My husband and I searched high and low for the perfect dining table and struck out at all the major…read morefurniture chains and antique malls. We stumbled across Andy Whitcomb on Craigslist and decided to custom design our dream table -- a rustic (yet modern) farmhouse table, made of wood salvaged from a barn in Oregon. Andy came out to our house to meet with us, show us some sketches and look at our dining room. He's very passionate about what he does, and really pleasant to work with. And his prices are totally reasonable -- we bought a custom table for less than what we'd pay at Pottery Barn. Andy uses reclaimed materials for all of his furniture making and we liked how environmentally conscious he is. Whitcomb & Co. specializes in rustic and industrial styles, with an emphasis on distressing and antique finish. In addition to our table, he was able to transform our old sofa table into a dining bench with rusty steel legs. It looks amazing! Andy is definitely an up-and-coming designer and we're thrilled to have a custom piece from him! (**There was no Yelp category for furniture design or custom furniture so I had to choose furniture upholstery, the closest thing!)

After months of researching local independent woodworkers and lusting after the table that existed…read moreonly as an indeterminate fantasy in my mind, I type with laptop and tiny glass of late harvest Muscat settled firmly upon the exquisitely striped, generously knotted and perfectly-yet-casually formed farmhouse table that I knew I would love if only one day I would meet it in the world. Now, because of Andy, it lives in my little dining room. My kitchen is my respite and retreat, which makes a dining table my canvas and showcase. So I was so excited when moving into our place in May at the prospect of finally, after years without one, having a table.... And not just any table, but exactly the one I wanted, if only I'd known exactly what I wanted beforehand. Two pre-eminent requirements: simplicity, and reclaimed wood; in other words, a piece that looks effortlessly casual in the way that only an individually crafted table, with all its perfect imperfections, can appear. Around Seattle, that can run a fortune. But after having searched hours away, and waiting months for a table that didn't appear, I looked again and finally ran across the website for Whitcomb and Company. This is some beautiful work, people. The kinds of tables and custom pieces that are perfectly unified in their unmatched-ness, created from old reclaimed wood full of stories and knots and age, mixed with a creatively modern sense of workmanship....Not only is Andy's work just lovely, but he's an excellent source of ideas and useful questions. Previously, we'd thought of a slightly different table size, but through his questions about how we actually prefer to entertain (from how we like to sit to whether I serve food on the table or plate it in the kitchen) we ended up with a better idea than what we began with. On top of all that, his pricing is less than many other places in Seattle: a wonderful option for those of us who care about using existing wood sources but don't have multiple thousands of dollars to spend on such a table. Always prompt with email (and present for delivery literally right on the minute!), he was so easy and wonderfully professional to work with. Word on the street is that he might be looking for a storefront or pop-up spot sometime around the holidays on the Hill. If you've got ideas for furniture that you need, I can't suggest strongly enough that you track him down. I'll be here, piling platters onto this beautiful wood (from the Packard Building down the street, no less - how local can you get?!) and marveling at how it matches the dog....

Cool place but limited selection, especially for my size place and generally very expensive.read more

Alchemy is a great store with items to design your home or office. Featuring furniture, art and…read moredecor accessories such as mirrors and lamps, I like the designers they sell. Their floor support was top notch. The furniture are pieces that are to last a lifetime and generations to come. Art is reasonably priced and some of it is downright inexpensive. There are pieces marked as low as $300. Most of the themes are modern and minimalist.

Good, but not great. I adore Asian furniture and was actually seeking a unique piece to add to my…read morecollection. But I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of different styles here. Very nice beds, but no matching nightstands and dressers. A few nice chests but nothing functional. A few nice lamps, though all overpriced. And some nice accessories, but again all overpriced. The staff will leave you alone but also ignores you when you need assistance. I'd rather spend my money at Far Fetched.

Hmmm, I'm not loaded or anything but I thought the prices were pretty reasonable. Well, except for…read morethe gorgeous Galbraith & Paul lighting that I wanted with all my being. I found an awesome wooden fish head shaped....chopstick holder (?) that would have made a terrific gift, very reasonable. Cool high-tech placemats, kinda expensive. So it may be hit or miss in the price department but we'll be back for sure.

What a wonderfully nostalgic shop!! Look in all the nooks and crannies for hidden treasures. This…read moreis a UNIQUE place to visit while in Seattle. Darold, the owner/manager is a treasure himself.

One of the best, and peculiarly least know, shops in Seattle. Despite its location on busy…read moreEastlake, Mort 'struggles for notoriety. Nestled in an old building not far from the Sleepless in Seattle house boat docks, Mort's peddles a mix of old and new perfect for a cozy cabin or classic bungalow. From Jemeric pottery to hand made log lamps, distressed signs and Pendleton blankets, this little shopped is crammed CRAMMMED from floor to ceiling with interesting NW gems. Be careful of their odd hours.

They always have something wonderful like Fortuny pillows, a beautifully upholstered chair or…read moreantique table with a great patina.

This is one of my favorite shops in Seattle. The constant rotating collection makes it worth…read morevisiting every weekend. Don't be intimidated by the beautiful antiques, their prices vary and you can find steals. The owners travel a lot to find bargains and their wonderful taste never stops them from bringing unique pieces, with prices that reflect the deals they get. You can find XIX century pieces, contemporary rattan furniture, unique Italian artifacts, modern lightning or French mirrors. They do custom upholstery and will help you find unique pieces for your home. Carly and Debra are lovely and have such a wonderful eye for design along with a an imaginative way of bringing pieces together. This makes the perfect store to visit whether you are looking for a beautiful find for your home or a small unique gift to give.

I love the style here Maison lux! The way she puts things together is amazing and I would love to…read morehave her to come do my whole house! I did four instead of five stars because everything is so expensive! She probably deserves the five stars for the store and her style but I'm bummed I can't afford most of the stuff she carries. Definitely swing through just for the inspiration but if you can afford to shop here lucky you!!

Love everything in here. Just wish I had the budget to afford some (well, any) of it. Such a…read moreperfect mix of furniture and lighting mixed with natural home accents like giant clam shells and mazanita branches. Prices range $12 for some natural coral to as much as $2,600 for the Benjamin lounge chair in a heavenly, dove colored leather. Once I win the lottery or get that huge inheritance from great auntie muriel, I'll furnish my whole house with the simple yet sophisticated pieces from Maison Luxe.

I'm giving this a whopping full five stars based only on my having often enjoyed dropping into this…read moreplace; it has made me smile. I'm pretty sure others would want to give it zero stars if they could. But the tidiest most upscale junk store is apt to be pricy and dull. THIS junk store has the capacity to provide truly unexpected treasures for extremely little cost! Right off the bat the storefront on National Avenue barely looks like a store, and the building overall looks like it could be some prison-worthy slumlord's worst property. You step down in the semi-basement and are immediately faced with narrow aisles through a clutter that looks like some hoarder might've gotten buried in there somewhere and is now a rat-nibbled skeleton. In the far, far back after passing through messy piles of every sort of junk, there are heaps and piles of used books. One day I took the long time to move every stack and pile and see what was buried behind what. I found some unusual first editions, one of them autographed. Nothing valuable because not sought-after titles, but worth a good deal more than they were asking. There are other categories of haphazardly heaped up junk which might intrigue people with specific interests other than junk, from cups and saucers to costume jewelry and every sort of geegaw. I just think it's an amazing offbeat place in an improbable location. I'm a senior now and when I was young these sorts of stores were common, someone sitting in their own basement all day awaiting occasional idle lookie-loo or antiques scout. But given the cost of rent or property nowadays, scarsely anyone has a cheapo junk-a-roonies accumulation-store anymore. For me this was like stepping into the past. So being warned YOU might be less enamored of it than I, and regard it as "Goodwill cast-offs, the dregs of unsold garage sale trash," and fret you'll need a tetanus shot, I still believe it's worth visiting, you just never know what might turn up in there. Stuff of real interest has turned up for me, it might turn up for you.

How is it that this amazing shop doesn't have more reviews!? We came here after feeling the…read moresticker shock of shopping around for reclaimed wood dining tables in Belltown, and were pleasantly surprised to not only find reasonable priced tables, benches, etc... but unique, one-of-a-kind pieces with gorgeous character. We were smitten by one table in particular that was made from reclaimed Douglas Fir from an old 1917 apple barn-- we were already sold when we saw the richness of the wood/stain but the history behind the table made it clear that this was the one. Working with Doug was great-- super friendly, knows his craft, and quick to deliver the table once it was sized and refinished. Overall I can't say enough praise about Doug/Plank and Grain-- and anyone shopping for a table should definitely stop in to check out the latest pieces they are working on.

These guys made us a truly unique and exceptional piece of furniture. Our dining room table is…read morebeautiful and we couldn't be more pleased. They kept us up-to-date on progress and delivered ahead of schedule. They came to install it at our place wearing masks and endearing themselves to our French Bulldog. I can easily recommend them to others and hope to work with them again on future projects.