Edina has quietly become one of the Twin Cities metro's strongest destinations for home furnishings — a mix of national flagships and locally owned design studios spread across three walkable districts. A Room & Board representative put it plainly: shopping in one neighborhood lets customers "accomplish more in a shorter amount of time and have fun."
The Galleria
Design Within Reach operates an 18,000-square-foot showroom at the Galleria with 40 vignettes. Its distinctive "Lake House" concept home showcases Minnesota materials — basalt, birch, and white pine — reflecting Nordic building traditions. A Design Within Reach representative noted that shoppers come to understand "how modern can be warm, inviting, communal and exceptionally beautiful."
Room & Board offers free design services for both residential and commercial projects, drawing customers from neighboring states and businesses looking for professionally guided selections.
Additional home furnishing retailers at the Galleria include The Container Store, West Elm, Z Gallerie, Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furnishings, Crate & Barrel, and Pottery Barn — a concentration of design-focused retail that's unusual outside of major urban centers.
Southdale Center
The RH (Restoration Hardware) gallery at Southdale Center — announced as a 50,000-square-foot, four-story showroom with a café, vaulted ceilings, wine vault, and glass-enclosed conservatory courtyard — has since opened. The RH Rooftop Restaurant above it has been named among America's 50 most beautiful restaurants by People magazine.
50th & France
The 50th & France neighborhood hosts more than 175 locally owned retailers and services, with several focused on home and kitchen.
- Sur La Table — cutlery, cookware, tableware, and kitchen gadgets
- Gather — handpainted ceramics, glassware, and home fragrances
- At Home and Co. — gallery showplace with interior designers offering affordable design services
A 50th & France Business Association representative describes the district's "walkability and charm" as what makes a full day possible: shop, dine, have coffee, and repeat — without moving your car.
Plan Your Visit
Lodging options near Edina's shopping districts include the Westin Edina Galleria and the Residence Inn by Marriott Minneapolis Edina. Both place guests within easy reach of all three retail neighborhoods, making a full home-furnishing weekend entirely feasible.