BoConcept

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An overwhelming array of bedroom and living-room sets greets visitors at this global retailer’s two-story showroom. The emphasis on clean, minimalist design and whole-room furnishing is reminiscent of Ikea, but BoConcept’s pricier merchandise has an edgier�and more elegant�feel. Almost all of the furniture is modular, meaning it’s easy to customize. One person’s black leather loveseat can be another’s gray piped-cotton sectional with chaise longue or suede corner sleeper. Shoppers can have wardrobes fitted with tempered-glass sliding doors or entertainment centers rigged with media racks. Even for chairs, there are choices of armrests and legs. The catch: If the custom piece you want isn't in the store or its New Jersey warehouse, you may have to wait two months for delivery from Denmark. — Andrew Cleary

Designer sale in mid-summer; floor sample sale in late summer.