Marie-Marie has been the go-to shop in Antwerp for more than 40 years, for qualitative bath and bed linen. The shop, which is run by sisters Valerie and Laurence, is a family business. You can tell by the warm welcome in the shop, because at Marie-Marie, the sales staff help you in a personable way and are knowledgeable about what they sell. The shop has a wonderful collection of bath and bed linen, cushions, plaids, soaps and accessories.  Besides internationally-renowned brands like Missoni, they also produce their own, stunning collection. A great place to shop for gifts or treat yourself to something more luxurious!

Steenhouwersvest 12, 2000 Antwerpen

Espoo opened in 2009 and since then many Antwerp design lovers have found their way here. The showroom includes furniture as well as small home accessories, from Scandi brands like Menu, Hay, & Tradition and Ferm Living. It’s a great place to shop and find inspiration, ask advice and find the perfect gift. One of my favourite things to do on Sundays is to walk down Kloosterstraat, where Espoo is located. The (interior design) shops are open and you can take a walk through the pedestrian tunnel to Linkeroever for the best view of Antwerp’s skyline.

Kloosterstraat 75/77, 2000 Antwerpen

Antwerp is home to several good vintage shops, but one of the best is Modest Furniture, in Mechelsesteenweg, in my opinion. They sell a lot of Scandinavian design from the 50s and 60s, in addition to Italian and Swiss design from the 70s. Modest Furniture has an eye for unique items, that combine quality materials with delicious simplicity. If you’re worried that the armchair won’t fit in your luggage, buy a stunning lamp instead or have it shipped.

Mechelsesteenweg 255, 2018 Antwerpen