DECO Raleigh Reviews

Cute local store with tons of gift ideas and unique cards. They take social distancing seriously so I feel comfortable shopping here in person. Always manage to find a nice gift each time I go.

This is THE top shop for gifts of all kind. Have a friend who misses NC? There's a sticker/cheap/expensive/unique gift for them. Did a friend just have a baby and you need a highbrow book? They've got that, too! Super friendly staff and just about anything you could ever want in a gift shop. The only thing you have to worry about it spending too much on the adorable stock, including a huge rack of locally-inspired (think biking and maps) tees.

I love this shop - the card selection is great, and there's a lot of other fun stuff to see, too.

Deco is awesome. It features tons of local crafts as well as items from national brands. If I had to sum it up, I would say it is like a high end Spencer's Gifts - with class. That's really doesn't do it justice, though. Whether you are looking for a last-minute card, housewarming gift, something for a tyke, or a Holly Aiken bag, this is the place to go. Seriously, whenever I am at a loss for a gift, it is the first place I think about.

Really love shopping here when not crowded...I avoid it when there are more than 12 folks inside. Isles are tight and tough to shop with many folks in there. Very unique gifts in here! Never know what you'll find!

This is a great place for all of your local NC clothing and trinkets.

It's a cool store! They have everything in there its really amazing. Kids, Shirts, Pictures, Glassware, Smell Goods, Keychains just about everything. But I will say that it's a little pricey!

Always the unique gift to be found here. A bit pricy but you get what you pay for. # shoplocal

Just went into this shop for the first time, and loved it!!! The stuff there is soooo cute. It is a little pricy (for me) but it is a great little shop, and you could probably find some really good deals in the 50% off section.

I know Covid is happening, but just went by the open sign is up, but the door is locked and the other is blocked by a desk. They was no one there to help. There was one couple inside but I couldn't figure out how to get to be a customer. Frustrating.

Cute gift shop filled with local goods. It is perfect for shopping for family from out of state.

Items can get a little pricey, but the selection of unique gifts cannot be beat.

Pointlessly expensive. Agree with other reviewer who said stores like this ruin downtown. Not fun to visit when everything is 5x overpriced. And I'm not poor my wife and I make 125k a year.

Nice spot to get a lot of different items. Great for gifts.

Awesome selection of pretty much anything you could want. Could have spent hours in the card section alone. Staff was very friendly.

I was so happy when i realized Deco had moved and expanded instead of just disappearing from their former location downtown. I love sending handwritten letters and the card selection here is great for fellow fans of epistolary arts. Even better, this store is supporting local artists and crafters by selling their creative wares. I really love some of the earrings here and find them reasonably priced. Yes, there is expensive stuff in the store that i would never buy, but different people have different tastes, and it's nice to see a variety of unique and colorful items to please the variety of people drawn to fun and funky housewares, decor, and accessories. Staff is friendly and helpful, as well.

This is a great store to by a gift for someone or to treat yourself. There's an awesome variety of currated items, many of which are made locally in NC or by small businesses. The staff is friendly, helpful and has a great sense of humor. It's always a pleasant shopping experience.

adorable little shop with all kinds of treasures! the prices were pretty reasonable for most things. the staff wasn't super friendly, but I like shopping alone so that didn't bother me much. lots of local and hand crafted items which I loved! it would be a great place to shop for birthday gifts. they also had an awesome selection of baby items! parking wasn't terrible considering we stopped on a weekend, it might be a bit more tricky on a weekday.

Expensive for what? Because rent downtown is expensive? There are cheaper lands in the city. Poor excuse and poor use of downtown location for VERY overpriced souvenirs and trinkets. Do not waste your time unless you are rich and don't know what to do with your money. It was a t shirt in there for like $45

Awesome store. Bought some hysterical socks there.

A great local shop! Friendly helpful staff and totally unique, fun items.

It is always a treat shopping at Deco. And, their gift cards are always so appreciated. I love supporting this amazing, locally owned business. I enjoyed a shopping trip with my teenage son this weekend and we both had a great time. We found cool and fun things like puzzles, posters and books. I didn't know Ramen post-its were a thing. Now I do, and they are on my list of must-haves. The jewelry and Holly Aiken bags are so cool and stylish. Oh, and the safety protocols at Deco make me feel so comfortable. I have not been shopping anywhere else during the pandemic. GO TO DECO

SO MUCH packed into one store. i always find something fun there.

Deco on Salisbury Street in Raleigh is a cool store with many different and unique items. This is a great place to get gifts for just about anyone on you list. I was impressed with the selection of items that they had on display. I was able to find multiple gift items and almost got a couple of more items that I put down at the last minute. The staff here is laid back and cool and friendly. Great shopping experience here.

Great shop with fun gifts and a little bit of everything. Went in to find a Christmas present ended up with something for myself as well.

There is a gift for every single person you know within this shop. They support local businesses and artists, and are incredibly reasonably priced for the quality. Always my go to gift-buying spot.

Very cool store with incredibly unique gifts, housewares, jewelry, etc. The prices are high, but not anymore than you would expect from a place with high quality merchandise. Service was great

Best place to get Raleigh branded merch for your friends and family that visit. I ve bought their Raleigh mugs for so many people I ve lost count.

Its very lovely inside and i didnt realise how big it is! Kudos to the person who has arranged everything.

Amazing selection of unique merchandise. Beautiful store!

Lots of unique kick-knacks for the women folk in your lives.

Great spot for gifts! They have a really cool selection. Some of the items are just too pricey, though.

Amazing little shop filled with small treasures. Always fun to wander through.

Great place to buy gifts for friends who have everything.

This is a neat, funky little shop. Can always find a unique gift here. 4 stars because it's vastly overpriced.

So many treasures to discover! Found gifts for teachers and friends... And something for myself

This is the cutest little shop, huge selection of artwork, crafts, and other cute home decor

Love this store. Has great and different gifts for anyone.

Love going to Deco to get gifts or treat myself. Perfectly curated and organized, there are so many fun things to look at! I also appreciate the safety precautions right now!

This place is very cool. Funny and innovative gifts.

This place is cool to go to for local finds and gifts. Would give it five stars if it was bigger! I was hoping they would have a little more artwork along with the cute items.

I was EXTREMELY disappointed. I was looking for a "gift shop" and search results had this place listed. It was a gift shop, but they were outrageously overpriced for an abundance of below average merchandise! Do yourself a favor a price check items that can be sold elsewhere, example: books, games, toys and even some home decor and kitchen novelties. We were interested in a book, searched for it on Amazon and found from another seller. It was literally 1/2 the price!!! As for the "handmade" items, to each their own, but there was plenty that looked like it came from a 1st grade art class but had Mona Lisa pricing. Be forewarned if you have a sensitive sniffer. Some of the candles and spa-like items actually smelled like they were sitting there since the 1970's and had an offensive dank musty smell. The only thing I left with was a headache and queasy stomach.

Incredible shop. The employees were so nice. The items in the shop are so cool. Great gift shop or a place to find unique ways to describe yourself. There is something in that shop for everyone.

I wonderful shop for one of a kind gifts and local merchandise

One of the must stop shops for quirky gifts and home decor.

Interesting place but expensive. Some of the same items you can buy at 5&below. Some cool items though.

This is a great boutique, and it is obvious from the parklet out front the proprietors really care about their space and presence in Raleigh.

Deco is an experience. Amazing curated selection of local goods with attitude. It's a must visit.

Great funky little store with lots of awesome local crafts and goodies. Perfect for gifts!

Always one of my first stops when gift shopping for someone that doesn t live in Raleigh.

Great selection of unique and cute kids stuff, including a clever set of board book kids based on various classic literature.

Always the cutest stuff you can walk in and find anything you need.

I am so happy I found this place. My new go to gift shop. Has a little not of everything and most made by ingenious LOCALS! All about supporting small businesses!

Good spot for funny, unique, handmade cards when Hallmark just won't do. Also, plenty of local Raleigh schwag.

My go to for all shopping, can't remember life before deco at this point.

Great atmosphere and service! Free bakery delights for customers and wide selection of gifts and knick-knacks. A tad expensive though.

If you're looking for a souvenir of your trip to Raleigh, this is the best place to find one. Lots of art prints, decor and knick-knacks that feature or are made in NC.

This is the kind of place that you go and spot unique gifts for everyone in your life. Absolutely awesome and clearly carefully curated selection.

Well stocked, unique and funny, some really cool handmade gifts. Things for all ages, from books, toys, games and even your pets. It's really an amazing spot for shopping for Anyone. So glad I found it.

Updated to respond: Interesting response. You should check your inventory again, because the pillow with Raleigh imagery on it was absolutely $199, of this I am sure. I don't have multiple accounts nor am I making multiple 1 star reviews, and it speaks a lot a out you that this is your first reaction to a few 1 star reviews. When you run an overpriced store, complaints about price are to be expected and that's what I'm seeing. I'm not 'angry' at all, but I am disappointed in the prices you charge in the location you're at. You should move to Cameron Village or North Hills where this sort of thing is more expected.
I just read your responses to the other 1 star reviews. Sorry, but those are ridiculous responses and yes you are wrong. Perhaps you should take accountability for the fact that you run an extremely overpriced store instead of blaming all the 1 star reviews on "one person posting under multiple usernames". That's quite an accusation. Do you really think it so far outside the realm of possiblity that more than 1 person finds your overpriced store....overpriced? Really?

Pointlessly expensive. Stores like this are annoying. A $200 pillow that was mass produced using a printing machine. Any reasonable store would sell it for $40 or 50. It was like that all over the store. What a waste of a prime downtown location which could attract all kinds of foot traffic and pedestrian traffic that downtown Raleigh so desperately needs...stores like this absolutely ruin downtown, seriously. MOVE

Always a cute selection from local artists and the staff was friendly. Stocked with tissue paper and helped wrap up my gift.

One of my favorite Raleigh gems. Perfect spot for cute, quirky gifts and Raleigh-themed knickknacks. Love the local pride and the opportunity to support local artisans.

Funky and distinctive gift shop, with lots of locally made items.

I love love love this store! It has all of neat things made by local artists! I always find something awesome! Definitely recommend checking it out!

Excellent gift shop with a small something for anyone. Hipsters, democrats, republicans (RINOs), old and young alike will find local NC pride items and unique gifts for anyone in their lives.

Very nice employees, very helpful!! Would go again if lived in NC

Lots of places sell items made by local artists, but one of the only places in the area to find Raleigh or Wake County mugs, hats, candles, and other memorabilia. There is a portion of the store dedicated to these kinds of things.

A cute place to find neat stuff for the house or a fun gift. I think a lot of the items in store (not all) are made locally. The prices range from reasonable to high. Just depends who made it.

You don't know that you need it until you see it here first. I love walking around this store. Fantastic place for gifts and friendly service.

Love this shop! It always has something unique, local and cool when I stop in to shop. One of my go to places for sustainable and one-of-a-kind gifts.

The staff here are amazing. It's crowded, but that actually adds to the flavor of the shop

Lovely, unique gifts and friendly customer service!

Funky, eclectic, local, and sometimes laugh out loud gifts, crafts, cards, books, and snacks. Anyway you slice it this is a fun store and with your attention and time. Be ready to walk out with a bag.

Love the artsy feel just as much as I love the fact that everything is NC here!! Staff were super friendly and helpful. Did a large portion of my Christmas shopping right here!

Just attended the ribbon cutting for their new location - the store is very spacious and beautiful! Has lots of items to decorate your home, many sections are styled by color. They have a good selection of books and a children s section in the back with a kids tent set up for them to play in. This is the best shop to go to when shopping for a gift - you will definitely find something unique and trendy!

This is one of my favorite shops in Raleigh. Perfect place to shop for gifts, gift cards, books, candles, & all sorts of home stuff

Great! Nice place to buy gifts for family and friends. Wonderful selection, and always expanding their inventory! I love that they support local artists as well. Would recommend to anyone!

Great gift shop for all things Raleigh and fun items!