Step Inside America’s Best Independent Design Shops
Independent design shops are hubs for creative communities. Here, we celebrate some of our favorites across the U.S.
Independent design shops are hubs for creative communities. Here, we celebrate some of our favorites across the U.S.
In addition to profiling five shops across the country, we’ve asked their proprietors to recommend furniture, lighting, and more that show off the best of their neck of the woods.
Northeast
Betsu | Philadelphia, PA
At this former carpet mill in the Kensington neighborhood, owner Laura Weiszer curates a lively mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings.
Bi-Rite Studio | Brooklyn, NY
Self-taught collector Cat Snodgrass sources playful postmodern furniture, art, lighting, and decor for this funky Brooklyn design shop.
Good Neighbor | Baltimore, MD
In May 2020, Shawn Chopra (left) and Anne Morgan opened Good Neighbor, a design shop-cum-cafe in Baltimore’s lively Hampden neighborhood.
Photo by Michael A. McCoy
Lichen | Brooklyn, NY
Lichen cofounders Jared Blake (left) and Ed Be stock their Brooklyn storefront with vintage and contemporary designs.
Photo by Brian W. Ferry
Nalata Nalata | New York, NY
This minimalist, gallery-style storefront in Manhattan’s East Village specializes in handcrafted home goods sourced primarily from Japan.
Pieces Home | Kennebunk, ME
This shoppable B&B is styled with colorful and geometric rugs, tables, and lounges from the brand’s namesake line, as well as iconic furnishings from major names like Artek and Vitra.
Yowie | Philadelphia, PA
Shannon Maldonado launched Yowie online in 2016 and opened the Queen Village storefront one year later.
Photo by Angela Hau
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