3 Great Vancouver Design Stores
Let’s talk home design stores! Surely you know that there is no shortage of them – especially the online retailers! Of course, there are also the affordable staples that we all flock too like IKEA, CB2, EQ3, Article, and Structube. What if you are looking for a more original piece? No, we are not talking about the KALLAX units from IKEA that I’m sure we all have. Let us point you in the direction of three of our favorite home design stores here in Vancouver! Here you will find a lot of great brands. I am sure you have seen many of these products scrolling through Pinterest, Instagram or reading that glossy home design magazine.
Design House
True to its name, Design House has everything well-designed that you would want for your home. I am sure you won’t be surprised to find out that many of the brands that they carry are European! If you are in the Yaletown neighborhood, make sure to pop by their store on Homer Street. You won’t miss it as it is adjacent to Marimekko Vancouver – the only Marimekko Concept Store in Canada! A perfect pairing we must say! Here you will find not only furniture but also lighting and accessories for your home and some quirky gifts such as this concrete desk set from Areaware. Some of our favorite brands which they carry select pieces off include Bludot, Alessi and Normann Copenhagen.
Vancouver Special
With the same name as the architectural style of homes that were built in Vancouver from 1965 to 1985, Vancouver Special offers everything, but cookie-cutter pieces for your home. The list of brands which they carry is extensive but curated nonetheless. Some of our absolute favorite Scandinavian brands are carried here and include Hay and Muuto. What else do we love about this store? Well, if you are looking for a modular sofa, you can custom order one like The Mags Soft from Hay and pick the upholstery you prefer. If you are looking for lighting fixtures or a few outdoor furniture pieces, make sure to take a browse through their selection! Not to mention they offer a great selection of design books, magazines, record players, toss cushions and modern succulent arrangements to name a few other items. A perfect Saturday afternoon shopping excursion.
Inform Interiors
If you have never paid Inform Interiors a visit at their showroom in Gastown on Water St., you must do so! The showroom is stunning with natural light from the skylight streaming down the central staircase which connects all three expansive floors. The pieces you find at Inform are unique, each like a piece of art – and with the quality and price tag to match. With one of the largest selections of design books and magazines, you could spend hours here. Their library is located right behind the staircase on the main floor. The shelving goes from floor to ceiling and is lined with design literature that you cannot resist. Some of the great brands you will find here are Bensen (be to check out the canyon sofa one of our favorites), B & B Italia, Bocci we could keep going……….. but better that you stop by and see for yourself.
What are your favorite home design stores in Vancouver? Let us know with the hashtag #area3homedeisgnstores
