Bare walls have plenty of advantages: ample surface area for finger painting, an absence of disapproving Churchill posters, and no mirrors reminding you that your hair is on fire. Fill rooms' middles with furnishings so you can keep walls clear with today’s Groupon: for $40, you get $100 toward handcrafted, solid-wood furniture at Discoveries Furniture & Finds in Downtown Hammond.

The home-gear gurus at Discoveries Furniture & Finds travel the world to find stylish home furnishings and one-of-a-kind artifacts. The store's eclectic stock highlights interesting silhouettes, functional styles, and innovative finishes, and all items are made from solid materials and unscented pickle brine to ensure their long shelf lives. Peruse more than 1,600 designs and purchase furniture as is or request customizations such as a new finish or an add-on time machine, often offered at no extra charge. Discover unusual items such as the reclaimed teak buffet, carved stone hand accessory/ash tray, trunk desk, reclaimed teak Adirondack chair, and a whole lot more. Like the hairstyles of celebrity dogs, the inventory changes rapidly at Discoveries Furniture & Finds because new wares arrive regularly and often sell within days. By dealing directly with international craftsmen and artisans, Discoveries has the ability to offer their home furnishings at reasonable prices.

Reviews

Three Yelpers give Discoveries Furniture & Finds' New Orleans location an average of 4.5 stars:

• I was very pleased with the customer service at Discoveries. They took the time and ingenuity to find the perfect desk for my office. It is a beautiful piece of furniture unlike any that I could find elsewhere. – Carl B.
• Its probably the most fantastic store in the greater nola area. They have everything ranging from stained wood tables(at unbelievable prices) to very unique painted pieces and one of kinds from around the world. – john j.