Concrete Playground

The deal with sharehouses is that those sharing don’t always agree on their vision of the ideal home. As a result, most houses come out looking a little flustered, if not downright chaotic. The solution? One new sofa, clean and fresh from IKEA. Few housemates will argue with new, comfortable furniture and, thanks to the Home Project, you get to stamp your style all over the loungeroom.

The concept of the project is simple: take a classic, affordable IKEA couch and ask Australian artists to work their magic with it. Highlights include Del Kathryn Barton and Romance Was Born’s iconic imagery, Akira Igosawa’s futuristic visions and the guerilla gardening skills of Mickie Quick. Gosia Wlodarczak will also add a live element with one of her ‘drawing performances’ to open the event.

Head to Carriageworks to check out what’s on offer, then bid online at Grays. Bonus charity points are also awarded to those making a savvy purchase, with all profits going straight to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.