There’s a new Scandinavian home furnishing store in Ballard named Sparklebarn, located at 2611 NW Market St.
Owner Shane Bastian says Sparklebarn specializes in modern mid-century furnishings with a focus on Scandinavian, European, and Pacific Northwest artifacts. He will sell mostly vintage goods, with consignment options and restoration services on personal pieces.
“After about eight years in Fremont and selling online, I had a chance to open this shop in the neighborhood I’ve lived in for the past 20 years,” Bastian tells My Ballard. The store will serve as his workshop for renovations and restorations, plus a photo studio and retail space.
“I’m also hoping to host a monthly spotlight for local artisans and artists to feature their work – whether they are painters, sculptors, glass blowers, quilt makers, dog sweater knitters, or anything like that,” Bastian says.
Sparklebarn is moving to Ballard from their previous location in the Fremont Vintage Mall. They’ll be taking over and renovating an empty space that was once home to Ballard Inflatable Boats, which closed some time ago. They say the shop should be open sometime in February, with hours likely 11am to 6pm, Wednesday through Sunday.