Peninsula Lifestyle Stores
Interior designer Belinda from Gallerie B Interiors shares some of her favourite homeware stores on the Mornington Peninsula.
As an Interior designer and decorator, one of my favourite pastimes is wandering around homewares stores finding inspiration and sourcing new products. Having spent many weekends and holidays on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, I have collated a list of my favourite shops, starting with Main Street, Mornington.
Home in the Hamptons | 5/117 Main St, Mornington
What They Sell: Classic and coastal style homewares and furniture including lamps, cushions, throws, photo frames and prints, Glasshouse candles and diffusers.
What I Love: Blue ceramic jars, coffee table books and bone inlay furniture.
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Page 8 | 73 Main St, Mornington
What They Sell: Supporting brands that are 100% Australian-owned, featuring vibrant colours in a range of towels and bedding, cushions, and Celia Loves candles and vases. They also have a lovely range of children’s wear and baby gifts.
What I Love: Sage & Clare bathmats, Kip & Co cushions.
Saltbox | 29 Main St, Mornington
What They Sell: Coastal and Scandinavian-inspired homewares including furnishings, planter pots, kitchen and glassware, baby gifts and SOH candles.
What I Love: Patterned planter pots, Citta striped bath towels and fun kids-wear.
Take the scenic route along Point Nepean Road and head South toward Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento. This main street is a hive of activity and you will find a wide range of beautiful homeware stores, these are a few of my favourites.
Big Chair | 119 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento
What They Sell: A comprehensive collection of furniture including custom sofas, dining tables and chairs, cushions, towels and Marimekko homewares.
What I Love: Missoni towels, Slim Aarons framed photographic prints.
Saltwater | 153-155 Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento
What They Sell: A lifestyle clothing and homewares store stocking a range of luxury products including Dinosaur Designs resin homewares, The Foundry and Bison Home vases, artwork and bone inlay accessories.
What I Love: The Foundry vases and votives, Mud ceramics.
Elephant | 3 George St, Sorrento
What They Sell: An oasis off the main street, Elephant is an eclectic mix of colourful homewares including bedding, cushions, towels, candles and Australian gifts. Also some fun clothing with a coastal vibe.
What I Love: Carla Dinnage Ceramics, Jai Vasicek wall tiles.
Head across to the other side of the Peninsula, over the rolling hills and you will find more hidden gems.
The Artisan Storeroom | 43 Cook St, Flinders
What They Sell: Positioned in the heart of Flinders main street featuring artwork by local artists, coastal photographs, cushions and bedding, tableware, planter pots and luxury body products.
What I Love: Marmoset Found ceramics and baskets in a range of sizes and shapes.
Red Hill House | 169c Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South
What They Sell: Nestled in a beautiful rural setting, Red Hill House stock kitchen and glassware, cookbooks, utensils, and ceramics by MUD and Samantha Robinson.
What I Love: Ceramic platters and bowls, Debbie Mackenzie Ltd Edition prints and Laguiole cutlery.
Coastal Living Sorrento | 77 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento
What They Sell: Coastal Living’s approach is a relaxed coastal style. It is known for its effortless style, and use of neutral tones, texture and timbers.
What I Love: A divine selection of natural bedlinen and cushions in earth-toned fabrics. also a luxe selection of lamps.
No trip to the Peninsula is complete without a visit to this final treasure trove.
Homegoods Hardware | 5, 2-8 Russell St, Balnarring
What They Sell: Curated pieces from owner Sarah's travels including furniture, lamps, textiles, kitchenware, candles, decor and coffee table books.
What I Love: Patterned tablecloths and napkins, baskets and a range of rattan trays.
Happy shopping everyone, I hope you enjoy all that the Mornington Peninsula has to offer. If you need any assistance in sourcing or styling homewares for your special space, please reach out (belinda@gallerieb.com), I would love to help.