Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic has been located in the heart of Santa Monica since 1989. It started out as a place for Rachel to sell her furniture slip covers and flea market objects, and has since grown tremendously.
Shabby Chic is now its own extensive line that sells bedding, furniture, accessories and vintage items. The allure of the Shabby Chic brand is the seemingly worn and used quality about it. Products look as if they just came out of your grandma's closet, rustic but fabulous, true gems. Shabby Chic can be characterized as a combination of European elegance with California casual, perfect items for any home or garden.
Rooms & Gardens is a large home and furnishing store that has been in business since 2006. Its products can be categorized as a mixture of British Colonial with California Casual. It gives off a classy, but comfortable vibe, perfect for a home that can accommodate a family and frequent guests. Here, the accessories and furniture are one-of-a-kind pieces with both French and Eastern influences. Some of its more popular items include the Batik pillows and down feathered sofas.
The Blue House has been operating since 1975. It is a very popular home furnishing store that sells fine European antiques and contemporary accessories. The store is a fun spot to browse pieces so unique they would look great in any living room or office. The staff here is also very knowledgeable, having been in the business for more than 30 years. They can answer any customer questions about their products and offer home decor suggestions.
Architrave Interiors specializes in interior design services, with a particular focus on bathroom and kitchen projects. The company works with residential as well as commercial clients. The designers take pride in the services they perform and aim to surpass clients' needs.
Inner Living by Shannon Michelle is an interior design firm in Santa Monica. The company specializes in interior design services, from full-scale room remodeling to designing speciality rooms. The firm also has its own showroom with samples of furniture and fabrics used in its projects.
Finisher's Touch is a home-improvement company. It specializes in furniture reupholstery, antique refinishing and more. For further information, please call the listed number.
Thai Teak Furniture prides itself on the quality and workmanship of each of all of its products. Each piece that is displayed in the store is a handcrafted masterpiece, carved by skilled trades people who have learned their art over generations. Thai Teak Furniture travels to Thailand regularly to hand pick every piece on display in its showroom. The staff is helpful and very welcoming to each client that enter its doors.
Sofa U Love has been in business on Montana Avenue since 1995. It is a family-owned and -operated business that has made everything right here in Los Angeles since it was founded in 1971.
It has a factory in Burbank and 12 stores in the area. That impressive fact speaks for itself, as it is one the more popular and trusted furniture stores in the neighborhood.
At Sofa U Love, it custom designs its pieces, re-upholsters and re-slips people's couches, making them as good as new. It has a huge selection of fabrics, with literally thousands of patters and colors to choose from. At the store in Santa Monica, you can come in with any idea and the staff will help you flesh it out, and will make it for you at the shop in Burbank.
The entire turnover time is usually two to three weeks. So if you are in the market for a new sofa, keep it local and come on down to Sofa U Love.
Kurtkraft is a cabinetry company. It specializes in building and installing custom bookcases, storage cabinets, kitchen cabinets and other custom furniture for homes and offices. The company owner, founder and namesake is Woody Kraft.
Representing more than 200 manufacturers, Mission Tile West offers one of the largest selections of tiles in the country. Its in-house designers work with you to find the perfect tile that fits your needs and sense of style. A unique selection of ceramics, stone, glass and terracottas is available. This branch is located in downtown Santa Monica and is the newest addition of three stores located in Southern California. A family-owned and operated business, Mission prides itself on excellent customer service.
Located just a block from the famed Santa Monica Beach, hip'tique offers area residents a stylish blend of wardrobe must-haves, customizable home decor, gift items and more. Recently relocated from the East Coast, hip'tique features items from a number of notable manufacturers, including Susana Monaco, halston heritage, black halo, DVF, C&C California, Sanctuary, Habitual Denim, Tucker, T-Bags and more. The boutique also carries an array of lotions, soaps and accessories.
Greg's Cabinet & Furniture Refinishing is a family-owned, cabinet and furniture painting and refinishing company based in Santa Monica. The company specializes in painting cabinets and other types of furniture.
The Quilted Monkey, located in the heart of Santa Monica on Montana Avenue, is a home-furnishing and specialty gift store that sells quilted and knitted products exclusively. There is a variety of merchandise for men, women, children and home, including a signature line of bedding items -- comforters, pillows and throws. The walls are lined with an extensive selection of fabric from which patrons can custom-design items. The attentive staff is knowledgeable and can answer any questions you may have.