As the French proverb goes, "A chaque oiseau, son nid est beau." To every bird, its own nest is beautiful. At Back Home, we believe that interiors are about the people who live in them, not who decorated them. French-inspired living is much more than an aesthetic style.
To truly capture the French spirit in a home, it must be thoughtfully curated with pieces that aren't only used, but enjoyed; vignettes that are at once intentional and effortless; and collected items that you not only love, but that help you live well.At Back Home, we believe that a well-appointed home is a reflection of the life lived inside, and should in turn, inspire authenticity and contentedness.
As one of Austin's distinct custom design service boutiques, Back Home has been a thriving part of the community for more than 35 years. In our store, clients become friends as we work together to enhance your space.
To truly capture the French spirit in a home, it must be thoughtfully curated with pieces that aren't only used, but enjoyed; vignettes that are at once intentional and effortless; and collected items that you not only love, but that help you live well.At Back Home, we believe that a well-appointed home is a reflection of the life lived inside, and should in turn, inspire authenticity and contentedness.
As one of Austin's distinct custom design service boutiques, Back Home has been a thriving part of the community for more than 35 years. In our store, clients become friends as we work together to enhance your space.
Services
Whether you are looking to furnish an entire french country mansion, update the living room of your downtown apartment, or enhance your vintage transitional dwelling, Back Home will be your partner in bringing that vision to life. We offer design services to help customize living spaces of any size and scale.
Reviews (18)
Vonda P.
Dec 06, 2021
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Michelle W.
Jan 01, 2019
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Caryl T.
Sep 10, 2018
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My husband and I shop here regularly. The owners/employees are always and helpful and friendly and their selections for Home decor and furnishings are amazing! From art to flower arrangements, furniture to gifts and candles and even rugs - we've purchased it all here and been thrilled with our choices. Highly recommend! They also have amazing sales throughout the year!
Sandra M.
Mar 10, 2018
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I am in with this store! So many beautiful things and I've been shopping here for years. The selection is above par with new merchandise arriving all the time. I've never had a negative experience with the ladies in fact the staff is always helpful and provides suggestions that I would not have thought of. If you ever get a chance - attend one of their events (they always over deliver on food AND drinks). I love that shopping here means I'm supporting woman owned - local business.
Claire C.
Nov 22, 2017
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The customer service/treatment of employees to customers here is disgusting. Totally self-righteous superficial housewives are hired here, that treat their customers with ZERO respect unless they look wealthy. Which keep in mind this is next to a Central Market and yoga studio and nearby Lifetime fitness, most women come here after working out or running errands without makeup. I can honestly say, coming in put together with makeup and hair done I could immediately tell a dramatic difference in how I was personally treated in comparison to coming in with my gym attire and no makeup on. I feel very
Maria T.
Oct 24, 2017
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My hands down favorite furniture and accessories store in Austin. Quality pieces and reasonable prices. The owner Mari Johnson is a true miracle worker! She transformed my home and I could not be happier. The whole staff is friendly, knowledgeable and talented. My go to place if I need something or just inspiration!
Tiffany C.
Sep 12, 2017
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This store is absolutely enchanting! The owner is joyful and has a sense of style and class that is unmatched from any store I have been in austin.
Her merchandising techniques allows you to view products without feeling overwhelmed. This is my favorite spot to buy little presents for my friends.
I have an appointment with the interior decorator I can't wait to see her magic. Truly you can see this is her passion and it shows in her business.
Each square inch of this store has something tells a little story with colors and design. There is something for everyone here! With great respect
Her merchandising techniques allows you to view products without feeling overwhelmed. This is my favorite spot to buy little presents for my friends.
I have an appointment with the interior decorator I can't wait to see her magic. Truly you can see this is her passion and it shows in her business.
Each square inch of this store has something tells a little story with colors and design. There is something for everyone here! With great respect
Christy K.
Apr 25, 2017
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It's unfortunate that this store will bear the brunt of my outrage, because so many businesses are guilty. Walked in this afternoon hoping to purchase items I felt certain that they peddled in. Upon entering I was immediately hit with toxic air from a zillion different fragrance sources - the scented candle in the entry was just the most obvious.
When are business owners going to realize that no one has ever made a decision to leave a store because it did not smell like lavender or vanilla or whatever, but many people, like myself, who have allergies (and who doesn't in Austin?) leave
When are business owners going to realize that no one has ever made a decision to leave a store because it did not smell like lavender or vanilla or whatever, but many people, like myself, who have allergies (and who doesn't in Austin?) leave
K. L.
Sep 11, 2016
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I am in the process of redecorating my home and decided to visit this store, as they had a few attractive pieces of furniture sitting outside.
Upon my arrival and throughout the entire duration of my store visit, I was never greeted or acknowledged by any of the employees, even after 30 minutes in the store. None of them were super busy, and they had plenty of time to chat with one another.
Although I found some items of interest, including a couple of the light fixtures, a coffee table, and some topiaries, I decided to leave after the lack of interaction. I'm not OK with spending money
Upon my arrival and throughout the entire duration of my store visit, I was never greeted or acknowledged by any of the employees, even after 30 minutes in the store. None of them were super busy, and they had plenty of time to chat with one another.
Although I found some items of interest, including a couple of the light fixtures, a coffee table, and some topiaries, I decided to leave after the lack of interaction. I'm not OK with spending money
Hillary W.
May 28, 2016
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Johnnie M.
Nov 28, 2015
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I have shopped Back Home for years. First in the little shop at the mall and past years in the WestGate location. They always have the best scented candles, lovely faux floral arrangements and wreaths. You walk in the store and its full of the sweetest French inspired vignettes. The furniture is very good quality. I have carpets and lamps as well as lots of baskets and faux flowers I've purchased here that are still like new. Good quality merchandise. I get so many decorating ideas from here. I live in Maine, but visit here when I come to Austin every winter. I highly recommend it for
Glenn H.
Nov 28, 2015
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I stopped in the store this afternoon looking for something to display some glass spheres on. I found the perfect thing in the exact right color. As soon as I picked it up, a lovely woman offered to take it to the register for me. I continued to look around and found a candle that I wanted to purchase. She popped right back and took this to the register as well. After looking around a bit more I headed to the register to make my purchase. As I was checking out another employee walked up and was on the phone. She said,"He's buying a candle and a display tray." I looked at her with
Monte D.
May 19, 2015
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I have been a client of Back Home for many years. I have always had a wonderful experience including my latest purchase. I needed to refresh my home office space and called Mari Johnson. Mari and her talented staff created a more updated, Fresher, Brighter look with the use of my furniture and theirs. My home office is not just a productive space it is now also a sanctuary. I could not be more please with their amazing attention to detail. Thank you all so much!!!
Shelby J.
Jan 01, 2015
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I love this store and happen to frequent it quite a bit. In fact, I was in the store when the person who wrote the previous negative and absolutely unnecessary comment was written (referring to the one posted on December 30). I personally found this comment to be inaccurate to the situation I witnessed. You were abrupt and rude to the sales person, who I believe was being fair in such a shocking situation. I have never encountered such behavior, and find no problem with back home's customer service. Again, I love this store and highly recommend it!! In fact, I will be going there again tomorrow
Matt M.
Dec 30, 2014
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Disclaimer: If you check out the rest of my reviews you will see that I'm very fair. I don't take these things lightly and I will even go back to correct a review if I have a better experience the second time around.
I encountered some of the RUDEST customer service I have ever experienced when I decided to return some Christmas ornaments that I decided not to gift. The store claims that there were "hand written" signs claiming that "All Christmas sales are final after December 15". Perhaps I missed the signs and I could live with that, but the way I was treated by
I encountered some of the RUDEST customer service I have ever experienced when I decided to return some Christmas ornaments that I decided not to gift. The store claims that there were "hand written" signs claiming that "All Christmas sales are final after December 15". Perhaps I missed the signs and I could live with that, but the way I was treated by
Margaux K.
Feb 10, 2012
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I shop the Westgate Central Market shopping center at least monthly, if not every couple of weeks. I've always seen this store when I go to another store and thought to myself, "It looks intriguing but not today."
Well today my mom and I decided to go in and take a look because we are looking for high quality silk flower for my wedding bouquet. We were both taken by surprise by how charming, well put together, and unique this shop is!
I mean, literally, there wasn't a table we didn't walk by that something didn't jump out at us and say "Take me home!"
Well today my mom and I decided to go in and take a look because we are looking for high quality silk flower for my wedding bouquet. We were both taken by surprise by how charming, well put together, and unique this shop is!
I mean, literally, there wasn't a table we didn't walk by that something didn't jump out at us and say "Take me home!"
Karen R.
Feb 05, 2012
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Christine A.
Jun 17, 2008
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If your preferences lean towards the more traditional, Back Home would be a terrific place to shop. I was searching for the "perfect" end table and lamp for a client and stopped here to look. The staff is wonderfully accommodating and allowed me to set a table up with a lamp on it to photograph so I could show my client.
Several days later, we decided it was not exactly right but I really appreciated the employees hustling around me to get the setting for the photo just right. I'm not used to that!
While I was there I found a great (and cheap) oversized straw bag with a leather
Several days later, we decided it was not exactly right but I really appreciated the employees hustling around me to get the setting for the photo just right. I'm not used to that!
While I was there I found a great (and cheap) oversized straw bag with a leather
