With the summer season approaching, it is the perfect time for a home decor refresh. Whether it is a new piece of wall art for the living room, a nightstand to replace the old one that you’ve had forever, or a staple piece to add something new to a room in the house that feels bland, we have compiled a list of home decor shops in Asbury Park which promise to appeal to that interior design vision board you’ve been holding onto. Keep reading for a guide to home decor shopping in the Asbury Park area.
A Peaceful Home | 701 Main Street, Belmar
A Peaceful Home is a home furnishings store in Belmar that sells sofas, side + end tables, ottomans, cocktail tables, and bar stools. The name is fitting as its owner, Doreen Jolly, includes home decor items in her store that exude warmth + comfort. A Peaceful Home has chandeliers, decorative light fixtures, and lamp options to set the ideal lighting in a beach home. The decorative items, such as the throw pillows and wall art, aim to create a haven feeling for any coastal house.
Antique Emporium of Asbury Park | 646 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
The Antique Emporium of Asbury Park is a mid-century store with (what feels like) endless antiques spanning this 20,000-square-foot shop. This vintage home decor location carries art, clothing, jewelry, furniture, + more (but there’s a heavy emphasis on the “more” in this case). There are treasures in every corner of this store; there are glass cases of ceramics, retro lamps, wall art referencing past decades, and furniture that transforms any space into another decade. Antique Emporium is a must-visit for those who want to decorate a home with collector’s items.
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Asbury Woodcraft | 658 Cookman Avenue #2, Asbury Park
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Asbury Woodcraft is a custom-made woodcraft shop located on the second floor of The Shoppes at the Arcade downtown. The owner, John Gribbin, develops personalized furnishings for customers using reclaimed salvage wood, barn flooring, siding, and other structural elements. Be sure to bring a home furnishing idea to John, who will unfold your vision into a chic accent piece completed within four to six weeks. To better understand how Asbury Woodcraft’s custom orders come to life, check out the Instagram page here.
The Beach Home | 1904 Grand Central Avenue, Lavallette
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The Beach Home is owned by Joanne de Franca-Marino, who selects decor for her store that will transform any space into a place of meaning and comfort. The custom furniture includes console tables, ottomans, lamps, mirrors, and rugs to fulfill a neutral-coastal-home vision. The home accents have fun nods to the beach life, such as white coral figurines and Lavallette engraved beach towels for display are a chic touch. The Beach Home was closed for renovations earlier this year, but reopened on May 15th. Customers can then continue shopping for its shades of blue and white home decor items, creating a nautical space in any house.
Boho House | 623 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
Boho House is new to the Cookman Avenue home decor shopping scene (doors just opened on March 23rd). The owner, Melissa Nikosey, described her store to The Jersey Shore Girl as “an updated version of the bohemian interior style. Boho chic home decor adopts the unusual and bold items from its predecessor. It combines them with the streamlined, relaxed features of the modern.” Her shop is the spot for anyone looking for a new bohemian accessory to add to a shelf, wall, or table. The boutique has decor galore, including wall decor items such as a variety of rattan baskets to fill up an empty wall space, a macrame fringe hammock fitting for a backyard, a jute rug, or chic candle holders. Melissa includes items in her shop made by women all over the world, and 70% of the vendors featured at Boho House are female-owned businesses. “The thought is to have designated shelf space featuring their work for a set amount of time- their pop-up brick and mortar. Think shelf space, pop-up events, local support, a pick-up spot for orders, and even a place to build content and create,” Melissa explained. Melissa has ten local creators scheduled to fill the shelves of Boho House through the end of the year.
Carla Gizzi | 1300 Ocean Ave N + 1301A Memorial Drive, Asbury Park
Carla Gizzi has two locations in Asbury Park, one in The Shops at Sunset Point and the other at the convention hall. This boutique has all the staple New Jersey beach home decor options; imagine signs + wall art, coasters, and kitchen linens paying homage to local beach towns. New parents can find boho-themed items for the nursery, and for those with fur babies, there are plenty of pet-themed home decor options. Carla Gizzi is the go-to spot for those looking to buy a housewarming gift (almost everything — whether it be a mug or side dish — has a funny or adorable saying on it that is sure to make you think of a particular friend or family member). The candle options are good, and the scents and branding are hard to resist.
Flux Modern | 658 Cookman Avenue #10, Asbury Park
Flux Modern is the spot for those looking to add a vintage piece to their home. Known for its original vintage collection of mid-century modern furniture, this shop has eclectic coffee tables, art decor, dining tables + chairs, dressers + nightstands, sofas, etc., all typically stemming from the ’60s. Visitors can check out its showroom in downtown Asbury Park from Thursday to Sunday (open 11AM to 4PM). But, for those who want to dig deeper, its warehouse in Ocean Grove is open by appointment only (send an email to fluxmodernwarehouse@gmail.com), or sign up for its mailing list to get notified about warehouse sale dates. IYKYK: the furniture tends to sell quickly, so follow Flux Modern on Instagram, turn on “push notifications” (which will send an alert whenever any new piece is posted), and when you fall in love with something you see, send a message on Insta to snag it. Flux Modern includes free local delivery and has curbside or white glove delivery options for those more than twenty minutes away for an extra charge.
FS20 | 611 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
FS20 has an industrial and mid-century furniture design collection. This boutique vintage shop has home decor options such as art + objects, lighting, seating, storage, and tables. The owner, Fred Strawser, includes mid-century pieces in his shop dating back to the ’50s and addresses the industrial designs by adding tables that were used in old factories, which he has repurposed for new use. Customers can check out Fred’s collectibles at the Cookman Avenue store, which is open Thursday to Sunday from 11AM to 5PM.
Kate + Company | 1100 3rd Avenue, Spring Lake
Kate + Company is a family-owned business: Kate + Kacey are the mother-daughter duo behind this home decor spot. Kate + Company curates gift items for the home, baby, and bride, which reflect the Spring Lake area (where the lake meets the sea). The store includes home decor options like art + wall decor and furniture selections (sofas, lighting, dining tables + chairs, and sustainable rugs). Kate and Kacey’s selections have a modern farmhouse or coastal comfy style, and free gift wrapping and local delivery are available.
Mill House Antiques | 361 Broadway, Long Branch
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Mill House Antiques sells antique furniture, small valuables, pianos, and lighting. Everything at this store feels grand — including (but not limited to) the grandfather clocks, regal French chandeliers, antique gold mirrors, and mahogany bookcases. The team at Mill House Antiques restores old furniture using French polishing, which creates a luxurious finish. Antique enthusiasts can browse through the website to see the availability of antique items or stop by the Long Branch storefront Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM or Sunday +Monday (by appointment).
Oasis Home Designs | 627 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
Oasis Home Designs is an interior design firm located in downtown Asbury Park. The principal designer and owner, Nancy Mikulich, develops spaces for customers that will never go out of style. She uses her experience as a trained violinist and Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) specialist to help her to adapt, refurnish, or create an interior design plan for a home that considers each customer’s individual needs. The services provided include custom furniture, cabinet + lighting designs, new construction + remodeling design and oversight, space planning, tile layout and specifications, and furniture specification and procurement.
Opal + Olive | 611 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant
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Opal + Olive has a home decor gift for everyone in the family (FYI: yes, even fur babies are covered — be sure to check out its pet section for the bowls + decor). This household goods store has faux florals and plants, which beg to be purchased with one of its variety of vases or planters. Customers can shop for home and self-care accessories like cute soap dispensers + holders, scented candles, bath + body items, and pillows +throws. Opal + Olive also has everything one would need to host a fun girls’ dinner, as the dining + bar section includes items like cocktail napkins, placemats, + kitchen linen, which add simple touches to the decor.
Rebel Supply Co | 611 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
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While this shop is best known for its eccentric clothing + consignment inventory, it is sometimes easy to forget that Rebel Supply Co. has a ton of fun goodies for the home. The home decor supplies here will add something unique to any house; instead of a traditional salt and pepper shaker, customers here can buy these shakers that look like little trees. Visitors can forget about the expected butter dish; Rebel Supply Co. has one resembling a mushroom. There are no bland vases, but customers can purchase a peace sign vase (you get the idea). Visitors can expect the unexpected when it comes to home decor here — especially when rummaging through the carton of wall art.
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ReStore by Coastal Habitat for Humanity | 1105 Memorial Drive, Asbury Park
Just nine blocks from Asbury Park’s boardwalk is ReStore by Coastal Habitat for Humanity. Here’s what we like: you can spend money on home decor while giving back since One hundred percent of the proceeds support repair and construction projects in Southern Monmouth County. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10AM-5PM and Sundays 12PM-5PM, this uptown Asbury Park store has been selling a curated selection of brand name, faintly used and new furniture, linens, home decor, housewares, and electronics since 2007. To stay updated on bargain alerts, special promotions, and merchandise images, “like” the Facebook page.
Rusty Anchor Trading | 611 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
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Rusty Anchor Trading has custom wood carvings made by its owner, Marko Grasso, who is known for crafting and including one-of-a-kind items in his storefront that promise to be a conversation starter. The store on Cookman Avenue has a diverse selection of items — don’t be surprised to find a ten-foot whale or eight-foot octopus wood carving. Rusty Anchor Trading has handmade goods that could decorate a backyard into a tiki-themed oasis. This home decor store contains all the coastal living aesthetics that can add a fun look to any home.
