With business slowly but surely expanding to New York, we’ve had our fair share of visits to some of the city’s interior design and furniture hot spots, and we continuously are on the hunt to discover more. What we love to do when we know we have a trip planned is create an itinerary of our must-see design stores and book appointments one by one depending on the location we will be in on any given day. Not only do we get to see these incredible places to gather inspiration and sources for our clients, but we also have the opportunity to connect with creatives in the industry or even the founders themselves. It’s an all-around enjoyable experience which is why we want to share with you some of our favorite design stores to visit when in New York.
NYC Design Stores Worth Visiting
COLONY | SOHO
Colony celebrates American design by bringing together independent artists and designers from all over the country. Their store is located on Canal St. and has large windows and a bright white interior that highlights the furniture, lighting, textiles, and accessories beautifully in the space.
BDDW | SOHO
Tyler Hays founded BDDW over 25 years ago and is now an internationally recognized luxury brand best known for its timeless furniture, ceramics, and clothing. All of the brand’s pieces are designed and developed by Hays and handcrafted by his talented craftsman in his Philadelphia studio and displayed in his substantial showroom located in Lower Manhattan near Broadway and Grand.
ROLL & HILL | SOHO
With every floor having its own unique aesthetic showcasing furniture, lighting, and accessories this gallery is sure to capture you. Their pieces are created from a rich material palette which can be seen throughout the multi-level loft located on Mercer St. in Soho.
Roman and Williams GUILD | SOHO
RW Guild, founded byinterior designers Robin Standefer and Stephen Aleschpresent, is an experience that marries the home and fine cuisine together. They’ve gathered a collection of beautiful and high-end pieces of furniture and accessories pulling inspiration from nature, culture, and community. RW Guild is connected to La Mercerie which celebrates the everyday delights of French cuisine and is located in Soho right down the road from Canal St.
ESPASSO | TRIBECA
ESPASSO is a beautiful space that showcases modern and contemporary Brazilian furniture from the 20th century and today’s leading designers. With multiple levels and an open floorplan, this store displays each piece perfectly against bright white walls highlighting their impeccable form and truest intended identities. It’s a widely recognized resource for interior designers, architects, artists, collectors, and even museums.
Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter | NOHO
What you’ll find on the Dienst + Dotter Antikveiteter floor is a collection of Scandinavian and other European antiques, paintings, and objects from the 17th century to the mid-20th century. A walk-through here will leave you with even more appreciation for vintage design and the history of furniture.
BENI RUGS | WEST VILLAGE
Located in the West Village in New York, Beni Rugs’ beautiful showroom gives you a feel of home with a working fireplace, vintage furniture, and shelves that display ceramics and objects that were collected over time from the founders’ travels. You’re able to see their inventory of Moroccan rugs in real life which was their intention for opening since they were originally only available online.
LOVE HOUSE | WEST VILLAGE
Bespoke furniture by international artist and designers take up all the space at Love House in the most whimsical way. They showcase made-to-order works in addition to limited edition and one-of-a-kind pieces, and all come seamlessly together in the naturally lit and playful space.
APPARATUS | MID-TOWN
Apparatus is located in Mid-town Manhattan and boasts a beautiful collection of their beautiful furniture, lighting, and accessories. Expect nothing less than a luxury experience stepping into their newly renovated headquarters as quality and innovation are what Apparatus does best.
Galerie Ground | BROOKLYN
This gallery is a curated collection of up-and-coming artists discovered and displayed by plaster geniuses, Kim Collins and Amy Morgenstern of Kamp Studios. It also houses a never-before-seen collection of custom pieces made by the founders themselves. Galerie Ground is bicoastal with locations in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.
GREENERY UNLIMITED | BROOKLYN
The atmosphere of this nursery is stunning with plants displayed throughout the entire space. The interior architecture has an identity of its own with arched details and terracotta-colored walls that complement the greenery perfectly. It’s whimsical and immersive, and definitely an experience.
MDFG | BROOKLYN
Modern Design Furniture Gallery is located in Brooklyn and houses some of the 20th century’s most iconic pieces designed by design and architectural visionaries including Charlotte Periand, Pierre Jeanneret, and Jean Prouve. Founded by Jeffrey Graetsch and Ashley Booth Klein, this mid-century furniture safe haven is a place to be within the design community.
The SOMERSET HOUSE | QUEENS
The Somerset House feels like the hang-out spot you want to be at if you’re a design enthusiast who appreciates different cultures and eras of art and furniture. It’s located in Queens in a loft-style shop where you can find treasures around every corner. Curated by founder Alan Eckstein, his intention was to create a space that allowed him to build relationships with the design and creative community all while cultivating a collection of beautiful pieces.
