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nyone looking for stylish home decor can be forgiven for seeking out some other furniture stores like West Elm.
On the one hand, West Elm has long been a go-to for modern styles that work in a wide variety of settings, from huge houses to tiny condos.
On the other hand, while many of their pieces certainly look great, people tend to overestimate their quality, which is partially how they get away with charging some pretty high prices.
Fortunately, you don’t have to look far to find a wide range of similar brands that make great West Elm alternatives, who offer different styles, comparable quality, and (in some cases) better pricing.
We’ve put together a list of the best furniture stores like West Elm where you can find cool, modern and well made pieces for your place.
At a Glance ↓
You can jump to more info about each brand/store by using the table of contents below, but here’s a quick run down of our top picks:
Not surprisingly, one of the best West Elm alternatives is also one of its closest competitors.
Crate & Barrel offers an exclusive collection of home furnishings and high-quality houseware across a variety of different categories.
It’s a good place to buy everything from small kitchen gadgets to a big-ticket statement piece, all in a price range that’s fairly comparable to West Elm’s.
Fun fact: I bought my dining room table there almost a decade ago, and it’s held up incredibly well, both in terms of style and wherewithal.
This one practically needs no introduction, but let’s do it anyway.
For most people looking for a West Elm alternative, Pottery Barn is a no brainer. It has a similar aesthetic and price point, and just so happens to be owned by the same company, Williams Sonoma.
But whereas West Elm’s designs tend to hue pretty closely to the mid-century modern school, Pottery Barn offers a slightly wider range of choices, and a mix of pieces that are both modern and timeless.
If you’re in the market for something similar to West Elm but with a bit more personality, you’ll love Joybird.
With a focus on eco-friendly and fair trade furniture, Joybird offers unique, high-quality and custom-made pieces inspired by mid-century modern design (think: luxurious MCM with a hint of whimsy).
Joybird’s mission is to make sure that people never have to settle when it comes to home furnishings, so they put an emphasis on designs that are bold, original and will have everyone asking “Where’d you get that?”..
This West Elm sister store focuses on home renovation projects, as well as domestic and sustainable manufacturing.
Best known for customized lighting, their stylish collections of home furnishings are similar to West Elm’s but with a modern Pacific Northwest approach.
If you’re on a budget, be sure to check out the clearance section of their online shop to score a good discount or two.
Another online-only furniture outlet Joss & Main has an aesthetic that blends classic and contemporary design, resulting in a vibe that’s cool but still feels relatively timeless.
Their aesthetic is a stylish blend of traditional and contemporary, but the best part about Joss & Main is their sale section:
A subsidiary of Wayfair, they run frequent sales, meaning you can find some great deals on some good-looking pieces.
A stylish furniture store with a philosophy you can easily get behind, The Citizenry is based on the principle that our homes should reflect the journeys we take.
Its furniture and home decor offerings are all sourced from around the globe, and come in cool and unique designs you won’t find anywhere else, giving them a worldly aesthetic that goes well beyond West Elm’s.
Parachute is probably best known as the preferred supplier of plush bedding and bath products to some of your favorite podcasts.
But they also carry a pretty wide range of home decor and living accessories.
While their overall selection is smaller than that of West Elm, they put a similar premium on timeless midcentury modern pieces that simultaneously manage to look classic and modern.
Terrain takes both their inspiration (and, to an almost-too-on-the-nose extent, their name) from the earth.
While their prices are fairly similar to West Elm, their philosophy is quite different.
It’s based around selling products that are inspired by the planet, and they take their aesthetic cues from the colors, contours and textures that appear in all corners of nature.
Packed with everything from small home accent pieces to big-ticket furniture items, Amara offers a wide variety of homewares that rivals West Elm’s selections.
Amara carries many of the biggest furniture brands, including some of the fashion brands that have moved into the home goods space like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and UGG, among others.
It sounds like the future address of William and Kate.
But One Kings Lane is in fact one of the favorite furniture stores of a different kind of royalty — trendy interior designers.
In addition to great taste, they offer a “Design Your Own” furniture option that lets you customize existing pieces, putting a unique spin on some already creative designs.
With a more minimalistic design aesthetic than some of the other stores on this list, Horne’s range of furniture and home accent pieces has a more sophisticated vibe.
Their lineup of designers and brands ranges from well known stalwarts to cool and up and comers, giving you a lot of options and the chance to score some cool pieces that you won’t find in many other places.
You may know this company as YLighting, but they recently rebranded to go by Lumens, and for good reason: Lumens carries a lot more than just lamps and lighting.
They boast a wide selection of both furniture and home decor, and their website offers free shipping, making this a great place to buy pieces online.
If you’re starting from scratch and looking to outfit your place from top to bottom, ABC Carpet & Home can pretty much serve as a one-stop shop.
They carry practically everything, from big room-defining pieces of furniture to small home accent pieces and accessories, all in a wide range of styles that can suit pretty much any taste.
Modern and chic, Apt2B is a great place to source contemporary furniture that will make your place look like it was designed by a professional interior designer.
Not unlike Design Within Reach, their aesthetic leans toward the modern.
But they also put an emphasis on high quality pieces that are well made and will last for a long time.
After making its name in the world of women’s fashion, Anthropologie added a line of housewares a few years back, translating its bohemian chic aesthetic to the world of home decor.
While their design philosophy may be different from West Elm’s, their pricing is comparable.
And the quality of their pieces is at least on par, and maybe even a little bit higher.
While West Elm is known for having a wide range of brick and mortar stores where you can shop in person, AllModern is an online-only furniture retailer.
They carry a wide selection of both furniture and home accent pieces with – as the name would suggest – a modern design sensibility.
With that said, their range of styles is pretty diverse and their offering is quite wide, so no matter what your tastes you can likely find pieces here that suit your style.
Looking for some pieces at a lower price point? Below are a few West Elm like stores that offer similarly modern styles that often carry more affordable prices.
World Market has an ethos that’s not unlike the Citizenry, a store mentioned earlier in this list.
They specialize in internationally sourced pieces with unique and eclectic designs, with a particular focus on artisanal home decor (though it’s worth noting that they also carry a pretty wide selection of furniture, too).
One of the largest and most popular online furniture retailers, Overstock is a great West Elm alternative thanks to its size alone:
They carry an almost insane amount of home decor and furniture, in a wide range of styles and aesthetics.
And since Overstock’s business model involves buying liquidated furniture from the home collection of other manufacturers, they’re able to sell it all at prices that you can’t find anywhere else.
This online furniture retailer hits the sweet spot between mid-century modern and contemporary style, with a wide selection that includes plenty of both.
A popular West Elm alternative among decorators and home owners alike, they are known for their superior quality, excellent customer service, and fair prices thanks to their direct-to-consumer sales model.
Plus, they offer free delivery on orders over $999.
Amazon has become so gigantic that it’s basically a competitor for nearly every kind of retail store, so I’d be remiss not to include it on a list of stores like West Elm.
As is true in most other categories, Amazon has a wide range of furniture and home decor offerings, which includes a wide range of quality.
One nice thing about buying furniture on Amazon is that it often ships faster than many other furniture outlets, especially if you have Prime.
While you might find some low prices, be sure to take a close look at reviews if you see any prices that seem too good to be true.
It’s appropriate that Target follows Amazon on this list, because they’ve basically followed their approach of competing in just about every retail category imaginable.
When it comes to home decor and furniture, Target’s offering isn’t quite as big as Amazon.
But it’s still big enough to offer an array of styles and price points to cost-conscious shoppers.
The baby brother brand of the flagship Nordstrom department store is probably best known as the place to grab brand name clothes at discount prices.
Fortunately, the same is also true of houseware.
As with clothes, Nordstrom Rack carries a lot of the same big-name brands as the flagship store, but because they carry last year’s models, you can often score pieces at a fraction of the full price.
Long considered the most affordable alternative to West Elm for furniture shoppers on a budget, pretty much everyone knows the deal when it comes to Ikea.
The Swedish furniture maker’s styles are as innovative as they are affordable.
But the catch is that their low prices stem mainly from the particle board they use for their furniture, making it a lot less solid than other brands like Crate and Barrel and West Elm.
In addition to everyday consumers, LexMod supplies furniture and home decorations to home professionals like interior designers, stagers and architects.
Both professionals and interior design amateurs appreciate their diverse selection, which spans a wide selection of styles, aesthetics, brands and pieces, offering something for everyone.
You might not think of it as a furniture store because they’re much better known for selling discount clothes.
But TJ Maxx actually has a pretty wide selection of homeware, carrying everything from small accent pieces up to living room furniture and outdoor furniture.
And one of the best parts about buying home furnishings there is that, in true TJ Maxx fashion, they carry pieces from a lot of the most popular major brands, but at significantly discounted prices.
Though the quality is just as good, Birch Lane has an aesthetic that tacks in the other direction from stores like West Elm.
Instead of modern furniture, they offer sturdy and well made farmhouse and traditional furniture that has a down-home aesthetic that’s as rustic as it is timeless.
This brand likely needs no introduction, but if you’re picturing grandfather’s old brown recliner, think again.
In addition to the recliners and sectionals that made them famous, La-Z-Boy also offers a selection of surprisingly stylish, good quality furniture that includes everything from home accents and storage to customizable dining and bedroom sets.
Ballard Designs offers a wide selection of furniture and home accents for every style and living space.
You can even tap into your inner decorator by taking advantage of their customization options, like designing your own office suite or selecting the perfect upholstery from hundreds of fabrics.
Offering a wide selection of modern furniture and home decor items at mid-range prices, Z Gallerie is an affordable West Elm alternative.
Here you’ll find a variety of styles from classic to contemporary (or even a touch of glamor) so there’s something for every type of home decoration project.
And if you need a little help, you can take advantage of their complimentary design services with one of their style experts.
If you want the clean lines and modern look of West Elm but with a more rustic vibe, come on over to Arhaus.
(Sorry, I couldn’t resist).
Their transitional design style feels more organic than West Elm, thanks to a mix of modern and natural materials like petrified wood, natural teak, and stone.
As an added bonus, they’re committed to sustainability, using ethically sourced materials and reclaimed wood.
A favorite store for young, chic shoppers, Urban Outfitters has long been a go-to for both fashionable clothes and cool home decor pieces that are as easy on the eyes as they are on the budget.
Their tastes definitely tend to cater to a young, hip audience, which may not be to everyone’s tastes.
But fortunately that’s a group who also appreciates a good bargain, so the prices are accessible to everyone.
A cheaper alternative to West Elm, Rooms to Go is a great option for quality, comfortable furniture at reasonable prices.
Whether you’re into classic pieces or contemporary style, they offer tons of options for large homes and small spaces alike.
You can shop in-person at one of their many retail stores across the US, or avoid the big showroom and shop online — they’ll ship internationally to the exporting company of your choice at no extra charge.
This family-operated company is a good place to turn to if you’re looking for a variety of styles, competitive prices, and excellent customer service.
One of the largest independent furniture companies in America, their flagship brand, Mathis Home, is best known for offering a huge selection of home furnishings at discounted prices.
But if you want something a little fancier, check out Mathis Design Studio for designer brands and high-end items.
Scout and Nimble is an e-retailer offering stylish, easy-to-assemble furniture in a variety of styles.
Whether you crave traditional designs, rustic styles, or a more modern vibe, they have something for everyone (and every room), and at affordable prices.
Much like its flagship fast-fashion brand, H&M’s line of homewares is known for stylish and on-point designs that look great.
But – also like its flagship clothing line – a lot of their stuff may not be of quite the same quality as some of the other, higher-end brands like West Elm.
But with that caveat established, H&M Home is a great place for furniture and home decor shoppers on a budget.
And it’s particularly good for those who are more concerned with finding something stylish than worrying about how long it’ll last.
Founded in 1912 as a furniture delivery company, this Texas-based company is now a large US furniture and mattress retailer with several locations across the state.
But if you don’t live in Texas, you can shop their wide range of products on their online shop.
Hot tip: Take advantage of their virtual room planner to help visualize your purchases in your space.
What list of furniture stores would be complete without this iconic luxury brand?
Known for its high-quality, durable furniture and updated takes on classic designs, Ethan Allen offers a wide selection of pieces that are sure to become a staple in your home.
You’ll pay a little more than at West Elm, but it will last longer.
Speaking of customer service, customer satisfaction is this company’s main priority (a philosophy they adorably refer to as “furnishing happiness”).
More importantly, they promise the highest quality crafted furniture that’s built to last, so you get the perfect piece of furniture as well as peace of mind.
Living Spaces offers similar (maybe slightly more modern) styles to West Elm, and at lower prices.
You can shop online but they offer an even better in-person experience, with hundreds of displays, free Starbucks, and even a supervised playroom where you can drop the kiddos.
They also offer same-day delivery and assembly for a small flat rate in certain areas (but who are we kidding, they had me at “free Starbucks.”)
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