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Habitus is a movement for living in design. We’re an intelligent community of original thinkers in constant search of native uniqueness in our region.

 

From our base in Australia, we strive to capture the best edit, curating the stories behind the stories for authentic and expressive living.

 

Habitusliving.com explores the best residential architecture and design in Australia and Asia Pacific.

 

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Designer Furniture

ACCOMMODATING SIZE WITH SPACE

In some cases, especially for those with larger living spaces, custom furniture can help where the mass market cannot.

An Eye for Detail

District Eight Design is an office and workshop based in Vietnam that merges design and build. In Habitus issue 26 we meet founder, Australian Darren Chew, to discuss his journey. Here, we enjoy his products, made with careful attention to detail.

Habitus Loves… Artful Lounging

A chair must be beautiful, as well as comfortable, but some chairs seem to take their artistic qualities to the next level. Somewhere between art and design sit these seats, to be admired just as much as used.

Habitus Loves…. Lounging with the Classics

Looking at the Art of Lounging comes in many shapes and forms, but we cannot forget the classics – new or old, these are the lounges that last a lifetime. Here are some of our current favourites.

In Honour of the Chair

The chair is by far one of the most significant pieces of furniture aside from the table and the cabinet. ChristelH’s “P” series explores this historically rich piece of furniture.

7 Design Hunters’ Favourite Chairs

As we explore The Art of Lounging, we seek out the best of the best. Today we look to our Design Hunters to identify the top chair models out. There are certainly some classics, but what’s your favourite?

A Celebration of Walnut & Oak: Svelto range by ercol

Just the names Walnut and Oak conjure up beautiful images – warm tones, gentle grain and subtle variations of colour. They’re two timbers that need little dressing up, and should be celebrated simply as they are. ercol’s Svelto collection does just that.

Outdoor Furniture with a French Riviera Feel

Leading outdoor living brand ‘Triconfort’ has arrived in Australia. Evoking imagery of the French Riviera and Spanish Algarve, the range of luxurious outdoor furniture and accessories epitomises the casual outdoor living of ‘costal’ Europe.

20 Years on: Zuster

We are naturally drawn to celebrating new designers, and rightly so; new energy and creative talent is inspiring and exciting. It is also significant to celebrate designers’ milestones and longevity, to recognise those who continue to create year after year and at the same level of quality they began.