HOME DÉCOR
ANNIE DOWNING INTERIORS
Interior designer Annie Downing’s flagship storefront and showroom brings a unique combination of vintage pieces and modern-day goods to downtown Austin. 509 Powell St., 512-524-0061; anniedowning.com
B&B ITALIA
The award-winning Italian furniture brand opened its grand showroom in downtown last year, filling a need for high-end, modern furniture perfect for all of the new luxury homes and condos popping up across the city. 1009 W. Sixth St., Ste. 120, 512-6177460; bebitalia.com
BAY HILL DESIGN + SHOWROOM
This showroom and design studio is Westlake’s resource for well-chosen art, accessories, and home furnishings, including antiques and one-of-a-kind items. Lead designer Brooke Anderson has owned the business for over a decade. Seasonal decorations and the custom-pillow selection are worth a stop as well. 3663 Bee Cave Rd., Ste. 4C, 512-3740210; bayhilldesign.com
BREED & CO.
What started as a small storefront in 1970 has grown into a local institution. In addition to practical hardware, Breed & Co. carries the finest tableware, kitchenware, and seasonal décor. Its expert staff can advise on everything from bridal registries to linens. 718 W. 29th St., 512-474-6679; 3663 Bee Cave Rd., 512-328-3960; shop.breedandco.com
FOUR HANDS HOME
Four Hands’ furniture offerings are refined and classic yet innovative and cool at the same time. 2090 Woodward St., 512-225-0333; fourhands.com
HACIENDA AUSTIN
Curated for the modern ranch lifestyle, this eclectic, high-end shop in the 2nd Street District features custom furnishings and pieces by diverse local artisans, and an organic body care line designed by owner Jessica Beattie. 204 Colorado St., 512-436-8870; haciendaaustin.com
JAMES SHOWROOM
In her cozy, restored bungalow showroom on West Sixth Street, highly regarded interior designer Meredith Ellis stocks exclusive lines of fabric, wallpaper, rugs, and lighting. Look for woven fabrics from Rebecca Atwood, Belgian linens from Lisa Fine Textiles, and Mally Skok wallpaper. 1411 W. Sixth St., 512-236-1006; jamesshowroom.com
JONATHAN ADLER
It’s all about American glamour with this national brand. Beautiful, classic furniture and thoughtful accessories abound, all with a mod twist. 1011 W. Fifth St., Ste. 130, 512-296-2507; jonathanadler.com
KATIE KIME
This local lifestyle brand of fashion, furniture, and accessories revolves around designer Katie Kime’s Southern preppy-chic style and her celebration of prints. Her intimate boutique is stocked with clever accessories, from bar-cart décor to stationery, clothing, and design
options. INSIDER TIP: A slice of Kime’s store is dedicated to limitededition finds from around the world, so if you see a rug or accessory that you love, get it. 500 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 150, 512-358-4478; katiekime.com
THE MENAGERIE
For almost 40 years, this beloved local store has been the go-to place for bridal registries, table-ware, jewelry, and engagement pieces. Delightful owner Vickie Roan can expertly navigate you through your choices. 1601 W. 38th St. Ste. 7, 512-453-4644; themenagerie.com
NEW PEACOCK ALLEY
The family-owned luxury linen company out of Dallas opened its first Austin design studio in early April, adding to Peacock Alley’s other studios in Dallas, Nashville, and Atlanta. The heritage brand of bed and bath linens since 1973 is sourced from responsible mills around the world and crafted in Dallas by local artisans. 13010 W. Anderson Lane, Unit K; peacockalley.com
RH AUSTIN, THE GALLERY AT THE DOMAIN
You can’t miss it when you arrive at Domain Northside. What looks like a Tuscan villa is the new 62,000square-foot store, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, with four floors, including one devoted to the RH Modern collection, and a stunning rooftop park that showcases its outdoor collections. Domain Northside, 512-342-0614; restorationhardware.com
SUPPLY SHOWROOM
This stylish showroom upped the design ante in Austin when it was opened by three New York City transplants: Kim West, Callie Jenschke, and Kristin Gish. Tucked away in a 1930s bungalow, Supply has exclusive-to-Texas trade lines, rugs, wallpaper, lighting, and more. 2204 Lake Austin Blvd., 512-770-6211; supplyshowroom.com