The Workroom

Interior design + new & found home goods in Shorewood

After stumbling upon Min's boutique in Shorewood a few weekends ago, Adam and I strolled a couple blocks farther north on Oakland Avenue — an area we had yet to explore, despite living nearby for a while now. Just past the Colectivo is a home décor, furniture, and interior design shop called The Workroom — another local gem!

If you squeal when a new Crate & Barrel or West Elm catalog finds its way to your mail box, you'll squeal upon entering The Workroom. So many things caught my eye: Unique lighting, gorgeous pillows, painted tables, candles, and drool-worthy goodies for your home — like shapely vases and coffee table books. Some pieces are fresh and modern, others upcycled — and somehow the mix works perfectly.

Adam and I didn't spend a ton of time in The Workroom, since we're not currently in the market to drop a chunk of money on quality home furnishings. But if we were, you better believe I'd stop at The Workroom before heading to any furniture chain store. In fact I'm currently concocting an excuse to return — like that we're in dire need of a new lamp in the living room (ours has a shaky lampshade — that's grounds for an upgrade, right?). 

I'll leave you with these words from the owners: "As an independently owned interior design firm and lifestyle shop, our philosophy remains. Offer a personalized experience, create unique interiors and soft home goods, and spark accessible, livable design."