New York is filled with good design. From the mix of modern and old buildings to the interiors of shops, restaurants, and cafes to posters, ads, and signs, you don’t need to spend a long time in NYC to see the city is filled with great design and taste.
If you’re moving to New York or even just visiting, it’s likely you’ll be inspired to bring some of this style into your own home. Thankfully, there are countless home decor stores to find one-of-a-kind things to decorate your space with. Even if you’re not in the market for furniture or home items, these stores are packed with inspiration.
We’re certain this list will lead you to the most unique pieces. Here are the 8 best home stores in NYC for decorating your home or purchasing home goods.
1. ABC Carpet & Home
Operating since 1961, ABC Carpet & Home is a favorite among New Yorkers! The 6-floor warehouse was originally opened as a carpet store but has added home items into the mix over the years.
Inside you’ll find rugs, furniture, lighting, decor, and any home good items you can imagine. It’s a wonder to explore and the design team creates fabulous vignettes to display the items throughout the store.
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2. Cursive
The Shopkeepers named this one of the best new shops of 2020. Cursive is located in West Village and is a delightful trove of items curated by owners Douglas Duncan and Michael Schultz.
You’ll find dishes, candles, blankets and pillows, stationery, cards – a smattering of beautiful things. The selection changes regularly and there’s always something new to discover. This is a great place to find a gift for a host or a housewarming party.
3. Roman & Williams Guild
The husband and wife owners of Roman & Williams Guild have come up with a unique and immersive way to bring their SoHo shop to life. It’s part furniture store, restaurant, art gallery, and library (although there might be other corners we’re missing). Every square foot boasts the couple’s thoughtful design taste.
Most people visit to eat at La Mercerie, the charming French restaurant inside, but you can’t help but notice the luxurious sofas and armchairs, the light fixtures, and the plates and napkins on your table, all of which are things they’ve curated for their shop.
Whether you go for home inspiration or a tasty French meal, it’s a lovely and well-executed experience through and through.
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4. Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler is a big name in the New York interior design scene. He’s a world-famous potter and interior designer and has several shops in New York City. The style of his work is mid-century modern but with a unique twist. If you’re looking for memorable and out-of-the-box pieces, this is a great place to check out.
5. Feste
Everything at Feste feels like a party. From the disco balls filling the store windows to all of the actually cute party supplies inlcuding signs, streamers, party hats, and candles. This SoHo shop has lots of home items to pick through, too like candles, linens, glassware, vases, plates, and books.
While you’re there, check out Champers Social Club, a champagne bar that shares the space. Overall, a trip to Feste is a celebration.
6. Big Night
If you love to host people, add Big Night to your list. This iconic Brooklyn shop has all of the things you need for a dinner party in one place: serving dishes, glasses, plates, silverware, things for the bar and pantry, and snack foods like tinned fish, caviar, drinks, sauces, spices, pasta, and more.
There’s so much to discover here and it’s evident that the shop owner and employees are well-versed and passionate about dinner parties.
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7. Design Within Reach
Design Within Reach is a great store for modern furniture lovers. The collection includes contemporary, Scandinavian pieces that are made to last. It is upscale, but it’s obvious the pieces are very high quality and have many customization options, which is helpful for those looking for something very specific.
There are multiple showrooms throughout New York City where you can see and try their furniture for yourself. And good news for budget shoppers wanting to add some Design Within Reach to a space, there is an outlet in Brooklyn where you can score some great deals on their furniture.
8. Fish’s Eddy
Fish’s Eddy is a fun and quirky shop that’s always a fun visit! (And to save you the search, the name is after a hamlet in Upstate New York). This store sells a hodge podge of plates and dishes that come from restaurants that went out of business. You never know what you’ll find, but it’s always fun to poke through the stock.
There you have it, our list of 8 of the best NYC home stores!