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We are Schots Home Emporium

Your home is more than a place—it's a reflection of who you are. For nearly 50 years, we've curated timeless furniture, fixtures and design essentials that bring character, craftsmanship and considered style to Australian homes.

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Schots Home Emporium
Schots Home Emporium
Schots Home Emporium
Schots Home Emporium
Since 1978

Humble Beginnings

The Schots story began in 1978, when Neville and Heather opened The Antique Garden—a small shop in Moonee Ponds where they sold potted plants and lovingly restored second-hand furniture in their makeshift back-room workshop.
Days were long but rewarding as they sourced promising pieces from Melbourne's auction houses, carefully refurbishing each one before it found its way to the shopfront. What started as a passion for bringing beautiful, forgotten pieces back to life quickly captured the hearts of customers who appreciated authentic craftsmanship and timeless design.

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Challenge Driven & Enthusiastic

Driven by enthusiasm and a hunger for new challenges, Neville and Heather soon moved to a larger space on Chapel Street, South Yarra. As Australians embraced restoring heritage homes throughout the following decades, they spent the next 15 years growing their business, naturally evolving to offer reproduction and original fixtures, fittings and architectural materials that brought character to these lovingly restored spaces.

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Bigger & Better Things

By the 1990s, Schots had expanded across multiple locations—Surrey Hills, Ascot Vale and South Yarra, plus a workshop in Brunswick. But in 1994, Neville and Heather made a bold decision: unite everything under one magnificent roof.

They discovered the perfect space—a three-storey red brick factory on Hoddle Street, Clifton Hill, built in 1913 by the Clifton Shoe Company. Neville and Heather fell in love with the building's rich history and saw its potential to become something extraordinary.

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In Love with Bricks & Mortar

Over the years, Neville and Heather have lovingly transformed this heritage factory, adding escalators across three floors and carefully restoring original features—much like their customers do with their own homes. This gorgeous old factory continues to serve as both Schots headquarters and Melbourne's most distinctive home emporium.
As their vision grew, so did their passion for discovering exceptional pieces. Today, they work alongside a dedicated team who share the family's commitment to unearthing the uncommon and bringing extraordinary design to Australian homes.

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Growing with the Vision

From modest beginnings, Schots has grown into one of Australia's leading curators of distinctive home furnishings, fixtures and architectural elements. Today, the next generation leads the way, with daughters Megan and Fiona carrying forward the family vision of unearthing the uncommon that Neville and Heather established.
The Schots family works alongside an extended family of over 40 team members—international buyers, designers, managers, and retail specialists who share their passion for exceptional design and timeless craftsmanship.

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Now & Beyond

Today, we continue the search for pieces that tell stories—handcrafted treasures that speak to something authentic within you. From our heritage Clifton Hill showroom to homes across Australia, we remain committed to the philosophy that started it all: your space should be as unique as you are.
Nearly five decades later, our purpose remains unchanged: helping you create spaces that are a true reflection of who you are. The journey continues, but the heart of what we do stays the same—unearthing the uncommon for extraordinary Australian homes.

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"For nearly 50 years, I've sourced exceptional designs from artisans and makers worldwide, each chosen for craftsmanship, character, and enduring appeal. It's never been about following trends — it's about finding pieces you'll treasure, not replace. It's why we unearth the uncommon."

Neville Schot, Co-Founder

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Our Vision

To become Australia's leading destination for curated, distinctive design—offering timeless pieces that help you create spaces as unique as you are. We're passionate about unearthing the uncommon, seeking exceptional designs and natural materials that transcend trends and connect with something authentic within you.

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Our Eclectic Range

We explore art, architecture, and design worlds—both past and present, locally and abroad—to curate our distinctive collection. When we can't find pieces that meet our exacting standards, we collaborate with skilled artisans to create our own.
Our thoughtfully curated range spans heritage-inspired furniture to contemporary fixtures, each chosen to spark individual creativity and bring authentic character to your space. From our expansive Clifton Hill showroom to our online store, every piece reflects our commitment to unearthing the uncommon.

Curated Products

Whether beautiful reproductions of heritage classics or distinctive pieces with timeless appeal, our collection celebrates exceptional craftsmanship that endures across eras. Each piece is thoughtfully selected to bring authentic character to homes of any style—designs that don't just fit your space, but transform it.
We believe great design should be personal and enduring, creating spaces as distinctive as the people who live in them.

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Vast Offering

We curate everything you need to create extraordinary spaces from foundation to finishing touches: distinctive fireplaces, statement lighting, architectural hardware, refined tapware, and furnishings crafted from premium leathers and reclaimed timbers. Each category represents our commitment to exceptional materials and enduring design.

Finding the architectural fixtures, lighting, furniture and homewares that inspire us is only half the story.

Our Featured Brands

We're home to an exceptional collection of brands that celebrate craftsmanship, authenticity and timeless design. Each brand has been chosen for their commitment to creating pieces that endure and bring lasting character to your space.

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The great reward for us is sharing our creative vision with customers who appreciate exceptional design. At Schots, we thrive on hearing feedback and sharing the passion for pieces that truly inspire. Together with our customers, the Schots family lives and breathes creative inspiration.

To share passions through decor.

To honour craftsmanship.

To curate the eclectic.