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Whether you’re a professional interior designer or a decorating novice, shopping at the best home decor stores can be a major aid in creating a beautiful space. Though trade discounts at larger retailers might give you the chance to save on the essentials, perusing smaller home decor companies gives you the opportunity to find those unique and undeniably stylish finishing touches. But with so many options to peruse, it can admittedly be challenging to find shops that offer a diverse, discerning assortment of home decor duds. To help, AD PRO is taking you coast to coast with the very best home stores across the United States.
The list below runs the gamut from AD editor favorites to internet-famous locales, plus retailers that top-tier talents swear by. Whether you’re bookmarking stops for an upcoming trip or searching for home decor companies in your neck of the woods, prepare to discover something new from the expert shopkeepers who run them. With any luck, you can spruce up your space and support a few small businesses in one fell swoop.
West Coast
Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe are the talented duo behind one of Los Angeles’ most popular resources for decorators. Designer Catherine Kwong notes, “When I shop in LA, they are always a must-visit, as the store is curated from an interior designer’s perspective.” Their space features work from Peter Sheldon, Alison Lousada, and Joslyn Lawrence, in addition to home furnishings like duvet covers, bath accessories , and dining tables; bath towels and accessories; and living room furniture for which the shop is known. A second store, Household by Nickey Kehoe, is attached, housing chic products for the pantry, laundry room, garden, and more—so every detail in your project can look good. (Or, if you want to wow your favorite West Coast design lover, you can readily purchase gift cards on Nickey Kehoe’s website.)
At its core, Lawson-Fenning is a tried-and-true California brand. A Melrose Avenue staple, the retailer champions a vintage-modern aesthetic that epitomizes West Coast cool—whether you’re seeking a sleek sectional or a sculptural dining chair. LA-based designer Kevin Isbell often looks to Lawson-Fenning for interesting finds. “They collaborate with emerging artisans and craftspeople for a distinct perspective that is wholly their own,” Isbell says. “Their selection of pottery is a personal weakness.”
With posts in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Dallas, Garde has solidified its presence as an indispensable resource for designers looking to score unique pieces by talented artists. Founders Scotti Sitz and John Davidson present pieces by Articolo Lighting and furniture by Alexander Diaz Anderson, Benoit Viaene, and Edward Collinson, among others. Expect inventory that ranges from accent chairs to nightstands to outdoor furniture, candles, and more. Get your credit card ready.
After meeting in New York City and spending a stint in Nashville, Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward have set down West Coast roots with their home decor store in Los Feliz. (With a roster of celebrity clients like Dakota Johnson, Kate Hudson, and Leonardo DiCaprio, it’s safe to say that the AD100 firm has become a Tinseltown mainstay.) So what to expect from this store swathed with sage green? Pierce & Ward is bringing eclectic antiques of all shapes and sizes—plus its eponymous collection of items such as throw pillows and tissue box covers—mirroring the design duo’s impressive portfolio.
Let’s make one thing clear: Obsolete isn’t just another home decor store. As designer Pamela Shamshiri told AD, the Culver City–based destination is “a treasure trove of one of a kind finds from around the world and from every century.” In addition to its vast array of antiques—which range from 19th-century English finds to sleek Italian dining tables dating back to the 1970s—the long-standing institution also houses fine art. That way, you can bring Obsolete’s impeccable curation to every nook and cranny of a client’s space—or your own.
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Take a well-appointed walk down memory lane at Amsterdam Modern, which is jam-packed with midcentury furniture, lighting, and decor from the Dutch country. The 10,000-square-foot warehouse has a strong industry following, including Veneer Designs’ Natalie Myers. “Amsterdam Modern manages to stock the raddest ’60s and ’70s vintage pieces that make you take a second look at profiles you may have passed over in the past,” the designer told AD.
Borrowing its name from AD100 designer (and new Queer Eye talent) Jeremiah Brent’s Portuguese grandmother, Atrio debuted in Culver City in late 2022. (Brent himself describes the concept as “three thousand square feet of beauty, designed around the five senses.”) The must-visit space carries its own line of chic furnishings and accessories as well as high-end pantry items and covetable goods by Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Light and Ladder, Morrow, and more. There’s even a floral studio.
Tricia Benitez Beanum is no stranger to finding excellent decor. Prior to opening Pop Up Home in 2009, she garnered a reputation for hosting exclusive (and aesthetically pleasing) estate sales. Over the years, the Los Angeles retailer has popped up at a bunch of locations including a 10,000-square-foot warehouse in the Sycamore Design District and its current outpost in Melrose Hill. However, no matter where you end up finding Pop Up Home, one thing’s for sure: From velvet made-to-order chaises to onyx ashtrays, its inventory is equal parts expansive and awesome.
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Nestled in San Diego’s upscale La Jolla neighborhood, Mood Indigo was a bright idea from Dave DeMattei and Patrick Wade, industry stalwarts who have worked at top fashion and home brands like J.Crew, West Elm, and Ken Fulk. Though the retailer keeps its inventory hush-hush—you’ll need to make a trip to see for yourself—its Instagram feed teases that the storefront is packed with coastal must-haves. Woven area rugs? Dinnerware emblazoned with a faux bamboo rim? Yes, please.
Since opening its doors in 1984, The Gardener has become a Bay Area mainstay with outposts in Berkeley and San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building. (Though plant parents who live outside of the Bay Area can shop its web store from the comfort of their couch.) For owner Alta Tingle—who is a former garden designer and current green thumb—her store is all about savoring your time with Mother Nature. Whether you leave with a one of a kind furniture piece or Tingle’s cherished Japanese scissors for cutting flowers, The Gardener makes a case for stopping and smelling the roses. thegardener.com
When Darin Geise founded Coup D’Etat in 2004, he wanted to equip customers with an unlimited source of design inspiration. After 20 years and two California locations—one in San Francisco’s design district and another on Los Angeles’s Robertson Boulevard–Geise delivered on his vision and then some. Not only does the home decor store feature pieces from a diverse range of artisans (think leather sofas from Edwin Maldonado and bedroom furniture by De La Vega), but it also has a signature CoupXX collection filled with 20th-century pieces handpicked by Geise. Currently, both locations are open by appointment only, so you’ll want to plan ahead.
Located in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, March has long held the hearts of discerning shoppers interested in sourcing something special. Look out for chic-meets-compact furniture from Ifuji, Karen Swami stoneware vessels, and sculptural basketry you can layer into small spaces.
Nestled squarely between San Francisco’s Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights neighborhoods, Sue Fisher King is a welcome respite from the city’s tech-focused buzz. With over 40 years of business, the home decor company is a true highlight. In fact, the San Francisco staple regularly sells tabletop wares by Astier de Villatte and Richard Ginori, D.Porthault bedding, Juliska flatware, as well as napkins by Kim Seybert and August Morgan.
AD PRO Directory–listed designers Tim Pfeiffer and Steve Hoedemaker bring their expert interior design and architecture knowledge to a home gallery that showcases the eclectic and sophisticated pieces they source from all corners of the world. Recent acquisitions include African pantry pots traditionally used to transport water, honey, and grains as well as ceramic and wood lamps by Natan Moss. Designer Brian Paquette says, “Housewright is everything I want in a home store. There is intense thought and care that goes into this Georgetown shop, and I am happy to have snagged so many amazing finds for my own home as well as for clients.”
Named after owner Ted Kennedy Watson’s late father, Watson Kennedy is a design shop that feels like a home. (If you keep up with Kennedy Watson’s regular musings on the shop’s blog, a visit to the Pike Place Market or downtown Seattle location will feel like a homecoming of sorts.) Here, the shelves are stocked with a selection of vintage glassware, cheerful throw pillows and blankets, and there’s plenty of wall decor to be had, too. Or if you’re looking for something extra special, browse the curated care packages, which regularly highlight the shop’s pantry and apothecary offerings.
Though visiting home decor stores in Hawaii might conjure visions of raiding the biggest souvenir store, Mōno is here to prove otherwise. Founded in 2013 by Dean and Cassy Song, the Honolulu haunt boasts a plentiful array of gems from the Eastern hemisphere—and rightfully so. The store’s inception was rooted in the owners’ 2009 trip to Asia, plus the word mono is Japanese for “objects” or “things.” Visitors can expect to find a curated selection of small design goods like artful coffee accoutrements, stationery, and flip alarm clocks. A considerable upgrade to those standard travel tchotchkes? We certainly think so.
Admittedly, it’s all too easy to purchase something from a home decor store only to let it collect dust over the years. Fortunately, Canoe has been working against that fate since its founding in 2005 by offering spatial essentials that hit that sweet spot between form and function. The inventory here is so practical—think curvy Aalto vases and brass incense holders—that Canoe offers a gift registry program.
Located in a historic building on Broadway—or what the retailer calls “furniture row”—Shadow Play is a worthy destination for 1980s and 1990s antiques. Open by appointment only, the trending storefront remains something of a mystery to first-timers: In fact, its website’s merchandise consists of a lone candle. However, once you step inside, you’ll be confronted with a helping of upholstered bar stools, teak office furniture, as well as a glammed-out headboard and set of matching nightstands. A walk down memory lane, reimagined.
Northeast
Since its opening in 2019, the decor store Area has hosted two locations: Its flagship near Manhattan’s Washington Square Park and a second shop in Los Angeles. Though the retailer might sell a host of kitchen wares and furniture, its assortment of sumptuous sheets is its pièce de résistance. Topping the shopping list is the Snow collection, which boasts a denser weave of certified organic cotton to provide softness and sturdiness in equal measure.
The Italian textile brand known for a refined color palette brings its historic textile knowledge from Costa Masnaga to a flagship in SoHo. The brand has recently launched its Affinità collection, where its neutral and seasonal colorways join together to create a collection that’s truly timeless
Avid hosts might be familiar with the Il Buco family’s empire of restaurants and shops; however, their Il Buco Vita home store is poised to become the ultimate destination for all of your dinner party needs. The expanded shop features a diverse selection of artisanal home products with a rustic flair, as well as the brand’s signature tabletop merchandise. Il Buco also has an outpost in Amagansett, Long Island, to make dinner out east a stylish affair. Buon appetito!
Founded by Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, KRB NYC is a rare gem in the home retail space. The designer filled this Upper East Side locale with an ultra-curated selection of whimsical pieces that capture her charming perspective. As AD noted when the space opened in 2014, “The store mixes antiques of every era—a grouping of 19th-century Japanese lacquer tray tables, an exuberant 18th-century Rococo mirror, a neoclassical Italian commode—with contemporary pieces from the Lacquer Company and design-minded cocktail-table books.”
After 20 years in business, Aero continues to be a staple in the New York design scene. If you’re eager to get a glimpse of AD100 designer Thomas O’Brien’s offerings, check out its storefront on the 15th floor of the iconic New York Design Center. Here, living room furniture, rugs, and other goods are styled into livable vignettes. The back of the shop houses shelves upon shelves of decorative accessories, gifts, and difficult-to-find pieces that would make for the perfect finishing touch on a project.
Cult favorite John Derian Company continues to bring in new artisans and designers while maintaining a vast selection of decoupage, accessories, and home furnishings. The home decor store—which spans three storefronts in the East Village, one on Manhattan’s West Side, and another location in Provincetown, Massachusetts—is known as a resource for unique finds, including porcelain produce by Penkridge, artwork from Leanne Shapton, and Derian’s fabric and wallpaper collaboration with Designers Guild. You can also expect to find fun touches like Moroccan poufs, upholstered ottomans, sculptural and flat wall art, and, during the holidays, wreaths and garlands too.
For fans of the AD100 design firm, Roman and Williams’ Manhattan furniture store-cum-lifestyle boutique is a must-stop. Though the original designs by principals Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch are a draw, you’ll stay for the on-point inventory from artisans and makers from around the world. Whether you reach for Haruya Hiroshima’s glassware or cushions from Madda Studio, this post is perfect for the final layering of a project. While you’re there, grab a bite at the retailer’s accompanying eatery, La Mercerie, or head down the street to go to Guild Gallery.
Jean Lin’s design cooperative in Lower Manhattan is well-known among the design cognoscenti for its roster of emerging talents from the New York scene. Lighting, furniture, weavings, artwork, and even rugs and wallpaper can all be found within its walls, with featured makers including textile artist Hiroko Takeda, lighting specialists Allied Maker and Bec Britain, furniture designer Vonnegut/Kraft, and more. And in spring of 2024—the gallerist’s 10-year anniversary—she’ll be unveiling new digs at 196 West Broadway.
With three locations under its reign—including spots in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Manhattan’s West Village—the Future Perfect is a formidable force in the design space, yet still has that small, local shop feel. The concept gallery is filled with a generous mix of rare, contemporary and one-of-a-kind pieces that are meticulously styled to suit each of its unique locations. In addition to its expansive collection of furniture and accessories—such as bedroom furniture Piet Hein Eek creates with recycled wood and textured outdoor rugs from Shore Studios—the Future Perfect also hosts a bevy of exhibitions for both customers and window shoppers to enjoy.
Newcomer Christopher Cawley opened the doors to his own showroom in the spring of 2023. A collector since he was a child—he’s in his early 30s now—Cawley is one among a wave of fresh antique dealers making waves in the scene. Located in the Chinatown mall on East Broadway that also houses hip outposts like James Veloria and Eckhaus Latta, Cawley’s cavern contains wonders ranging from English regency chairs to 19th-century Anatolian kilims to Persian cartouches.
Avid hosts will find a lot to love about the Grey Pearl, which Nicole Ehrbar founded on the principle of celebration. (Fun fact: The retailer gets its name from gris de perle, a French term for Champagne grapes used in 18th-century wine manuals.) Step inside the Greenwich Village storefront and you’ll be immediately confronted with items for hosts and party goers alike. Cocktail drink-ware and cocktail napkins worth toasting? Mood lighting courtesy of a curvy candle holder by Virginia Sin? Striped placemats to beautify any tablescape? Check, check, and check. You can also pick up stylish serve-ware, pantry staples, and home decor.
Founded by Stephanie Beamer, Crystal Ellis, and Hillary Petrie in 2011, Egg Collective places a hefty emphasis on enduring style and durable, high-quality materials. The result? A cornucopia of functional yet fashionable handmade tables, chairs, and storage solutions that can stand the test of time. But there’s more to the Lower Manhattan company than being one of the city’s most covetable home decor stores: The female-led firm also regularly hosts exhibitions to highlight the industry’s vast talent.
For years Suzanne and Lauren McGrath ran a shop next to their Greenwich-based workshop—but recently, the mother-daughter duo has decamped to a studio on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Their previous brick-and-mortar outpost was packed with custom-made furniture and one-of-a-kind pieces, and this spring, they’ll be unveiling a new shop at the Landmark Building in Chelsea. Mark this as one of our most anticipated openings of 2024.
Think of Kai Avent-deLeon’s storefront as the perfect antidote for fast home decor. If the retailer’s “imaginative minimalist” pieces don’t draw you in—think striped side tables and muted room dividers—its focus on sustainability will. Each piece is hand-made in its nearby Brooklyn Navy Yard factory and shipped in flat packaging for easy and efficient assembly. (Or, if you want some IRL connection, book an appointment at Raini Home’s showroom.)
Conveniently located in Boerum Hill, a must-stop locale for design-loving Brooklynites, Assembly Line opened in 2021 as a one-stop shop for home improvement. But cast aside any visions you may have of musty hardware stores, because Assembly Line—the brainchild of architecture and design studio General Assembly—is expertly appointed with finds from Bowen Liu and Christopher Merchant; lighting from Atelier de Troupe; medicine cabinets by AD100 talent Josh Greene; knobs and pulls from Spaces Within; and furniture from Frama and Fern.
If you need any proof that cottagecore is here to stay, step inside the Six Bells, a country concept store that opened in 2022. However, don’t write off the Cobble Hill hot spot as just another place to buy pastel quilts, plaid placemats, eye-catching candles, and floral-adorned bakeware—though the store does stock them all and more. Inspired by her years-long fascination with English mystery novels, founder Audrey Gelman equipped her storefront with a fictional country village called Barrow’s Green. And, with interiors by Laeticia Gorra and Sarah Needleman of Roarke Studio, you’ll feel like you’re smack dab in the action.
Occupying a former supermarket in downtown Bellport on Long Island, Copper Beech—named for an imposing tree on a nearby property—is a joint venture between AD100 designers Thomas O’Brien and Dan Fink. Both bring their acute, refined, and laid-back taste to a home decorating store brimming with eccentric accessories. Baskets and bakeware mingle with textiles and cushions, while prepared foods and dry goods offer a nod to the shop’s former life. Architectural details such as checkered tiles and distinctive millwork complete the assortment.
Though New York City might be known for its fast-paced design scene, but there are plenty of stores to shop outside of the Big Apple. Case in point: The Huntress, which Jenny Wolf opened in Westchester County. The interior designer draws inspiration from her Southern roots to deftly bridge the gap between old and new: Highlights include vintage brass candle holders she procured on a recent trip to Europe; an apothecary assortment of bath and beauty products; and stoneware from the retailer’s collaboration with Jeanette Morrow. While The Huntress’s flagship location is approximately 50 miles north of Manhattan, you can also swing by its West Village locale for a quick design fix.
A historic 19th-century building in Bedford is home to interior designer Brittany Bromley’s retail home decoration store. The selection of antique and vintage finds includes nesting tables from the 1950s, a set of French armchairs, and chinoiserie ginger jars. All the pieces have a captivating backstory, so a stop here can be your secret to scoring some conversation-starters.
Don’t let its facade fool you: This circa 1800 Greek Revival house in Sag Harbor is open to the public—and packed with stylish, swoon-worthy goods. With decades of design experience under their belts, owners Kristin Fine and Analisse Taft-Gersten fills this former residence with a healthy mix of vintage and contemporary pieces. From wicker bar stools to ceramic-rimmed mirrors, The 1818 Collective has an eclectic yet elegant edge that feels like one impeccably curated home. Similar to an approachable abode, its roster of events and workshops will make you want to kick back, relax, and stay awhile.
Founder Becky Goss has transformed a by-appointment warehouse—which is conveniently located across the street from the East Norwalk train station—into what feels like a well-appointed and stylish friend’s home. Goss enjoys the hunt, which is evident in her mix of rattan furniture, vintage throw pillows, and stone-encrusted mirrors dating back to the 1970s. The space is intentionally set up like a home, which gives context to the eclectic pieces she finds. Craving an extra dose of design? Head over to The Flat’s atelier in Westport, which Goss opened in 2023.
The Swedish interior designer and antiques dealer Lars Bolander has long been celebrated for introducing Gustavian vintage furnishings to a wider audience. Bolander’s deft pairing of 18th- and 19th-century antiques with treasures sourced from his international travels to the South of France and Morocco are front and center among the offerings at this chic outpost.
AD100 Hall of Fame designer Bunny Williams founded 100 Main with the intention of highlighting the region’s wealth of local artistic talent. In a space that functions like a cooperative and is housed in an old grocery store, shoppers can find botanical prints from Marian McEvoy, accent tables from Joseph Stannard, as well as handwoven table linens by Celina Mancurti.
Plain Goods founders Andrew Fry and Michael DePerno travel extensively to bring simple and elegant clean-lined pieces back to their shop, which is now housed in New Preston, Connecticut’s historic Pavilion Hall. Look out for savory provisions; vintage upholstered benches and rubbed bronze sconces; and the retailer’s own private label that includes leather accessories, French umbrellas, cozy cashmere, and even kitchen cloths.
Opening up a design shop was a natural move for designer Patrick Mele, who was featured in AD’s March 2020 issue. “Opening a store has always been an overarching goal of my career,” Mele told AD when the storefront first opened its doors in 2017. “But in reality, it came together like many things in my life—like a whirlwind without a real plan!” Today, the Greenwich location is packed with furniture, upholstery, and decor that perfectly captures Mele’s traditional-with-a-twist style.
Admirers of Sister Parish’s überpretty approach to pattern and color will be in heaven at the brand’s first brick-and-mortar space. The home decor store is packed with textiles and wall coverings in a medley of color and patterns—including Sister Parish’s new Dot All Over line. Walk-ins are available, but if you’re seeking a full presentation, it’s probably best to make an appointment.
After participating in pop-ups and markets—and working with AD100 designer Alex Papachristidis—founder Alice Minnich opened Larger Cross to embrace New Jersey’s “bucolic lifestyle.” The shop features a wonderful mix of country house essentials, including antique English furniture and silver, Mexican etched glassware, and other stylish finds. Though Larger Cross has select pieces on its web store, its Oldwick location is a must-visit because of its robust inventory and soothing sage green interior.
Charming and often locally made home accessories and gifts are the specialty of interior designer Laura Hodges, who runs this storefront in the historic area of downtown Catonsville. Knitted throw blankets, handmade ceramics, ample artwork, and a profusion of pillows are what keep shoppers stopping by.
Think of Good Neighbor as one of the few home decor stores that can appeal to all the senses. Located in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood, the retailer boasts a roster of contemporary wares sure to elevate any entryway, living room, or home office. (Highlights include rippled glassware from Ferm Living, Hem’s vibrant side tables, and terrazzo stools courtesy of Normann Copenhagen.) Should you get hungry mid-spree, grab a coffee or sweet treat at Good Neighbor’s in-store café. You can also check out Green Neighbor, the retailer’s New Age nursery next door that sells plants and modern gardening essentials.
Eclectic design enthusiasts might know Yowie for its sprightly social media presence; however, its brick-and-mortar store in Philadelphia’s Queen Village is well worth the in-person visit. Yowie is open only a few days each week, but if you schedule your stop for the right moment, you’ll see that Shannon Maldonado packs the storefront with punchy ceramics, glassware, pillows, and linens, as well as innovative provisions. Out-of-towners, take note: In 2023, Yowie opened a colorful hotel attached to the storefront for some bold beauty sleep.
Growing up in Amsterdam, founder Natalie van Dijk had a deep appreciation for all-things home decor—so much so that she studied textile design in Europe and pursued a career in New York City. When she decided to open her shop in Boston’s South End, she blended aspects of her unique journey into one storefront: the sleek aesthetic of Amsterdam, the luxuries of Paris, and the innovative spirit of NYC. (Lekker is Dutch for “pleasing, enjoyable, and tasty.”) Van Dijk’s perfected the balance of understated and upscale with furniture upholstered in Alexander Girard textiles, outdoor rugs by Chilewich, and table lamps by &Tradition.
Home Remedies has been serving up classic New England charm since 2010—and remains a favorite design destination for locals and out-of-towners alike. (Even the store itself feels unequivocally Maine, thanks to its exposed wooden beams, brick walls, and a sprinkling of shiplap.) Nestled on Portland’s bustling Commercial Street, the retailer is the epitome of east coast style with an assortment of Thibaut throw pillows, lobster-printed serveware, and cast-iron cookware.
Midwest
With a studio-slash-storefront a stone’s throw away from Chicago’s famed Wrigley Field, Mitchell Black is the place to find custom and bespoke wall coverings in any style. You can also specify statement-making wall murals, peel-and-stick repeats, and just about anything else that will add a graphic punch to a project. In addition to signature repeats, Mitchell Black is also brimming with designer collaborations from the likes of Beth Glover and Forbes Masters, among others.
Open on weekends, or by appointment, The Stoop isn’t the kind of store you can sporadically swing by. But once you finally carve out some time to visit the West Town retailer, you’ll be happy you did. While The Stoop might have an impressive selection of secondhand clothes and accessories, it’s the homewares section that offers hit after hit. On any given day, you can pick up a complete Alessi by Michael Graves set or graphic art by Erin Burke.
Shopkeeper Beth Berke isn’t an interior designer by trade. (In fact, she spent many years as an aid and social worker.) However, when she was sprucing up her historic home many years ago, Berke found herself searching all corners of the earth for unique vintage pieces—and loved every minute of it. Her hobby turned into a full-fledged business with South Loop Loft, which is located just north of Chicago’s Fulton Market area. From Carrara marble office furniture dating back to the 1980s to a Belgian “space age” sofa from the 1970s, South Loop Loft gives retro finds a cool, trending flair.
When asked about Jayson Home, designer Andrea Goldman exclaims, “It’s my go-to in Chicago. I can always find a range of last-minute items that make the house feel more like a home—Astier de Villatte and John Derian ceramics, throw blankets, gorgeous coffee-table books, and live plants with unique containers. They have it all.” Located in a 20,000-square-foot warehouse right outside of Chicago’s Lincoln Park, Jayson Home has been the Midwest’s secret shopping weapon since its founding in 1997.
Perched six floors above Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile, this retail space and showroom is becoming a go-to destination for designers and decorators alike. The brand offers a mix of elevated furniture, tabletop, as well as bed and bath essentials. But should you need a break from shopping, the intimate showroom setup is a good place for a client meeting. As designer Martin Horner notes: “Kneen & Co. is one of those rare secret-weapon places that is off the beaten path, even if it is right on Michigan Avenue. The proprietor, Mary Jeanne Kneen, has an incredible eye and has curated a stellar collection of luxurious homewares.”
Though the Midwest has no shortage of midcentury home decor stores, few retailers capture the spatial circle of life quite like Anna Weiss. At her St. Louis store, MoModerne, Weiss hand-selects midcentury furniture, lighting, and accessories. (Though its Midtown outpost is certainly worth the schlep, out-of-towners can browse the accompanying website at home.) If you want a piece with a story, MoModerne has been the leading force in estate sale liquidation for the past 20 years.
Museo’s impressive selection of midcentury furniture and lighting makes this unassuming shop one of the best destinations in the Midwest. Packed with top brands and designers such as Flos, Fritz Hansen, and Kartell, Museo is virtually a who’s who of modern design. Not heading to Kansas City anytime soon? You can tour the store’s virtual showroom from your hometown.
Add some flair to the Twin Cities with the Foundry Home Goods’ St. Anthony Main location. The Minnesota store firmly believes that the secret to a beautiful home is investing in well-made, thoughtfully designed essentials. Between the rainbow assortment of chic cleaning supplies and a gigantic champagne bucket, this home decor store turns life’s smallest moment into good-looking luxuries.
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Designer Bill Brockschmidt and his husband, architect Richard Dragisic, source many pieces for their Garden District shop from Sicily, Italy, where the couple also resides part-time. Italian antiques and contemporary artisan works intermingle in a storefront along Magazine Street, where the shop occupies the front half of the studio of Brockschmidt & Coleman, which he runs alongside Courtney Coleman.
You’ll want to keep your credit card in close reach at interior and product designer Julie Neill’s chic shop. Neill offers an assortment of her signature lighting as well as other unique home furnishings like plaster works. “Our handcrafted plaster collection includes chandeliers, lanterns, sconces, and a collection of table lamps,” Neill says.
AD PRO Directory designer Penny Francis injects her own personal flair into Eclectic Home, a 7,000-square-foot showroom in the Big Easy’s East Carrollton neighborhood. Whether you step in the brick-or-mortar or shop online, you can expect to see statement-making chandeliers, burl wood picture frames, pattern-packed rugs, and furniture reimagined in woven leather, velvet, and bouclé. And, in good New Orleans spirit, there’s outdoor furniture aplenty too.
AD100 designer Michelle Nussbaumer houses a jackpot of vintage and antique finds from the furthest reaches of the globe in her Dallas design district warehouse and shop. Complementing the exuberant menagerie of pieces is a selection of vibrant tabletop essentials, wallpaper repeats, and fragrant candles, all of which are designed by Nussbaumer.
If you’re tired of lead times and supply chain issues delaying your big install day, book a trip to Off the Floor, which is located in Dallas’ Design District. Designers and store owners Kirsten Fitzgibbons and Kelli Ford packed the 7,500-square-foot showroom with readily available furniture so designers and design enthusiasts can complete their latest project efficiently. (Or, as the name might suggest, everything is available to buy straight off the floor.) Accessibility might be the main draw for Off the Floor, but the retailer keeps a relatively low profile: Currently the store currently doesn’t have a website. However, if you follow its Instagram profile, you can get small glimpses of its inventory before your arrival.
If variety is the spice of life, this Austin-based home decor store is about as spicy as it gets. Here, designer and owner Shannon Dyer Dowell breaks the mold by offering a wide variety of sources—think 18th-century European antiquities sitting right next to contemporary wares. Although Wendow Fine Living’s offerings are all over the design spectrum, Dowell’s penchant for classic lines, quality construction, and a peppering of patina shines through.
Explore the very best in Mexican design—no passport required—at La Embajada. Located in Austin’s Clarkesville neighborhood, Oaxaca-based designer Raul Cabra cleverly combines a store and a gallery inside one 1920s bungalow to amplify the work of independent artisans, artists, and designers. While the gallery boasts current and midcentury designs—and the storefront is packed with well-designed necessities like drinkware and cleaning supplies—Cabra has thought beyond classic home decor. Thanks to a lineup of presentations, trunk shows, and workshops, La Embajada gives artisans, chefs, and designers the opportunity to show off their skill.
After dominating Houston’s Westheimer Road since 2006, AD PRO Directory designer Margaret Naeve Parker has officially moved her operations downtown. Nestled in Houston’s renowned Main&Co building—which was built in the 19th century and still features many of its original architectural features—M.Naeve is part interior design studio, part home decor shop. Not only does Parker use the brick-clad building to run her business, but she also features a mix of vintage and contemporary pieces. From antique dressers from Sweden to cutting-edge dining room furniture, it’s a one-stop shop for all your design needs.
Offering a dose of founder AD PRO Directory designer Paloma Contreras’s timeless style, the concept space displays work by emerging artists, global finds, colorful tabletop items, gifts, and other home accents. “We are constantly adding new antique and vintage finds to our mix,” Contreras says.
Founded by designer Dennis Brackeen and located in the Upper Kirby shopping district, Moxie is a go-to source for high-end antiques, vintage modern furnishings, lighting, and decorative accessories.
Designers Michael Mitchell and Tyler Hill opened their own multilevel space in Charleston’s design district, securing its status as a local staple. The duo’s “twisted traditional” style is on display throughout, and designers and consumers alike are encouraged to drop in for inspiration.
With an emphasis on Swedish, French, and European painted furniture, Alexandra Antiques has been bringing a fashionable je ne sais quoi to Charleston’s French Quarter since it opened in 1992. A treasure trove of rare pieces you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else, no two trips to Alexandra Antiques are the same. Don’t believe us? Just check out the retailer’s Instagram, which showcases previous acquisitions like a Louis XVI-style chaise lounge dating back to the 19th century and a range of dining room furniture. (Our advice: If you see something you love, don’t dilly dally.)
Calling all industry insiders: Fritz Porter brings the convenience of a local home decor store and the intimacy of a trade-only showroom under one roof. Made for interior designers, architects, and trade members, the exclusive North Charleston outpost offers an extensive assortment of trade-only decor. Choose from a hypnotic assortment of textiles and wall coverings from Serena Dugan, the Vale London, and Jean Monro, among others. As for furniture, a curated lineup featuring brands like Verellen, Thayer Coggin, and Highland House has you covered.
There’s a good reason why AD100 designer Alex Papachristidis declared Casa Gusto “one of the most stylish stores I’ve been to in years” on Instagram. Helmed by Cris Briger, Charles Peed, and Augie Briger, this Palm Beach destination specializes in 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century furnishings and new arrivals, such as a series of dimensional papier-mâché artwork and the retailer’s signature painted furniture.
Get a glimpse inside Alessandra Branca’s colorful, unapologetically bold world at her eponymous Palm Beach storefront. Casa Branca puts the designer’s masterful, maximalist “mix” on full display, with a set of vintage wicker barstools sitting comfortably next to a busy, botanical wallpaper repeat and speckled drinkware. In addition to its sunny, readily available inventory, Casa Branca also offers custom living room furniture that can reportedly be ready in six weeks.
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Though Julia Amory is known for beachy linen clothes and accessories—after all, her husband’s great aunt is the legendary Lilly Pulitzer—her Palm Beach storefront is also a great destination for coastal wares. With a thoughtfully assembled collection of furniture and artwork—think art from Roger Muhl, bone inlay mirrors, and skirted sofas upholstered in various shades of pink from her own textile line—the outpost is a direct reflection of Amory’s personal style. Julia Amory might be packed with covetable finds, but the store itself is also a main draw: The Caitlin Kah–designed space boasts a tented ceiling in a bold pink and white cabana stripe and a long space lit with verdigris lanterns.
For father-and-daughter duo Barry and Amanda Lantz, great taste runs in the family. Not only does the twosome operate a multidisciplinary design firm together, but they also opened their own discerning design destination in Naples, Florida. When you step into the brick-and-mortar storefront, expect to spot vintage, antique, and contemporary products from Atlanta, Paris, and High Point, North Carolina.
If you or your clients prefer bold and eclectic design, Nisi B’s showroom in Hollywood, Florida, is a must-visit. Since its founding in 2004, glamour-loving owner and curator Nisi Berryman stocks the storefront with eye-catching pieces from artisans around the world. (Our current favorites include textiles from Zig Zag Zurich, Matthew Studios’ crystalized light fixtures, and pared-back furniture from Altura.)
When it comes to Southern hospitality, Dixon Rye is about as stylish as it gets. With 20 years in the fashion and home industries, interior designer Bradley Odom has a well-trained editor’s eye. So when he opened his luxe Atlanta-based storefront in 2015, he wanted to give the typical Southern sensibility a global, “well-traveled” edge. Here, classic pieces from brands like Astier de Villatte sit comfortably next to one-of-a-kind pieces he sourced from Europe and Africa. A merry mix of Alpaca pillows from France, Italian lion pediments, and more, Dixon Rye makes it possible to shop your favorite travel destinations—no passport required.
Heed your call to the wild with Courtyard, a Savannah hot spot founded by interior designer Charles “Chuck” Chewning in 2022. Gone are the days when outdoor furniture is deemed an afterthought: With an assortment of Regency-style patio chairs, pattern-packed outdoor rugs from Schumacher, and ornate cast iron planters, your al fresco area can be just as inspired as the great indoors.
Interior design devotees might recognize Eneby Home from its stints at the Round Top Antique Show in Texas, but it turns out that the popular vendor has a permanent spot in Nashville. As one of the industry’s best-kept secrets, the appointment-only location forgoes an online shop to keep its current inventory on the down-low. However, if you want to get a sneak peek at its offerings, follow Eneby Home on Instagram.
This boutique in Nashville’s Belle Meade neighborhood comes courtesy of interior designer Stephanie Sabbe. Inside, she serves up relaxed elegance with best sellers like ceramic tableware, quilted linens, pleated lampshades, and furnishings like antique velvet accent chairs—and on social media, she offers decor fiends fascinating peeks behind the curtain of her sourcing trips, products in development, and more.
In 2022, beloved American design house Schumacher unveiled its first freestanding showroom since 1998 at 609 Merritt Avenue. The space is bustling with all of the wallpapers, fabrics, and trims that a decor devotee could desire, as well as antiques and home accessories ranging from coffee-table books to wall art, furniture, and pillows. Backdrop, Schumacher’s sister brand, also gets a spotlight in the space.
Bring a little bit of Southern hospitality to every room of the house with Bridget Beari’s Home Store. Conveniently located in Richmond’s Fan District, principal designer Susan Jamieson brings her rustic yet refined touch to a breadth of items like coffee tables, serve-ware, area rugs, and more. The home goods store even offers an impressive stock of wallpaper and paint, so every surface will look good.
Found doesn’t believe in gatekeeping excellent home decor. Rather, the Birmingham haberdashery is on a mission to bring accessibility to antiques shopping. While you can readily purchase smaller items like botanical wall art and patterned serve-ware on Found’s website, the retailer regularly updates its social media feed with larger items. (Recent highlights include a French faux-bamboo accent table, a bleached pine dresser, and a smattering of dining room furniture.) Antiques might be this home decor store’s main draw, but Found does sprinkle a few contemporary pieces throughout its old-school inventory.
Looking for even more of the best home decor stores? Be sure to check out our other coverage:
- 19 of the Best Home Decor Shops and Galleries in New York, According to Top Designers
- The Best Home Decor Shops in New York City
- 20 of the Best Home Decor Shopping Streets in America
- The Best Home Decor Stores in New England
- The Best Home Decor Stores in the Midwest
- 21 of the Best Home Decor Shops in Los Angeles, According to Top Designers
- 14 Must-Visit Los Angeles Design Shops
- The Best Home Decor Stores in San Francisco
- The Best Home Decor Stores in the South
- 15 of the Best Decor Shops in Chicago, According to Designers
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