For more colorful, imaginative objects and pieces that can’t be found on your everyday big box sites, we’ve sourced eight fantastic LGBTQIA+-owned businesses that have no short supply of design goods. June, of course, warmly ushers in Pride Month, but these brands should be added to your bookmark bar for year-round purchases for your home. Though candles like Thé Fantôme, Polyamberous, and Slow Burn are what Boy Smells is mostly known for, they have a few other categories of products. The Genderful Fine Fragrances is full of perfumes made for everyone and anyone, many of which are the same scents as the candles. Dreamt up and executed by Helena Barquet and Fabiana Faria, the shop provides products that inject more pizzazz into homes. It’s impossible to find a blasé item in its catalog. The duo curates picks from artists and designers who excel in their fields, leading to a kaleidoscope of home goods with funky patterns, modern shapes, and sleek lines. Pink velvet love seats, abstract rugs, and bulbous sconces are just a small sampling of the elevated and cool, yet wonderfully distinct pieces. The famed potter and interior designer’s collection has grown massively since its inception in the early ’90s. Stores are dotted throughout the country and you can shop numerous products, from simple, plush bed sheets to unique, modular coffee tables. There are plenty of sleek pottered pieces, too. Not only can shoppers pick up homewares, but there are apparel, accessories, and wellness/skincare products, as well. Even better is the brand’s general store, where an emphasis on sustainability reigns. Refillable, low-waste products can be purchased, whether you need a new cleaning solution or a top-up on hand wash. The speckled pieces are modern and earthy at the same time, and many have playful pops of color. Her creations could easily fit into any style of home—atop a table, nestled in a corner, or hanging on a wall. Aside from her studio, she teaches at Illuminated Clay, which provides pottery classes and a creative haven for for BIPOC ceramicists and art enthusiasts. Pillows, blankets, baskets, pot holders, trays, and even scrunchies are part of MINNA’s selection. The color palettes and patterns are often minimal and soothing, meaning anything you pick will serve as a stylish addition to your home. Chic Kissing Cowgirls, desert backdrops with “All Means Y’all” text, and subtle Pride prints are just a few of the lovely pieces that can be shopped through Etsy. All the furniture is customizable. The hand-built frames can be wrapped in various materials and colors in order to create a personal piece that fits your home (and your design tastes) to a T. Mid-century modern to modern farmhouse fans and both traditional and contemporary lovers will be able to create something they adore on the site.
