The Best Home Stores in America: House Beautiful’s Official Guide
By William Harvill 2 years ago
RETT PEEK; ROBERT RADIFERA; NICKI SEWELL
For the past four years, our editors have been compiling our (and our favorite designers’) favorite home shops into a highly-anticipated annual list. From sprawling warehouse sales to chic boutiques in big cities, these shops run the gamut in style, location, and offerings, but they each serve up something that can’t be found anywhere else. Whether it’s impeccable atmosphere, an enviable assortment, or a setting that can’t be beat, each of our awarded shops is well worth the road trip. So, we figured, why not create an easily-navigable guide to encourage just that?
Below, you’ll find a state-by-state and city-by-city guide, complete with maps, to our best stores of all time. And, to sweeten the deal, many stores have agreed to offer HB readers an exclusive discount code (redeemable in person or online)—not that you need any more reason to shop them! Read on for all the deals, and consider your next road trip planned.
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Gardening Wonderland
Plant-lovers and aspiring green thumbs will be dazzled by this shop, which offers up an array of plants, pots, candles, and books in a stately green brick building with an adjacent greenhouse.
Hibiscus House, Birmingham, AL
Best Customized Vintage
Seventh-generation Floridian Elizabeth Peelen Hutchinson captures the spirit of her home state in this shop filled with vintage furnishings that can be lacquered any cheerful color you choose.
Black Sheep Antiques, Harpersville, AL
Best Classic Antiques
“The humble and the fine” is the specialty at this weekend-only shop stocking traditional antiques.
Market by Modern Nest, Scottsdale, AZ
Instant Warmth
Husband-and-wife team Brendan and Jillian Bader offer vintage and new accents and furnishings that add soul to any home.
Best Place for Discovery
Once a historic bank building, now (thanks to designer Ryan Lawson) the latest pop-up by a Canadian retailer that gives emerging artists a place to market unique gifts, home decor, and even apparel.
Nickey Kehoe, Los Angeles, CA
LA Design Duo Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe’s beloved eponymous shop reopened in a new, larger location last spring. Inside, find a thoughtful collection of antiques and contemporary pieces.
Big Daddy’s Antiques, Los Angeles, CA
This destination for statement-making vintage pieces has been a favorite of L.A. insiders for more than 20 years. It’s also provided set furniture for many hit movies. Even Goop is a fan!
Shop the coolest in contemporary furniture, lighting, tabletop, and jewelry at this airy store. Just stepping inside will make you dream of the breezy, California life you’ve always wanted.
Goop Lab, Los Angeles, CA
New Age Meets Glam
In a bungalow in Brentwood, Roman and Williams have created a plush home for founder Gwyneth Paltrow’s favorite things—from face creams to mixing bowls.
Hem, Los Angeles, CA; New York
The first U.S. outpost of the beloved Swedish brand Hem (home in Swedish), this L.A. location boasts an outdoor space with a graphic mural, Confetti Courtyard, by Clark Thenhaus.
Soho.Home.Studio, Los Angeles; New York; London; Oxfordshire, England
Best In-Store Experience
A trio of new retail spaces from the world’s trendiest members-only club, Soho House, is opening its doors to shoppers who want to recreate their sultry-chic decor at home. (Stay awhile. There’s a bar and great music in every location.)
Kneeland Co., Los Angeles, CA
Global Haul
Joanna Williams opens her suitcase to shoppers by offering finds from across the globe at her Rarities shop. She also sells textiles, many rare or one of a kind, by appointment.
Coup d’Etat, Los Angeles, CA
Best Rotation
A designer-favorite gallery that is completely reimagined every 10 weeks, showcasing continual surprises.
Best Pedigree
The son of antiques impresario Susanne Hollis, Mik Hollis just opened a new outpost for vintage and contemporary finds.
The Future Perfect: Casa Perfect, Los Angeles + San Francisco, CA; New York City
Cutting-edge furniture showroom The Future Perfect now boasts two California locations: Casa Perfect is a roving showroom set in a rotation of historic homes (its third iteration is Trousdale Estates home designed by Raul F. Garduno in 1971) while the San Francisco gallery is set on buzzy Sacramento Street.
Pierce & Ward, Los Angeles, LA
Celebrity Favorite
Long before best friends Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward opened their design practice, now a celebrity goto for boho-chic homes, they dreamed of having a shop. Their new Los Feliz store, inspired by Barbara Fornasetti’s music room and Stanley Kubrick films, stocks pieces they’ve been sourcing from all over the world: reupholstered antique and vintage furniture; their custom pillow line, made with vintage and new fabrics; and a selection of new accents.
Thick as Thieves, Palm Springs, CA
Felt hats, CBD oil, funky ceramics—everything you need to design your dream Palm Springs life. Yes, you defintiely need a new fedora.
Best Reinvention
The furniture retailer’s new Studio concept prioritizes one-on-one consultations to make designing a space you love easier than ever.
Shoppe Amber Interiors, Pacific Palisades, CA
What started as one-off pillow sales on Instagram is now a full-fledged retail experience. When it came time to choose a location for her second store, designer and blogger Amber Lewis went “looking for something a little off the beaten path.” The spot she chose—a charming cottage on a quintessential SoCal street in a residential neighborhood—was a deliberate maneuver to break away from the corporate shopping mall experience so common in Los Angeles. Each item in the Shoppe reflects this sentiment, from handmade throws to refurbished furniture. If you’ve ever wanted to peek inside an interior designer’s shopping cart, this is the place. —Hadley Mendelsohn
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St. Frank, San Francisco, CA
Christina Bryant brings global, artisan-made textiles and accessories to her shops in San Francisco; New York City; East Hampton, New York; and Pacific Palisades, California. Last year, she dove into the tabletop world with a unique black stoneware line; this fall she’s launched bedding.
Find everything you need for the world’s chicest kitchen at this shop. You’ll love getting lost in the rambling store and ending up in the back patio.
Anyon Atelier, San Francisco, CA
Best One-of-a-Kind Finds
Run by designer Lindsay Anyon Brier, this gallery-style store featuring fine art, furniture, and tabletop items strikes a balance between elevated and laid-back.
Heath Ceramics, San Francisco, CA
This cult-favorite pottery brand offers more than its beloved mugs. Expect design books, home accessories, soft goods—all adjacent to the buzzy Tartine Manufactory. Plus, windows give a peek into the artisans making your ceramics on-site.
Allison Caccoma Decoration, San Francisco, CA
Best Mix Master
Designer Allison Caccoma arranges antique treasures and contemporary decor—by industry veterans and new names alike—with inviting freshness.
Field + Fort, Summerland, CA
Gardener’s Paradise
Rustic-chic garden tools meet vintage upholstery and high-quality gifts at this bewitching shop with an adjacent café.
Mongers Market, Bridgeport, CT
Best Place to Get Lost
Open on Sundays only, this 75,000-square-foot refurbished factory hosts vendors (i.e., “mongers”) hawking an ever-changing inventory of eclectic vintage and antiques.
The Flat, East Norwalk, CT
Best Laid-Back Style
Brick walls are the perfect backdrop for unpretentious art and decor at this new shop.
100 Main, Falls Village, CT
One of the biggest names in interior design has set up shop in her favorite small town. “It really came about because of the building,” says Bunny Williams of her new store in the Connecticut town where she’s long had a home. When the onetime grocery store came up for sale, Williams couldn’t resist the opportunity to do something she’d always wanted to do: showcase local artists and makers. She tapped Christina van Hengel as a partner to run daily operations, stripped the space down to its industrial bones, and set up a collective-style store with everything from clothing and textiles to ceramics and leather goods, with several exclusive collaborations. The most important criteria, according to Williams? “It has to be something I just love.”
Patrick Mele, Greenwich, CT
The designer took his love for bold color juxtaposed with antiques to his hometown of Greenwich, where he runs this shop with his mother. There’s always something unexpected in the jewel box of a space.
The Local Vault, Cos Cob, CT
Vintage Treasure Trove
This once-local consignment service has expanded to include offerings from all over the country and a sprawling warehouse where curators inspect, clean, and ship new old treasures.
thelocalvault
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Privet House, New Preston, CT
Best for Pretty Basics
An emporium offering necessities—baskets, tableware, dish towels—that don’t sacrifice style.
Terrain, Westport, CT; Devon PA; Glen Mills, PA
A gardener’s dream, this shop is filled to the brim with plants and all things for nurturing and displaying them. The thought of yard work make you hungry? Stop for a bite at the café.
Kerri Rosenthal, Westport, CT
Best Mood Booster
This designer’s colorful shop stocks her bold, happy art on canvas as well as accessories.
Lars Bolander, Westport, CT
Newest Design Darling
Swedish designer and antiques dealer Bolander presents the fruits of his travels.
Eleish Van Breems Home, Westport, CT; Nantucket, MA
Best Coastal Style
Swedish influences are married with coastal sensibility in a new island shop from the team behind a beloved outpost in Connecticut.
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Patina Collection, Naples, FL
Best Flea-Market Finds
Curator Karen Abell brings the magic of the French countryside to Florida by way of carefully curated imports: Italian ceramic floral sculptures, wicker furniture, delft china, and more.
Lantz Collective, Naples, FL; Carmel, IN
Best Art/Design Combo
A father-daughter duo stock their shop with home goods, along with original artwork.
Casa Branca, Palm Beach, FL
Custom Powerhouse
Designer Alessandra Branca’s artful patterned and woven fabrics, furnishings, and wallcoverings are made for mixing and matching.
Amanda Lindroth, Palm Beach, FL; Charleston, SC
Best Coastal Cheer
Lindroth’s Palm Beach outpost offers up favorite coastal accessories that will delight your host in the Sunshine State.
St. Frank, Palm Beach, FL
Textile Haven
Christina Bryant brings global, artisan-made textiles and accessories to her shops across the country. An outpost in Palm Beach is only fitting as the town becomes a veritable design destination.
Serena & Lily, Palm Beach, FL
Best Outdoor
The beloved purveyor of preppy furnishings expands its outdoor offerings—a fitting addition after the opening of its beachy-chic Palm Beach store.
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RH, Restoration Hardware, West Palm Beach, FL
More Than a Shop
One of the brand’s Design Galleries, the Florida outpost boasts patio space galore and a rooftop restaurant. Book your brunch reservation now—rumor has it there are often lines around the block.
Casa Gusto, West Palm Beach, FL
Most Unique Antiques
Mother-son duo Cris Briger and Charles Peed teamed with designer Susan Beimler to open a reserve of unbelievable finds. P.S. Their tole flowers are a favorite accessory of top designers.
Meg Braff Antiques & Decoration, West Palm Beach, FL; Locust Valley, NY
Prettiest Instant Heirlooms
A second installment of this Locust Valley, New York, staple highlights the designer’s signature mix of 20th-century antiques in beachy blues, whites, and greens—as well as her own designs, like the Meg Braff for Wildwood collection.
etúHOME, Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC
Wedding Gift Hotspot
The storefronts of this e-commerce brand celebrating a certain cool, collected European lifestyle are set up like gorgeous kitchens and pantries; inside, you’ll find kitchenware sustainably crafted from 19th-century timber, recycled glass, and harvested beams.
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Scott Antique Markets Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH
Antiquing Experience
Every Southern designer’s favorite source for antiques, this regular market attracts hunters from near and far—and is responsible for pieces in homes by some of the country’s top design talent.
Best Personalized Bath Linens
Already beloved online, this start-up towel brand expanded to brick-and-mortar with an airy flagship offering custom design and personalized embroidery.
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Ballard Designs, Atlanta, GA
Best Custom Options
The brand’s 20,000-square-foot venue holds treasures untold. The Atlanta space is more than double the size of the average Ballard store and offers exclusive items and on-site custom monogramming (perfect for last-minute gifts).
ballarddesigns.com
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Best Mix
You never know what you’ll find inside—and that’s only half the fun of stopping in. A Chicago staple for more than 20 years, Jayson Home’s flagship stocks one-of-a-kind antiques and vintage pieces, handpicked on trips all over the world, and has an in-store flower shop where you can pick up bouquets, houseplants, and succulent arrangements.
jaysonhome.com
Stylish Neutrals
A boutique from The Everygirl founder Danielle Moss with furniture, art, and accessories— many from local vendors. The soothing neutral palette will make you want to stay awhile.
South Loop Loft, Chicago, IL
Modern Haven
A treasure trove of furniture, textiles, and design objects from around the world; you’re sure to find a unique piece here—and all displayed in Instagram-worthy vignettes.
Best Tabletop Secret
This glittery showroom hosts tableware from the world’s best brands. It’s a well-known wedding registry go-to, but also great for decorative gifts.
Design Ranch, Iowa City, IA
Collectible Design Oasis
The best in modern lighting and furniture from the likes of Vitra, Herman Miller, and more coexists in this Iowa store.
Jayne Thompson Antiques, Harrodsburg, KY
Trusted Dealer
Thompson has been importing antiques to her Kentucky studio since 1990. With today’s rise in repurposing, the shop’s in-house reupholstering and sourcing services make it more relevant than ever for seasoned and new collectors alike.
Ware and Co., New Orleans, LA
Southern Charming
Upholstery and lighting in traditional Southern style—with a twist—is the name of the game at this shop, which is steeped in Southern Charm befitting its eponymous designer owner.
Rivers Spencer, New Orleans, LA
Never Want to Leave
The designer brings her favorite antiques, lighting, furniture, clothing, and art to a homelike space—replete with chandeliers, curtains, and a bar cart, of course!
Best Italian Style
Sicily’s coolest art and design are on display in the Big Easy at this shop from designers William Brockschmidt and Richard Dragisic.
Sunday Shop, New Orleans, LA
Most Relaxed Perusing
Established in 2012 by designer Logan Killen, this haven in the Lower Garden District draws in passersby with a calming mix of well-designed kitchen and bath decor as well as distinguished furnishings.
Eleish Van Breems Home, Nantucket, MA; Westport, CT
Best Coastal Style
Swedish influences are married with coastal sensibility in an island shop from the team behind a beloved outpost in Connecticut.
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John Derian, Provincetown, MA; New York City
Decoupage on Vacation
The lord of decoupage made his mark on the vacation haven of Provincetown with a quaint shop selling his famous decoupage and more.
Seed to Stem, Worcester, MA
Plant Emporium
For more than a decade, this leafy wonderland has offered plants (and relevant accessories and accoutrements) for every level of gardener, from hardy air plants in pretty jars to sprawling tropicals received fresh weekly.
Stoffer Home, Grand Rapids, MI
Kitchen Design Hub
Kitchen designer Jean Stoffer (currently at work on House Beautiful editorial director Jo Saltz’s kitchen!) uses her storefront to not only show her line of cabinetry, but also offer items from her favorite brands. Step inside for a housewarming gift, and you may end up redesigning your entire kitchen!
Best Classics
Timeless furnishings and accents available in easy-clean and stain-resistant fabrics and finishes are the specialty of designer Bria Hammel, whose line just became shoppable in person this year.
The Foundry Home Goods, Minneapolis, MN
Most Beautiful Staples
At the Foundry, you’ll find well-made versions of staples like dishware and cleaning tools, all meant to elevate daily living to something more beautiful and intentional.
Laurel Mercantile Co., Laurel, MS
Best American-Made
When college sweethearts turned HGTV megastars Ben and Erin Napier reopened their hometown’s original dry goods shop (shuttered in the 1930s), they stocked it with exclusively American-made wares—cementing their status as local heroes and prompting fan pilgrimages to southern Mississippi.
Re:mporium, Kansas City, MO
Best Secondhand
Chrysalyn and Jeff Huff transformed an unused train dock into Kansas City’s best destination for one-of-a-kind home goods in 2012, and have been adding to their offerings since.
deVINE Plantery, Montclair, NJ
Houseplant Heaven
While you browse for a bromeliad at this shop specializing in unique and easy houseplants, the owners (childhood friends turned business partners) will gladly impart free plant-care tips.
The Black Home, Newark, NJ
Hottest Hangout
A new café build-out adds to the hype at designer Neffi Walker’s shop, which is packed with furniture, decor, gifts, and accessories that celebrate the Black experience.
Homesense, Paramus, NJ; Multiple Locations
Best Deals on Everything
HomeGoods’ Canadian cousin, this discount furniture outlet—new to the U.S. in 2017—offers deals on everything from pillows to patio furniture. Read More
Best Contemporary
Under the soaring ceilings of an erstwhile firehouse, this emporium offers contemporary home goods in an area with a big population of interior designers.
At Home, Multiple Locations
Widest Selection
With 235 stores in 40 states—and up to 50,000 home decor products available in-store and through its website—“the Home Décor Superstore” very much lives up to its reputation. The sheer volume is rivaled only by the spectacularly low prices.
Santa Fe Dry Goods, Santa Fe, NM
Best Glassware
The hip shop sells clothes from independent designers, while its artisan arm, Wild Life, stocks handmade glass, ceramics, and more.
Copper Beech, Bellport, NY
Designer’s Dream General Store
Designers Dan Fink and Thomas O’Brien turned this erstwhile grocery store in their Long Island town into a purveyor of dry goods and chic home accessories.
Happiest Aesthetic
With an emphasis on the sustainable, Incasa makes Instagram-ready table settings achievable with their unique and colorful decor and serveware, plus styling and design services. (You can register there too!)
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Bi-Rite Studio, Brooklyn, NY
Best Colorful Vintage
Contemporary shapes with big personality are the specialty of this whimsical shop.
BEAM, Brooklyn, NY; Hudson, NY
Chicest Contemporary
With merch from globally recognized brands like Ferm Living and Tom Dixon, this energetic space is all about the high-low: Pick up a candle while ogling the luxury furnishings.
Kabinett & Kammer, Franklin, NY
Hort and Pott, Oak Hill, NY
Most Ethical Selection
A queer woman–owned purveyor prioritizing traditional techniques and sustainable sourcing.
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Meg Braff Antiques & Decoration, Locust Valley, NY; West Palm Beach, FL
Prettiest Instant Heirlooms
Meg Braff’s Locust Valley shop is the center of the small town’s outsized design scene.
Elizabeth Pash, Locust Valley, NY
Best Antiques in Situ
Down the street from Braff, designer Elizabeth Pash’s shop shows off her wide-ranging knowledge of antiques (check out the vintage shopping column she writes for House Beautiful!) and her inventiveness in reviving them.
Atelier Adler, New York City
Modern Mecca
Potter-turned–design maven Jonathan Adler has opened a new flagship in a 6,000-square-foot SoHo studio. Shop an expansive array of his signature retail offerings (graphic rugs, modern furniture, and, of course, cheeky ’70s-inspired accessories) and get design services.
jonathanadler.com
John Derian, New York City; Provincetown, MA
Decoupage Delight
Derian stocks his trio of adjacent East Village stores with the trays and objets d’art he creates from vintage prints as well as furniture, textiles, and art. More of a West Sider? Derian recently opened a fourth location in the West Village.
Soho.Home.Studio, New York; Los Angeles; London; Oxfordshire, England
Best In-Store Experience
A trio of new retail spaces from the world’s trendiest members-only club, Soho House, is opening its doors to shoppers who want to recreate their sultry-chic decor at home. (Stay awhile. There’s a bar and great music in every location.)
Secrets of the Party Planner
An event planner extraordinaire offers the makings of a very fab fete at her glittering shop, where you’ll find everything you need for the party of the season, from crystal glasses to leather coolers.
ABC Carpet & Home, New York City
New York Institution
A multilevel Manhattan establishment with a uniquely ethereal atmosphere, ABC is one of the most beloved stores in New York City. Its globally sourced offerings run the gamut, including ceramics, modern furniture, vintage lighting, and, of course, carpets.
Design Within Reach, New York City; Multiple Locations
Best Modern Icons
Fabled pieces by Charles and Ray Eames or Hans Wegner are more accessible than ever through a new partnership with pay-later program Affirm.
MoMA Design Store, New York
Best for Unique Gifts
All products are vetted by the curatorial team, so you know they’re worthy of any aesthete—plus, proceeds support the museum.
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Best Atmosphere
Check out the handcrafted furniture and small-batch decor stocked by Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams—then stay for a bite at La Mercerie, the restaurant within the Guild.
Best Way to Travel
The next best thing to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is this treasure trove of rugs and decor.
The Future Perfect: Casa Perfect, New York City; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA
Unique Experience
The latest iteration of cutting-edge furniture showroom The Future Perfect is a home/shop in New York’s West Village where founder David Alhadeff lives. Expect editioned and one-of-a-kind pieces from today’s top designers.
Candle Dreamworld
The cult favorite candle brand tapped designer Sasha Bikoff to conceive its exuberant flagship.
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Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams; New York
Jenni Kayne Home, New York
Best in California Cool
Named for its founder, this luxury California lifestyle brand can be blamed for the frenzy of neutral interiors, but one visit to the new Soho flagship to see the sumptuous wood furniture and nubby bouclés in person and you’ll be a convert.
Kathy Kuo Home, Southampton, NY
Best One-Stop Shop
A new 4,000-square-foot outpost for this eponymous e-commerce site showcases best-selling wares from a selection of brands. It offers full design services, and will host designer pop-ups in the future.
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Best Upscale Oddities
Jamie Creel offers up a treasure trove of eccentric picks, from minerals to taxidermy.
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Best Offbeat Contemporary
Unique decor by up-and-coming designers shares space with quirky vintage furniture.
Goop, Sag Harbor, NY; Los Angeles, CA
Chicest Fun Gifts
Goop’s outposts across the country stock the lifestyle guru’s wide-ranging (and sometimes delightfully bizarre) selection of products always in a design-forward setting. The Sag Harbor outpost is in a shingle-style cottage.
Mecox, Southhampton, NY; Palm Beach, FL; Los Angeles + Napa, CA; Dallas, Houston + High Point, TX
Garden Dreams
First opened as a garden and furniture shop in Southampton in 1996, Mecox now has eight locations across the U.S., carrying chic, New England-style necessities for the home and patio.
Creel and Gow, Millbrook, NY
Best Upscale Oddities
Jamie Creel offers up a treasure trove of eccentric picks, from minerals to taxidermy.
Maison Bergogne, Narrowsburg, NY
Best for Francophiles
With a warm French sensibility, this garage turned market carries one-of-a-kind antiques, refurbished lighting, and more; it’s as if you happened into an undiscovered countryside flea market.
Sunny’s Pop, Narrowsburg, NY
Best Heirlooms
The sustainably made future heirlooms in Sunrise Ruffalo’s shop range from art pieces to antique decor to unique gifts, all hand-selected with an eye to longevity and integrity of craft.
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The Huntress, Pound Ridge, NY
Best Treasure Hunt
Designer Jenny Wolf fills her horse-country shop with playful treasures, antique and new.
The 1818 Collective, Sag Harbor, New York
Best Collaboration
A new opening from designers Kristin Fine and Analisse Taft-Gersten, this shop-slash–event space will feature a rotating selection of sought-after vintage and contemporary decor, and host artisan workshops, meet-the-maker gatherings, and more
Hidden Gem, Southampton, NY
Gift Emporium
Stocked with an eclectic and colorful mix of accents (and their own creations, including custom hand-painted surfboards), sisters Tanya Willock and Temidra Willock-Morsch’s store has become a sure place to spot up-and-coming artisans.
hiddengemny.com
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Unique Finds
From the designers at Studio SFW comes a retail outpost featuring unique gifts and accents from their go-to artisans as well as hand-picked antiques.
Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio, Charlotte, NC
Society Social, Charlotte, NC
Furnitureland South, Jamestown, NC
Secret Source
Touted as the world’s largest furniture store, this 1.3-million (yes, you read that right!) square-foot space is open to anyone, and houses a thousand brands—like Bernhardt, Wesley Hall, and Lexington—that are normally available only to the interior design trade.
Scott Antique Markets, Columbus, OH; Atlanta, GA
Antiquing Experience
Every Southern designer’s favorite source for antiques, this regular market attracts hunters from near and far—and is responsible for pieces in homes by some of the country’s top design talent.
Room Service, Cleveland, OH
Best Artful Assortment
Jennie Doran and Andrew Worm find beautiful versions of everything from paperweights to olive oil.
Muji, Portland, OR; Multiple Locations
Japanese Import
The first foray of minimal Japanese lifestyle brand Muji into the Pacific Northwest, this shop has been an instant success.
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Best Alfresco Essential
This environmentally-minded shop offers tableware, planters, and furniture—plus houseplants if you’d rather bring the outdoors in than go out.
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Pistils Nursery, Portland, OR
Green Thumb Paradise
Everything you need for a blooming garden—whether outside or potted in your apartment.
Rejuvenation, Portland, OR
Vintage Fittings
Find restored antiques and retrofitted vintage light fixtures in this historic 1905 building. Or, go there for the easiest kitchen reno ever: Swapping out your meh fittings for one of their many great designs.
Bright and Happy
Happy colors and playful pattern reign supreme at this Philadelphia shop. All items are made by independent makers, many friends of the proprietors.
Three Potato Four, Media, PA
Best Retro
Offering up nostalgic accessories (such as reimagined lunch trays and wall pennants), this shop is the source that 16-year-old you dreamed of having nearby.
Fritz Porter, Charleston, SC
Design Bazaar
This collective feels like a design carnival, with stalls for everything from antiques to textiles by the yard—all set in a striking brick factory building.
Mitchell Hill, Charleston, SC
Direct from the Designer
Find everything from contemporary art to gilded pig sculptures in this spot at the heart of Charleston, where designer Michael Mitchell also runs his design business—and hosts events for artists and designers.
Amanda Lindroth, Charleston, SC; Palm Beach, FL
Most Transporting
Step inside this tented, wicker-and-palm-packed shop, the second from its namesake designer-owner (the first is in Palm Beach), and be whisked away to the tropics.
etúHOME, Charleston, SC; Atlanta, GA
Wedding Gift Hotspot
The storefronts of this e-commerce brand celebrating a certain cool, collected European lifestyle are set up like gorgeous kitchens and pantries; inside, you’ll find kitchenware sustainably crafted from 19th-century timber, recycled glass, and harvested beams.
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We Took to the Woods, Greenville, SC
Best Cabin Aesthetic
You’d be forgiven for stepping in this seasonally updated shop and thinking you’d landed in a historic hunting lodge, but all the decor—from glassware and ceramics to wall art lining the wood and brick walls—is for sale.
Sara Sells, Nashville + Memphis, TN; Birmingham, AL
Bargain Bazaar
Three warehouses of discounted and overstock furniture open monthly to the public, with proceeds benefiting nonprofits local to each outpost.
Reed Smythe & Company, Nashville, TN
Gifting Paradise
The brainchild of dear friends Keith Smythe Meacham and the late writer Julia Reed, this home and garden store blends Southern charm with well-traveled style, offering thoughtfully crafted tabletop accents, cool art, and excellent host gifts.
Eneby Home, Nashville, TN
Chip + Jo–Approved
This fixture at the Brimfield, MA, and Round Top, TX, antiques fairs offers incredible vintage and antique wares, and is frequented by celebrities and savvy designers.
Sarah Bartholomew, Nashville, TN
Best for the Preps
The Nashville designer, who opened her shop in 2018, is now offering her novel take on classic style virtually.
Cool Apothecary
Stop here for modern and contemporary finds in a breezy space. The kind your guests will all be jealous of.
Antique Archaeology, Nashville, TN
History Channel’s American Pickers made it legendary, but the treasure is real. Just like when he’s scouring small towns across the U.S., Mike Wolfe has a rule when you visit his store, Antique Archaeology: Take three laps before committing to anything. The space is designed to be half-shop, half-museum—with a surprise hidden in every corner and a tag telling you its story.
Best Classic Accents
When designer Laura Pankonien couldn’t find the right finishing touches for her design projects at The Pankonien Group, she founded her own source.
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Ceylon et Cie, Dallas, TX
Designer’s Souvenir Shop
Fine antiques and treasures from around the world fill Michelle Nussbaumer’s store. You’re bound to wind up convinced you just NEED that antique inlay table—and you’ll be glad you did.
Otherworldly Experience
Curiosities like gold eggs and porcelain birds and Urban Flower floral designs give this shop an otherworldly feel. Intrigued? Stay for a meal at the restaurant.
OKA, Dallas; Houston; Westport, CT (Spring. opening)
Most Easygoing Sophistication
Three new U.S. outposts of this beloved British retailer prove its timeless furniture designs and unique accessories really live up to the hype. One visit will show why it’s long been a favorite source for top designers.
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Best Preppy Essentials
In 2010, five interior designers—inspired by their travels together abroad—opened this now-mainstay boutique offering high-end antiques, modern fixtures, and unique accessories, all behind a signature powder-blue door.
Designer’s Passion Project
Ever wanted to shop the world with a designer? Well this is pretty close. Paloma Contreras and partner Devon Liedtke bring treasures sourced in Europe and art from contemporary Southern artists to their store.
Best Statement Pieces
Designer Dennis Brackeen’s store is a layered jewel box of antiques and accessories.
Best Store That’s Not
Part gallery, part shop, Wrong is a stockpile of artist-made items.
Magnolia Market, Waco, TX
Modern Farmhouse Mecca
The most visited place in Texas? Not the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium or the Alamo. It’s Chip & Jo’s HQ. Magnolia Market might be a couple of hours from any major airport, but it is regularly mobbed with tourists scooping up rustic ceramics, candles, and a stem or two from the best selection of faux seasonal greenery anywhere.
The Fox Shop, Holladay, UT
Best East Coast Out West
You may know Cara and Tom Fox from Instagram, where their design firm has a cult following. The duo bring their fresh take on New England furnishings to a picture-perfect shop in the Salt Lake City area.
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Fells Like Grandma’s
Find local cookbooks and home accessories sharing space with midcentury furniture.
Housewright Gallery, Seattle, WA
Best Artisan-Made Furnishings
A curation of heritage antiques, unique handmade accents, and rustic neutrals give this showroom and gallery curated by designer Tim Pfeiffer and architect Steve Hoedemaker a familiar but enticing appeal.
West Elm, Multiple Locations
Best Changemaker
The retailer was one of the first to sign the 15 Percent Pledge, committing more shelf space to Black-owned businesses.
Pillar & Post, Washington, D.C.
Most Special Setting
Shop British antiques and accessories in an impossibly charming Georgetown townhouse.
Best Virtual Marketplace
A virtual marketplace from the brothers behind cult-favorite brand Want Les Essentiels, this shop has items from makers the world over.
Best Fantasy Tablescapes
Annabelle Moehlmann stocks the most luxurious tableware from around the globe for a dream dinner party.
Best African Accents
Nasozi Kakembo bridges East and West with offerings made locally or fair-trade sourced from Uganda, Mali, Rwanda, and Ghana.
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Best Pillows
Designer Keita Turner repurposes vintage fabric for artful, one-of-a-kind pillows.
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Best Tabletop Accessories
Founded by alums of Bunny Williams Home, this site brings fun to the table without a steep price.
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Most Joyful
Justina Blakeney’s beloved, inimitable style is on full display in her online shop.
Best Handmade
The British-founded brand, dedicated to fostering slow, thoughtful design, is now available in the U.S.
Best Affordable Modern Furniture
Former NFL player Darryl Sharpton and his wife, Jessica, opened this e-commerce brand in 2017 with a focus on modern furniture that can be drop-shipped to your door (for free).
Coolest Global Selection
Kelly Breakstone Roth and Shanny Harel May founded this digital marketplace to spotlight the work of makers around the world, selling their goods while sharing personal stories.
Surprisingly Affordable
Mega-influencer Drew Scott, better known as @lonefoxhome to millions on TikTok and Instagram, stocks everything from handmade accents to impressionistic art prints in his online shop.
lonefox.com
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