After leaving her former career as a computer programmer, Rochelle Porter created a brand to bring her sweat-shop-free designs to life. She sells Caribbean-inspired wallpaper (a reference to her Caribbean roots), Scandinavian-inspired pillow covers and one-of-a-kind runners to give tables that extra oomph when hosting dinners with guests.
Brooklyn and Bronx natives Achuziam Maha-Sanchez and Lionel Sanchez showcase their African and Caribbean backgrounds with an impressive curation of one-of-a-kind designs. Store your real or faux florals in their debossed terracotta vase, or place fruits in their sunbolt plateau basket, seen above.
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LaToya Tucciarone, founder and owner of SustainAble Home Goods and Accessories, partners with global and local crafters to bring meaningful and sustainable home products to her customers. On her website and in her Atlanta-based brick-and-mortar shop, you can shop an assortment of gifts for the home. Along with these long-lasting felt flowers, products include air element bell chimes, marble picture frames and honey pot baskets.
Bedding entrepreneur Jason Evege was inspired to start Linoto after realizing the lack of high-quality, simple modern sheets for less than $100. With Linoto, he brings customers an affordable line of linen towels, linen sheets, pillowcases, covers and bed skirts. Other options include Belgian Eco Linen and organic linen sheets.
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What started as a design blog in her tiny, plant-filled living room, transformed into a shop full of colorful home accents and prints. Justina Blakeney founded the Junglaow in 2019, where you'll find rugs, art prints, throws and planters to spruce up your home for any season.
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Self-taught macrame creator Casey Alberti launched Sweet Home Alberti in 2019, motivated by friends and family who pushed her to sell her work. On her Etsy shop, you'll find rainbow-colored plant hangers, coasters and tribal-patterned earrings. Aspiring artists can even purchase her DIY patterns to get crafty at home.
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Founded in 2017, Dorcas Creates has more than 5,000 sales under its belt. Customers will find jewelry, greeting cards and colorful illustrations depicting Black women of all shades, sizes and expressions. This Monica Art print and Star art print are a few of Etsy's picks on her shop.
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Browse this Atlanta-based brand's diverse collection of pillows, mugs and posters — all printed with the faces of Black revolutionaries, poets and scholars. The thoughtful designs range from the faces of Toni Morrison and James Baldwin to Katherine Dunham and Malcolm X.
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Credit: L'OR DE SERAPHINE X SHEILA BRIDGESShop stunning wallpaper, wall decals and history-inspired home accents on lauded interior designer Sheila Bridges' shop. Some of her decor, including the ceramic scented candle here, is part of her Harlem Toile de Jouy collection, where she celebrates African-American culture and the rich history of her hometown of Harlem. You’ll find vibrant images of Black characters in their everyday lives, with some moments addressing the deep-rooted stereotypes within the community. It's Bridges' creative way of diversifying traditional toile patterns, which typically feature European mythology and countryside illustrations.
This Brooklyn-based antique and vintage shop is the go-to for collectors and lovers of curiosities. Give your home a thrifty feel by shopping their collection of hand-carved statues and canvas paintings. Browse their assortment of Black literature and vinyl records to add to your shelves, including vintage Ebony magazines and issues of the Freedomways Journal.
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Owned by interior designer Laura Hodges, Domain has an assortment of modern and bohemian home decor. Shop minimalist focal points, like polo vases and other handmade ceramics, along with cozy throws, poufs, baskets and linens. The shop also has stationery, jewelry and self-care essentials.
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Founder Hana Getachew combined her love of interior design and Ethiopian handwoven fabrics into a brand that's as vibrant as it is traditional. Look through her website's lookbook to admire how her collections are styled — one being Konso, described as being "the boldest and most colorful line yet!" Shop coordinated pillows, rugs, shower curtains, wall hangings and more.
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Credit: goodee worldConsider Goodee your go-to marketplace for all things home. They offer ethically-made and sourced decorative accessories and furniture from designers around the world. Add a few pomegranate candle holders to your dining table. Consider gifting one of their mini cushions or large drum baskets (they're made of 100% vetiver grass) to a friend.
Transform a blank wall into an eye-catching focal point with Candice Luter's macrame-inspired art installations. The self-taught artist partners with artisans to create fringed mirrors, bohemian rope art and textured wooden arches. You'll find some Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired pieces, along with modern, bohemian and mid-century decor.
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Credit: Tackussanu SenegalFounder Jasz started Tackussanu Senegal after receiving handmade Senegalese gifts from friends during their travels. She connects with women artisans across the country's rural areas to create beautiful handwoven baskets and clay decor. Moreover, her website features the inspiring stories of artisans in her network.
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If you've ever been to Harlem, you know it's a hub for Black music, art and culture. It was her love for Harlem that led Teri Johnson to create her luxury candle company, Harlem Candle Co. The fragrances carry scents ranging from citrusy and woody to opulent and fresh.
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On Instagram, Brandy Brown describes herself as a graphic artist, lifestyle curator and DIY enthusiast. Marabou Design encompasses her creative talents with a collection of prints, greeting cards and decor. Her prints are made from museum-quality paper and feature vibrant colors, florals and designs that'll have everyone admiring its beauty — her Crowning Glory painting being one of her stunning abstract pieces.
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For interior designer Marie Burgos, it's all about "harmony, comfort and abundant style." Marie Burgos Collection is for anyone looking for statement lighting, furniture or decorative accessories like patterned pillows, candles, rugs and trays. Give your cabinets a statement look with these green marble knobs or display candles in one of these chic candle holders made from solid brass and glass.
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Credit: Reflektion DesignAfrican accents can give your space a pop of color and intrigue, and Reflektion Design's online shop is a must. It all began in 2006 after the founder's eight-week visit to Ghana. Now, she works with artisans in Ghana, Kenya and Uganda to source textiles and find patterns that stand out. They sell African art, tableware and accessories — including this soapstone trinket bowl.
As a creative, business owner and mother of five, Neffi Walker, launched The Black Home to outfit spaces with accents that are often overlooked. The perfect example? The idea of using kitchen appliances as a pop of color, like this pastel eucalyptus dutch oven. Darker tones can be found in her popular candle designs. The Goddess candle — an exotic blend of white tea, jasmine and sandalwood — is worth adding to your cart!

Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
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