For this article, verb writers Bailey Ketterman and Jana Curl both explored the best places in Wichita to deck out your home. Each of them had some great suggestions. Read on!

Bailey:

For home furnishings, Abode Home (1330 E. Douglas) has an expansive selection of furniture for every room of the home.  Their design services also allow the somewhat choice-challenged, like myself, to make appropriate decisions regarding the pieces to select and the placement of your purchases.  As a bonus, the store is very involved in improving ICT, from sponsoring BARKitecture for the Kansas Humane Society to hosting a window-front contest to benefit The Wichita Children’s Home to membership in the Douglas Design District.

Also be sure to check out a new shop in town, Roo Grayson (515 N. Woodlawn).  Seasonal decorations are showcased in natural earth tones that would complement any scheme.  Ornate wood products in a variety of textures and sizes, beautiful clocks and lamps, and wall furnishings fill every corner of this small shop.  Beautiful framed artwork hangs on every wall, surrounded by timeless wreaths and garland that are uniquely Kansas.  While you’re there, pick up some of Roo Grayson’s unique jewelry – the selection is outstanding and the prices beat any other shop in town (and you know I’ve looked)!

All Dec’d Out in Andover (149 S. Andover Road, Suite D) is filled with lamps, rugs, wall finishings, and my favorite, ornate crosses in every size, that she has purchased with specific homes in mind.  In this way, the owner (a real estate agent and, full disclosure, my aunt) is more than capable of throwing together pillows, scarves, and candle sticks to create masterpieces I could have only dreamt of!  Her jewelry and clothing collection is extensive, as well, which just makes the home decoration shopping a little bit more fun.  When the going gets tough, the tough buy a sweet little cuff bracelet to take the edge off!

Jana:

Decorating your home can be a daunting task. At least, that is, if you are anything like me. I am not Martha Stewart, I don’t watch HGTV and I simply don’t have that “knack” for putting things together. Lucky for me, Wichita is jam-packed with some great stores that can help anyone, even the designer-impaired, put together a look of style for their home.

A friend recently turned me on to Dock 410, a great place to explore. As “purveyors of antiques and cool stuff,” they have a very eclectic collection of items to peruse. You will find styles from English Country to travel and nautical themes.

Another fine place to find some treasured antiques is Juliana Daniel Antiques. They have a knack for putting together displays in the store that help you really visualize how it can work in your home. You will find everything from 60’s vintage to Victorian at Juliana Daniel.

For a more traditional approach to home décor and design, Traditions is the place to be. They have a large selection of items for every style and just walking through the store will spark your imagination.

Two of my favorite spots to visit during the holidays are Dean’s Design and Twigs. Both stores always have the newest, most creative holiday decorating ideas on display. But they aren’t just for holiday festiveness; you will find inspiration all year round. Unique use of floral arrangements, collectibles, candles and more in a variety of styles and colors can be found at both of these great Wichita stores.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention some non-local stores when talking about home décor. For the bargain shopper and the hunter-gatherer in all of us, there are some great finds at great prices at places like TJ Maxx, Gordman’s and Tuesday Morning. You need patience and persistence to shop for décor at these stores, because they won’t always have exactly what you are looking for. Inventory changes often so you have to keep at it, but if you do, you can find some really great pieces at low prices.

Share your home decorating and shopping ideas in the comments!

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