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54 more independent home shops/brands that need our support

54 more independent home shops/brands that need our support

In the pursuit of a singular home, let’s shop small — now more than ever.

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Melissa Forbes
Apr 17, 2025
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This is a follow up to my February post 64 independent home shops/brands on my radar. I’ve always been passionate about seeking out and supporting small businesses in the home space, and I was delighted to find I was not alone. As of this publishing date, that post has been viewed almost 10k times!

But the truth is, that list was only the tip of the iceberg. Right after I published, I remembered so many brands I love and frequently peruse that I forgot to include. I received so many suggestions from you. And pretty much on a daily basis, I discover more independent home brands that I’m excited to check out.

Something pretty fundamental has changed since I first shared the list: tariffs.

One of the brands featured on the list,

jamie mckillop
, captured the impact of tariffs on her small business in a recent post. The big takeaway I gleaned is that she has tried to manufacture her pieces in America but was unable to find a partner willing to take on her small volume. This is something that could change w…

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