Baltimore
the dede.shop
Founded by Ellen “Elle” Odoi and Yvette Pappoe, Ghanaian cousins who refer to each other as sisters, Dede is the brick-and-mortar expansion of their interior design company Decorelle, whose goal is to bring luxury design to a broader audience. Curated home goods, including handcrafted vessels, pillows and candles, subtly nod to their West African heritage. By appointment only Tuesday through Friday; open to the public on weekends.
305 N. Howard Street; thededeshop.com

Baltimore
7th Avenue
Charm City’s Harbor East district has welcomed a branch of LA-based modular furniture brand 7th Avenue. Experiential shopping is the name of the game at this 1,028-square-foot space. Customers are assigned a sales and design consultant who can help them configure and test out the company’s sofas in real living room vignettes. Family-friendly fabrics include water-repellent, stain-resistant and machine-washable options.
830 Aliceanna Street; 7thavenue.co

Chestertown
Common Thread Interiors
Interior designer Erin Zierfuss opened a 1,500-square-foot showroom in Chestertown offering bespoke upholstery, case goods, lighting, rugs and other decorative elements. Featured American-made brands include Chaddock, Hancock & Moore and Jessica Charles. An offshoot of her design studio, the shop is open by appointment only for clients as well as customers seeking that special piece to complete a room. 301 Morgnec Road; commonthreadinteriors.com