Sobo Style

Oh how I love to swing by here when I’m strolling the block of awesome stores in this area. It’s hard to pin down the exact «style» of this store because they appeal to many design styles. The back is full of shabby chic dressers, vanities and mirrors. Scattered among it is some eclectic homemade jewelry and/​or scarves/​bags. Up front is usually where you’ll find seasonal or their newest merch. Like industrial? They’ve got some. Vintage lockers? Check. Converted buffets or cabinets for that niche in your dining room? Yep. They even have a baby section of cute hats, onesies, outfits, etc. I would buy more often but sometimes their prices are a little on the high side. It just depends on want vs. need and I’m cheap, so there’s that. But given the proper motivation, I can go nuts here. Last weekend I blew through some serious cash getting autumn swag but no matter, I figure it’ll be used for years to come. It helps that it’s a family business with the lady and her mother greeting customers and the other staff are always super nice as well.

Nice store, but the style just isn’t my taste. Very shabby chic, which I define as older pieces of furniture that have been painted one color (generally off white!) and made to look slightly distressed. I prefer items in their natural state or restored to something closer to it. But the store is very nicely laid out and aesthetically well done. They also have some other home décor items like candles, etc., so it ends up being more retail than true antique store.

One of my go-​to shops for baby shower gifts. Lotrs of adorable items to choose from.

Gifts. Gifts. Gifts. For someone you love — or for yourself!
Finally got the chance to drop in after dozens of drive-​bys and thoughts like «I have heard so much about this place. Wonder what’s in there.»
Without a doubt, I’m glad I did. It’s a warm, welcoming & comfy shopping experience, if you can picture what that’s like. Lots of handmade goods like candles, unique jewelry and LOTS of baby wares. Home décor, hand-​selected furniture that’s used to display the goodies (but also for sale.)
I found a gift for the fella’s mom & sister! (A hilarious tea towel that says «On second thought, let’s get drunk and order pizza and a solar iPhone charger.) Super unique, funny & affordable. Win!

I love this store so much. I bought a really cool bracelet and ring made from silver spoons; I get compliments on them everywhere I go, and I am sure to tell the person to stop by SoBo for great, unique items and customer service.
Their jewelry is beautiful, the wine corks are sassy, and the staff members are very friendly and polite.

Sobo Style is one of my favorite stores in Columbus to just wander around. It is also my go-​to for cute out of the ordinary baby gifts. They carry some of the softest little blankets! The furniture is totally my style… vintage/​shabby chic. Some of it is re-​purposed and some of it is locally made. I love it all, I just don’t have room for anything else in my house! Sobo Style also introduced me to Envirosax… I love these things. They are the best re-​usable grocery bags, but, I use them for everything… Over night bags, beach bag, carry-​on, etc… They come in awesome prints… they also great little stocking stuffer gifts. All in all… Sobo is a great little store!

SoBo Style is wonderful! I bought a lovely vanity here in August 2009 and not only received a beautiful piece of furniture, but also very accommodating service! The store owners father personally delivered my furniture and attached the heavy mirror for me. I was so pleased that SoBo Style offers very beautifully restored, uniquely refurbished pieces and then to have such an excellent purchase experience on top of that made SoBo a place I will never forget. In addition to the custom refurbished ‘shabby chic’ with a modern twist furnishings, they also carry many intricate accessories made by local designers and artists. It really is a niche place but definitely worth the price if you’re looking for a distinguished piece of furniture that will stand out but remain timeless! Love it all!

This place is effing adorable. The owner seems really cool and excited about their goods. They have a very eclectic mix of new and old… it’s like Etsy only in real life.
Their baby section is adorable. Babies aren’t my thing, but I know where to go to buy presents for people who are popping them out.
This is just a good place to buy gifts – jewlery, vases, picture frames, furniture, mirrors, flasks… you name it! You can buy stuff ranging from $ 10.00 to $ 200.00 +. Definitely check this place out if you’re in the area and need an original gift or little something for yourself.

A unique store — perfect for those who enjoy home goods with a vintage feel. Great gift place if you are looking for baby gifts, jewelry, or home décor that is totally unique. Sort of an eclectic mix of various things but the kind of place you could spend all afternoon browsing in. You can tell the owner takes a lot of time to really hand pick the items and there is a unifying look to everything — this isn’s your typical antique shop.

I’m not really sure how to describe this store. Much of the furniture are repurposed antiques and vintage pieces painted with a white or light paint which at first seems unusual, but something about it just looks amazing. Something I found really interesting were these boxes made out of old rulers and wood panels (from a door on an old house). How’s that for innovative? And homemade candles poured into wine bottles that have been cut in half? They have those here, too. The jewelry is fun and wearable.
The whole vibe of the shop reminds me of Anthropologie, except I can afford a lot more of the items in this shop, and plus, if you shop here you can support a fantastic local business: D

this is a really neat store. it’s a good mix of handmade-​ish goods, vintage-​y goods, and nifty products. I don’t have a baby (and don’t intend to, knock on wood) but I love their baby stuff. like onesies that say «my parents are exhausted» and «what happens and grandmas stays at grandmas» (and you wonder why I don’t want kids??). lots of cute bags and such too.
definitely swing by and check them out.

Sobo Style is by far one of the most eclectic & unique stores I frequent in Columbus. The style is hip & fun, quirky & etsy-​ish. I love to browse the assortment of new envirosax designs & at about $ 8 a pop, they’re worth buying a handful for yourself or gifts for friends.
During the Sobo Style open house in ’09, I bought a white, bubble-​textured candle holder that I proudly display. The decorative products range from vintage tin ceiling tile photo frames & mirrors to glass doorknob wine bottle stoppers, re-​upholstered furniture design-​sponge-​style & hand-​made wool-​purses. The baby-​inspired section of Sobo is sure to make any mother-​to-​be smile.

Sobo Style is located in one of the hippest stretches of furniture and vintage goods in the entire city of Columbus, and I’m pleased to say that it might just be the highlight of the area. From the looks of the place on the outside, you get the impression that the store is filled with fun and inviting character that’s fit for even the most average of Joes such as myself. The concept at Sobo is to take vintage and antique goods like chairs, sofas, etc. and refurbish them with a modern slant through reupholstering and restoration. The end result is a decent-​sized store filled with a ton of hip yet reasonably priced furniture items that have the best features of both new and old trends and styles. A lot of the upholstering work is done to match the newest models of the season that can be found at places like
Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel, only it’s for sale at just a fraction of the price. I don’t yet have the discretionary budget to afford most of the items that Sobo Style has for sale, but when I do this will certainly be the first place I end up when I’m in the mood for an overhaul of my Victorian Village apartment.

This store is ultra-​nifty — one of the best in Clintonville, and that’s saying something!
Sobo Style is filled with a sort of shabby-​chic furniture that is usually re-​purposed from other items. Of course, I love that sort of recycling… but the style is rad too. Expect lots of white wood and trendy fabrics with birds on them.
The store can seem pricey, though not crazily so.
Aside from furniture, the store also has jewelry, unique greeting cards and items for babies. I can dig this last one especially, though I’m not so sure about wanting a baby to be cooler than me.
The employees can tend to hover. They’re still very nice, though.
Sobo Style sits on a stretch of High Street with a number of cool stores. This one is a must-​stop.

Katie Palmer owns the most amazing business in all of Columbus, Ohio.
I must confess, 80% of the interior of my home is from this shop — so I am a bit biased. I’d like you to be too.
The vintage pieces are all carefully chosen, and washed with white, robin’s egg blue, or a milky sage green paint. Mix and match to your hearts delight. The aesthetic is breath taking from the moment you walk into the store.
The owner is friendly, and often times there is other family working in the shop. I wish I could buy everything in the store!
And I can’t not mention the barn siding cabinetry. Reclaimed windows are used to create one of a kind cabinets. The stock in the shop changes frequently, so if you see something you like — BUY IT!
Most of the furniture and accessories give off a 1940’s — early 1950’s vibe. Everything looks soft to the touch, and very homey.
The store itself is impeccable. Parking is fantastic — and the customer service is off the hook.
Check out this amazing Columbus gem!