Here’s a South Australian who can really get your motor running when it comes to interior design Anthony Cooke would love to be gliding down the highway on a big beefy Harley, but he’s come to the realisation that it’s a solitary pursuit. He’s gravitating to the idea of one day buying a 1967 Mustang […]
Walls that are great to the eye and wonderful to touch How do you take the torture out of watching paint dry? It’s easy, you just start with Patent Décor – the embossed wallpaper that is fully paintable! There’s no need to drift aimlessly on a sea of soft cream or eggshell, because Patent Décor […]
A truly stunning advance for the world’s walls When it comes to covering walls, we have come a long way from plain paper backdrops. The spirit of the times has moved beyond simple stripes, checks, daisies and windmills. We have arrived at a new frontier, boldly captured in the Verity 1861 Collection. This amazing range […]
Stop visitors in their tracks with a contemporary design that runs the full length of your wall Wall murals have a long and rich history in human art, but now they are being transformed into a viable alternative that can instantly lift an entire room through one simple application on a feature wall. A great […]
Light, breezy and a perfect fit for your walls Now here’s a wallpaper for every season. The Summer breeze will glance across its cool colour palette with effortless grace. The Winter chill will creep up its textured surface, then recede against the lick of an open fireplace. Spring and Autumn, with their own special brand […]
Timeless sophistication and a hint of old world charm The antique dining suite looks stunning against the backdrop of delicate florals, giving the wall a subtle luminescence as pale pink flowerheads float on a gentle ocean of soft cream. The bay windows welcome the afternoon light, framed by elegant tendrils weaving their way around a […]
Join the splinter group and rediscover real timber There are times when modern geometric patterns and classic florals don’t quite fit the bill. Maybe your space opens up onto a heavenly glade enveloped by tall trees. Maybe your space is a rustic gem hand-made using natural materials. Yep, there are times when the look and […]
Four kids themes, with matching stripes and borders Did you know that Australians build the world’s biggest houses, pipping even the USA? Along with media rooms, home gyms and offices, we’ve also been adding extra bedrooms. Twenty years ago only one in every six homes had four or more bedrooms. Now it’s one in every […]
Thinking outside the box (or sometimes inside the box) Christina Coop doesn’t just use wallpaper on her walls, she uses it to bring an unexpected twist to everyday objects like boxes and lamp shades. Her entire San Francisco apartment is filled with innovative wallpapering ideas. Let’s take a look inside thanks to Better Homes & […]
Tedlar®- protective film for commercial wallcoverings OK, remember science lab at school? While we were all trying to set fire to our homework using bunsen burners, the class eggheads were actually learning the skills to invent new products. Luckily, they survived and prospered to bring us the great new technology embedded in Tedlar®. Tedlar®is a […]
Hume Internationale: we cover walls, windows, furniture and floors
Hume Internationale is an importing company. The company was formed in 1973 as a wall covering importer and wholesaler offshoot company of
S.E.Hobson P/L, the largest Australian distributor of Berger Paints at that time.
S.E.Hobson P/L, painting & decorating contractors date back to the latter part of the 19th Century. Their business was based in Ballarat, but Hume Internationale was located in Melbourne. The present owners who acquired the company in 1986 are part of the wider Hobson family and continue the formidable history in this industry.
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