Architect and interior designer Richard Mishaan is no stranger to Gotham. His work has been celebrated for over 25 years in the pages of popular shelter magazines and his first shop, closed in 2008, was a go-to destination for colleagues and sophisticated homebodies, all looking for unusual accessories and unique pieces for comfy nests. His newest showroom-shop, Homer, is a little (well, not that tiny at 1,000 square feet) jewel box overflowing with stunning home furnishings and assorted tabletop items. Located on the corner of University Place and 10th Street, Homer showcases revolving collections of thoughtfully edited furniture, decorative accessories, art, tabletop accessories, and casual interior accents; the inventory is completely re-imagined every four months to reflect Mishaan’s design philosophy and latest finds—each a frozen moment in time in the visionary’s home furnishings continuum. 

Clients and customers will discover new designers and lines just as Mishaan discovers them (in his endless trips to trade fairs and private studios around the globe), allowing shoppers to partake in the thrill of buying fresh designs while they are still affordable and accessible, and before some of these cherry-picked, curated finds become marquee brands themselves. 

“I believe collecting is a commitment; it should always be about loving the piece,” observed Mishaan. “I have people tell me with great excitement that what they bought several years ago for a reasonable price is now worth a fortune. I ask them, ‘Do you still love it?’ and they all reply, ‘I would never part with it.’” Homer will be the place to find the newest inspirations and designers—tomorrow’s collectibles. Prices will range from $25/$50 for small tabletop items and decorative accessories, and could easily soar to $7,000 or higher for one-of-a-kind pieces, rare art, and specialty furnishings. -- Ruth J. Katz