10 Best Decor Stores Comparable to Crate & Barrel
If you love Crate & Barrel, you probably already know the appeal.
The brand sits in a pretty desirable middle ground: its furniture feels elevated without being overly precious, its decor is polished but still approachable, and you can usually find everything from a sofa and dining table to lighting, bedding, kitchenware and accessories in one place.
Crate & Barrel is also one of those stores that works across a few different design styles. It can lean modern, transitional, organic, contemporary or even slightly traditional depending on what you choose. Architectural Digest describes the retailer as a source for timeless design and highlights its designer collaborations as one way to find pieces that feel a little more elevated.
But if you already shop at Crate & Barrel often, you may be wondering:
What other decor stores are comparable to Crate & Barrel?
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So, if you like the overall Crate & Barrel look and price point but want to branch out, these are some of the best furniture and decor stores I would look at next.
1. CB2
Let’s start with the obvious one.
CB2 is Crate & Barrel’s sister brand, but the overall aesthetic is noticeably different.
While Crate & Barrel tends to feel a little more timeless and broadly transitional, CB2 feels younger, edgier and more design-forward. The company describes its assortment as contemporary, globally inspired and focused on high-design furniture and decor, and Crate & Barrel itself characterizes CB2 as the more modern arm of the family.
You’ll see more:
- sculptural furniture
- dramatic stone
- burl wood
- chrome
- darker finishes
- curved silhouettes
- contemporary lighting
- unusual accent pieces
I particularly like CB2 for coffee tables, dining chairs, side tables, mirrors and statement lighting.
If you like Crate & Barrel but sometimes find it a little too safe, CB2 is probably the first place I would look.
Best for: Contemporary and statement pieces
Price point: Similar to Crate & Barrel, sometimes slightly higher depending on the piece
Style: Modern, contemporary, eclectic, urban
2. West Elm
West Elm is another very natural alternative to Crate & Barrel.
The overall price point and product categories are comparable, but West Elm leans more strongly into mid-century-inspired and modern design.
A lot of the furniture has cleaner lines, tapered legs, warm woods and streamlined profiles. West Elm also designs the vast majority of its assortment in-house and has a strong emphasis on original design.
I would say Crate & Barrel often feels a little more substantial and transitional, while West Elm tends to feel lighter and more youthful.
West Elm is particularly strong for:
- media consoles
- dining tables
- nightstands
- sofas
- rugs
- lighting
- smaller apartment furniture
This is also a good place to look if you love walnut finishes or mid-century-inspired furniture but don’t necessarily want your home to look overly retro.
Best for: Clean modern furniture and smaller spaces
Price point: Similar to Crate & Barrel
Style: Mid-century modern, contemporary, modern
3. Article
If you like the cleaner side of Crate & Barrel, I would definitely look at Article.
Article focuses heavily on modern furniture and decor, with an assortment that spans sofas, sectionals, dining furniture, beds, rugs, lighting and outdoor pieces. The company says its focus is on modern spaces, quality materials and direct-to-consumer value. (Article)
A lot of Article furniture has that simple, understated look that works well in contemporary homes without becoming overly trendy.
I particularly like Article if you are furnishing:
- a condo
- an apartment
- a smaller living room
- a modern dining room
- a home with Scandinavian or mid-century influences
The styling is often a bit simpler than Crate & Barrel, which can actually be useful if you already have more decorative or vintage pieces and need quieter foundational furniture.
Best for: Sofas, dining furniture and clean foundational pieces
Price point: Often slightly more approachable than Crate & Barrel
Style: Modern, Scandinavian, mid-century modern
4. Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel often attract the same shopper, but the aesthetics are slightly different.
Pottery Barn tends to lean more traditional, relaxed and classic, whereas Crate & Barrel usually feels a little cleaner and more contemporary.
If you gravitate toward:
- warm woods
- upholstered furniture
- linen
- slipcovered sofas
- traditional silhouettes
- substantial dining tables
- classic bedding
Pottery Barn may actually suit your style better than Crate & Barrel.
I especially like browsing Pottery Barn for bedrooms, dining rooms and more traditional living spaces.
The key, in my opinion, is not to buy everything there.
Mix a Pottery Barn sofa or dining table with a more contemporary light fixture or vintage accessory and the room will immediately feel more layered.
Best for: Classic and transitional homes
Price point: Similar to Crate & Barrel
Style: Traditional, transitional, casual classic
5. Lulu and Georgia
Lulu and Georgia is a great option if you like Crate & Barrel but want something that feels more curated and editorial.
I find Lulu and Georgia especially useful when I am looking for:
- unusual coffee tables
- rugs
- sculptural lighting
- accent chairs
- mirrors
- decorative objects
There is generally a little more personality here.
The downside is that the pricing can climb quickly, so I would probably use Lulu and Georgia for one or two statement pieces rather than furnishing an entire home.
Best for: Statement furniture and designer-looking decor
Price point: Similar to or higher than Crate & Barrel
Style: Contemporary, organic modern, eclectic, elevated
6. Room & Board
If your favourite part of Crate & Barrel is the timeless furniture rather than the accessories, Room & Board is worth exploring.
This is less about chasing trends and more about buying foundational pieces.
Think:
- sofas
- sectionals
- beds
- dining tables
- storage
- office furniture
The designs are generally very clean, which makes them easy to layer with more decorative or vintage elements.
I would consider Room & Board if you like the quality level of Crate & Barrel but want something a bit more understated.
Best for: Long-term investment furniture
Price point: Similar to or somewhat higher than Crate & Barrel
Style: Modern, minimal, timeless
7. Anthropologie Home
Anthropologie Home is not necessarily the place I would go if I wanted a direct substitute for a Crate & Barrel sofa.
However, if you are trying to prevent your home from feeling like everything came from one catalogue, Anthropologie is one of my favourite places to introduce personality.
This is where you will find:
- patterned upholstery
- decorative mirrors
- unusual lamps
- colourful glassware
- sculptural side tables
- playful hardware
- printed textiles
I wouldn’t necessarily build an entire room around Anthropologie, but I love it as a complement to Crate & Barrel.
For example:
Crate & Barrel sofa + Anthropologie side table + vintage lamp
That combination immediately feels more collected than buying the matching sofa, coffee table, end table and accessories from one place.
Best for: Adding personality and colour
Price point: Varies considerably
Style: Eclectic, feminine, bohemian, vintage-inspired
8. Castlery
Castlery is another strong option if you like modern Crate & Barrel furniture but want to compare pricing.
Its aesthetic generally sits somewhere between Article, West Elm and Crate & Barrel.
Expect:
- warm wood
- rounded sofas
- neutral upholstery
- contemporary dining chairs
- clean bedroom furniture
If you’re furnishing an entire room, I would absolutely compare Castlery against Crate & Barrel before making a final decision.
Sometimes you can achieve a very similar overall look by combining furniture across the two.
Best for: Contemporary furniture at a competitive price
Price point: Often comparable to or below Crate & Barrel
Style: Modern, contemporary, Scandinavian-inspired
9. Arhaus
If you like Crate & Barrel but want to move a little more upscale, Arhaus is a beautiful option.
You will see a lot of:
- reclaimed wood
- stone
- linen
- oversized furniture
- textural finishes
- hand-finished pieces
Arhaus tends to feel warmer and more luxurious than Crate & Barrel.
The pricing also reflects that.
I personally wouldn’t compare the two dollar-for-dollar, but aesthetically, there is definitely overlap — particularly if you are drawn to Crate & Barrel’s more organic and elevated collections.
Best for: Investment and statement furniture
Price point: Higher than Crate & Barrel
Style: Organic modern, transitional, rustic luxury
10. Serena & Lily
If you like the softer, lighter side of Crate & Barrel, Serena & Lily is another retailer worth considering.
This one is particularly good if your style leans:
- coastal
- California casual
- light and airy
- natural
- relaxed traditional
There is a lot of rattan, linen, pale wood, woven texture and softer blue-and-white palettes.
It is typically more expensive than Crate & Barrel, but it can be a great place to source one or two pieces that give a room a more relaxed, high-end feel.
Best for: Coastal and light organic interiors
Price point: Higher than Crate & Barrel
Style: Coastal, California casual, transitional
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