In the heart of Brentwood, The Refind Room offers a true alternative to traditional resale shops. The store buys and sells a carefully curated mix of vintage and modern furnishings, many of which originated from well-known, quality manufacturers such as Baker, Henredon, Bernhardt and Maitland-Smith.
In addition to furniture, The Refind Room sells a wide range of home decor items with continuously changing inventory that is stylish and affordable. The store has become a favorite of local interior designers seeking high quality pieces for a fair price. Recently, it started carrying new accessory items like pillows and lamps to complement its vintage offerings for a fresh, on-trend look.
Located in a historic building on Brentwood Boulevard that once housed the old Brentwood Theatre,
The Refind Room is helmed by owner and founder Suzanne Woodard, a former attorney with a passion for interior design, and her business partner, Shawn Lipe, who also left the corporate world to follow his art and antiques background. Lipe helped develop the store’s second-floor art gallery, which hosts art shows and offers select original and limited edition works from fine artists.
Several years ago, Woodard and Lipe launched the store’s buying affiliate, The Refind Estate, offering estate liquidation, consulting services and consignment options focused on finer estates. This side of the business has continued to grow, and Lipe works as a consultant to help families determine the best way to pass on their higher-end items through a wide range of options.
The pair now also offers more assistance to customers on the design side. “We recently began offering limited in-store design services for people who need small project advice and consultation,” Woodard says. “We’re trying to provide services based on the needs of our clients and the St. Louis area.”
One thing that hasn’t changed is The Refind Room’s focus on creating an approachable, comfortable and fun shopping experience for its customers. “We wanted to create a different kind of store in the marketplace,” Woodard says. “We invite our customers to sit in, move and inspect every piece of furniture on our showroom floor. We want people to enjoy themselves here.”
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