Decorate Your Space With Finds From These Online Stores

Remember the days of trudging through one store after another, sitting on couches, flipping through fabric swatches and measuring coffee tables? Home improvement projects meant seemingly endless investments of time searching for just the right items.

Fast-forward to the 21st century, where the e-commerce revolution makes it possible to browse products ranging from appliances and furniture to candles and vases from the comfort of your family room. Here are online home improvement stores to accommodate the full spectrum of decorating needs.

• Wayfair
  In 2002, a pair of entrepreneurs looking for "the next big thing" stumbled onto a website that sold birdhouses. They applied the effective marketing principles of that modest but successful business to found Wayfair, a global home improvement e-commerce store. Wayfair's mission is simple: they believe everyone should live in a home they love. The site features 14 million items from more than 11,000 suppliers, including their own family of brands. Orders over $35 ship for free and two-day shipping is available on many items. 
  
  
• West Elm
  As a subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, one of the most recognized and trusted names in home improvement retail, West Elm has an impressive pedigree. The store is known primarily for its selection of products with a clean, modern style that maintains a timeless appeal. This summer, West Elm is making a big splash debuting their collaboration with REI Co-op, the iconic outdoor products company. The 35-item collection of lifestyle items marks the first time in REI Co-op's 82-year history that their goods have been sold through another retailer.
  
  
• ABC Carpet & Home
  For decades, the delights of ABC Carpet & Home and their six-floor Manhattan store were exclusive to locals and tourists. Today, thanks to the wonders of e-commerce, people from coast to coast can shop ABC and make their home improvement dreams come true. In keeping with its mission to "minimize our collective environmental footprint and maximize social justice," ABC focuses on selling ethically-sourced furniture and home decor accessories that promote sustainability and worthwhile causes.
  
  
• Cost Plus World Market
  On the lookout for some exotic home improvement finds? Shop at Cost Plus World Market and you'll have the appearance of a global traveler without leaving the country. The store's name comes from the original policy of pricing items at cost plus 10 percent, and World Market continues its goal of providing unique products from international cultures at affordable prices. Join World Market Rewards and receive generous perks, such as an instant 15 percent-off coupon.
  
  
• The Container Store
  "We have enough storage space," said no one, ever. "Add storage" is a permanent entry on lists of home improvement projects, and The Container Store has the answer to the most perplexing problems. In addition to storage solutions for every room and household item, The Container Store carries home office furniture, luggage, portable chargers, and other accessories that make life a little easier. The online Design Center offers interactive tools and virtual consultations with creative experts.
  
  
• Minted
  Art is the quickest and most satisfying way to put your individual stamp on home improvement. Minted puts the work of independent artists from all 50 states and more than 100 countries at your fingertips. All designs are crowdsourced through monthly competitions in which customers vote for their favorite submissions. Commission an original piece, silhouette, or house portrait as a personalized gift for yourself, family member, or friend.

Coordinate home improvement projects with lifestyle changes, seasons, or simply your mood. Your exciting new home decor is waiting for you in the wonderful world of online shopping.

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