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[title]With the help of her real-estate firm Good Property, Alaina Gurwitz renovated her spacious West Village co-op by installing Ikea cabinets and West Elm shelves in her newly formed full kitchen. She accents furniture from ABC Carpet & Home, Crate & Barrel and Room & Board with her mother’s photography and mementos collected on her travels.
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Boca Grande 54 Greene St between Broome and Grand Sts (212-226-8766, bocagrandefurnishings.com)
Gurwitz browses this boutique—which sources furniture and decor from India, Asia and the Middle East—for antique and custom-wood finds. “My all-time favorites are the hammered pieces, as well as the tables that are made from old doors,” she says.
Leo Design 543 Hudson St between Charles and Perry Sts (212-929-8466, leodesignnyc.com)
“It’s a great place for cuff links, boxes, desk accessories and home decor, such as lighting, vases and vintage mirrors,” enthuses Gurwitz, who loves to buy accent pieces and presents for friends at this eclectic gift shop.
Michele Varian 27 Howard St at Crosby St (212-226-1076, michelevarian.com)
“[Owner Michele Varian] curates an incredibly large selection of items that are high-design yet have a sense of whimsy and humor,” remarks Gurwitz, who scouts for unusual decorative objects at this high-end home store. “It’s the kind of place where I could buy the whole store and still come back for more.”