Bunnings customer uncovers hidden layout hack—and it might change how you shop!
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Bunnings shoppers often walk in with a clear plan—only to end up wandering the aisles or distracted by impulse buys.
But one Aussie customer recently uncovered a clever trick that could change how you navigate the giant warehouse.
What he learned from a staff member has since sparked widespread curiosity—and might just save you time and stress.
Tradies and DIY fans usually headed into Bunnings with a clear shopping list, but finding exactly what they needed once inside was often a different story.
A jewellery designer recently shared a clever trick that turned this chaotic in-store experience into a precise mission—thanks to a little-known method typically used by staff.
Frustrated by wandering endlessly through aisles, Jalvi, who runs the jewellery brand Sailors and Seekers, asked a team member for help.
He told shared that the employee’s explanation completely changed the way he approached shopping at the hardware chain.
‘The left-hand side is odd numbers and the right-hand side is even numbers, just like houses on the street,’ Jalvi explained.
According to him, every Bunnings aisle is divided into bays, and those bays are clearly numbered—but most shoppers have no idea how to find them.
He demonstrated the method in a video posted to social media, pointing to a shelf label featuring a barcode and two sets of numbers.
Jalvi believed the top three digits represented the aisle number, while the bottom three referred to the specific bay.
He called the discovery a ‘revelation’ and said it would save him significant time in future visits.
Shoppers can also use Bunnings’ website or app to find both the aisle and bay of a specific product before stepping into the store.
The aisle location is typically straightforward, but identifying the correct bay has long confused customers—until now.
A photo shared by Jalvi showed him pointing at the numbered sticker attached to a shelf, confirming the key to decoding the layout.
Source: Tiktok/jayjaythejeweller
Bunnings Stores Director Rod Caust shared that the company was pleased to hear about innovative ways customers used to shop more efficiently.
‘Our layout aims to make shopping straightforward and convenient, for everything they need from the front gate to the back fence,’ he said.
‘We love hearing about customer’s experience in store, including tricks for finding what they’re after. Our website and Bunnings App are popular tools, and of course, our friendly team are always happy to help.’
The discovery followed another revelation by a shopper who believed Bunnings aisles were designed to mimic the sequence of building a home.
Paige Mills, a property investor, visited the store 18 times in 11 days while tackling a tiling project in Ballarat.
She noticed that the stores she frequented seemed to follow a logical layout that mirrored the stages of construction.
‘It starts with timber, and then we go to plumbing, then flooring, electrical and then paint and landscaping,’ she said.
She added that this pattern held true across six stores she visited in two Victorian towns.
At the time, Caust said that while not every location followed the same plan, stores aimed to maintain a ‘natural flow’ to make the shopping experience easier.
Source: Tiktok/bikerbiddie
With so many hidden tricks and layout patterns, have you ever noticed something clever about your local Bunnings store? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
But one Aussie customer recently uncovered a clever trick that could change how you navigate the giant warehouse.
What he learned from a staff member has since sparked widespread curiosity—and might just save you time and stress.
Tradies and DIY fans usually headed into Bunnings with a clear shopping list, but finding exactly what they needed once inside was often a different story.
A jewellery designer recently shared a clever trick that turned this chaotic in-store experience into a precise mission—thanks to a little-known method typically used by staff.
Frustrated by wandering endlessly through aisles, Jalvi, who runs the jewellery brand Sailors and Seekers, asked a team member for help.
Shopper reveals secret to navigating Bunnings. Image source: TikTok/Jayjaythejeweller/AAP
He told shared that the employee’s explanation completely changed the way he approached shopping at the hardware chain.
‘The left-hand side is odd numbers and the right-hand side is even numbers, just like houses on the street,’ Jalvi explained.
According to him, every Bunnings aisle is divided into bays, and those bays are clearly numbered—but most shoppers have no idea how to find them.
He demonstrated the method in a video posted to social media, pointing to a shelf label featuring a barcode and two sets of numbers.
Jalvi believed the top three digits represented the aisle number, while the bottom three referred to the specific bay.
He called the discovery a ‘revelation’ and said it would save him significant time in future visits.
Shoppers can also use Bunnings’ website or app to find both the aisle and bay of a specific product before stepping into the store.
The aisle location is typically straightforward, but identifying the correct bay has long confused customers—until now.
A photo shared by Jalvi showed him pointing at the numbered sticker attached to a shelf, confirming the key to decoding the layout.
Source: Tiktok/jayjaythejeweller
Bunnings Stores Director Rod Caust shared that the company was pleased to hear about innovative ways customers used to shop more efficiently.
‘Our layout aims to make shopping straightforward and convenient, for everything they need from the front gate to the back fence,’ he said.
‘We love hearing about customer’s experience in store, including tricks for finding what they’re after. Our website and Bunnings App are popular tools, and of course, our friendly team are always happy to help.’
The discovery followed another revelation by a shopper who believed Bunnings aisles were designed to mimic the sequence of building a home.
Paige Mills, a property investor, visited the store 18 times in 11 days while tackling a tiling project in Ballarat.
She noticed that the stores she frequented seemed to follow a logical layout that mirrored the stages of construction.
‘It starts with timber, and then we go to plumbing, then flooring, electrical and then paint and landscaping,’ she said.
She added that this pattern held true across six stores she visited in two Victorian towns.
At the time, Caust said that while not every location followed the same plan, stores aimed to maintain a ‘natural flow’ to make the shopping experience easier.
Source: Tiktok/bikerbiddie
With so many hidden tricks and layout patterns, have you ever noticed something clever about your local Bunnings store? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
