I never leave reviews but I love this store so I had to leave one! The selection is great and the…read morestaff is AMAZING, they go above and beyond!

I love this place. The staff goes out of their way to help. I always see new things.read more

I'm new to the area, coming from SF I've had to buy new furniture for my house but want to buy…read moreupcycled/recycled or antique furniture as opposed to new. This store has a wonderful selection of antique furniture and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend this store.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Always Home in Durham, and I must say, it was a delightful…read moreexperience! This consignment store is a hidden gem packed with unique furniture finds and home decor treasures. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The layout is well-organized, making it easy to browse through the diverse selection of items. Whether you're looking for a statement piece or just something to refresh your space, you're bound to find something you love. What truly stood out to me was the exceptional service provided by the gentleman working there. His knowledge about the pieces in the store was impressive, and he went above and beyond to help me find exactly what I was looking for. He took the time to answer all my questions and offered great suggestions based on my style preferences. It's clear he is passionate about helping customers make their homes special. I left Always Home feeling thrilled with my purchase and grateful for the wonderful service. If you're in the market for quality furniture You won't be disappointed!

I have always loved this antique store and have considered it one of chapel hills gems. But today I…read morewalked into the store and was met by an older woman with a short blonde bob of sorts and a white sweater at the front desk- she immediately looked me up and down with a look of disdain, asking if I needed help with anything- making it evident she did not think I belonged there. She proceeded to follow me around the store for the entire duration of my visit, swooping in and telling me to "not touch" anytime I attempted to look at something. Mind you- she did not treat any of the other patrons in this fashion. She made the environment so hostile that I ended up just leaving and not buying anything. I can't say I'll be back- the treatment by this woman genuinely made me so uncomfortable.

This place is surprising. Don't let the ugly, low quality sign out front confuse you. My wife and I…read morestumbled in here after picking up some coffee at Cafe Driade(it is right next store, kind of hidden in the bushes). This is not the type of place you carry coffee around in. The building itself is like a bizzaro museum. It is breathtaking. Seriously, this place is so freaking cool. There are three stories of eclectic architecture cobbled together from a couple of OLD buildings in Durham. It feels like you're in an old money crazy person's Victorian era fantasy world somewhere in Europe. There is a conservatory in the center of it all, with a tropical palm that towers the full three stories above a perfect little pond. I'm CERTAIN there are hidden passageways and secret doors in this place that undoubtedly lead to mysterious chambers where all manner of twisted and delightful treasures were once stored and insane rituals took place. This is the closest I've come to my dream house in real life. The antiques themselves are very high-end 200 year old Victorian stuff. There are $20,000 sideboards mixed in with $2,000 lamps. A lot of the stuff has obviously had damage restored, which seems reasonable considering the age, and the fact it is a hidden antique shop in Chapel Hill. Check this place out. You will not be dissappointed.

If you're looking for high end items; I suggest you try them. Just be prepared to look for the best…read moreprices. They're a little on the expensive side. Still if you're looking for high end products with quality; I suggest you check them out.

This place has all sorts of wonderful finds. There are fun,…read morewhimsical things, as well as really nice, well-made antiques at reasonable prices. Just a really interesting, enjoyable experience.

This store is so cute! The first time I came in, my husband and I had the pleasure of meeting the…read moreowners and chatting with them about their history and shop. Such an enjoyable time! The store has tons of beautiful things for the home. I ended up buying some Christmas gifts on this first trip- a metal mug and a strong dog toy. The next time I visited was for their holiday open house. Such a warm, fun vibe, holiday décor, and local food vendors sharing samples. They had even more cool stuff than my first visit. Whether you're walking around on Ninth Street of come here because you want something special for your home, definitely stop in!

Nicely curated store with fresh, liveable items for the home. Everything I particularly admired…read more(several items) was already sold, but I was only looking anyway. I'll definitely try here again when I need a piece of furniture or an accent piece or gift.

How can I not give TROSA Thrift Store of Durham five stars? They were able to do what Habitat for…read moreHumanity ReStore (Durham) and the Durham Rescue Mission could not: They picked up our furniture donation from the third floor of our apartment building without an elevator. The other places either required an elevator or the furniture be moved to the ground floor. Not only that, but the guys from TROSA, Quentin R and Christian, showed up on time and worked efficiently. Also, TROSA's Donations Coordinator, Cheryl Rogers, was great to work with. Everything was taken care of without any hiccups. The lady I spoke to at Durham Rescue Mission referred me to TROSA. I had never heard of TROSA until that point in time. Shortly thereafter, I learned that my wife's clinic regularly treats patients from TROSA and my mom has donated furniture to TROSA's Winston-Salem thrift store. TROSA stands for Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers. Both Quentin and Christian came up through the TROSA program. If I recall correctly from my conversation with Christian, TROSA helped get them back on their feet. Quentin is older and I believe a graduate who is now a manager. Both guys were nice and did really hard work. They helped move the following for us: 1 office desk 1 office chair 2 loveseats with pillows 1 lounge chair with cushions 1 small table set (3 tables in 1) 1 fold-up shelf (3 tier) ------------------------------ 7 items total The office desk was old, but in good condition, and super heavy. As soon as they saw it, Quentin said it was going to be "fun." They wrapped it in plastic to protect it before moving it. I was curious how they were going to move it. They didn't wear gloves or use a hand truck. They simply used their bare hands and raw strength, plus some moving blankets to help slide the desk on the second floor of the stairwell. I was really impressed. Christian took most of the weight, being the guy on bottom. It wasn't an easy task. Afterwards, Quentin and Christian told me the desk wasn't that bad. They've had to move much worse, like pianos. Just an incredible job by those two. It took them about 40 minutes to haul everything away. Quentin ran the show. He and Christian were able to find our apartment door without having to call and ask where to go (a lot of delivery drivers got lost, but not these guys). They were uniformed in light blue TROSA T-shirts and black pants/shorts. While moving the items, Quentin had me fill out a Donation Pickup Form that listed everything I donated with an estimated value. At the end, all three of us signed it. I received a copy of the form which serves as a receipt for an income tax deduction. Also, there was a place on the form where I could write in a tip, which served as an additional donation. I tipped $35 in cash. The pickup itself was free. Beforehand, I coordinated with Cheryl over the phone and via email. We handled the list of furniture items to be donated and the scheduling and logistics of the donation itself. I was located in Chapel Hill and the first stop (11:00am) in Chapel Hill on Quentin and Christian's route that day, a Tuesday. You can call or email TROSA to get the process started. I emailed. Cheryl called me within one business day and was able to get me scheduled as soon as 13 days out, which ended up working out perfectly for us. Book early. One thing Cheryl asked me for was emailed pictures of everything I wanted to donate. She then called me again a couple days later to confirm the pickup appointment and details like parking, how many stairs and landings, etc. TROSA is thorough. Quentin and Christian arrived in a large marked TROSA truck. Coincidentally, I noticed a TROSA truck at our same apartment complex less than two weeks prior to this pickup.

This is my absolute favorite local place to shop when I want to change up my furnitire and decor!…read moreMy go to for up cycling and finding the right pieces at the right time. Other local thrift stores don't compare. This place always puts out the best worthwhile items. And the staff is amazing. Attentive and friendly. They are working with the program for consistent recovery and it shows. Just a great group of overcomes pushing through for their best life. Oh, and their donation zone is so easy. Drive up to the front, get the guys to lend a hand, and drop off! Also, they pick up for donation (upon approval) so send things you would want to upcycle and buy. They also deliver large pieces with a fee based on your distance from the store. Truly such an easy and professional experience. Love them.

Great selection and so pretty to shop in. Prices are great. love going there. Always find…read moresomething to bring home.

I have been there twice within their posted business hours and the doors were locked with a closed…read moresign in the window. Correct your posted business hours! It's not a good way to do business; and it's very inconsiderate of your customers.

Great experience! Walked in thinking let's go local and so glad we did! We recently gave our big…read moresectional to our oldest and left without a living room couch. Then we heard how difficult it is to get furniture now (16 month back order yikes!) We honestly loved the vibe of the shop - we were allowed to shop, sit discuss without any pressure. One couch we really liked we were told was available in their warehouse - woohoo! We talked, asked questions and purchased. It was carefully delivered by one of the owners and their son not even a week later. So happy with our purchase- we excellent quality and just what we didn't know we were looking for. Thank You! We will be back! (Soon we need end tables)

Neat furniture store in Durham. They have moved from their original location, the address was wrong…read moreon Yelp so we originally walked to an empty store front. The new location is just up the street about a block or two. My husband and I like mid-century modern furniture so Area has been on our list to check out for a while. I had been to their Greensboro location before, but never their Durham location. The store is fairly large with a concentration on couches and chairs. We went in look for a desk and they really only had one option so it wasn't a big hit for us. We liked quite a few of the light fixtures so we will probably be heading back in to purchase those. The person working who I am assuming is the owner was friendly, as others have said he was happy to answer questions, but not pushy at all.