Homegrown Heroes

Koskela. Vast old canning factory turned colour-daubed, oh-so Sydney home haven with craft-ist works, lighting by Aboriginal weavers and interior style services. Plus scrummy mid-shop salads and sarnies at Koskela Kitchen. 1/85 Dunning Ave / Rosebery / 9280 0999 / daily / koskela.com.au

Mud Australia. Fashionably hued everyday porcelain tableware and a cute coffee bar and garden to try ’em in. Shop 4 / 1 Kiaora Lane / Double Bay / 9389 5580 / daily / mud australia.com

Planet. Top timber furniture and hand-thrown ceramics. 114 Commonwealth St / Surry Hills / 9211 5959 / daily / custom avail. / smaller store at 10 Macleay St / Potts Point / 9331 2181 / Tue-sat / planetfurniture.com.au

Small Spaces. Simple artisan objects, etc for petite pads. 674 Bourke St / Redfern / 8399 3144 / Tue-sun / small-spaces.com.au