AT HOME IN THE MODERN WORLD

Beautiful decor from some of Charlotte's best shops.

Iwords ELEANOR MERRELL photos JAMEY PRICE

It’s hard to quantify the power of a comfortable home. In a post-pandemic America, our homes have gained even greater importance in our lives, serving as an office, gathering space, family headquarters, retreat, and refuge.

With ever-more time spent in the home, it has never been so critical to our contentment to create spaces that nourish the soul while still being fully functional. Fortunately, Charlotte and the surrounding area have a plethora of retail spaces that curate lighting, furniture, decor, and creature comforts like hand-poured candles and delightfully scented soaps - in short, everything a house needs to feel like a home.

House of Nomad

House of Nomad is a full-service interior design studio with a retail extension. Inspired by travel and dappled with global goods, their shop is located in SouthPark, and welcomes drop in visitors who are seeking one-of-a-kind finds, from throw pillows, to coffee tables and rugs, to table and floor lamps, and everything in between. Additionally, House of Nomad offers complimentary one-on-one styling appointments, during which clients are guided toward selecting the perfect pieces for their homes. A visit to House of Nomad is sure to result not only in an exciting decor discovery, but also in one of the most pleasant shopping experiences in Charlotte - Hose of Nomad partners with Night Swim Coffee and Bar à Vins to offer cold brew and Prosecco to their customers, instantly elevating customers’ visits from a shopping errand to a festive celebration of compelling interior design.

Cotswold Marketplace: Retail and Design Center

At the helm of Cotswold Marketplace are mother-daughter team Melissa Vandiver and Kate Vandiver Leary, who launched this 10,000square-foot-home goods emporium in 2010. Inside Cotswold Marketplace, customers can explore home furnishings and decor, as well as thoughtful gift items curated by more than 70 associated merchants. The result of such a large number of participating merchants is a wide array of styles, perfect for anyone who is curious about different aesthetics or interested in redefining their personal style.

Bedside Manor

Located across the street from SouthPark Mall, Bedside Manor has spent the last 30 years connecting customers with the perfect bedding, accent furniture, rugs, throws, decorative pillows, table linens, and barware. The store selects products that will make Queen City homes more comfortable and stylish, sourcing from brands like Matouk, Pigeon and Poodle, Sferra, Signora, and Wolf.