The area of Court and Smith streets in Brooklyn where Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, and Carroll Gardens intersect has in recent years become known for its quirky, stylish, and friendly restaurants. But in the past few weeks, a crop of new home stores has opened, bringing the same low-key blend of chic coziness to furniture and accessories. On a recent Sunday, I went to investigate.

My first stop was Home Court Furniture (286 Court Street, 718-797-1115), where personable owner Sam Ahmad presides over a bustling crowd of would-be nesters. Opened two months ago, Home Court has fast been making a name for itself with its reasonably priced “apartment furniture.” “The idea is to have well-made, affordable stuff for people with space considerations,” Mr. Ahmad explained between fielding questions from customers.

Wares on offer include made-to-order compact pullout sofas in a variety of fabrics from $600-$700, upholstered chairs at around $300, and kitchen tables from $130-$150. Standouts include a small, square, green, velour love seat ($350), a Italian faux-leather recliner with matching ottoman ($299 and $125), and a Shakerish compact wood desk ($145).Also on hand are smaller, equally afford able accent pieces, such as a large wood-framed mirror ($49) and brightly colored glass vases ($4.50-$10.50, depending on size).

“I make a weekly stop-by,” a gray-pony tailed shopper informed me. “And I live in Brooklyn Heights, so it’s a bit more of a walk.” She first came to Home Court scouting for decorative items for her newly renovated kitchen. “Now my daughter is in from New Jersey, eagerly looking at dressers.”

“I think this place is a real find,” said a West Village-dwelling design aficionado, summing it up.”I mean, if you’re 24 years old, living in a rental, you can come in here with your mom, and $2,000 later, have yourself a really nice apartment.”

A few doors away is the monthold Motif 56, an elegant but cozy white-brick space (262 Court Street 718-797-5083). The brainchild of Israeli designer Galila Riss and her Moroccan husband, this is a lovely store and fine place to go for stylish, ethnic-inspired accent pieces. Standouts include Moroccan leather accent pieces designed by Ms. Riss, such as pillows ($75-110) and pouffs (floor cushions) ($120-$150), as well as cedar bowls ($18 for a small) and platters ($25), large floor pillows with antique Panamanian embroidery ($110), and miniature ceramic tagines, available in black or white ($20-$32, depending on size).

My last stop was Home & Haven (243 Smith Street 718-875-1775),a 2-week-old store, which, its card proclaims, specializes in “global luxury for your home.” Luxurious items include Austrian honeycomb-patterned bath towels ($24 for hand towels, $45 for bath), hand-printed sheets from Jaipur, India (flat fitted sheets $160, standard pillow cases $50 a pair), whimsical glasses saying Help!, Hungry!, and Hope! ($25 for a set of three), and tin “kitty” and “puppy” bowls ($5 each).

But my favorite things here are the custom-order silk quilts handmade in Hanoi, Vietnam ($285). Customers choose from a variety of colors in a swatch book, place the order, and receive their quilt in four weeks – “one week to dye the silk, one week to cut the fabric, one week to stitch the quilt, and one week to ship it,” said the shop’s Thai co-owner, Nadia Surapanpong, a former Saks Fifth Avenue public-relations executive.

“I was in Hanoi, in the silk district,” Ms. Surapanpong said, “and I saw this shop run by two sisters and just fell in love with their quilts. I said, ‘I’m opening a store; can you make them for me?’ They were just thrilled. And I love having such close contact with artisans, especially women.”

Other artisan wares include a hand-hammered stainless steel sink from Thailand ($350) and handmade Thai silverware sets, sold by the piece (forks and spoons are $14). “I didn’t want to overwhelm anyone by making them buy a whole set,” the elegant Ms. Surapanpong explained.

Because the store is so new, some things are still evolving. “I had two brides walk in the other day and ask if I did bridal registries,” Ms. Surapanpong said. “I was like, ‘Hmm. Yeah – if you want me to!'”

“I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 13 years, and my fiance’s family has been here since 1966,” Ms. Surapanpong continued as she greeted orchid-bearing friends and set up a card table with wine and cheese for her shop’s grand opening. In keeping with the neighborhood spirit, Ms. Surapanpong offers a 5% discount to anyone living in the neighborhood, and a onetime 10% discount to anyone who’s just moved in.

“I wanted to show that Asian crafts can still be modern,” Ms. Surapanpong said, as the wine merchant from across the street came by to compliment her on her newly painted logo. “But I really wanted to do my part to add something to the neighborhood.”