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Irresistible Home Decor: 5 Eco-Friendly Boutiques to Get Lost In

Our homes are more than a place to lay our heads at the end of a long day. Their decor reflects who we are and who we aspire to be—spaces that may double as a workplace, where we entertain friends and family, and where we sleep, eat, and relax.

Whether you are moving into a new home or feel it is time to switch things up, in Vancouver, we have many incredibly eclectic small businesses open to assist you in building personal style within a budget.

Today we share our five go-to home decor stores that are great places to source unique items for your interiors.

5 Eco-Friendly Home Decor Stores to Check Out

Olive + Wild – Main Street

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Olive + Wild, founded by duo Bella and Simon, brings a fresh approach to gifting and home decor. Conveniently located on Main Street, the store features a curated selection of furniture, serving wear, home decor and goods like candles, teas, and jewelry. The owners have created a unique shopping experience with a thoughtful blend of edgy and classic, featuring local artists, potters, ceramicists from around British Columbia, and hand-selected global design companies.

Walrus – Cambie Village

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Walrus is a home décor boutique founded by Daniel Kozlowski and Caroline Boquist in 2009. The Vancouver store has been offering well-crafted, functional, and playful items and designs by long-established brands and up-and-coming brands with an emphasis on supporting Canadian designers. There you will find everything from dining wear, ceramics, electronics, and games to stationery and plants. Walrus is a one-stop-shop for all the home decor and accessories you may need.

Lorna Moffat Designs – Various Galleries

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Lorna, of Lorna Moffat Designs, has been making stitched and collaged textiles since the 1980s when she studied embroidered and woven textile design at the Glasgow School of Art. Her work is now exhibited all around Vancouver, fusing traditional embroidered applique techniques with her style of fabric manipulation. Lorna Moffat Designs can be found and purchased at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Catching Stars Gallery, and Circle Craft.

Details by Mr. K – South Granville

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Details by Mr. K is a home décor boutique on South Granville that has an array of home accessories from around the globe. It features an incredible yet thoughtful selection of products, colours, and textures that can transform a home into a unique living space. Offering a unique, eclectic mix of home decor, Details by Mr. K’s goal is to banish the extensive box store look and create spaces with personality.

Goodge Place – South Granville

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Goodge Place is a lifestyle boutique co-owned by the mother-daughter team of Emily and Patricia McLean on South Granville. The store offers gifts, homewares, books, flowers, plants and cards, and whimsical and unique pieces that will amaze any guest you have over. From chocolate bars and coffee to art and home décor, this boutique has many treasures for all your home needs. Goodge Place supports and carries unique artists, designers and brands that make them stand out from other local home boutiques.

Happy shopping and be sure to share your finds online!

Feature image: Assouline Books / Details by Mr. K on S. Granville