Home Decor
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- American Custom Drapes (Fremont, CA): custom, made-to-order drapes and sheers in your choice of pinch pleated, pocket or grommet top. Eco-friendly fabrics (including organic cotton and hemp, and recycled fibers) are marked with a special icon.
- Fashion Window Treatments (Fredericksburg, VA): Ready Made and custom window treatments, bedding, pillows, shower curtains, and table accessories. Lots of fabric choices and "design your own" features on the website.
- Horchow: curtains made in USA (many of imported fabric) (keyword "curtains USA")
- Perfect Fit Custom Shutters (Gaithersburg, MD): factory-direct custom indoor and outdoor plantation shutters. Serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.
- Shades Shutters Blinds (Castle Rock, CO): American-made shades, shutters and blinds of all sorts from this retailer located in Castle Rock, where my mom lived as a girl! Look for "made in USA" symbol in product listings.
- Sturbridge Yankee Workshop (Portland ME): curtains, braided rugs, wall art, slate signs and more. Search for "curtains USA" or shop their "Made in USA" section, with products made in New England.
- The Shade Store: shades, blinds and draperies, American-crafted since 1946. Customize and order online, with delivery in about 3 weeks--for those of us who need to up our Skype room game! [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Wallpaper for Windows (Cocoa, FL): decorative window films and window accents manufactured by EtchArt, easy to apply and remove, add beauty and privacy to home or office while adding insulation. All made in USA.
- Adirondack Rustic Design (Lake George, NY): incredible stained glass panels, Tiffany and Mica-Mission lamps, rocking chairs and more.
- Blenko Glass Co. (Milton, WV): beautiful handblown glass for table or display, great for wedding or housewarming gifts! Once you have a piece, you will become a collector!
- Ephraim Pottery (Lake Mills, WI): hand-thrown, sculpted, and glazed art pottery. Truly exceptional, with many themes drawn from nature.
- Frye's Measure Mill (Wilton, NH): Shaker and Colonial wooden boxes, with or without handles, made in a water-powered mill since 1858
- F.G. Galassi (Goshen, NY): elegant picture frames handcrafted in USA from Italian wood moldings. Available from Frame It
- Glass Eye Studio (Seattle, WA): blown glass paperweights, votive candle holders, ruffle bowls, hummingbird feeders and many, many wonderful ornaments. I first saw these at the gift shop at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
- Heath Ceramics (Sausalito, CA): hand-crafted and glazed tile for interior or exterior use, including walls, counters, pools, and fountains. Beautiful soft palette of colors.
- Ironstone Steel: metal decor for home and yard, handcrafted in Northern California.
- Motawi Tileworks (Ann Arbor, MI): my favorite art tiles, available framed or ready to hand, absolutely gorgeous birds and Arts and Crafts style designs. Also making tiles for installation.
- Pairpoint Glass (Sagamore, MA): beautiful glass objects, including vases, bowls, perfume bottles, figurines, and friendship balls. Handmade on Cape Cod since 1837.
- Pewabic Pottery (Detroit, MI): established in 1903, this historic working pottery makes architectural tiles, framed art tiles, address tiles, and assorted pottery (cups, mugs, plates and vases) plus Detroit-themed items.
- Rachiele (Apopka, FL): custom copper sinks, hoods and countertops, made in USA. Beautiful.
- Replogle Globes (Hillside, IL): world globes in many styles, still made in USA in a fascinating blend of artistry, craftmanship and geography. As the company CEO pointed out to me, globes imported from China can be caught up in the propaganda of how national boundaries are depicted. Another reason to buy an American-made globe that includes up-to-date and accurate information. Lots of gorgeous styles to adorn any home.
Replogle Globes: Elegant and Educational
- Resins By Randy (Atascadero, CA): limited production cast resin horse figurines, available in white resin or handpainted by artists. Email ordering.
- Rookwood Pottery (Cincinnati, OH): beautiful handcrafted architectural tile for kitchen, bath and fireplace surround, plus art tiles to frame and display and pottery serveware
- Steuben Glass (Corning, NY): in November 2011, this manufacturer of high-end art glass, from executive gifts to vases, bowls, and stemware, closed its lone factory. A few designs are once again in production, courtesy of the Corning Museum of Glass.
- Wendell August Forge (Grove City, PA): jewelry, home accents, and holiday ornaments--hand forged in polished aluminum, bronze and pewter since 1923 (a few items on their website imported)
- West by Southwest Decor: a wide range of home decor in western and southwestern themes
- Wrought Iron Haven (Highland, IN): an amazing collection of American-made wrought iron decor, hardware, and furniture
- Adirondack FireStone Co. (Syracuse, NY): a reusable firelighter that absorbs lamp oil in the accompanying ceramic vessel, and when lit burns long enough to light a wood fire without using newspaper or other tinder. Less ashes! A great idea.
- England's Stove Works (Monroe, VA): pellet stoves, gas, multifuel and wood stoves. Available from Lowe's, Home Depot and many other hardware stores; use the online locator to find a dealer.
- Grate Wall of Fire (Litchfield, CT): steel fireplace grates designed to hold logs in a vertical burning chamber to provide hotter, cleaner burning. Cast-iron decorative elements, fire backs, and outdoor firepots also available.
- Hearth & Home Technologies (Lakeville, MN): gas, wood and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts under a number of brands, including Harman, Vermont Castings, and Heatilator.
- Pacific Saw and Anvil (Susanville, CA): artful handforged fire pokers, Christmas stocking holders, BBQ tools and custom iron home decor.
- Rasmussen Iron Works (Whittier, CA): fourth-generation company manufacturing Rasmussen gas log heaters, gas fireplaces, gas grills and Solaire infrared grills
- Artful Home (Madison, WI): all manner of beautiful art objects, furniture, lamps, apparel, and jewelry, created by artists in the US and Canada.
- Fish Creek Co. (Ketchikan, AK): Native American silver jewelry, Alaskan photography and souvenirs, and arts and crafts from over two dozen artists.
- Made in Santa Cruz: a great selection of artglass, jewelry, softgoods, and more by artists and artisans in Santa Cruz, CA
- The Henry Ford (Dearborn, MI): in addition to being a great place to visit, The Henry Ford has pottery, glass, tiles, Merino wool yarn, and hand-dipped candles, all made by the artisans at Greenfield Village.
- Iowa Artisans Gallery (Iowa City, IA): beautiful art and handcraft items, including wood, glass, pottery, prints and jewelry, by nearly 200 Iowa artisans.
- Piedmont Craftsmen (Winston-Salem, NC): a guild of over 400 craft artists, working in glass, fiber, metal, clay, leather...you name it!
- Southwest Indian Foundation (Gallup, NM): pottery, jewelry, and crafts of all kinds, handcrafted by members of the Navajo tribe and the pueblo tribes of the Zuni, Laguna, Acoma, and Hopi. Not all products are made in USA, so read product descriptions to confirm country of origin. (Much, but not all, of the apparel is imported.)
- Stowe Craft--Remarkable Things (Stowe, VT): a wonderful collection of American-made handcrafts, including furniture, jewelry, pottery, and fine art. Almost all products carried are made by American artisans
- Sweetheart Gallery (Woodstock, NY): handcrafted furniture, clocks, lighting, jewelry and fine art
- American Brass & Crystal: chandeliers, table and floor lamps, and more, made in USA from Italian cast brass and hand-cut crystal from Czechoslovakia and elsewhere.
- Arroyo Crafsman (Baldwin Park, CA): specializing in outdoor lighting, this company also makes indoor table and floor lamps and pendant lamps from metal glass, with an array of metal finishes and glass options. Many options in the Mission style.
- Bicycle Glass Co. (Minneapolis, MN): handblown glass lighting, including chandeliers, pendant lighting, and bathroom vanity lights, made from recycled glass and simply gorgeous. Also available from Wayfair
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- Electrix Inc. (New Haven, CT): manufacturers of architectural lighting fixtures and task lighting, engineered and crafted in the USA.
- Framburg (Bellwood, IL): commercial grade and residential lighting fixtures, designed and handcrafted in USA since 1905.
- House of Troy (Hyde Park, VT): piano and desk lamps, floor and wall lamps, and picture lights to light your wall art and photos.
- Hubbardton Forge (Castleton, VT): hand-forged floor and table lamps, chandeliers, and ceiling lighting fixtures, available from 1800Lighting and Handmade in Vermont
- Jack of All Shades (Albertville, AL): hardback lampshades, custom made in USA in your choice of shape, size and color. (Other shades are imported.)
- Mica Lamp Company (Pacoima, CA): lamps and fixtures in the Arts & Crafts style, made from copper or hand-forged black iron, with shade panels made from Mica mineral for translucent light. Available from Furniture Outfitters Online
- Northeast Lantern (Exeter, NH): handcrafted brass and copper fixtures, including chandeliers, hanging and pendant lights, sconces and flush-mount fixtures.
- Schoolhouse Electric (Portland, OR): hand-crafted solid brass lighting fixtures and hand-blown glass shades, vintage style and made in USA. This is such a cool site, and they have much more than lighting. (Textiles and fans are imported, but most of the products they offer are made in America).
- Steel Lighting Co. (North Hollywood, CA): Barn-style lights for outdoor and indoor use, handcrafted from American steel in wall and ceiling mount styles. Rugged enough for real barns but chic enough for urban "barndominiums"! [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- ArtLifting (Boston, MA): a wonderful site that offers art prints and canvases created by homeless or disabled artists. Lots of beautiful works and a way to support these artists, who receive 55 percent of the sales price.
- Bovano of Cheshire (Cheshire, CT): beautiful wall sculptures of birds, flowers, wildlife and more, made by applying glass enamel to copper. Really something special.
- Dezign with a Z (San Francisco, CA): decorative wall decals and wall stickers for home and office spaces. Some great ideas for kid/teen rooms, urban modern, and Euro cafe.
- Hitchcock Butterfield Mirror Company (Fenton, MO): contemporary and traditional framed wall mirrors and three-panel hinged room dividing mirrors.
- Linda Paul Studio (Lafayette, CO): canvas wall art, original art paintings, and incredible kitchen backsplash tile murals
- Manual Woodworkers & Weavers (Hendersonville, NC): since 1932, this manufacturer creates wonderful woven tapestries and wall hangings. (Other products imported.) Available from Wayfair
- Mirrotek (Passaic, NJ): decorative mirrors and mirrored wall/door-mounting storage armoires.
- Piazza Pisano (Miami, FL): plaques, signs, mirrors and other decor, all made in USA from painted, weather-resistant resin.
- Rayne Mirrors (Winona, MO): American-made mirrors, picture frames, chalkboards, and whiteboards. Available from Wayfair
- Summer Snow (Waukesha, WI): framed primitive, country, and American folk art prints with the look and feel of canvas
- York Wallcoverings (York, PA): the oldest and largest U.S. manufacturer of wallpaper and wall decals, including pre-pasted and un-pasted paper, peel and stick papers, murals and textile wall coverings. Hundreds of gorgeous original patterns from their in-house designers. Also available from US Wall Decor or Bellacor. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Capel Rugs (Troy, NC): braided and bordered indoor/outdoor rugs made from wool, cotton and performance fibers in a wonderful array of colors, patterns, and sizes. Shop from their "made in USA" pages (other styles imported).
- Carolina Creekhouse (Milton, GA): vinyl mats for kitchen, laundry and entryway floors (called "FloorFlats"), cute styles for under pet bowls ("PetFlats"), and table placemats ("TableFlats"). Waterproof and easy to clean up with a damp cloth.
- CICIL (North Carolina): all natural matts and rugs, made using natural colors of wool from family farms in NY, VT and PA, braided around a jute core, and finished with cotton thread and zigzag stitching to hold the braids together. Hand sewn and made to order in North Carolina.
- Colonial Mills (Rumford, RI): oval and rectangle braided rugs in classic and contemporary color combinations, plus stair treads, chair pads and braided storage baskets. All made in USA.
- Dr. Doormat (Suwanee, GA): antimicrobial-treated doormats for indoor use
- Fanmats, LLC (Suwanee, GA): manufacturer of tufted floor mats and rugs, specializing in licensed products including Collegiate, NFL, NBA, NHL and Military-themed mats
- GelPro (Austin, TX): gel-filled floor mats designed to ease discomfort from standing on hard floors...kitchen, laundry, or anywhere you stand! [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Kathy's Braided Rugs (Middletown, MD): braided rugs in many colors and styles, including heart-shaped
- Maples Rugs (Scottsboro, AL): accent, runner and area rugs made from durable polyester pile in a variety of style categories, including urban chic, vintage farmhouse, and classical patterns. Made in USA since 1966. Available at many retail stores and from The Maples Rugs Store at Amazon, [As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.]
- ModuTile (Houston, TX): interlocking tiles of high-impact polypropylene, each a square foot in area and 1/2-inch thick, in a variety of colors and surface textures to transform a garage floor. Beveled edge pieces can be added to create a mat.
- Mohawk Industries (Calhoun GA): Mohawk Home and Karastan rugs
- Pacific Register Co. (Oxnard, CA): decorative laser-cut metal vent, register and grill covers made from aluminum, brass and steel, plus wood and resin grills. Louvers and dampers sold separately.
- Perfection Floor Tile (Grandview, MO): vinyl floor tiles for home, business or upscale garage. Products are eco-friendly, with ninety percent being made out of recycled material that would have been put in U.S. landfills. Available from Lowe's
- Reggio Registers (Leominster, MA): decorative floor registers of brass, cast iron, aluminum and steel, plus wood grilles and metal switch plates in matching finishes. Louvers and dampers sold separately.
- Rhody Rug (Lincoln, RI): a family-owned company that crafts braided rugs and chair pads at their factory in Rhode Island.
- Shaw Industries (Dalton, GA): flooring and carpet in lots of textures and colors.
- Spicher and Co. (Carlisle, PA): vintage-style vinyl floorclothes, including mosaic, colonial and folk art patterns, good for areas likely to get wet or muddy (Kitchen, bathroom, foyer). Non-slip surface and latex backing. Also a wide assortment of framed artwork. They do not sell direct to consumers, but products are available from Hudson and Vine
- Thorndike Mills: Colonial-style braided rugs and wool hand-loomed rugs, made in New England. (hand-hooked rugs imported).
- WeatherTech (Bolingbrook, IL): modular floor tiles for areas where you want wet or dry non-slip surfaces, like mudrooms, playrooms, garages and workshops. The company also makes automotive floor mats and cargo liners.
- Addendia: creator of Hi & Dri Storage Pallets, modular pallets for home and business use. Stack and store inventory, personal belongings, and bulk supplies safely off the floor. Made from polypropylene plastic by Customatic Inc. (Worcester, MA). Available from Amazon.
- à la Board (Riverton, UT): decorative dry erase message boards, calendars, and chore charts.
- Closets To Go (Tigard, OR): custom closet organizers and closet systems, manufactured using wood panel products from Oregon's Panolam Industries and first quality American and European hardware
- Myndology (Appleton, WI): organize your thoughts with these beautiful ring-bound and disc-bound stationery products
- Peterboro Basket Co. (Peterborough, NH): hand-woven baskets of all sorts, for serving, saving, organizing, laundry and more
- Sterilite Corp. (Townsend, MA): manufacturing home storage at 6 plants in USA.
