THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic has effectively canned travel plans for the foreseeable future.
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And, with Tamworth residents cooped up inside the same four walls it seems many have turned social distancing into an opportunity to spruce up the house.
Business has picked up since the shop reopened when COVID-19 restrictions eased, Downtown Living co-owner Matthew Shepherdson said.
"People are spending a lot more time at home than they previously were and because they're not going on holidays," he said.
"Not being able to go out for a time means people have saved a bit of money as well and I think with more time at home people understand this could go on for a fair bit longer.
"Now they have time to make their homes look the way they have always wanted them to, and the feedback we get is that our suppliers around the state are busy for the same reasons."
Mr Shepherdson said there have been delays in some items, like fabric for curtains, because warehouse workers need to social distance so the workforce has been cut down.
It's been a welcome boost for Australian-made furniture with overseas items sometimes more difficult to ship.
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Jack Massey Woodwork owner Jack Massey mills his own timber and creates custom furniture and homewares.
He recently featured on Buy from the Bush and said he's had a massive stream of inquiries after that.
"I think more people are looking to try their hand at a few project, whether that's a dining table, coffee table or chopping board," he said.
"There's definitely been a bit of a boost which is a good thing.
"Particularly materials-wise a lot of manufacturers and bigger companies source materials overseas so using Australian timber and materials there's a benefit to shop local."