LATEST NEWS
Is your business Christmas ready?
If your business is retail-focused, you have one goal at this time of year and that is Christmas sales. November and December can account for 20% of annual sales for businesses, and for those AFA Members who have online stores this is for you too. You need to start...
Australians duped into buying furniture
The world’s most recognisable brand is ‘Made in Italy’ so how is it being used to dupe consumers into buying furniture? Have you heard about the new country of origin labelling changes? There is a Bill before Australian Federal Parliament right now which will affect...
Are you outdoor ready?
Summer is just around the corner and AFA Member Moss Furniture have these handy tips for preparing your outdoor area for the longer days. As chances are your outdoor living area probably needs a little TLC before you invite the neighbours in! To find out more visit...
2016 Design Predictions vs Reality
As another year of inspirational interiors ends, The LuxPad asked 30 experts to share their thoughts on 2016’s top interior design trends. Their predictions included a continuation of 2015’s metallics mania, while others predicted the use of bold patterns and...
Great Aussie Blokes
Jo Hall from Channel 9 News Melbourne recently reported on a group of elderly retirees in Melbourne's east who are devoting their precious time and skills to a worthy cause.These wonderful outer suburban men who are in their late 80's early 90's are spending their...
Review of Australian Mandatory Standard for Household Cots
The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) together with industry partners, regulatory bodies, and State and Federal Government share your concerns and that of the ACCC and consumers related to the emerging safety hazards and increased risk of injury and death of...
VCE VET Furnishing PD
The VCAA is hosting a free program PD session in conjunction with the Australian Furniture Association on Wednesday 30 November 2016. We will be joined by Gary Dunshea from Manufacturing Skills Australia and will discuss in detail the implementation of the new...
Decorating with Paper
Who would have known your average “paper bag” look could be so cool?. These bags are made from a raw cellulose fibre to achieve the paper quality. Pictured is UASHMAMA washable paper that looks and feels like leather but washes with ease. They are soft yet resilient,...
Wonderful Wood
The AFA loves wood and working with our AFA Members who are timber producers and Forestry industry bodies. Starting with the trees themselves in all their beauty, extending to the smell of fresh cut wood, the feel when you work it with hand tools and the smell of...
The interior trends you’ll be loving in 2017
Just splurged on some marble and copper homewares? You may want to stop reading. While it seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the new year, trend forecasters and designers are already thinking well into 2017 – and there’s a big shake up of interior trends...