Domain Living x Yard Furniture: turning waste into stylish homewares
We were recently interviewed by Australia’s leading real estate and living marketplace Domain.com.au about our commitment of turning recycled timbers into furniture pieces. Yard’s owner and designer Peter McManus spoke with Domain about his journey into using recycled timbers for furniture, commitment to sustainability throughout every stage of our business and his inspiration behind why […]
Yard Furniture in Australian Women’s Weekly
Australian’s Women’s Weekly is one of Australia’s most loved and oldest magazines, publishing monthly issues for over 90 years. We’re excited to be featured in the magazine’s June 2024 edition. Pictured in the feature: Our Master of Ceremonies dining table, Waterfall Dining Bench, De Vine bedside table, Kumo bed and a custom console unit. All […]
2023 Wrap Up
At YARD Furniture we breathe new life into reclaimed Victorian hardwoods. We turn these timbers which are salvaged from old shops, warehouses and homes, into new pieces of furniture designed to last a lifetime. The result is a unique piece of made to order furniture, made just for you. Here’s a recap of some of […]
Why we use reclaimed timber to make our furniture
When starting YARD Furniture we intentionally set out to use reclaimed Australian timber for our furniture. In Australia we are lucky to have access to some of the most beautiful timbers in the world. From the swirling, contrasting details in feature grade Messmate, to the clean minimalism of Mountain Ash, Victorian timbers provide an amazing […]
2022 Wrap Up
2022 Wrap Up As the last of our 2022 orders make their way to the new homes in time for Christmas, we’re packing up the workshop in time for summer and reflecting on the year that was. We’re proud of all of the recycled timber we’ve been able to breathe new life into, here’s some highlights […]
Designing Your Own Entertainment Unit, Buffet or Console
Designing your own custom console or entertainment unit Entertainment units, consoles, buffet units, and sideboards. We love them! At YARD, consoles, entertainment units and sideboards are one of our most requested furniture pieces. Living areas are the heart of the home, and a well designed console or sideboard can adds a focal point to a […]
how to care for timber furniture
How to care for recycled timber furniture The beauty of working with reclaimed timbers is the life they’ve had prior to being turned into our furniture. We work with Australian timbers that date anywhere from 30 to 150 years old. Your YARD Furniture piece is made and designed to last a lifetime, and if cared […]
2020- it’s a wrap!
2020- its a wrap! Well, we won’t forget this year quickly!Despite a topsy turvy year we’ve been fortunate to make some beautiful furniture pieces using locally salvaged, reclaimed timber.Here’s a wrap up of a selection of our favourite custom projects in the year that was. The Eden dining table 2020 saw the introduction of a […]
A stunning low key DIY kitchen renovation.
A stunning low key DIY kitchen renovation. We’re often asked about recycled timber bench tops, floating shelves and island benches in kitchen renovations. Natural timber can bring a tactile, warm quality to a kitchen and works well in both modern and more rustic redesigns.Here is a small, low budget kitchen DIY in Melbourne’s Macedon Ranges […]
How we make recycled timber furniture
How we make recycled timber furniture Here’s a little sneak peek into our Preston warehouse, where we make all of our furniture by hand. We use recycled structural beams to make unique furniture full of character and history. Sourcing Your Timber As the landscape of our city changes and old buildings make way for new, […]