This place is dangerously good…read more So many fabulous and unique finds - women owned business that consistently gets new things in, while also selling vintage pieces. During Covid-19, they really upped their social media game and have (almost) daily story sales -- comment sold w/ email, they send invoice and you pay, then pick it up at your convenience. Often times, this is where you'll see vintage/used furniture and it sells fast! It's more county chic vibes so if that's up your alley, run to this store. I've gotten many a gifts and even picked up a few things for my own home. They also have a small curated clothing section.

The Shop IC has a fun, quirky little shop. They have a bit of everything from clothing to home…read moredecor and a unique selection of Hawkeye fan gear!

A bit of a hidden gem that won't stay that way long! Ulysses Modern is a great addition to Iowa…read moreCity and is located in the growing Riverfront Crossings District south of downtown. Housed in a former staffing services space, the building is open and airy. I stopped in the other weekend and had a great (socially-distant) conversation with the owner. They've only been open a few weeks but already have a great assortment. The shop is curated with mid-century modern and modern furniture, art and records, plus clothes like vintage Hawkeye apparel, hats and jerseys. Fun fact: The owners know the team behind FindFurnish in Minneapolis, a similar store that has made trips down to Iowa City to buy some of their pieces before selling them at much higher, big-city prices. Definitely recommend this new, inspiring shop! Prices are great and the selection is varied.

What an amazing business nestled right across the street from big Grove brewery!! What a better…read morecombination than to drink some great craft beers, eat delicious food and then go thrifting at a really chic, curated, eclectic store. The owners really know their stuff. There are an adorable, young married couple. I wanted to buy everything but I'm trying to downsize so I was there to sell. They took the time to look through all my things even though they weren't buying much at the moment, but they were able to find some pieces and offered me a fair price. I urge anyone who loves stores like Artifacts and the like to check this place out.

After hearing about a 20% off Alessi sale at Design Ranch, I decided to check it out. The shop…read morereally is off the main drag so it requires a special trip. The shop is small but filled with all sorts of fun furniture and household items. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and offered to help out with anything I needed. One of the staff informed me that any Alessi item could be ordered through the shop and purchased at the sale discount. Not a bad deal! If only I had more money to spend!

Unique gift store. Lots of high-end items. Excellent service.read more

This warehouse location opens to the public twice a year during the Dwell tag sale (a couple days…read moreevery fall and spring). After stopping by their main location on Coralville's 12th Avenue, I learned about this warehouse location and popped over. The staff are just as friendly as the main location and they are your real-life home decor brainstorming gurus - I wasn't quite sure how I wanted to arrange the lighting over our kitchen table and they had some pretty swell and out-of-the-box suggestions. The space isn't anything fancy (it is indeed a warehouse). It's back behind the Quality Care storage units in a business office building. You have to drive around the back of the building where there are a couple large warehouse sliding doors and a loading dock. When this warehouse is open for the tag sale, there are some ridiculously great deals. I ended up snagging some rockin' incandescent pendant lighting fixtures for $50 each, regularly $300. So yeah, I'll be back in the spring...

We would like to extend our genuine appreciation to your company for demonstrating what true…read morecustomer focus looks like. Every interaction reflects a level of professionalism that is increasingly rare, and it's clear that your team takes pride in doing things the right way. Your commitment doesn't end at the point of sale -- you stand behind your products with integrity, responsiveness, and a willingness to ensure that customers feel supported long after their purchase. That kind of follow‑through builds trust, and it's the reason your organization stands out. Thank you for setting such a high standard. Your dedication to quality and customer care has made a lasting impression, and it deserves to be recognized. Steve S. Cedar Rapids

Surroundings changed our lives--for the better! Took a builders-grade ho-hum house and ramped it up…read moreto a custom-designed lovely home. Decorator Lori Waters is truly wonderful, a talented blend of good taste coupled with the experienced pragmatism to make your design dreams come true. Over about ten years in several phases, we have completely made over the place upstairs and down, inside and out. Stayed within the budget, gently nudged us into trying new ideas when we were stuck firmly in the mud of 1985, and just generally gave us a new way of using the spaces that perfectly suited our wallet, our taste, and our lifestyle. Could NOT be more proud of the finished product, although as Lori reminds me, "We still need to address that old yellow bathroom..." We will, Lori, as we start the next phase of this immensely gratifying partnership! Surroundings is the place to go when you decide you're ready to turn your house into the delightful home you've always wanted.

From the owner: We’re a full-service interior design firm located in the heart of Iowa City, at 331 Kirkwood…read moreAvenue. Our qualified and experienced designers assist clients from concept to completion — turning your ideas and dreams into surroundings you love to live in. Our Design Center is filled with inspiring samples, displays, and merchandise to help bring your vision to life. Whether you’re updating a single room, selecting finishes for a remodel, or starting fresh with a new build, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We are open 5 days a week, 8-5 Monday- Friday. Design assistance is by appointment only. Our showroom is open on Tuesdays from 10-4. We hope to see you soon!

It's always treasure hunting or adventure in shopping when you visit Artifacts. The inventory is…read morealways changing from antique from historical, vintage, Antique,, retro, to classic. You name it they probably have it or will have some time. From from toys, comics, furniture, tools, instruments of all kinds and types, jewelry, clothes.... The people who work there are friendly and knowledgeable. The prices tend to be reasonable, but occasionally I find some items to believe to be slightly overpriced. Remember prices are marked at time of the store's appraisal of the item before being placed on the floor, so it's price may not reflect current market value trends. Just keep that in mind when shopping here. All in all the over all prices are usually fair or a steal if you know your stuff and have an eye for what you're looking for.

This is a nick nack used stuff store. It's much bigger than it looks like from the outside. If I…read morewasn't leaving on a plane, there was lots of stuff i'd like here. It's got a lot of stuff and it's pretty interesting.

The staff was incredible helpful and accommodating! I received an amazing custom futon for a price…read moremuch better than anything I could find online. It was promptly delivered to my door shortly after the order was placed. Thank you Jordan and Steve for facilitating such a positive experience! The Futon Shop exemplifies the value of small, locally run business and Iowa City is better for it.

I have been SO excited to make this review! My husband and I were concerned about getting furniture…read moredown into our basement due to a tight corner and thought a futon would be nice. Low and behold, four minutes from our condo is a futon place! We come in and are warmly greeted by Jordan. The store itself is full of art work and plants which is the perfect environment to try out the different futon mattresses and see how the frames work. Jordan listened to our wants and needs the entire process and thoroughly explained features and benefits of each item. We went with the mattress that they make in store and the darker stained wooden frame (one pictured) and couldn't be happier. They brought it to our place and set it up for FREE and it took not even 15 minutes. I 10/10 recommended going here if you are looking for a futon no matter what your price point is. Thank you so much Futon Shop!

This review is on their pickup service for donation…read more Habitat for Humanity Restore is a treasure chest of items... and that is because folks donate. And ALSO because you can schedule pickup for items you plan to donate. MAN does that make donating an old couch easy! We contacted on them on Monday and they came by to grab our sofa that Friday morning. They gave us an hour window a few days prior-- they were on time! Professional and prompt, a two man team came up in a truck, got it and were gone. In the blink of an eye! They take appliances, cabinetry, doors, hardware, flooring, furniture, art, mirrors, lighting, vents, exercise equipment, garden tools, bricks, pavers, fencing, lawn equipment, roofing, windows, tile, power tools, lumbar and more. One mans junk truly is another mans lucky day. Donate to Habitat for Humanity Restore-- and give them a shout-- they'll make the entire process painless by moving it for you. Cheers to that.

If you're willing to put in a little elbow grease, some sanding, and a coat of paint, the Habitat…read moreFor Humanity Restore is a great place to find discount/used furniture, light fixtures, and other appliances for your home! A lot of the furniture is in pretty good shape and can be fixed up with some new upholstering, sanding, or painting. They also have a significant selection of appliances, lighting, and other odds and ends (like sinks and countertops) that could be a good fit if you're looking for something for a small space. I was thrilled when I looked at the prices on some of the desk/dresser/drawer items in particular. I came looking for a filing cabinet, and found one for just $5! Doesn't get much better than that.

I was searching around Iowa City to buy some records and came across this store. The storefront…read morelooked small, but the inside is quite large with a bunch of cheap records in the back. There's even a guarantee that if the records don't play to your satisfaction, you can always return it. I'm definitely coming back here to find some more records.

This antique store is heavy focused on old stereo equipment and music. There is furniture and…read morebooks. Thereare many LP and 45 records. There are even some 78 records. If you are interested in music it is necessary to ask the owner for the organization method in order to find what you are looking for. Do bring cash. Cards are not accepted. Prices are fair. You can get better at a yard sale, but have to spend a long time looking. You are spend much more at a dedicated record store and get better organizing and renewed sleeves. I would got back.

Luxe Interiors has been on my radar since it moved to the Northside. I am one of those…read more'I-watch-HGTV-so-I'm-basically-a-professional' types. Logically, I wanted to confer with like minds. I stopped in one downtown district shop crawl and was instantly greeted by the shop owner, Jan. What a wonderful lady! I loved the shop. A couple Iowa-centric items, lots of beautiful decor, paintings, furniture-- all carefully curated. I begrudgingly left that night empty handed. (A lot of the items on my radar were not surprisingly pricey. I unfortunately tend to have expensive taste. And this shop definitely has some higher end items.) Then, last week, I realized they sell items ONLINE with free contactless local delivery. *Happy Dance* I'm not sure if you've perused the Northside? But currently an entire street is closed to outside dining which is amazing, but does the parking situation no favors. ANYWAYS. The online shop was filled with candles, tea towels, furniture, pillows, vases, rugs, artwork... the whole gambit. I found an amazing photo of the pedestrian mall in the rain. I couldn't resist. My treasure was well priced. Jan emailed me personally that night to set up next day delivery. I found my package neatly put between my doors, packed with care. The cherry on top was a handwritten note from the shop owner. The picture is perfection. I haven't used Luxe for interior design purposes. (And due to my frequent HGTV watching and inherent designing expertise, let's face it. I probably won't anytime soon. ;)) But Jan is fabulous, the shop has tons of flair. A great addition to downtown! Stop by virtually or IRL.

Fraud is a word I would use to describe how this business is run. We engaged with the owner in…read moreApril, placed an order on July 6th for $17,000. We left a $10,000 deposit. In August, we received another email with an invoice for $2,100 as she had received items in her warehouse which we paid. The owner failed to keep us posted on timelines and deliveries which we were supposed to have in September (after paying for items in August). Our delivery was scheduled for October 22 when I got a call that the truck had been in an accident and all of our pieces were damaged and she would have to reorder. She did not offer a refund. Months later, she delivers $6,000 worth of the items. That was the end of it. I finally called and demanded a refund which they processed (has not reached my card yet). I come to find out that 1) No one at Luxe Interiors ever heard anything about an accident and 2) the order for one sofa was never placed and the other order was placed then cancelled back in December. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THESE LYING CRIMINALS!