BoConcept New York

With apartment-friendly sizes and clean, minimalist designs, BoConcept's furniture is made for space-deprived yet aesthetically high-minded New Yorkers. The store’s Scandinavian design style is similar to Ikea’s, but the quality is a step up. Prices are reasonable: couches and beds start at around $1,000, and a variety of stylish accent pieces are available for even less. Bargain-hunters should call to ask if the store has any available floor samples from the last season’s collection, which are sold at a discount.