One of my favorite pastimes is to browse on Instagram and figure out what makes someone’s home take on a specific character. Some homes are like a jungle with animal print wallpapers and velvety pillows, some are like a library inviting you to grab tea and cozy up by the fire, while some others are like a Tahoe treehouse but with modern facilities. When we moved in, the vibes I was going for were: inviting and warm, soft and textured, elegant and timeless, playful and durable. I like to have large furniture items be monotone and have splashes of color in accents (lamps, chairs, cushions). I especially love “functional art”, e.g. a beautiful soda maker built with recycled materials, or this clock that’s funky and intriguing.
For anyone who’s looking to buy furniture, may I present this curated list of furniture shops and what items I would buy from them. The list was inspired by many influencers on Instagram (where I spent way too much time). In Part II, I listed some items that I bought. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Part I: Furniture stores that I love
Article: Sofas, stools
Bludot: Pillows
CB2: Rugs
Danish Design Store: Pillows
Dusen Dusen: Pillows
Dwell: Area rugs
DWR: Side tables, Accent chairs
EQ3: Area rugs
Ferm Living: Rugs, Pillows
Fin Design: Side table
HEM: Lounge chairs, Stools, Side tables
Herman Miller: Desk, Chair
Hook and Loom: Area rugs
Industry West: Lounge chairs, Coffee table, Rugs
Koleksiyon: Sectional sofa
Lulu and Georgia: Area rugs, furniture
Pfeifer Studio: Side tables
Pottery Barn: Side table
Rejuvenation: Area rugs
Resident: Side tables, Accent chairs, Swivel chairs
Serena and Lily: Area rugs, Outdoor furniture
The Citizenry: Pillows
Viccarbe: Low tables
West Elm: Good Thing, Eric Trine
Part II: Favorite items
Outdoor Patio
https://www.westelm.com/products/portside-sofa-h1881/
$1549
https://www.westelm.com/products/portside-lounge-chair-h1884/
$1598 set of two
Outdoor Side Garden
https://www.article.com/product/16277/calova-lounge-chair
$399 x2
https://www.gardenglory.com/category/cushions/
$238 x2
https://www.article.com/product/16278/calova-side-table
$149
Outdoor Dining
https://www.westelm.com/products/portside-expandable-dining-table-h1867/
$1299
https://www.westelm.com/products/portside-dining-bench-h1868/
$938 set of two
Living Room
https://www.westelm.com/products/mid-century-pop-up-storage-coffee-table-h1903/?pkey=ccoffee-tables
$799
https://www.westelm.com/products/marin-terminal-chaise-sectional-h6956/?cm_src=E%3Asectionals
$3198
Family Room Carpet
Formal Room
https://us.hem.com/collections/seating/products/hai-chair-ottoman?variant=29394803064885
https://us.hem.com/products/puffy-lounge-chair?variant=33039182463029
https://us.hem.com/products/puffy-lounge-chair?variant=33039182594101
https://us.hem.com/collections/sofas/products/koti-3-seater-sofa?variant=19819179911
Throws and Pillows
https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/nautine-throw-cloudy
https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/elulia-throw-cognac
https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/giana-throw-blue
https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/charlotte-velvet-lumbar-pillow-shale-blue
https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/iconic-stripe-lumbar-pillow-by-sarah-sherman-samuel
https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/arches-pillow-natural-by-sarah-sherman-samuel
Bedroom
https://www.article.com/product/14836/geome-2-drawer-nightstand
https://www.theknot.com/registry/store/products/cloud-9-garden-stool
Stools
https://www.westelm.com/products/slope-upholstered-bar-counter-stools-h4010/
Rugs
https://fermliving.us/products/kelim-rug-squares?variant=33699087646857
https://fermliving.us/products/kelim-rug-merge?variant=33688739610761
https://fermliving.us/products/kelim-rug-triangles?variant=33699084042377
Art:
https://society6.com/product/minimal-line-art-woman-face-ii_print?sku=s6-11035369p4a1v1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/718038728/abstract-line-art-printable-sketch-face
https://www.tappancollective.com/collections/all-art/products/formh2-12?variant=41883578569
Coffee tables: