The Best Home Decor Stores

While we do most of our shopping online these days, it is nice to see home decor, furniture and appliances in person before making the big purchase. Whether remodeling your kitchen, looking for new furniture or just need to refresh your home decor, the list below offers a range of styles, price points and options for your next home project.

NORTH SHORE

Abt Electronics

The mega store in Glenview is a one stop shop for appliances, electronics and more. They carry all the major brands, will beat any price and have amazing customer service. You can spend hours walking around their showroom looking at everything from kitchen appliances and home entertainment centers to mattresses and furniture. They also have a candy shop for the kids.

1200 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025

https://www.abt.com

Serena & Lily

The California-based home decor and furniture company opened a design shop on the North Shore that showcases their fresh, coastal aesthetic. While you can browse their full collection online, the design shop is a great place to check out their latest styles, gather complimentary swatches, and peruse expanded custom options. Their blend of classic and modern elements brings a light, airy feel to any space.

1070 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093

https://www.serenaandlily.com

 

NORTHWEST SUBURBS

Arhaus

Arhaus is a premium home decor and furniture company known for its artisan-crafted pieces that blend timeless design with modern functionality. Established in 1986, Arhaus emphasizes sustainability by using reclaimed and natural materials. The brand offers a wide range of furniture, lighting, rugs, and accessories, each thoughtfully curated to enhance home interiors with elegance and comfort.

Locations in Naperville, Oak Brook, Skokie and South Barrington (see map for details).

100 W. Higgins Rd
South Barrington, Illinois 60010

https://www.arhaus.com

Kate Marker

One of our favorite local designers has a shop in downtown Barrington where you can experience her signature style - a perfect mix of traditional charm and modern comfort. Kate Marker Interiors offers a curated selection of furniture, art, lighting and home decor, along with her exclusive wallpapers, prints, fabrics and scents.

209 Park Avenue
Barrington, IL 60010

https://www.katemarkerinteriors.com

KOHLER by Studio 41

Kohler and Studio41 have come together to create unique showrooms that showcase their beautiful products. You can explore firsthand Kohler’s wide range of products in various styles and finishes, meet with design experts and Interact with functioning faucets, sinks and, showers.

Locations in Palatine and Naperville (see map for details).

1410 W. Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60067

https://www.kohler.com

RH Outlet

The only RH Outlet in Illinois is tucked away in a shopping center in Schaumburg. Inside you will find great deals on furniture, lighting, hardware and more. Unfortunately you might need to visit frequently if looking for something specific as the inventory changes often and good pieces get scooped up quickly. Heads up, you can call ahead to ask about their inventory or have them call you if specific pieces show up.

601 N Martingale Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173

https://rh.com/us/en

 

WESTERN SUBURBS

Crate & Barrel Outlet

Find great deals on Crate & Barrel’s wide range of furniture, kitchenware, and home accessories at their outlet store in Naperville. They offer high-quality products, exclusive designs, and timeless, contemporary style that blends modern aesthetics with practicality.

Crate & Barrel also has stores in Deer Park, Geneva, Northbrook, Oak Brook, Schaumburg and Skokie (see map for details).

1860 W. Jefferson Ave
Naperville, IL 60540

https://www.crateandbarrel.com

Good Roots

The beautiful plant shop and home decor store started as a passion project of owners Ashley Aikens and Lindsay Palm but now has been featured on HGTV, Architectural Digest and more. Beyond offering an array of plants, they also have home decor items, vintage textiles, Kader Boly art and a unique event space.

492 Crescent Blvd,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

https://shopgoodroots.com

Park & Oak

The designer duo of Christina Samatas and Renee DiSanto have a shop in Glen Ellyn that showcases their signature style which is rooted in the art of timeless design and invoking feelings of comfort and happiness. Park & Oak is known for creating homes that are visually stunning, yet functional and comfortable and their shop brings that to life. They also have a cocktail bar called The Parlour, that is worth checking out while there.

499 Pennsylvania Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

https://pocollected.com

Pottery Barn Outlet

The prominent home decor and furniture retailer has an outlet store at Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora, which offers a vast selection of furniture, bedding, lighting, and home accessories. Like most outlet shops, it can be hit or miss and good inventory tends to turn over quickly but worth checking out if looking for PB style decor.

Pottery Barn also has stores in Deer Park, Geneva, Oak Brook and Skokie (see map for details).

1650 Premium Outlet Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502

https://www.potterybarn.com

RH Oak Brook

The three-story, 60,000-square-foot design gallery blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. Whether you go to actually shop or just enjoy the beautiful architecture, design and artistic installations, RH galleries are always a great experience. While there you can dine at their rooftop restaurant which sits beneath a dramatic glass-and-steel atrium amid sparkling chandeliers, heritage olive trees and trickling fountains or enjoy a glass of wine or champagne from the wine bar.

1300 22nd St
Oak Brook, IL 60523

https://rh.com/us/en/oakbrook

Visual Comfort

One of our favorite places to find lighting has a beautiful showroom in Hinsdale. Visual Comfort is a leading lighting company recognized for its high-quality, designer lighting fixtures that blend timeless elegance with modern innovation. They collaborate with top designers to create a diverse range of chandeliers, sconces, lamps, and outdoor lighting.

28 East First Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521

https://www.visualcomfort.com

 
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