47 Charming New England Home Decor Shops to Revitalize Your Living Space

Whether you’re seeking rustic farmhouse accents, antiques with history, or contemporary designs, there’s a treasure waiting for you at these __ New England home decor shops.

Connecticut Home Decor Shops

AUGUST & MARCH HOME,Putnam. Flying under the radar even among cities and towns off the main highways, Putnam is a hidden gem of casual eateries, antiques shops, and a museum devoted to Gertrude Chandler Warner, author of The Boxcar Children book series. Right on Main Street is a store that’s shabby-chic-meets-farmhouse: Think burlap, neutrals, antique china, and basically anything pretty. You might leave with a mirror … or a gourmet chocolate bar. Instagram

G’S COUNTRY BARN,Norwich. Next time you visit the town nicknamed “The Rose of New England,” set your GPS to Yantic River Plaza. As the name of Alicia Gardner’s store implies, G’s Country Barn specializes in country, farmhouse, and primitive decor. In addition to selling things like signs, it offers patinated lanterns and Amish-made furniture for browsing. G’s also does custom woodworking and often hosts special events. gscountrybarn.com

THE HIDDEN ACORN,Woodbury. Remember when furniture was built to last? That’s the mission of this business tucked along Route 47. The proprietors are Debbie and Andy Smith, a married couple who want to keep quality stuff out of the trash—so they clean, restore, and research each hardwood piece before tagging it for sale. Want to DIY that curbside find? Hardware and refinishing supplies are available. hiddenacorn.com

OUTDOOR DESIGN & LIVING,Fairfield & Guilford. Last year, the coastal town of Guilford welcomed a charming addition to its town green: the home and garden branch of Fairfield-based Outdoor Design & Living. Between the two locations, Chris Palmer’s business is blooming with home inspiration, supplies, and gifts. And since they’re just 45 minutes from each other, make a day of visiting both. outdoordesign.com

PERGOLA,New Preston. Shops that specialize in a mix of new and antique inventory are nothing new, but at Pergola many of the pickings hail from Japan. Owners David and Peter Whitman make regular shopping trips overseas to source items like Shigaraki pottery, Sugahara glass, and decorative accents from Kyoto. Along with one-of-a-kind treasures, there are design-forward collections of lighting, pillows, pots from Connecticut’s own Ben Wolff, and more. pergolahome.com

VIVID HUE HOME,Farmington. Preppy style is alive and well in this jaunty shop specializing in Palm Beach and Chinoiserie. Behind the fuchsia door is the curated lifestyle brand of Heather Grahling, who started as a blogger and soon knew from her devoted following that she was onto something. Coastal-grandmother types may want to keep walking, but if you’re looking to “live a vivid life,” as the shop’s tagline declares, you’ve found your design home. vividhuehome.com

WALKER LODEN,Madison & New Haven. This local chain of two stand-alone shops plus the Sandpiper Gift Shop in the Madison Beach Hotel has built a solid rep for carrying quality clothing, gifts, and antiques. Shelves are lined with a varied selection, including New England–based brands such as Chandler 4 Corners (Vermont) and Swedish Dream Sea Salt Soap (Rhode Island). Nuts about the Nutmeg State? Handcrafted mugs, T-shirts, and other items emblazoned with shoreline town names await. shopwalkerloden.com

Maine Home Decor Shops

BLISS,Ellsworth. At this “creative lifestyle boutique”—a groovy retail space/studio where they also make soaps and lotions in-house—you’ll find T-shirts, jewelry, ceramic pots, air plant holders, and (insert record scratch) ukuleles! The music section has string instruments including guitars and banjos, plus accessories like strings, straps, and picks. Proud Mainers, they also carry assorted state-themed and locally made gifts. bliss93.com

CALLUNA FINE FLOWERS AND GIFTS,Ogunquit. It always feels—and smells—like springtime at this flower and gift shop, courtesy of owner Heather Battagliese’s weekly trips to the New England Flower Market. Alongside fresh posies and plants, discover an assortment of specialty items, whether they’re home and garden accents, jewelry, paper products, or signature offerings like their own room and linen spray. callunafineflowers.com

FARM + TABLE,Kennebunkport. Shoppers who enjoy a sense of place as much as what’s for sale can’t do better than this big red barn with a cherry-red pickup truck parked out front. Nestled in Cape Porpoise, a fishing village in Kennebunkport, the shop is a treasure trove of home goods and gifts from small-batch makers and creators. In April, it reopens after a brief winter’s nap. On your mark, get set, go! Instagram

HEARTH & HARROW, Camden. This artist-owned shop in the heart of downtown is the outpost of Casey Everett, who in partnership with husband Michael (he runs the screen-printing) makes organic hand-printed tea towels and napkins at her Rockport studio in a big blue barn. If that isn’t dreamy enough, Hearth & Harrow also sells goods that pair with Casey’s simple aesthetic; find rows of glassware, pottery, and baskets while you contemplate moving to Camden. hearthandharrow.com

J.DECOR,Bridgton. Julie and Rick Whelchel describe their journey as business owners as “a dream to showcase the historic 1873 H.O. Moses Apothecary.” As mindful stewards of that architectural gem on the hill, they’ve created a shop whose identity takes its cue from the property. Their tagline of “Uncorked Style” is fitting, as the inventory is a thoughtful mix of furniture and home decor—often discovered during the couple’s travels—plus an array of wines. Cheers! jdecormaine.com

MAINESCAPE,Blue Hill. Suffering insomnia trying to locate Amsonia or on a mad quest for magnolia? Pregame a visit by using this nursery and garden center’s online Plant Library to assemble a list to bring along; staff will help track down your choices or suggest alternatives. This useful tool is among the many reasons that locals have trusted Don and Althea Paine’s growing business with their landscape essentials. Watch for special events held in the glass greenhouse. mainescape.com

THE MILL,Freedom. For fans of all things Erin French and the Lost Kitchen, there’s a way to experience her famed restaurant’s setting sans reservations lottery: shopping at the historic mill in which the eatery is located. Inside the cozy space you’ll find a range of carefully selected, on-brand products and provisions—jams and maple syrup, textiles, etc. And if you’re lucky, French herself may be there in her Breton shirt, ready to sign one of her books. findthelostkitchen.com

Massachusetts Home Decor Shops

FLORA HOME,Dartmouth. Less than 15 minutes from New Bedford, the village of Padanaram is an IYKYK destination. Within a brief stretch this waterfront enclave has inviting places to eat and shop, including Flora Home. The atmosphere is that of an upscale department store’s home section, with displays of candles, books, and chocolates; cubbies stuffed with pillows; and stylish brands such as John Derian. flora-style.com/flora-home

GUS & RUBY LETTERPRESS,Boston*. Revel in springtime despite any fickle forecasts by festooning your mantel with a felt flower garland, hanging a brand-new wall calendar, and amassing a fresh stack of notepads. All these and more can be found at Gus & Ruby, a stationery store that also sells jewelry, body products, and garden-themed art prints. *Additional locations in Portsmouth, NH, and Portland, ME; store. gusandruby.com

LES FLEURS,Andover. Anthophiles and Francophiles, Les Fleurs est pour vous. Twenty miles north of Boston is the French-inspired outpost of Sandra Sigman, floral designer and author of 2023’s French Blooms. A full-service florist, Les Fleurs has a home and garden section reminiscent of a Paris flea market, with antiques, paper goods, and more. lesfleurs.com

THE MAYFLOWER,Chatham. Since 1885, adults seeking refuge from family vacations on Cape Cod have fled to The Mayflower. Look for the green-and-white awnings on Main Street, and enter to find a warm hug of a store chock-full of home accents, gifts, hobbies, toys, and books. Folks still feeling the loss of wandering the Christmas Tree Shops will enjoy perusing in a similar way the higher-quality cornucopia here. themayflowershop.com

MORRICE FLORIST,Vineyard Haven. Established in 1940, Morrice Florist may be a Martha’s Vineyard institution, but it isn’t your nana’s flower shop. Since taking ownership in 2014, islander Emily Coulter has transformed the expansive property into a haven of serenity. Thanks to her eye for color and texture, you can find things like hand-thrown speckled stoneware mugs, signature Castile soap and bath salts, beeswax candles, and tablescape inspiration for days. morriceflorist.com

Nunan Florist & Greenhouses,Georgetown. Once that first crocus sparks your annual springtime garden-center trek, make a full day of it at Nunan’s. This place has everything: a scratch-kitchen café serving a farm-to-table menu, an ice cream parlor, a mini golf course, a flower shop, a chatty Macaw named Jacob—and that’s even before mentioning the greenhouses. Delight in gifts, gadgets, wild-bird supplies, indoor and outdoor plants and flowers, and more. nunans.com

OAK + MOSS,Salem. When a shop uses the category “weirdo plants,” you know you’re sure to dig it. Oak + Moss is a must for plant parents and the people who love them. A short walk from the Witch History Museum, the bright green flags signal you’ve arrived. In addition to houseplants of all shapes and sizes, peruse quirky gifts like mini gnomes to keep your potted friends company. oakandmoss.com

New Hampshire Home Decor Shops

ERIN CLAIRE,Dover. Like so many New England cities, Dover has a river running through it, with mill buildings turned mixed-use spaces, a growing culinary and arts scene, and cool shops like Erin Claire. Not far from the Cocheco River, the mission-based store is filled with quality products, many of which are either locally made or support a community or cause. Stunning stock organized by color makes it a breeze to find just what you didn’t know you needed. erinclairedover.com

FOREST + ASH,Exeter. What happens when two friends who also happen to be interior designers start a business together? You get a studio and shop with a fresh aesthetic that runs across both enterprises. A peek at the portfolio of New England homes designed by cofounders Robin Drunsic and Hanna Schaffer echoes the same subtle palette and clean lines of the brands they carry. forestandashdesign.com

LEMON TREE,Hanover. With its sunny shopgirl vibe and devoted clientele, Lemon Tree is one of those stores where being in a brick-and-mortar space is part of the fun. A mini department store, it’s a one-stop for gifts on the go—for babies, kids, women, men, and even four-legged friends—with gift wrapping and shipping services, too. Located in the same town as Dartmouth College, it boasts plenty of NH-made home decor, too. joanna-revers-e1de.squarespace.com

PENTIMENTO, Littleton. Housed in a great big 1884 Victorian, this boutique is where to load up on home and garden decorative accents, stationery (attention, Cavallini Papers & Co. lovers), and more. It’s the dream come true of Philippa Evans, who named the shop after the Lillian Hellman book, noting that it’s what she was reading when she met her husband (who can be found modeling good-naturedly on Pentimento’s entertaining social feed). Instagram

VIKING HOUSE, Concord. Personality shines through every aspect of this store, which not only stocks goods from nearly a dozen countries but also plans and hosts trips! Whether or not you can partake in this spring’s visit to France and the United Kingdom, you can purchase European decor, toys (Maileg!) and games, and clothing and accessories. There’s even a grocery section to supply your cupboard with treats, no passport required. vikinghouse.com

WENTWORTH GREENHOUSES,Rollinsford. For more than 50 years, locals at the New Hampshire/Maine border have relied on this family-owned biz to help beautify their indoor and outdoor spaces with plants and herbs. The expansive property boasts six-plus acres of production greenhouses, over 40,000 square feet of retail space, and bucketloads of friendly advice. Keep an eye out for crafty workshops and farmers’ markets, too. wentworthgreenhouses.com

Rhode Island Home Decor Shops

DAISY DIG’INS,Barrington. When Lois Coppolino started her business in 1977, it was exclusively a flower shop. But when supermarkets started selling florals, she pivoted to expanding her inventory beyond blooms. Fast-forward to today, and the store has grown into two side-by-side spaces (and a discount shop a couple of streets over) brimming with everything needed to outfit one’s home and self, from tabletop to outerwear to personal gifts like jewelry and perfume. daisydigins.com

THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER,South Kingstown. Imagine an outdoor shopping village of greenhouses, each filled with plants, florals, gifts, pottery, or supplies, and all presented so beautifully that every turn elicits a gasp. This sprawling enterprise, owned by actual farmer’s daughter Sarah Partyka, is considered a happy place by many. Even those who can’t grow mold will leave inspired—and with a parcel or pot, to boot.thefarmersdaughterri.com

GRASMERE,Bristol. Jörg-Peter Gresch and Beth Siqueland-Gresch fill their brick-and-mortar shop with items from independent artists and fair-trade makers sourced at U.S. and Northern European trade shows. Alongside houseplants and unique pottery are works from a who’s who of Rhode Island artsy all-stars, including Michelle Phaneuf (teeny bowls), Sema Gurek (jewelry), Meredith Brower (photography), and Holly Wach (paintings of birds). grasmeretheshop.com

THE GREENERY, Warren. When Bridget Tierney returned to Little Rhody from the Big Apple after working as an electrician for clients like MTV, little did she know when she bought a flower shop on a lark that she’d eventually celebrate 20 years in business, and then some. Originally in Scituate, Tierney relocated lock, stock, and bouquets to Warren in 2010. The retail space brims with fair-trade stationery, soaps, and gifts for gardenistas. thegreeneryri.com

GROUNDSWELL GARDEN + HOME/GROUNDSWELL TABLE + PROVISIONS,Tiverton. When a shop describes itself as a “verdant haven for gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike,” aesthetes with green thumbs know they’re in for a treat. Groundswell Garden + Home will have shoppers swooning over its artful displays of utilitarian objects—e.g., heirloom seed packets arrayed in open drawers, parades of plant misters, and more. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Step into Groundswell Table + Provisions, which specializes in home goods and entertaining supplies and, like its sister shop, reflects the refined tastes of its owners, landscape architect David Fierabend and his husband, John McDowell. groundswellguild.com

NAVA,Providence. When you’re looking to make major design changes to your home, you head to a furniture store; when you just want to zhuzh things up for spring, you head to an indie like Nava. This charming mainstay on eclectic Wickenden Street has assorted gifts, all picked by tasteful owner Ali Burns-Nachwalter. Signal spring with a pack of floral facial steams, flower tea, flower exfoliant, or glass tumblers with blue flowers. shopnava.com

Vermont Home Decor Shops

ADDISON WEST, Middlebury & Waitsfield. Monique “Mo” Bonner long dreamed of owning her own business, but it wasn’t until a pandemic-propelled pivot that she traded her career as a marketing exec for being the proprietor of a home and lifestyle store. Today there are two locations of her stylish creation, Addison West: the Stone Mill Public Market building in downtown Middlebury, and the flagship and design center in Waitsfield. theaddisonwest.com

GOLDEN HOUR GIFT CO., Burlington, Colchester & Winooski. Naming a shop after the most glorious part of the day shines some light onto the aesthetic of this mother-and-daughter-run business. Staying true to their tagline of “brighten your day,” Nicole and Lyn Carey stock the shelves with everything from the artisanal to the whimsical, and even devote a section to Swifties. Look for staff picks and Vermont-made goodies at all three locations. goldenhourgiftco.com

HOME & GARDEN VERMONT,Burlington. The sight of the brick facade with architectural details may cause a flutter even before you’ve stepped inside this quadruple threat stocked with fresh flowers, home goods, gifts, and souvenirs. Southerners will be delighted to learn that H&G was founded by Jack and Jana Qualey, who opened the Bluffton General Store in South Carolina before moving to the Green Mountain State to be closer to their family. homeandgardenvermont.com

MAGPIE & TIGER, Montpelier. The sweet spot of this “modern mercantile” is cool office stuff. Whether it’s a sleek stapler or writing instruments from Japan, stationery fans are sure to enjoy perusing what’s on offer here. The “Magpie” comes into play with a steady stream of antique and vintage finds making their way onto the sales floor—and since you just might leave with an antique typewriter or vintage chair, plan accordingly and clear the trunk. magpieandtigervt.com

THE ROOTS FARM MARKET, Middlesex. Let your nose lead you to fresh produce from local growers, fragrant blooms from nearby von Trapp Flowers, and hot-from-the-oven baked goods. Along with commodities from 120-plus regional producers, makers, and artists, check out the grab-and-go dinners. Did we mention the cheeses, wines, and gifts? therootsfarmmarket.com

SHACKLETONTHOMAS, Bridgewater. Charles Shackleton is a furniture maker and designer; Miranda Thomas is a potter. Together, the industrious couple founded ShackletonThomas, a combined workshop and retail space in the sleepy town of Bridgewater. In addition to their own handiwork, available in a range of sizes and price points, fine wares from friends and similarly minded brands are for sale. shackletonthomas.com