Skekk

A few blocks into Vesturbær, away from the city center’s main stretch, Skekk sits on a quiet residential street – easy to miss unless you’re looking for it. The shop is compact, just a single room with white walls and shelves set with design goods. Most of the floor is dedicated to displays: door handles, furniture pieces, and a shifting mix of home accessories, all sourced from Icelandic and international designers. There’s no clutter – each item is given its own space, more like a gallery than a typical retail shop. Visitors tend to move slowly through the room, browsing or picking up samples to get a feel for the materials. The setup is straightforward: walk in, circle the displays, and take your time with what’s on hand. If someone comes in looking for hardware or a specific style, there are usually a few samples available to examine up close. Skekk keeps things pared back – no café, no extra seating, just the products and a steady focus on design. The atmosphere stays quiet, and most visits are brief unless you find yourself caught up in the details of a particular piece. The shop’s website lists most of what’s in stock, but the physical space is where you can actually see and handle the materials. It’s about a ten-minute walk from downtown Reykjavik, set in a part of town where most shops are residential or low-key. There’s no large sign out front, but the window displays usually signal what’s inside. Skekk is built for people who want to see how things are made, not just buy them off a shelf – a spot where design stands front and center, without distraction.