By Taylor Mead, House Beautiful
When it comes to shopping for home decor, part of the excitement is the hunt-the feeling of finding that perfect piece in an unexpected place. It's addictive. Of course, I absolutely love IKEA, Target, and Wayfair as much as the next person, but certain times it's necessary to search for the diamond in the rough-and, for the most part, chain stores just won't cut it for that.
So, I tapped my friends at Foursquare, a location technology platform, to reveal the top-rated furniture and home stores in the United States. They analyzed store ratings, proprietary hotness scores, visit popularity, and tip sentiment to come up with this list. Here are the 24 best home decor boutiques you should consider visiting when shopping for those unique finds.
24) Trohv Home & Gift - Baltimore, Maryland
"Everything and anything. This place is one of the most unique and amazing shops I've ever experienced." - Jason Chesnut
23) Maker & Moss - San Francisco, California
"Great little home decor/furniture store with some very cool, unique offerings. All U.S.-made with a lot of local artists in the mix." - Brad T.
22) Lancelotti Housewares - New York, New York
"A brilliant little store-amazing all they have! Chic and cool and inexpensive! Great store for little touches to you apartment or gifts." - Todd Hanshaw
21) White's Mercantile - Nashville, Tennessee
"Great finds! I recommend taking more then one lap in the store because you never know what your going to see!" - Adrienne Petrino
20) Sylvester & Co. - Sag Harbor, New York
"This store is the coolest...They have a very nice selection of various high end goods, clothes, furniture, etc." - Kyle C.
19) Pirch At UTC Westfield - San Diego, California
"Awesome place. Gave me all kinds of ideas for my bath and kitchen. Get a free coffee while you are there!" - John Monteagudo
18) Ghost Gallery - Seattle, Washington
"This gallery also sells jewelry, clothes, and other handmade joys as well as affordable art." - Kimberley
17) Home of the Brave - Brooklyn, New York
"This expertly curated shop belongs to Bethany & Max Vogel, the same owners of the sister store a block away, Wolves Within." - Queen Majesty, DJ
16) Garrison's Home Furnishings - Central Point, Oregon
"I will continue to go to them. The furniture is lovely and reasonably priced. They are fast and efficient!" - Jessica Tuman
15) Morgan Imports - Durham, North Carolina
"This place is huge and full of awesome gifts. Kitchen stuff, quirky clothing, toys. Come with plenty of time to browse." - Michael Harrison
14) Tictail Market - New York, New York
"One of my favorite stores in New York, great curation of emerging designers." - Babba Canales
13) Silver in the City - Indianapolis, Indiana
"There's always something new to look at and every time I go in I just want to buy everything." - David Leszcynski
12) Old Time Pottery - New Port Richey, Florida
"Totally marvelous housewares at great prices." - Lisa Brown Collins Javinsky
11) John Derian Company Inc. - New York, New York
"It’s the most glamorous yard sale of all time, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible." - David Alhadeff
10) Simon Pearce Retail & Glassblowing - Hartford, Vermont
"A super special place that is unpretentious, quality, style and substance. Eat first, then shop. Chat up the glassblowers as well...they are eager to share their craft. Set a budget, though!!" - Shannon Morrison
9) Schoolhouse Electric & Supply, Co. - Portland, Oregon
"In a 1910 former wool warehouse, the interiors shop's Portland flagship carries hand-loomed herringbone rugs, exposed-bulb chandeliers, and tufted velvet headboards with kiln-dried alder-wood frames." - Travel + Leisure
8) ABC Carpet & Home - New York, New York
"First, the carpet-ABC's got a legendary selection of rugs that boast hard-to-find designers and styles. And second, the home-they carry everything you need to furnish a bare apartment." - Racked
7) Love, Adorned - New York, New York
"Other jewelry/home shops would be hard-pressed to top Love, Adorned’s under-the-radar cool factor: the boutique is an offshoot of Adorned, the Lower East Side tattoo parlor." - Racked
6) Pigment - San Diego, California
"Such an eclectic, unique little boutique! Even nice stuff for guys!" - Lauren Duncan
5) Kanibal Home - Jersey City, New Jersey
"Great selection and prices, and the inventory changes quite frequently. Perfect spot to pick up a birthday or housewarming gift." - Laura F.
4) MoMA Design Store - New York, New York
"For the critical mind on your shopping list. Clever gadgets and home accessories for any age." -Nikki
3) National Furniture Liquidators - El Paso, Texas
"National Furniture Liquidators is the best furniture store I've been to. I was able to find furniture to furnish my entire home. The manager was awesome and gave us a great deal and discount." - Diego Cruz
2) Fishs Eddy - New York, New York
"This place has personality - come here for quirky kitchenware, adorable tea towels and cheap, mix-n-match vintage china, perfect for stocking your first NYC apartment." - Ali F.
1) Heath Ceramics - San Francisco, California
"At this 20,000-square-foot houseware factory, shop, and café in the Mission District,glass walls give visitors a peek at tile production while they browse the bowls, vases, and table linens." - Travel + Leisure
