At the risk of sounding cliche, we truly celebrate International Women’s Day all year round at Havenly HQ. In addition to employing countless female designers and creatives across the country, we regularly integrate female-owned brands into our design projects.

And now, we’ve rounded up a non-exhaustive list of a few of our favorite women-owned businesses in the design and home decorating industry. Get to know these inspiring brands and the savvy businesswomen behind them, and bookmark them for your next design project:

1. Bolé Road Textiles

Designer Hana Getachew is the driving force behind Bolé Road Textiles, a home goods company that offers handwoven fabrics inspired by traditional Ethiopian textiles. Born in Addis Ababa, Getachew’s own Ethiopian heritage adds a personal touch to each design, whether a bath towel, shower curtain, wall hanging, or pillow. Incorporate Getachew’s understated, chic designs into your space through pretty pieces like the Bale wall hanging, Kombolcha Lumbar pillow, or the Aman pillow.  We also love the juicy pops of color from her simple but oh-so-chic leather coasters.

2. TORTUGA Living

Based in Brooklyn and founded by Andrea Hill, TORTUGA Living is a clever, direct-to-consumer brand that emphasizes form and function. The company’s modular designs can be used alone or purchased in multiples to expand and transform. The perfect example? The STACKED stacking bench. Alone, it’s a bench (with cute cushion toppers), but stack a few, and you’ve got an eye-catching console, shelving unit, or room divider. Another of Hill’s collaborations, this time with designer Oliver Haslegrave, has been making waves: The Wave Shelf would be a gorgeous and practical addition to a home office, living room, or even bathroom.

3. The Citizenry

Ethically crafted home goods meet thoughtful design with The Citizenry. Founders (and friends!) Carly Nance and Rachel Bentley believe that “an object is only as beautiful as the environment in which it’s made.” No surprise, then, that their Dallas-based, socially conscious home goods brand focuses on celebrating the people behind the products. Per the brand’s website, Carly and Rachel believe that “our homes should be reflections of the journeys we take.”  These two have mastered the art of blending modern beauty with a bohemian flair, and we certainly dig the warmth of their beautifully curated collections. We know you will, too! 

4. Malene Barnett

Malene Barnett wears many hats: she’s an activist, anthropologist, and above all, an artist. Specializing in sculptures, original paintings, and prints, Malene’s work hones in on the continued importance (and undeniable beauty) of art in the African diaspora. We love her colorful paintings and textural sculptures as focal points for a bohemian-inspired space, but for a more budget-friendly way to own one of Malene’s unique pieces, shop her exclusive wallpaper collaboration with Lulu & Georgia, or browse her dreamy, marble-like carpet designs via Kravet.

5. The Inside

We love this women-owned business so much, it’s now apart of the Havenly brand! Thanks to The Inside, “custom furniture” is now synonymous with “cost-effective.” We never thought we’d see the day either. Founders Christiane Lemieux and Britt Bunn (alongside creative director Danielle Walish) launched The Inside back in 2017 in an effort to “bring the high-end experience of customizing fabric to furniture online at a cookie-cutter price.” All of their products are locally made in the U.S., and their endless library of custom fabric swatches are just a click (and a dollar) away. Once you’ve chosen your furniture style and the fabric, you’re en route to making your made-to-order dreams come true (without breaking the bank). Trust us: The Inside’s bright, colorful patterns and vibrant furnishings bring just the right touch of chic to any space.

6. Clare Paint

Nicole Gibbons is the brilliant brain behind Clare Paint — a first of its kind direct-to-consumer paint brand. Nicole was an interior designer who saw an opportunity to make the process of paint a little less stress-inducing. Now, you can say goodbye to hours spent in the Home Depot paint department and hello to a whole new, whole lot more convenient way of discovering that perfect shade of gray. Clare has established an entirely new paint shopping experience, from choosing the right color to delivering the highest-quality paint and supplies to your front door (we call that a win-win!). We’re pretty certain once you use Clare, you’ll never turn back.

7. Parachute

Neutral tones, clean lines, Cali-casual textures, and sheets so soft you’ll never want to get out of bed: that’s what Parachute is all about. Founder Ariel Kaye left her career in marketing to create a brand with one primary goal: “To bring more comfort to your world through premium, accessible essentials.” Parachute is now a leader in modern bedding and bath essentials and helped popularize the all-linen-everything look. Trust us: a quilt or throw blanket just isn’t enough. 

8. Jungalow

Justina Blakeney is basically the queen of modern bohemian design. The artist and recipient of our 2021 Content Creator of the Year Award turned her popular design blog into a flourishing lifestyle brand showcasing her signature free-spirited aesthetic. True to form, Justina describes her style as “a combination of jungle and bungalow“and aims to celebrate color, pattern, and plants through her eponymous line and curated selection of home decor. From planters and wallpaper to poufs and pillows, Jungalow has all of the boho essentials — and then some. Plus, when you “decorate wild” with Jungalow, at least two trees are planted in partnership with Trees for the Future. 

8. Our Place

Shiza Shahid is the founder of Our Place, a go-to brand for stylish, ethically made cookware. She’s a strong believer in the power of cooking and its intrinsic ability to bring people together. As a Pakistani woman, she recalls her family finding their place in America by cooking and sharing food with friends — an experience that would come to shape the name of her cookware brand. One of their best-sellers, The Always Pan (known to replace the fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan, spatula, and spoon rest) was even dubbed “the kitchen magician” by Oprah Winfrey. 

9. The Home Edit

Co-founders Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin have made a flourishing business out of their type A personalities and superhuman knack for organization. What started as a blog is now a full-on organization empire, with operations across the country, multiple product lines, a collection with The Container Store, a Netflix series, and  three best-selling books to boot. If you appreciate an impeccably organized pantry or simply want a bit of life advice, Clea and Joanna will become your fast friends.

10. Reese's Book Club

Okay, okay — this is not necessarily a home brand, but rather one of our favorite brands to enjoy at home. Their expertly-curated selection of women-focused novels simply can’t be beat, not to mention their super cute reading boxes, mugs, candles, and tote bags. Best of all, all proceeds from any book or shop purchases go to The Readership — their pay-it-forward program dedicated to advancing literacy worldwide. This women-owned business aligns with our values so much, we even partnered with them to design cozy, personalized  Reading Rooms (who couldn’t use a dedicated book nook at home?!).

11. Havenly

Last but certainly not least, we’re paying homage to Havenly’s very own founders (and sisters!) Lee Mayer and Emily Motayed. Lee and Emily created Havenly in an effort to address an-all-to-common need for accessible, affordable interior design. After leaving her tiny New York City apartment for a spacious home in Denver, Lee needed a lot of furniture and decor to fill the new space. But with a busy work schedule, she found it nearly impossible to devote time to designing her dream home. Lee wished for an online design service that simply didn’t exist, so she called her sister Emily and they built it themselves. 

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