One-of-a-kind home decoration stores in Brooklyn

Art and design lovers, Ali Arain and Greg Coccaro, travel the world to discover the best of the best in furniture, lighting, art, home goods, and gifts. They are also committed to finding and showcasing local designers. A returning theme in their store is color, a sense of humor, a mix of high and low, and New York smart. But quality, craftsmanship and good design always come first. This is the perfect shop to stumble upon what you really need, or to find a few things you’d never expect.

Named after the Collyer brothers, two American brothers who became infamous for their compulsive hoarding, this perfect home goods store carries a curated and eclectic collection of artisan-made goods from makers both local and farther abreast, including midcentury-style and eco-friendly furniture, ceramics, lighting, vibrant textiles, original artwork, handmade jewelry and more. The art on the walls is re-hung often, and the stock changes frequently too.

The only goal that owners Rebecca Bullene and Adam Besheer of Greenery Unlimited had was to bring the outdoors in. This unique tropical paradise showcases green installations and botanic design concepts, but most of all, they give New Yorkers the tools and knowledge to keep plants alive. Fully integrating plants as part of the living space, and thus increase the quality of life, is what they call ‘biophilic design’. They have a thriving online presence and an impressive client list that ranges from the likes of TED Talks and Google to The New York Times and Netflix…

This eclectic and global design store – run by Bed-Stuy native and interior decorator Achuziam Maha-Sanchez and her husband, Lionel Sanchez – stocks beautifully crafted African and Caribbean home goods, exquisite jewelry, funky wood coasters, Brooklyn-themed umbrella holders, Brooklyn tote bags and colorful items from North and West Africa. All in all, a bit of everything but everything thoughtfully chosen.

Former stylist-turned-business owner Lauren Snyder is the mastermind behind this beautiful artisanal home goods and gift store on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. The ultimate gift shop, it sells a curated collection of well-designed, artisanalyet- functional takes on the essential items that we use in our daily lives. Ceramics, jewelry, textiles, beauty products, books, and other unique finds are made by independent, craft-based designers and artisans – both locally and abroad. Lauren is so close with many of her designers that they consult her directly on their limited-run goods, just for her shop.