I came in expecting this to be more of a vintage, re-seller situation. Southeastern Salvage is…read morereally more of a home-improvement, new/overstock furniture spot. They have things like doors and windows in addition to some outdoor furniture, interesting (tacky) art, dog bedding, and rugs. I strolled through the furniture and they have a good selection of dressers, sideboards, and buffets, but the prices were still steep. I loved a couple larger pieces that were all over $800. For that price, I think you're better off opting for the luxurious experience elsewhere. Somewhere like Nadeau in Homewood or more of an actual vintage store. As for service, nobody spoke to me, but I was just waltzing through. The front doors were confusing and broken and unwelcoming. Honestly, this place is a maze and generally an unpleasant shopping experience. It would be worth it if you really found a deal, though.

We are so bored at home!…read more We are hoping to buy another property as a rental that needs tons of work, so we came out here to check out flooring, cabinets, doors, etc. I divot how much stuff this place has. We'd have to compare prices, but we could refurbish the rental with purchases here Check it out!

New designer furniture store in Birmingham!! Love this location, right by rotary trail and the new…read moreLebanese restaurant, Epice! The showroom itself is beautiful and updated constantly to reflect the new arrivals and seasons. Staff is very helpful, Miss Scottlyn toured us around the floor and asked what we were interested in! I love that the staff wants to make thier pieces work with your existing home, and they're not going to try to sell you on an entire room of furniture. The merchandise itself is great, some prints of birds caught my eye, and I'm usually not a fan of mass-produced art at all. If you're looking for bed linens, this is a great place to check out! Comparable to Pottery Barn, but something a little bit different. Very happy to have Ballard in Birmingham, it's a great place to gather inspiration if nothing else.

Awesome furniture, rugs, lighting, accessories all home decor. The outlets are great They have the…read moresame thing in the outlet store that they do and their regular stores at 40 to 60% off. I highly recommend this store.

Beautifully staged furniture and accessories at their large showroom at Stock & Trade, Homewood,…read moreAL. Some styles I liked, others not so much, but that's personal preference. Also, some pricing seemed reasonable and some pricing I thought was on the high end. My only complaint was that their art seemed mass produced and not original. The ladies were kind and willing to help!

Was really interested in a few items but the staff could have cared less that I was there. Both of…read morethe girls looked right at me and didn't even acknowledge me. Prices were somewhat high but I would have still purchased a living room and a few bedrooms but cold atmosphere and rude employees made me purchase elsewhere.

I enjoyed walking around in Urban Suburban a few Saturdays ago, because of the 'no pressure'…read moreservice. There is a wide selection and I think there was an interior designer there looking at vintage furniture the day I visited. And the prices seem to be reasonable even though I didn't purchase anything that day. This small shop is definitely worth a visit.

Cool place with lots of booths that sell antique/ vintage stuff. I really enjoyed looking around in…read morehere. The place is much bigger than I thought. I definitely would like to come back here when I have more time. A lot of the stuff was pricey but there were also booths that were offering sales. There's a good selection of furniture, pictures, home decor, kitchenware, etc. Pretty much everything I saw was in good condition. I'll be back!

Went to hobby lobby the other day to look at the wreaths but, scored on the 75% of Christmas decor…read more At Home has lots of your home decor needs . It was pretty quiet when I went. I might have missed the rush but, you can spend lots of time just looking at the huge selections in the store. The cashier was super helpful in helping look up an item. They have tons of Halloween clearance just in case you want to save on those items for this year. They only had just a few shelves that still had Christmas ornaments , Christmas mats etc left . They are currently putting out their Valentine's Day and Easter decor..so cute Come check them out when you can

This is a typical at home store. There was only one register open the day after Christmas which was…read moreodd . I'm not sure why this store hasn't follow Michael's model and added fake self check outs. It was difficult to move around in the in the front and Christmas section due to the staff switching to Easter products .

Soho Retro is one fabulous shop!…read more Steve, the owner, greeted me with a mimosa and his adorable pup. He instantly became my favorite person I'd met in Birmingham. The furniture, art, and other decorative pieces were gorgeous and priced really well. There were some unique finds that you probably wouldn't look for but would be glad you stumbled upon and lots of classic pieces too. I became obsessed with a couple of items but wanted to measure before making a purchase. Steve happily provided his card in case things worked out. Unfortunately, I returned home to find that my hunch was correct and the pieces wouldn't be a good fit. No worries. I'll for sure keep Soho in mind during the rest of my redecorating!

Fabulous place for MCM!!! They mix old with new. Staff is very helpful. Love love loveread more

Many years ago, when I first moved to Birmingham, I was at the beach (Seaside, FL) and was…read morerandomly treated to a mimosa in one of the cottages that I had admired for a long time. It was a beautiful morning, nothing out of the ordinary, I was on my walk through the winding pathways to the shopping district. As I stopped to admire the house that I loved so much, the owners just happened to be there, (saw me gawking), and invited me in to see the place, and share a mimosa. Yes. The house was fabulous - something that us "common folk" could never imagine owning. Yes. The owners found me peering through the scrub oak at the fabulous abode that they tried so hard to make their "intimate get away place". And Yes. This homeowner was kind enough to satisfy my curiosity and invited me in (not to mention offering me a mimosa)! That tells you a little about the owner of Richard Tubb Interiors! And that's just the kind of guy he is. Warm, kind, genuine, inviting. And that's just what his showroom down on 2nd South is - warm and inviting. It's not stuffy, it's comfy & cozy. It's not full of crap that some of us would never dream of having in our homes. It's filled with clean, crisp, beautiful furnishings that invite you to just come in and sit a spell. I have been shopping at Richard Tubb for well over 12 years. It's been my go to place for "big girl furniture". There is always something new and exciting in store for me - whether it be the BEST sofa I've ever sunk into or the newest line of candles that I must have. My home is an evolving project - I always have something in the works. Richard's team of designers (they are all great, but I have my favorite - Sam! He just "gets" me) are there to help me make the perfect decision when I am lost on the entire set up or to just nail the decision down when I need a little validation. They have a vast selection of the most fabulous moderately priced home furnishings, but can totally amp it up to extraordinary, if need be. Very well rounded, very good selection, very conscious designers. **Richard introduced himself to me that morning at the beach, although I didn't know much about Birmingham and had no idea who he was. He was not boastful or overly proud, he was just a nice guy with an awesome beach house. I still walk by Chatham on my visits to the beach and recall the very friendly gentleman who invited me in for a mimosa and to share his great place. Unfortunately, the place has changed lots (as much of 30A has), but I will always remember that morning - And maybe that's the reason (along with SAM!) that I keep my business at RT.

Richard provides incredible service. I am not an upscale customer but he has always treated me as…read moreif I were. When he comes in to decorate, I love how he tells you to leave your home, and presto, he turns what you have into something beautiful. He has a great gift! Windy W.

We were about to go inside and shop and the lady outside yelled at us saying we can't park there if…read morewe aren't patrons. I told her we were going to shop there and she was so disrespectful. We immediately left because we didn't want to support a business that yells at customers about to come in

Fabulous!! This may not be the biggest antique store in town, but it might be the best. Every…read moredealer is fabulous. Quality European antiques galore. Highly recommended.

I was given a gift card to this place by a good friend. I had never heard of this store, but my…read morefriend knows me well because when I entered last week, I was so happy to see all the different items made by people all around the world. I was able to talk with the manager (or maybe owner) and she told me they work with 400 cooperatives in 59 countries across the world. The first time I went, I didn't buy anything because there were so many different things and I wanted more time to really look at everything. There were household goods, instruments, shoes, blankets, jewelry, art, and so much more. Prices range from low to high, but all are fairly priced to help promote economic development in the countries that send the goods. The second time I went, I took my husband with me. He settled on a Gourd Shaker made in Peru and I purchased earrings made in Kenya. While we were there, we saw a djembe that we will probably go back and get. I highly suggest you stop by. You'll probably find several things you like! Oh, this place is great for finding unique gifts. I'll be a repeat customer.

I was working in the area, and browsing Yelp for a gift shop downtown, as I don't often make it to…read moredowntown Birmingham. I discovered this place and checked it out because they offered a 10% discount on Yelp. Anyway, I was looking for a cool Valentine's Day gift (plain old roses and chocolate covered off-season strawberries just don't cut it for me), so I checked this place out. I found a great gift for my lady, as well as a pair of silver earrings for my mother for Mother's Day so that shopping is done :) ! I will need to remember to come back next time I need to find a unique gift and I don't know what to get.

I've heard of the Brass Bear when I've been to a few estate sales. So when I looked over while…read moredriving by and saw it, I figured I'd check it out. Kind of a mistake. It's a pretty big store, and there is a lot to see. I'm sure there are many fabulous items, but it's not really a place to "stop in and check it out." I think you have to both be in the mood/frame-of-mind to really look at everything and have the time to do it. You could very easily spend all day there. "Just browsing" isn't going to cut it. That said, I had neither the time nor the inclination to spend the time to really give it a good shopping. Instead I found it overwhelming, so I just politely walked most of the aisles only looking at the things that really jumped out at me. Because it was a Saturday, there seemed to be a number of vendors there, so I'm sure there are some interesting stories to be told, and they could surely help if you're searching from something specific.

The Brass Bear has been around for a while and it's still one of the best antique malls regarding…read moreservice and helpfulness to customers. I asked one gentleman at the cashier's desk if he thought a Vendor would be willing to negotiate over price of a specific piece of furniture and he quickly responded, 'Let's give him a call right now.' And sure enough, the Vendor did in fact work with me on the price and I went home with a chair I really wanted. Actually, there is a little bit of everything that collectors hope to see at the Brass Bear at reasonable prices. In addition, parking is free and convenient at the front of the store. Stop by one day when you have a free hour to treat yourself.