7 Chicago Neighborhood Stores for Home Decor and Furnishings
Whether you’re looking for knick knacks, frames to adorn the walls, or furniture for every room in your home, Chicago has some of the best local shops. Throughout the city, homeowners and renters alike can find reclaimed vintage furniture, modern goods, handmade art, and local products to make a house feel like a home.
Humboldt House - Humboldt Park
Tucked away on an unassuming block of California in Humboldt Park, Humboldt House is a modern-meets-vintage decor shop. The aesthetic here is boho chic balanced by tons of color. Humboldt House is the place to go for a statement rug or vibrant pillows, as well as candles, wall hangings, and planters. The store also carries jewelry, handbags, and other general home goods. Owner Claire Tibbs lives in the neighborhood, and shop dogs Lady Bird and Squid are reason enough to make a stop here.
Paperish Mess - Ukranian Village
Paperish Mess has quirky, fun homemade goods in its artistic space along Chicago Avenue in Ukrainian Village. The space doubles as an art gallery with an exhibition space toward the back of the shop. Paperish Mess carries work by more than 200 independent artists who create jewelry, soaps, candles, kitchenware, baby clothes, and so much more. There is a solid collection of both framed and unframed art prints, many of which are inspired by the Chicago neighborhoods and landmarks. The shop is co-owned by Lisa Muscato, a visual artist and jewelry maker, and Sean Murty, a musician, designer and woodworker. Expect a warm hello from the friendly shop cat.
Foursided - Andersonville, Lakeview
Foursided has three locations in Chicago — one in Andersonville and two in Lakeview. The custom framing store has all the options you could ask for to create a masterpiece, as well as some vintage and used frames already sized. Foursided has vintage-style posters and prints, and those on a budget can purchase a dowel rod hanging set to make a statement without breaking the bank. State puzzle pieces are great for those who have moved around a lot and want to adorn walls with those memories. Candles, motivational desk decor, and planters can also be found here.
Check out Foursided during the holidays when the store is the place to buy all holiday home decor and gifts.
Gather Home + Lifestyle - Wicker Park
Gather Home + Lifestyle is modern, chic, and neutral. Located on North Avenue in Wicker Park, Gather was founded in 2014 and specializes in minimally designed items that are thoughtful and simple. The shop carries geometric wall hangings, stoneware, and kitchen goods. It also has a beautiful collection of handwoven throws with simple, yet elegant designs, and the throws can double as tapestries. Gather is also the place to get simple air plants, vases, and planters.
Three Stars Resale Shop - Logan Square
When seeking vintage furniture, Three Stars Resale Shop in Logan Square is hard to beat. Located on Fullerton, Three Stars has high-quality furniture and home decor for all areas of the home and office. As a consignment shop, there’s always new treasures to find here. Three Stars carries brands like T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Ello Furniture, Niels Eilersen, Le Corbusier, and Cassina. This is a go-to spot for anyone looking to add a bit of vintage style to their home — whether it be through big pieces of furniture, lighting fixtures, or figurines. The shop also appraises items to sell in the store.
Jayson Home - Ranch Triangle
Located on Clybourn Avenue, Jayson Home is modern, sleek, and simple. The design store carries furniture and home goods to deck out a home top to bottom. Jayson has vintage items, one-of-a-kind rugs, lighting fixtures, tons of accessories, and also a floral and garden collection. Jayson has been in business for nearly 20 years with the mentality of offering items that are “sophisticated, but never stuffy.”
Mint Home - North Center
Mint Home opened in 2009 with the idea of offering refurbished and near “mint” condition furniture. The shop specializes in midcentury furniture that just needs a little TLC. The brick and mortar shop opened in 2012 in North Center on Irving Park Road and began selling handmade products as well. Mint has a curated selection of screen-printed pillows, air planters, art prints, hand poured candles, tea towels, and more. Mint Home is the midcentury modern lover’s dream, offering a perfect pairing of vintage furniture and modern home goods.