The Designer's Local Guide: Thoughtful Holiday Gifts from Newton & Boston Shops
If you’re still searching for truly thoughtful holiday gifts this season, the DFI Interiors team has curated a list featuring some of our favorite local Newton and Boston shops.
We believe in supporting our community, and these are the trusted places where we source unique, high-quality home decor for our luxury interior design projects and for our own loved ones.
Artefact Boston (SOWA, Boston, MA)
Location : 1317 Washington St Boston MA 02118
Why We Love It: This is an essential stop for high-end, unique home decor. You’ll find exquisite vases, stylish pillows, and designer home goods—you simply can’t go wrong!
Major Design Perk: They are a key carrier of our favorite luxury furniture line, Verellen!
2. Comina (Concord & Wellesley MA)
Location : 566 Washington St # A, Wellesley, MA 02482, 9 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742
Nothing beats the smile of Linda, the manager from the Concord Comina Store. Not to mention how lovely it is to just hang out on Main street in Concord during a nice and crisp winter afternoon!
Expert Recommendations: Comina carries wonderful interior design gifts perfect for any home. Look for the distinct British Color Standards candle collections, beautiful Walter G pillow covers, Chilewich rugs, soft throws, and unique lighting pieces by Regina Andrew. A highly recommended destination for curated gifts.
Location : 10 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Located in Newton Center, it is the perfect location to spend time in this area full of nice shops from Tatte, to nail salons, ice cream shops and consignement stores!
Local Recommendation: As a Newton resident, I highly recommend this bookstore. Not only do they have an amazing choice of recommended reading (often including great interior design books), but they also carry fun mugs, puzzles, and calendars that make excellent, thoughtful gifts.
4. SOWA Winter Festival (Boston Art & Design District)
Location: 550 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
This is special place that will give you Holiday vibes and help support local artists.
The European Touch: Coming from Europe, I'm thrilled to see Boston offering this festive market experience. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support local artisans and makers and spoil your loved ones with unique, handcrafted gifts.
5. SOWA opening Galleries (Boston Art Sourcing)
Location: 450 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA
Situation in the artsy neighbourhood of SOWA, the studios at 450 Harrison Ave are a must visit for art lovers.
Our Little Secret: If you are looking for truly inspiring artwork for your home, this is the place to be! Four floors filled with artists' studios that open their doors every first Friday of the month (5-9 pm) and every Sunday. This is where we often source unique pieces for our luxury interior design clients.
Location: 343 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02458
This is such a cute store here in Newton. You have so many nice kitchen items from bowls, to sets, to vases, cook books etc... There is a clear Scandinavian inspiration to their inventory which I absolutely love!
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DFI Interiors is a high end interior design studio based in Newton MA.
Our passion is transforming houses into deeply personal havens. We go beyond aesthetics, meticulously integrating your home's unique architecture with your individual taste and lifestyle needs. Our service ensures every space we design feels genuinely yours, beautifully functional, and exquisitely luxurious.
