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Designer ome 1 THE BUZZ WHO Mobilia H World-leading (and award-winning) Spanish design you can’t get anywhere else in Perth and, in the case of furniture brand Punt, Australia. Discover the cutting-edge and textural outdoor furniture of Kettal (with pieces by some of the world’s most respected designers); the contemporary sophistication and ethical and artisan integrity of Nanimarquina rugs; and sublime lines of Joquer’s sofas and chairs... not to mention the playful-but-sophisticated lines of Omelette-ed floor-standing mirrors and arresting Nomon clocks-cum-decoration. BUY Sofas, dining tables, casual and dining chairs, desks, rugs, lighting, mirrors and limited homewares. WHERE 1/248 Stirling Highway, Claremont; 08 9284 5599 - www.mobilia.com.au. 2 WHO Lauder & Howard Antiques and Fine Art THE BUZZ One of Australia’s most exciting and diverse antiques and art stores, shopped by locals and those in-the-know interstate and throughout the world. Layering of antiques, mid-century and contemporary is de riguour in today’s home to bring individuality and personality to a home. Lauder and Howard selects its pieces with quality, uniqueness and key international trends in mind, and with an eye to contemporary interior design. On-trend pieces have a refined line and pared back embellishment. BUY Consoles, dining tables, occasional furniture, Regency dining chairs, bureau, bookcases, vintage and antique chandeliers, rugs, upholstered furniture, paintings, unique decor objects (such as Roman-period tombstones and Narwhal tusk lamps). WHERE 17 Blinco Street, Fremantle; 08 9335 3856 - www.lauderandhoward.com.au. 3 WHO Jenny Jones Rugs THE BUZZ Artisan-quality rugs in contemporary and re-imagined traditional designs by creative colour and pattern doyenne Jenny Jones. Considered one of the world’s leading rug designers (and located right here in Perth), Jenny takes inspiration from the world around her to create designs for the contemporary home. Discover her world-leading Jenny Jones for Jaipur 2013 range, which harnesses skin and safari patterns, Australian fauna, lace and pared back classical designs in colourways of Indigo, Spice, Metallics, Toast and Jewels. BUY From existing ranges or work with Jenny on a bespoke design. WHERE 6 Stirling Road, Claremont, 08 9286 1200 - www.jennyjonesrugs.com. 4 WHO Hunters & Collectors THE BUZZ Perth’s iconic mid-century mecca. Find Danish, American and Australian designer pieces from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus German ceramics, statement lighting and sculpture. Shopped by in-the-know locals and Perth’s design industry, plus mid-century lovers throughout Australia. Owner Ian is always on the look out for that special piece and is willing and able to hunt down desired pieces for clients through his international networks. BUY Iconic sofas, cabinets, lighting, decorator objects, dining tables and chairs, iconic occasional chairs and made-to-order sofas. WHERE 614 Stirling Highway, Mosman Park, 08 6101 4004 - www.huntersandcollectorsinteriors.com.au. 5 WHO Table & Chair Company THE BUZZ This company, led by Joe Merlino, is not only setting the design scene abuzz in Perth, but also Australia. It’s the WA home to leading Australian brand Jardan (design aficionados have fallen in love with the brand’s sofas and armchairs), and brings us some of the world’s most sought-after furniture brands, such as Magis, Vitra, Mattiazzi, One Nordic and Fast (outdoor furniture). Also discover new stablemate Resident for its lighting and chairs, plus firm favourite Armadillo & Co rugs. BUY Sofas, armchairs, dining and occasional chairs and tables, outdoor pieces, shelving, home office furniture, dining tables and much more. WHERE 246 Hay Street, Subiaco; 08 9388 1855 - www.tableandchaircompany.com.au. 20