benjamin Rollins Caldwell of BRC Designs. He is one of those designers with a definitive artistic and imaginative view of the possibilities that everyday objects hold.  He uses...

Studio Job designs furniture shaped like fast food for Seletti

Nov 27, 2017

We always like to bring you a bit of the weird and the wonderful and this week we found this on the dezeen web site! A sofa shaped like a hot dog and a burger-like chair are among Studio Job’s latest designs for Italian brand Seletti. The food-themed pieces are...

Dangerous Designs – opening new avenues for Australian designers

Nov 27, 2017

  One of the biggest challenges for most furniture designers, those with established distribution channels excepted, is exposure. Getting new designs out and about and in front of potential manufacturers and customers That’s where Dangerous Designs comes into the...

London Design Festival

Nov 27, 2017

The London Design Festival is in its fifteenth year and was on last week from the 16-24 September 2017. During the course of the Festival, there were hundreds of unique events and opportunities across the city of London. These were intended to celebrate design in its...

Footy Furniture

Nov 27, 2017

Here’s an idea for AFL Grand Final Week – a chair in your team’s colours!  Though we aren’t seeing any yellow and black? – hope that is not a bad sign for Richmond supporters! Therapod™ is an Australian-designed posture-support system...

How To Style Copper In Your Space

Nov 27, 2017

If you’re seeing a lot of copper around right now, you’re not alone! Copper (or rose gold, depending on who you ask) has reigned supreme as the go-to for making a space feel warm, luxurious and interesting. Unlike some trends, it isn’t going anywhere, but only getting...

Decorate your home with Spring Flowers

Nov 27, 2017

  From indoors to out, every corner of your house and garden deserves stunning seasonal blooms. Get ready to stop and smell the roses (and lilacs and tulips and hyacinth) with these spring-ready picks and get ready to spruce up your...