Shopping online for home decor and furniture allows us to look beyond big-box stores in favour of a wider range of independent shops and marketplaces. If you’re on the hunt for unique home furnishings, these Black-owned home decor and furniture brands will help liven up any space.
Black-Owned Home Decor to Shop Now
These 15 Black-owned businesses (selling everything from African-inspired textiles and high-end furniture to candles and gorgeous glassware) are worth keeping on your radar as you decorate your space.
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54kibo
Dedicated to preserving Africa’s artisan heritage while showcasing some of the best contemporary design talents on the continent, 54kibo is a digital hub for lifestyle and decor. Here, you’ll find everything you need for your home in one place. You can shop ethically handmade lighting, furniture, wall art and more.
Augustus Jones
Curating the finest furnishings for private residences, hotels, developers and restaurants throughout Canada, Augustus Jones’ collection is meticulously sourced to ensure each client’s space stands out. Although you can’t order products directly online, consulting with founder and design director Cliff Smith is worth it.
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Batiqua
British Columbia-based Batiqua offers a selection of handmade, fair-trade toss cushions and textiles crafted by artisans in Zimbabwe. Everything is ethically sourced while following eco-friendly practices to ensure each colourful, one-of-a-kind piece has a greater social impact.
Black Rooster Decor
Attracting A-list clients to their bold and bespoke roster of furnishings, Black Rooster Decor sources high-end design finds from around the world. If you’re not in Toronto, you can shop the expansive collection online with design pieces that are sure to spark a conversation.
Bolé Road Textiles
Brooklyn-based Bolé Road Textiles pays homage to founder and designer Hana Getachew’s Ethiopian roots with beautifully patterned throw blankets, pillows, rugs and wall hangings. Each product is handmade in Ethiopia, working with weaving studios that have female entrepreneurs at the helm to help support local economies.
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Brwn Collective
When the pandemic hit in 2020, Toronto-based Sagal Ali launched Brwn Collective – a collection of handmade, naturally scented candles – as a way to help spark joy in people’s lives during such a turbulent time. All candles are vegan and non-toxic, crafted from sustainably sourced coconut wax with a cotton braid wick.
Clean Design Home
Clean Design Home has developed a line of allergen-aware linens, beddings and home furnishings made with premium products like Supima™ cotton. Founded and curated by Robin Wilson, outfitting your home with hypoallergenic items with an eco-friendly design is simple thanks to her online boutique.
Élana Camille
Add a welcome splash of colour to your living space with a beautiful print from Élana Camille. Best known for her fashion illustrations, Camille’s designs encapsulate fashion-forward women through prints, greeting cards and even stickers.
Estelle Coloured Glass
Standard glassware has met its match thanks to this luxury collection of hand-blown stemware and cake stands. The pieces (carefully crafted by glass artisans in Poland) are offered in striking jewel tones and soft pastels, bringing forth a decidedly vintage feel. From rose coloured champagne coupes to an iridescent cake stand, each item is worthy of having on display.
Everyday Joy
Doubling as a hub for home essentials and a design studio for your next photoshoot, Everyday Joy puts the spotlight on the simple pleasures of having a well-decorated abode. Founder Jochebed Essel has curated timeless and elegant products for your space with everything from chic accents, glassware, textiles and dinnerware.
Goodee
Run by twin brothers Byron and Dexter Peart, Goodee is one of the world’s leading ethical online marketplace offering high-quality curated items for your home. The online platform boasts a large selection of dining, furniture and decor pieces, all of which are created and sourced with sustainability in mind.
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Jungalow
From the creative mind of American designer and artist Justina Blakeney, Jungalow is a one-stop shop that allows fans to bring her signature boho-chic style home with them (think: colour-happy rugs, wallpaper, planters and more). Each piece echoes her signature interior design style of saturated jewel tones, earthy hues and bold prints.
Hollis Newton
Canadian-based furniture brand Hollis Newton helps breathe new life into vintage and antique furniture. Through reupholstering, re-staining and other care techniques, founder Roxanne Brathwaite embraces the history of a piece while also giving it a modern facelift.
Omo Bamboo Shop
Discover some of the most innovative, sustainable home goods from Toronto-based Omo Bamboo Shop. The store offers zero-waste solutions for everyday items, including cleaning products, home accents and cookware.
Promise Supply
Toronto-based Promise Supply has helped plant lovers expand their greenery collection across the Golden Horseshoe. Swing by their storefront at Toronto’s hottest new shopping destination “The Well”, or shop online for all your plant needs.
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Feature image courtesy of Black Rooster.
