13 Millennial-Founded Design Brands We Can’t Get Enough Of

published Aug 7, 2018

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Millennials get a bad rap for being lousy guests, awful neighbors, and incapable of doing anything beyond taking a selfie or making avocado toast. But in reality? They’re not as bad as they’re cracked up to be—and happen to know a thing or two about design.

Over the past few years, millennials have been launching design brands that are affordable, transparent, and ridiculously stylish. From candles to bedding and everything in between, here are 13 brands we love, all founded by millennials.

1. Bijou Candles

Bijou Claudette 10.5 oz Candle, $29 (Image credit: Bijou Candles)

Wife duo Jocelyn and Alaina Young Drew sell beautiful candles for under $30. Best of all, each scent is named after Old Hollywood starlets like Audrey Hepburn and Judy Garland.

2. Otherland

Otherland The Summer Collection 3-Pack, $89 (Image credit: Otherland)

You can never have too many candles in your life, which is why you’ll also love Otherland. Founder Abigail Cook Stone’s summer collection is giving us major Memphis Design vibes.

3. Clare

Avocado Toast, $49/gallon (Image credit: Clare)

Interior designer Nicole Gibbons is bringing her millennial touch to the paint industry. Clare has peel-and-stick swatches and a special algorithm to help you find the perfect shade. Genius!

4. Modsy

From $59 per room. (Image credit: Modsy)

Want to hit the refresh button on your space? Modsy makes 3D layouts of your room with pieces from West Elm, CB2, Wayfair, and more.

5. Revival Rugs

Revival Rugs Ameda Rug, $124 for 1’7 (Image credit: Revival Rugs)

Gorgeous, handmade rugs at a fair, transparent price? Revival Rugs has “millennial” written all over it.

6. St. Frank

St. Frank Ironwood Cheeseboard, $60 (Image credit: St. Frank)

Founder Christina Bryant works with artisans from all around the world to bring a slice of wanderlust to your space.

7. Absolut Art

Pink and Yellow Speculation (Image credit: Absolut Art)

If Rauschenbergs and Rembrants are out of your price range, check out Absolut Art, which features a curated collection of emerging (and affordable!) artists.

8. Sunday/Monday

Sunday/Monday Iora Pillow, $80 (Image credit: Sunday/Monday)

Made of Indian linen, this geometric pillow will add a stylish flair to any couch.

9. In the Pursuit

Studio Joo Indigo Platter, $140 (Image credit: In the Pursuit)

At In The Pursuit, former design editors Cara Gibbs and Jesse Bratter use their discerning eye to shine the spotlight on talented artisans. Expect to find artisanal snacks, cool tabletop accessories, and more.