District Decor: The Ultimate Guide To The DMV's Best Home Shops
By Adele Chapin

Urban Essentials
Squeezed between bars and restos on U Street, it's easy to miss this shop that caters to city dwellers. Whether you're kicking back in a sleek loft with tall ceilings or just daydreaming about it from your teensy studio, you'll find something here that conveys that high-style vibe you're craving.
1330 U St NW; 202-299-0640.
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Essentials



















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