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New York City's 38 Essential Home Goods and Furniture Stores

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Most New Yorkers live in teeny tiny apartments with the majority of their possessions on display at all times, which makes decorating decisions—from which dish towels to hang from the stove handle to how many shelves can be squeezed into an alcove—all the more important. Fortunately, there's no shortage of NYC stores to help you spruce up your place, whether you're looking to organize, inject some personality, or do a complete décor overhaul.

Here, we've mapped out 2015's 38 best home goods shops in New York City. Some new additions to last year's list: Orchard Street's Coming Soon, which boasts silver Mylar tents and geode dioramas; Home of the Brave, a Greenpoint shop with a Made in Brooklyn bent; Joinery, South Williamsburg's go-to for Marie Kondo devotees; Furnish Green, an antique furniture gem hidden in a nondescript Midtown office building; and Bo Concept Warehouse, for its discount modern designs.

Did we miss one of your favorites? We'll update the map again next year, so let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

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Gracious Home

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Upgrade your home one piece at a time—a lamp here, a towel warming rack there, decorative storage baskets everywhere—with pieces from this New York City favorite, which also has Chelsea and Upper West Side outposts. [Photo]
1220 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021
(212) 517-6300
(212) 517-6300

Jensen Lewis Furniture

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Jensen Lewis started out selling canvas furniture in 1964, but quickly expanded their offerings to become one of the city's largest sellers of sofas, beds, cabinets, and more. In addition to this Upper East Side showroom, they also have a location in Chelsea. [Photo]
969 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022
(212) 434-0990
(212) 434-0990

Knoll

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This furniture showroom opened in 2013 as the brand's first direct-to-consumer shop. Their selection of merchandise rotates seasonally, so expect to find lots of outdoor furniture in the summertime for your dream backyard (sigh). [Photo]
1330 6th Ave, New York, NY
(212) 343-4190
(212) 343-4190

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Delphinium Home

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When your home needs just a little something to change things up—or you totally forgot to pick up a gift for your co-worker's housewarming party—pick up one of several candle varieties, some bartending accessories, or a hanging jewelry organizer that looks like a cute pink dress. [Photo]
353 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
(212) 333-7732
(212) 333-7732

Jung Lee

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Even if you're not throwing a major party in the near future, you can still cash in on event planner Jung Lee's expertise at her namesake home goods store in Nomad. A fan of mixing and matching, you'll find high-end labels like Hermès mixed in with acrylic drinking glasses that only cost a few bucks. The store itself is gorgeous, and jam-packed with Pinterest fodder. [Photo: Driely S.]
25 West 29th Street, New York, NY
(212) 257-5655
(212) 257-5655

Restoration Hardware

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The luxe home goods chain prides itself on updating classic designs with a modern twist, many created by some of the world's finest crafters. If you're looking something from the brand that's bit more budget-friendly, head over to their Queens outlet for (slight) discounts. [Photo]
935 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
(212) 260-9479
(212) 260-9479

Ligne Roset

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Pieces from this French design line are certainly quirky enough to kick off several conversations—think of a seating piece that's shaped like a bean bag, but provides support like a couch. Look out for their sample sales to score some great deals. [Photo]
250 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
(212) 375-1036
(212) 375-1036

Fishs Eddy

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This Flatiron staple is the one-stop shop for funky dishware and kitchen accessories. Go NYC-centric with the Hudson River Line's Statue of Liberty mug, or go all preservationist with various-sized Mason jars. [Photo]
889 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
(212) 420-9020
(212) 420-9020

ABC Carpet & Home

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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. And while their prices are on the steep side, you can always check out what's in stock at their Bronx warehouse outlet. [Photo]
888 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-3000
(212) 473-3000

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Room & Board Chelsea

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This Chelsea flagship store has been a long time coming for this national chain—prior to December, New Yorkers relied on the Soho showroom for the brand's cultivation of small business, Made in America furniture. But now they have 48,000 square feet in the former home of Barneys Co-Op to spread out their wares. [Photo]
236 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011
(212) 204-7384
(212) 204-7384

Canvas

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This Chelsea home store offers clean designs for all corners of your crib: the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and beyond. At Canvas, less is definitely more—their basic linens, cheese and cutting boards, and storage bowls are all no frills, but charming in their simplicity. [Photo]
123 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
(212) 372-7706
(212) 372-7706

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Broadway Panhandler

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Are you a whiz in the kitchen, or just want to be outfitted like one? This family-owned business has been bringing commercial-quality cookware to New York City homes for decades. They stock everything from European mainstay brands (Le Creuset, Paderno) to contemporary American names (Epicurean). [Photo]
65 E 8th St, New York, NY 10003
(212) 966-3434
(212) 966-3434

MUJI Cooper Square

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The most recent Muji to open in the city is so peaceful that you'll forget you're even in a store at all. The Japanese company's signature bath accessories, storage solutions, and cookware is all on the ground floor (with clothes, too), and downstairs is where you'll find the furniture—like the perfect wood desk and the sleekest coat rack. [Photo]
52 Cooper Sq., New York, NY 10003
(212) 358-8693
(212) 358-8693

The Future Perfect

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Though their original Brooklyn location is now closed, you can still shop their selection of innovative designer goods in Noho. Check out the cabinet with sliding panels meant to highlight and/or hide items, or the dozen-plus styles of geometric Shy lights. [Photo]
55 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 473-2500
(212) 473-2500

John Derian Dry Goods

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You can't help but be charmed by the rows of candy-colored Fermob folding chairs displayed outside the shop during nice weather. Inside, expect to find furniture from the designer's own collection, a selection of antiques, rugs, candles, and "art & objects." [Photo]
10 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10003
(212) 677-8408
(212) 677-8408

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Crate & Barrel

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Escape the Noho/Soho sidewalk crowds and slip into this home goods chain for some serious decorating inspiration. Expect timeless pieces that don't like "so [insert year here]" for prices that still leave something left over for shopping the rest of the neighborhood. If you're looking for pieces with a little more edge, check out their sister line, CB2, in Midtown East or Soho. [Photo]
611 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
(212) 780-0004
(212) 780-0004

Blu Dot

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Clean, modern furniture is the favorite at this Soho store, where architectural chairs are sold alongside sofas that are more for sitting upright than snoozing for hours in front of the TV. Prices for furniture typically run over a thousand bucks, but accessories like rugs, lamps, and storage equipment are considerably less. [Photo]
140 Wooster St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 780-9058
(212) 780-9058

Alessi

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What started as a kitchenware supply line in Italy is now furnishing homes the world over with beyond modern flower vases and ashtrays that look way too fancy to be used for their intended purpose. We're partial to their bar accessories, like the $32 cork presenter case. [Photo]
130 Greene St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 941-7300
(212) 941-7300

Design Within Reach

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The OG Soho location is where New York was first introduced to the concept that high-end furniture can be accessible to anyone—or, more succinctly, "within reach." Every piece has been kicked up a notch, whether it's a "floating" magazine rack or a stunning minimalist foosball table. [Photo]
110 Greene St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 475-0001
(212) 475-0001

Dwell Studio

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For an idea of what to expect from DwellStudio, follow the furniture giant’s Instagram account, which is run by founder Christiane Lemieux (it’s arguably better than a Pinterest board, with home inspo from India, Portugal, and beyond). Inside the actual stores is a mix of antique and modern furniture, like these awesome (albeit expensive) nesting coffee tables, and patterned rugs that’ll add an unexpected pop to any room. [Photo]
77 Wooster St, NY, NY 10012
(646) 442-6000
(646) 442-6000

Coming Soon

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This Orchard Street newcomer is stocked with art-y items like baseball-cap-shaped ceramic planters, designer dart boards, and geodes that boast teensy sculptures in their centers. The stars of the store, however, are the silver Mylar tents that come complete with color-changing lighting systems. [Photo: Driely S.]
37 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
(212) 226-4548
(212) 226-4548

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BoConcept Outlet

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Crafted in Denmark since 1952, BoConcept offers tons of furniture and accessories options that emphasize simplicity and sharp lines, and the Flushing outlet has it all at up to 70% off the original prices. Located inside 5,000 square feet of the Queens Crossing Mall, the warehouse, which opened last summer, also sells excess stock, samples, and pieces designed exclusively for the outlet. [Photo]
136-20 38th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
(212) 686-8188
(212) 686-8188

Furnish Green

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You don’t have to trek to the suburbs to find deals on vintage furniture. Tucked away in a nondescript commercial building is Furnish Green—a showroom stuffed with affordable pieces ranging from French provincial to Danish modern. A recent visit turned up a red enamel drafting lamp, a sleek marble-top side table, and a wrought iron bed frame that's way cuter (and cheaper) than similar, mass-produced styles. [Photo]
1261 Broadway, Ste 512, New York, NY 10001
(917) 583-9051
(917) 583-9051

Goods for the Study

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As the name implies, McNally Jackson's home shop caters to a very specific room (or nook): the study. Furniture consists of a small selection of desks, chairs, and lights, but the real treats are the niche paper goods, desk accessories, and wall hangings. It's also the perfect place to splurge on notebooks and calendars that are more exotic than your standard Moleskine. [Photo: Driely S.]
234 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012
(212) 219-2789
(212) 219-2789

Jonathan Adler

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Jonathan Adler wants you to embrace color in the home—all white is not all right. Some of their latest items include giant Moroccan leather poufs and bamboo-print wallpaper. And of course there are always the standbys, like the candles and the bold bedding. [Photo]
47 Greene St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 941-8950
(212) 941-8950

Steven Alan - Home Shop

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The designer added to his empire of NYC stores last year with a shop next to his Tribeca flagship that's dedicated to home goods. You can find items from Alan's collaboration with West Elm as well as candles, planters, dishes, and even dog items and Shinola bicycles. [Photo]
158 Franklin St, New York, NY 10013
(646) 402-9661
(646) 402-9661

Home of the Brave

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An offshoot of clothing boutique Wolves Within, Home of the Brave takes a handmade (and, in many cases, Brooklyn-made) approach to home décor. Expect to find vegetable-dyed flatweave rugs, local ceramics, and stationery made from recycled paper. [Photo]
146 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
(347) 384-2776
(347) 384-2776

A&G Merch

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Open in Williamsburg since 2006, A&G specializes in quality pieces that are worth a double-take. You could outfit your entire home here, starting with wooden TV stands and leather-stitched dining chairs and ending with coasters that look like sliced bread. [Photo]
111 N. 6th St., New York, NY 11211
(718) 388-1779
(718) 388-1779

Beam

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In addition to offering quirky home goods like screen printed pillows and practical furniture like shelving units, the expertise of Beam staffers is also up for grabs, whether you're looking to completely overhaul your place or just change the paint color. The selection includes established, well-known brands like Seletti and Tom Dixon, as well as independent and up-and-coming artists. [Photo: Driely S.]
240 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
(646) 450-1469
(646) 450-1469

Whisk

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Bedford Avenue's recently-expanded kitchenware shop literally carries all the things your countertops and cupboards need—and then some. The shop carries more two dozen brands, and products that range from quirky tea towels to state-of-the-art espresso machines. [Photo]
231 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 218-7230
(718) 218-7230

Cucina & Tavola

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Cucina & Tavola is the result of a kitchenware trifecta: powerhouse brands Rosenthal, Sambonet, and Paderno have teamed up on a shared store that offers cookware, flatware, dinnerware, and anything else you might opt to put on your table or stove. [Photo]
235 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 963-3131
(718) 963-3131

Joinery

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Marie Kondo devotees are sure to find themselves at home in Joinery—a South Williamsburg boutique specializing in simple, functional objects. The shop is best known for its woven cotton blankets, which are made in Brazil, but even Joinery’s toilet brushes (which have oiled beechwood handles and come in glossy enamel holders) are tiny design triumphs. [Photo]
236 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(347) 889-6164
(347) 889-6164

West Elm Market

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A concept store that's just around the corner from the main store on Front Street, West Elm Market features an emphasis on housewares, like rustic wooden spoons for the kitchen and countertop containers for the bathroom. The space also features a La Colombe coffee bar. In Manhattan, you can shop the chain's full range in Chelsea and the Upper West Side. [Photo]
50 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-3498
(718) 522-3498

The Primary Essentials

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They've only been open since last fall on Atlantic Avenue, but The Primary Essentials has quickly become a destination for finding well-crafted pieces from independent designers. Their range runs from indigo hand-dyed quilts to cutting boards with tribal designs. [Photo]
372 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 522-1804
(718) 522-1804

Items of Interest

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Items of Interest caters to the Park Slope crowd by offering a kid-friendly area in the back, but adults shopping solo also have plenty of toys to look at, like earthy wood coffee tables, taxidermy, agate geode coasters, and stainless steel cheese paddles—things no home would be complete without. [Photo]
60 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 404-9185
(718) 404-9185

FIND Home Furnishings

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The owners of this Gowanus shop are obsessed with finding unique furniture, which is why they import hundreds of pieces from across the world. Basically, if you buy something from here, you won't have to worry about seeing the same thing at a friend's house. There's also a great selection of home accessories if you're looking for a gift. [Photo]
43C 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 369-2705
(718) 369-2705

Ikea

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What can we say about Ikea that you don't already know: it's a total labyrinth, you can literally buy whatever you need to furnish your apartment, you can do it for cheap, and making it to the end of the maze is the ultimate litmus test of a solid roommate relationship. [Photo]
1 Beard St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
(888) 888-4532
(888) 888-4532

Collyer's Mansion

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The couple that owns this Ditmas Park shop named it after two legendary hoarders. Appropriately, there's a lot to shop in the tiny space, but the selection of textiles, furniture, kitchenware, knick-knacks, and accessories are more at home in a Brooklyn brownstone than on the A&E reality series. [Photo: Driely S.]
368 Stratford Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
(347) 240-2227
(347) 240-2227
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Gracious Home

1220 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021
Upgrade your home one piece at a time—a lamp here, a towel warming rack there, decorative storage baskets everywhere—with pieces from this New York City favorite, which also has Chelsea and Upper West Side outposts. [Photo]
1220 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021
(212) 517-6300
(212) 517-6300

Jensen Lewis Furniture

969 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022
Jensen Lewis started out selling canvas furniture in 1964, but quickly expanded their offerings to become one of the city's largest sellers of sofas, beds, cabinets, and more. In addition to this Upper East Side showroom, they also have a location in Chelsea. [Photo]
969 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022
(212) 434-0990
(212) 434-0990

Knoll

1330 6th Ave, New York, NY
This furniture showroom opened in 2013 as the brand's first direct-to-consumer shop. Their selection of merchandise rotates seasonally, so expect to find lots of outdoor furniture in the summertime for your dream backyard (sigh). [Photo]
1330 6th Ave, New York, NY
(212) 343-4190
(212) 343-4190

Delphinium Home

353 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
When your home needs just a little something to change things up—or you totally forgot to pick up a gift for your co-worker's housewarming party—pick up one of several candle varieties, some bartending accessories, or a hanging jewelry organizer that looks like a cute pink dress. [Photo]
353 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
(212) 333-7732
(212) 333-7732

Jung Lee

25 West 29th Street, New York, NY
Even if you're not throwing a major party in the near future, you can still cash in on event planner Jung Lee's expertise at her namesake home goods store in Nomad. A fan of mixing and matching, you'll find high-end labels like Hermès mixed in with acrylic drinking glasses that only cost a few bucks. The store itself is gorgeous, and jam-packed with Pinterest fodder. [Photo: Driely S.]
25 West 29th Street, New York, NY
(212) 257-5655
(212) 257-5655