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With so many options, it can be overwhelming to shop online for home decor.
We asked interior designers to share their favorite online home decor stores that are lesser known.
These stores range from high-end antiques to affordable home decor objects perfect for every style.
Although people regularly shop for home decor online, it can feel like an overwhelming experience. There are so many options from mainstays like Crate & Barrel, West Elm, and Pottery Barn that many people overlook plenty of boutique-style and lesser-known stores. The same often happens when furniture shopping.
To find out what online home decor stores are worth checking out beyond the most popular shops, we reached out to two interior design experts. They shared their favorite under-the-radar home decor stores for more unique finds that fit every type of budget.
Here are 15 under-the-radar home decor stores for any aesthetic:
Cameron Johnson, CEO and founder of furniture rental company Nickson Living, says Lulu and Georgia is one of his favorite places to find home accents such as lighting, rugs, and trinkets. Everything from its furniture to its decorative objects is modern with a vintage or eclectic touch. Whether you're looking for a unique abstract sculpture for your credenza or a set of rustic bowls for your coffee table, Lulu and Georgia does "a great job curating a collection of items that are either exclusive or hard to find anywhere else," says Johnson.
Monika Hibbs Home is the culmination of hard work and the keen eye of designer Monika Hibbs. For Marie Flanigan, interior designer and founder of Marie Flanigan Interiors, MHH is her go-to for online browsing. With coastal, feminine, and modern country styles, this shop includes everything from high-end pieces like a rattan-framed mirror to affordable vases. "The collection is highly curated, which means that each piece has her stamp of approval, while spanning an impressive range from candles to her own fabric and wallpaper," says Flanigan.
Born in Ghana, raised in South Africa, and now based in New York, Nana Quagraine was inspired by the intriguing designs of her homeland. She created 54kibo as a way to give these designs and styles the global attention they deserved. Quagraine's ample collection of home decor is made up of contemporary African designers, which include unique and intricate pieces such as beaded wall hangings for a nursery and a bold yet whimsical lighting fixture.
For those who like to add natural elements to their home, Bloomist is a great spot for beautiful and ethically made styling accessories that instantly add an organic touch to any space. Flanigan loves Bloomist because it sources products from a global community of artisans, designer-makers, and ethical suppliers. Aside from botanicals, garden accessories, and natural textiles, Bloomist also has a variety of furniture, candles, and kitchen and dining essentials like this sculptural creamer set.
LaToya Tucciarone was inspired to create Sustainable Home Goods by her parents' collection of African artifacts and her own travel experiences. This online store features every type of home decor, from a Mesopotamian-inspired incense holder to vintage artwork. Tucciarone works with artisans from marginalized groups across the globe who create sustainable products using ethically sourced materials. According to its mission, Sustainable Home Goods focuses on providing job opportunities and economic stability to underrepresented communities by showcasing and selling their designs.
Although there are Room & Board showrooms in select cities, their online platform makes their high-quality modern furniture selection available to all, from a leather storage ottoman to modern tabletop picture frames. With a robust collection of home decor and essentials for every room in your home, Room & Board makes it easy to browse online for whatever you're looking for. "If you are investing in a 'statement' or 'mainstay' piece for your home, and would like the ability to customize it, this would be a great place to start," says Johnson.
It's not common to think of glassware as colorful and fun, but Estelle Colored Glass succeeds in making what they call "jewel for the table." Inspired by her grandmother Estelle's own vibrant glass collection, Stephanie Summerson Hall created Estelle Colored Glass with the intention of creating beautiful heirloom pieces. With bright cake stands, a multicolored martini glass set, and more, this collection is a great way to form joyous memories with family around the table.
When it comes to earthy and nature-inspired design and decor, Flanigan loves Lauren Liess Interiors. As a designer, Liess abides by intentional living, an old-world sensibility, and finding beauty in imperfect items. Her rustic and vintage collection includes one-of-a-kind dishes, Victorian-style magnifying glasses, and perfectly imperfect terra cotta planters. "From rugs to furniture, apothecary, and more, this store has everything your home needs for an intimate, beautiful, and organic feel," says Flanigan.
Originally from Philadelphia, interior designer Sheila Bridges moved to New York and became enthralled with the deep cultural roots of Harlem. Inspired by her Harlem home and French toile, Bridges ultimately created her own pattern by combining her two inspirations while incorporating African American experiences into the design. Sheila Bridges Design includes her own Harlem Toile de Jouy available in textiles like hand-screened wallpaper and window shades; wall decals; and a dinnerware collaboration with Wedgwood.
Housing an array of prestigious and designer brands, Horchow offers a vast selection of sizes and styles of modern luxury dinnerware, furniture, and home accessories. The high-end, modern collection includes small decorative objects like a golden ox, larger accents like a rose-shaped wall mirror, and handcrafted pieces like an abstract coffee table. "With a little bit of digging, you'll be able to find some very unique and affordable pieces that will definitely start a conversation," says Johnson.
If you like your decor to be one-of-a-kind, 1stDibs is an online marketplace and one-stop-shop for antiques and uncommon finds. Whenever she gets the chance, Flanigan visits Memorial Antiques & Interiors in Houston, Texas. Luckily, 1stDibs offers a selection from MAI where you can find "amazing and unique antique finds from furniture to artwork and beyond," she says. While most of the antiques from MAI and other 1stDibs sellers are big-ticket items (and shipping can vary by location), they are rare, vintage, and valuable. Whether you're in the market for a brass floral vase or an antique garden statue, you're sure to find a statement piece with a story to tell.
H&M is commonly known as a clothing store, but lesser known is its home decor section aptly named H&M Home. For Johnson, it's his go-to shop for motif patterns at an affordable price while still staying on trend. H&M Home offers bedding and textiles, dinnerware, home storage, and beautifully designed home decor all at reasonable prices. "They make it easy to change out your decorative pieces; affording you an opportunity to keep up with trends of any season," says Johnson.
Andrea Bertrand was inspired to launch Pretty Honest Candles because of her desire to find a candle with a scent that would fill her entire home rather than a single room. Her candle selection includes 8- and 14-ounce handcrafted soy candles with a burning time of 50 to 80 hours, wax melts, room sprays, and reed diffusers. Choose among unique scents like Black Sea from their Amber Collection or an unscented sneaker-shaped candle for a quirky piece of home decor.
If you're looking for unique patterns and textiles, and peculiar trinkets and accents, Courtney Barton is the online shop for you. This curated collection includes alphabet paint brush pots, a funky match striker, and vintage quilts. "I love sourcing Courtney Barton for her eclectic objects and interesting mix of new and antique," says Flanigan. "She is incredibly well known for her luxuriously soft cotton Dohar blankets and custom hand-blocked pillows, which make amazing gifts and home accents."
For organic cotton sheets, spa-inspired towels, and elegant bedding that are beautiful, simple, and make their own statement as home decor pieces, look no further than Peacock Alley. Its assortment of patterns and colors is clean and elegant, blending modern and classic trends for a timeless look or for a canvas on which to add more decorative items such as throw pillows. "Peacock Alley offers a modern and unique alternative to big box retailers or department store options when it comes to investing in a bed and bath setup that holds a candle to chic hotels and resorts," says Johnson.
Daniela is a freelance writer and editor covering plant care, product reviews, home organization, cleaning, and culture. Her work has been published at Insider, The Kitchn, Real Simple, and Apartment Therapy. She is a Chicana from Los Angeles living in San Diego.
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