Melbourne, VIC, is a city that doesn’t just live — it performs. Renowned globally for its vibrant art scene, dynamic culinary culture, and cosmopolitan charm, Melbourne is a city that embraces both innovation and heritage with open arms. From the laneway graffiti murals of Hosier Lane to the grand architecture of the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne pulses with creativity at every corner. It’s no wonder that design enthusiasts, architects, and stylists find such fertile inspiration in this city’s textured rhythm.
With a population of just over 5 million, Melbourne is a diverse metropolis where more than 200 languages are spoken, and more than a third of its residents were born overseas. This multicultural richness has fed into its design identity — one that appreciates eclectic expression and global craftsmanship. Summers here are warm, winters are cool, and the city’s shifting seasons offer a beautiful canvas for evolving interiors that mirror the mood and light of each time of year.
Culturally, Melbourne thrives. It hosts the Melbourne International Design Week, attracting design thinkers and innovators from across the globe. The city also stages the Melbourne International Arts Festival and Melbourne Fashion Week — all touchstones of creativity that seep into everyday living, influencing local style decisions and furnishing choices. In fact, residents here don’t just decorate their homes; they curate them with intention and individuality.
Within this setting, Melbourne’s appetite for authenticity and enduring design flourishes. And when it comes to interiors, homeowners and design professionals alike are increasingly turning toward timeless elegance — found often in European furniture. Whether you're strolling through the historic suburb of South Melbourne or stepping into a designer apartment in Fitzroy, you’re likely to see pieces that whisper of slow craftsmanship, refined materials, and intelligent form — hallmarks of ducksnest.’s curated collections.