ROAM Interiors

We purchased a Blomus clock from Roam a couple years ago, which recently stopped keeping accurate time, despite new batteries. We happened to be going by, so we dropped in to check out the store and mentioned about the clock while there, not really expecting anything, since we had neither a receipt nor a warranty. BUT, the ladies working there said they remembered us, took down our name and number, and within a couple days let us know a new clock was on order and within a week that a new clock had already arrived. All of this without a receipt nor even presenting the broken clock. The only request (after the new clock had already been received) was that we bring by the broken clock when we stop in to get the new one. Incredible service to match the high-​end quality of goods they sell.

I recently purchased a Real
Good Chair during the BluDot 20% off sale and couldn’t be happier with it! It’s a perfect addition to my living room.
Overall, my experience at ROAM was very positive. Staff is friendly and willing to help answer any questions regarding their merchandise. If money grew on trees, I’d be shopping there much more frequently.
Go check it out! Parking is kind of a drag, but there is usually space on Mall Street, behind the Hennepin County library at the corner of Henn and Lagoon and it’s free!

Just went into the store looking for candles and possibly a gift for a friend… The salesperson sat quietly on the phone and did not even say hi! I’ve been in retail a long time and when you only have one person in the store at a time you need to make the best of it! Just some advice to a really otherwise adorable store. I left empty handed sadly because she was still on the phone when I left. Maybe it was just a one time thing… but no sale today sad…

A little something for every price point. But more for the rich and famous.
Think of CB2 with more style and open arms. I love more stuff in this store than my budget can manage, but at least the store clerks understand that. («I have NO idea why that clock costs that much. It’ll be on the wall for a while, but I love it.») You’ve officially won my respect.
They have everything from reasonably priced candles to unreasonably priced furniture, every unnecessary kitchy kitchen accoutrement you can think of, fun play things, wallpaper, purses, bonzai trees… you get the idea. The space is very open and unintimidating, which is important when you’re in a store where you KNOW you’re going to walk out with nothing more than a matchbox.
The sales clerks are very kind and respect your space. They even helped me sneak a gift for the hubs while he was in the store. There’s a very specific modern and minimalistic style catered to here, which is interesting considering the neighborhood. It’s not my style… but maybe it’s yours?

What seemed like an innocuous search– we wanted to find «grown-​up» low ball glasses for our beautiful little sister for her birthday– turned out to be tricksy. Kitchen Window and CB2 or whateverthehell it’s called both disappointed, big time, with blah choices that could have been from a thrift store, were they not $ 20 each.
While the window display of this place made both me and my little brother a little concerned that things in here would be out of our price range, we found exactly what we were looking for. They had beautiful, unique, and finely-​made Alessi Italian low ball glasses, in a very interesting style, for a price we were willing to pay.
PLUS, the lady behind the counter was very kind and gift wrapped the two glasses fo’ free.
This is the kind of place that prompts little brothers to wailingly rhapsodize about making money some day– so just know that if you’re going in here with a hostessing/​waitressing/​nonprofit budget, you’ll have limited options.

I’m torn on this one…
The STUFF that they have (yes I am referring to it all as stuff and not furniture) was really… uptown chic. But it does not fit any flow, any pattern, or anything else unless you buy all of your furniture from there and work with one of their «design experts.»
Here’s my biggest problem. Unless that bedframe I looked at is made out of an endangered tree’s wood, there is no reason for them to staple the same poly blend fabric my cars floormats are made of onto it and charge you $ 8,000. I can MAKE a bedframe for WAY less, that would at least be able to match with some of the other items in my house…
They did have some unique accessories, but nothing to call home about.
You have to have a really expansive price range to shop here, and honestly if I was into this whole art-​decco furniture movement that would be really cool, but for the time being I will continue to buy my furniture from IKEA, put it together myself, and pocket the other $ 7,000.
Only reason this place gets three stars is the people that work here are super friendly, and that made it nice to at least walk around asking questions… But otherwise this place is only worth one look before you go to a real furniture store.

Whoa, ho, ho. Roam just moved in to the old Booksmart store a couple of weeks ago and you would not believe what they’ve done with the place.
What looks like miles of the restored original floors (yep, original!), a remodeled stairwell that no longer makes it seem like you’re entering your aunt’s musty basement. This showroom for the home is open, bright and positively stunning.
Roam is a store that won’t please everybody, but it will please those with modern taste and a deep pocketbook. It would also be a good place to buy an interesting wedding gift if you have very posh friends.
Between high-​end imported furniture to… well, still very high-​end local goods (Blu Dot), there’s lots of room to browse here. I must admit that Roam doesn’t quite roam into my budget or personal style. When the friendly owner (I think) began to explain some of the designers they carry, I wanted to stop her and say, «All my furniture is from craigslist, m’lady.» Still, I can appreciate what they are doing here. In my brain, it roams more into the category of frivolity-​that-​might-​actually-​be-​kind-​of-​awesome.

I love ROAM. I wish there were more stores like it in the Twin Cities. My last trip in was on the way to a wedding shower for a hard-​to-​buy for design savvy friend. I had 30 minutes, $ 45, and no idea what to buy. The staff was super duper helpful and even wrapped my purchase for me. What more could a girl in a hurry ask for?!?
The store has a really amazing selection of modern home furnishings as well as great collection of modern gifts and such. Oh — and let me not forget the free off-​street parking. I know it’s not a big deal, but I appreciate it.

What a hella beautiful store! I really enjoyed the variety of brands located in one location-​something that’s missing from the Minneapolis market. Being from the west coast, I have to admit it rivals many of the stores located in LA and SF. And the staff is outstanding with their knowledge and helpfulness,

what a clutter fuck!
too much stuff.
made me feel like I was in a poorly organized version of a museum store, filed with stuff nobody needs.

Tucked behind the Firm on Glenwood Ave, this is one of the Cities design gems. Über modern and European, this place is great if you’ve moved into one of the cool lofts in the North Loop or at IMS. In fact, we saw a good deal of empty nesters shopping here on Sat morning.
Aside from furniture, this is a great place to stop in for gifts and home kitsch.
While, not much here fits my home’s style, I really had a great time wandering around… it reminded me of trips I’ve taken through Northern Europe and the Netherlands. I didn’t even need to dust off my passport.

Stumbled in here one day on my way to the farmer’s market. I didn’t know it existed, but what a fun store! Many different items — it isn’t just a furniture store. We came home with silcone placemats and coasters, sure to not dent our glass table. They had lots of fun patterns on those. Many décor items that were unusual as well as fun handbags and jewelry. Very nice woman who appeared to be the owner made us happy we were shopping there.

I stopped into Roam on a whim, and left 45 minutes later with an order for a Blu-​Dot sofa with a delivery date two days later. Unbelievable.
Truly a hidden gem in Minnesota’s furniture dept.
Being the only «Dot Spot» in Minnesota, ROAM is the only business in town having our own local furniture rockstars Blu-​Dot on display; as well as several other gorgeous contemporary pieces from Alessi and so on.
The staff is more than humble with literally no pressure to buy anything. In fact, I think you could just hang out in there — but trust me, within fifteen minutes of being in there, you will want to buy something.