Our Home & Garden team is taking it on the road to scout out the best home and décor shops and share design inspiration and ideas for your home décor and elegant entertaining! First up: Millbrook, New York.
Millbrook conjures up images of horses lazing in paddocks dotting the rolling hills, throwback foxhunts, and stately country homes. This charming village in the Hudson Valley is a 90-minute drive north of New York City, yet lightyears away. It is home to a thriving equestrian community and lifestyle, and an impressive enclave of talented designers.
It’s the perfect design destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway. We spent a glorious summer day exploring Millbrook’s extraordinary home decor shops for a huge dose of design inspiration. Here’s what we found:
Orangerie Garden + Home
True to its name, this impressive retail establishment is a nod to the grand orangeries of 17th century Europe – filled with exotic plants and an adventurous feeling of discovery. Explore this sophisticated shop and elegant nursery to find stunning plants, impeccable topiaries, unique accents for the garden and home, and luxurious tabletop décor. The perfect source for chic living and memorable entertaining.
3424 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
orangeriegarden.com
@orangeriegarden
Christopher Spitzmiller Inc.
At Orangerie, you can also find an impressive selection of the sought after ceramics by the super-talented Christopher Spitzmiller. Known for his iconic lamps, ceramics and gemlike glazes, you’ll find his elegant faux bois cachepot, marbleized tableware, and unique decorative objects for the home on display at Orangerie. Take home something fabulous to brighten up your life! Spitzmiller recently started Designer Tag Sales at Clove Brook Farm, so be sure to follow him for not-to-miss insider finds.
3424 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
christopherspitzmiller.com
@christopherspitzmiller
Creel & Gow
This elegant emporium is a veritable cabinet of curiosities with antiques, objet d’art, and exquisite decorative finds sourced from around the world. With a feeling evoking a museum more so than mere commerce, this enlightening shop is the ultimate source for rare and one-of-a-kind objects sure to add that “je ne sais quoi” to any interior.
3424 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
creelandgow.com
@creelandgow
Antony Todd Home
This impressive showroom presents an inspiring mix of antique and modern furniture and home décor with unexpected juxtapositions at every turn. You’ll find fresh new inspiration with every visit. Antony Todd is known for his illustrious career as a New York City event designer and interior designer, and his showroom reflects his impeccable taste and ability to create marvelous backdrops for stylish living. Do stop in and witness his talent for “flair, authenticity and simple elegance”.
3280 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
antonytodd.com
@antonytodd
The Millbrook Home
Charming on the outside, design-forward on the inside – this beautiful shop offers a lively mix of unique finds for the home, as well as impeccably designed fashion for men and women. This is a sophisticated one-stop source for classic home furnishings, inventive tabletop, and unique décor. And you can add something très chic to your wardrobe while you’re here!
3300 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
themillbrookhome.com
@themillbrookhome
Millbrook Antiques Mall
Leave plenty of time to explore fine antiques from over 30 shops conveniently housed under one roof. From 19th century Staffordshire to 1950’s vintage barware, quality artwork and jewelry to fine china, this shop has it all. Whether you identify as grandmillennial, mid-century modernist, or staunch classicist, you won’t leave here empty-handed.
3301 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
@millbrookantiquesmall
“Whether you identify as grandmillennial, mid-century modernist, or staunch classicist, you won’t leave here empty-handed.”
Millbrook Antique Center
It’s striking to behold so much stylish decor, vintage finds, and quality antiques in one tiny (but certainly mighty) town. And with two antique emporiums on one block, this is quite the concentrated destination for collectors of all stripes! At the Millbrook Antique Center, explore two jam-packed floors bursting with interesting vintage pieces, antiques, artwork, decor, and books from over 30 dealers.
3283 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
millbrookantiquescenter.com
@themillbrookantiquecenter
Juniper
This lovely lifestyle boutique carries a tasteful display of home décor, tabletop, and gifts. Lucky enough to be invited to stay with a friend in the country? You can pick up the perfect hostess gift at Juniper…and expect another invitation for a country getaway weekend!
3285 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
junipermillbrook.com
@junipermillbrook
Joseph Velletri’s Sons
Everything you’ll ever need to decorate your country home – or city apartment for that matter. This old world purveyor carries the home décor gamut from rugs to wallpaper, paint to window treatments and offers installation and contracting services as well.
3285 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
@joseph_velletris_sons_inc
ALSO OF INTEREST
While not focused on home design perse, these notable designers of elegant accoutrements are worth a visit.
Kieselstein-Cord
Founded in 1972 and still brilliantly relevant, this eponymous brand known for sculptural jewelry and exotic leather accessories continues to be “celebrated, coveted and collected”.
3264 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
kieselstein-cord.com
@kieselstein_cord
Alicia Adams Alpaca
This luxury alpaca brand was born on a family farm in the Hudson Valley and their flagship store remains in Millbrook. They’re known for sustainably luxurious home décor and apparel crafted of alpaca wool from their herd of over 200 Suri alpacas on their farm. Be sure to check out their sumptuous throws and blankets.
3262 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
aliciaadamsalpaca.com
@aliciaadamsalpaca
WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Where to Dine
Babette’s Kitchen
Start your day with breakfast at Babette’s, a cozy café that serves up amazing freshly baked treats, breakfast, and lunch: all Instagram-worthy.
3293 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
babetteskitchen.com
@babetteskitchen
Café Les Baux
Classic French bistro rooted in the flavors of the Brittany Sea and Provence.
152 Church Street, Millbrook NY 12545
cafelesbaux.com
@lesbauxmillbrook
Canoe Hill
A local favorite offering up inventive cocktails, oysters, and seasonal American fare.
3264 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
canoehillny.com
@canoehillbar
Barbaro
Lovingly crafted, time-honored Italian dishes in a warm and intimate setting.
3279 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
barbaromillbrook.com
@barbaro_mlbrk
The Vintage at the Millbrook Inn
Hyperlocal farm-to-table dining, sourcing fine seasonal ingredients from farmers and purveyors in Millbrook and the Hudson Valley.
3 Gifford Road, Millbrook NY 12545
thevintageatthemillbrookinn.com
@themillbrookinnhudsonvalley
Charlotte’s
Local-sourced European fare and diverse wines offered in a country setting with fireplaces and a patio.
4258 US-44, Millbrook NY 12545
charlottesny.com
@charlottes
Julien’s
Local eats, a family friendly atmosphere, and hand tossed pizzas featuring ingredients from local farms. And sushi!
5 Washington Avenue, Millbrook NY 12545
julienspizzamillbrook.com
@juliensmillbrook
The Millbrook Café
Fresh seafood, hand-cut beef filets and more, cooked in their wood fired brick oven and grill.
3288 Franklin Avenue Millbrook NY 12545
themillbrookcafe.com
@themillbrookcafe
WHERE TO STAY
The Millbrook Inn
Luxury inn with the charm and warmth of an intimate country house, set on a country road dotted with lush farmland and grazing horses.
3 Gifford Road, Millbrook NY 12545
themillbrookinn.com
@themillbrookinnhudsonvalley
Troutbeck
A 250 acre Hudson Valley estate hotel, home for centuries to naturalists, poets and romantics, revived and renewed for today.
515 Leedsville Road, Amenia NY 12501
troutbeck.com
@troutbeck.ny
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