One of the best things about living in a big city like NYC is how frequently I stumble upon a new-to-you design store. (It’s a plus that makes up for the stink and grime of big city living – ha!) I’d heard about Home of the Brave several times since their 2014 launch but until Monday I had yet to visit their now permanent location in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. I happened upon the store by chance and it was so full of #MakeYouSmileStyle pieces I knew I had to share the space and designs with you guys. Click through after the jump to see the whole tour!
One of my home office spaces in an old London apartment was decorating in the same pastel palette as these blue, mint, yellow and pink vases; seeing these lined up like this took my right back to it!
Home of the Brave started as a seasonal pop-up store ran by a husband and wife duo. They felt that the items you treasure the most in your wardrobe and home usually have a story behind them; in their mind, each piece has something that gives them meaning and a platform for conversation. So, in February 2014 they translated their refined and honest design aesthetic into Home Of The Brave.
Their shops are known for their made in the USA and Fair Trade focuses with an elevated curation of Designers and Makers, each presented in inspiring and thoughtful atmospheres.
Can we pease discuss these illustrated palm napkins? Ob-sessed!
As well as strong pops of color throughout, there are also calm, neutral corners so you can pick pieces to temper your bright accents.
These cork topped ceramic storage jars caught my eye instantly – so cute!
From shibori pillows and indigo ceramics through to minimalist Japanese storage pieces, there’s something for everyone inside. What’s catching your eye from my store tour? Have you visited Home of the Brave in Greenpoint? Let me know if you have any other favorite design stores I should check out in NYC or beyond!
// Photography by Will Taylor
17 Comments
I love all of these colors! Now if only my home looked like this 😉
@Gabi – Riiiight?! How do we make this happen?! 😉
I’m bookmarking this place for my visit to New York in October! Can’t wait, thanks for the recommendation!!
@Lilia – Smart move, you’re gonna love this place! Have a great trip 🙂
Neat store
@Paul – True in both senses of the word! 😉
Adore those vases. This is a great post, thanks Will! xo
@Patti – Right?! I would love one in each color. Have a lovely day!
I want all the plates. And the vases. And… everything really!
Didier
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@Didier – Right?! Me toooooo!
What a cute store! Your photography continues to blow me away…these pictures are amazing. Beautiful light, especially for an indoor space! Have you been to the Dwell Studio store down in Soho? It’s great!
@Jackie – Thanks so much, lovely! I have been to the Dwell Studio store; did you know they are closing the store down? Kinda sad!
Ugh, really? I had no idea! That is sad :(..that’s NY though, things are always changing!
Looks like my kind of store, really nice post.
Buckets & Spades
@Matthew – Thanks! It’s a great store for sure.
Thanks for such nice write up! love the pictures!
@HOTB – My pleasure! 🙂