Over a two-day period in June 2016, Furnishing in Focus welcomed nearly 600 trade only visitors from the retail, interior design and commercial furnishing sector and feedback from exhibitors has indicated that their order books were steadily in use. One comment from trade visitors that was regularly repeated was: “I didn’t realise so many Australian [...]

Requests for display spaces for next year’s Furnishing in Focus show were coming in straight after the conclusion of the 2016 event, which means that next year has the potential to grow further in size. However, the emphasis in 2017 will be on quality not quantity. “We don’t want to make the mistake of past [...]

Around 95% of furniture purchases are made by women, according to research carried out and confirmed by the world’s furnishing industry associations. And the interesting fact is that the subject of CHOICE as opposed to PRICE alone is still one of the most influential buying considerations. The current boom in TV lifestyle home design and [...]

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) is again proud to be involved with the Furnishing in Focus exhibition in 2017. “The Australian Made Campaign has been proud to support Australia’s manufacturers at Furnishing in Focus since its inception,” Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive, Ian Harrison said. “The 2017 exhibition will continue to showcase the exceptional skills [...]

A highlight of this year’s Furnishing in Focus show was the announcement of Warwick Fabrics annual Vice Award. First presented in 1993 to Graeme Cock, the award continues, to this day, in acknowledging worthy recipients for their contribution to the Australian furniture industry. The 2016 recipient, Carol Arnold, wife of Kevin and mother of Clayton [...]

Three new designs from Warwick fabrics celebrate contemporary takes on florals, botanicals and Cubism. Contemporary Cubism with Leger by Warwick Warwick’s latest upholstery collection, Leger, is for those seeking a fresh take on contemporary interiors. Drawing inspiration from the eclectic work of cubist artists, this collection combines bold geometric design with a diverse colour palette [...]

Charles Parsons Interiors is a family owned and operated company established in 1915.  Its brand is one consistent with quality and longevity. Last year the company celebrated its centenary and all the diversification that has come with its start in textiles, beginning in men’s suiting.  Through the years Charles Parsons has extended its reach into [...]

James Dunlop Textiles continues its ever-evolving mission to bring to Australia unique, quality soft furnishings for all sectors of the market. Its latest October collection – the Calculus Collection consists of two fine scale, Australian woven, geometric upholstery designs called Tabular and Infinity. These have been supported with a graphic sheer and two drapery qualities. [...]

Inspired by the cool, calm colours of the seaside and the natural textures found in the soft sand, floating driftwood and a fisherman’s net, Profile Fabrics’ latest range – Echo with Tribeca – brings you to a place where you can retreat to and just let go. Soft tonal colours and linen textures help create [...]

Founded in 1978, Zepel Fabrics is a market leader in Australia with a huge range of designer interior furnishing fabrics and wall covering range. Now lead by the family’s second generation, Jonathan Filipou and his wife Joanne, their passion to solve fabric challenges for the industry, is their driving force. As with every generation, Zepel [...]