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About DWR Palo Alto
Design Within Reach calls its downtown store DWR Palo Alto. Its studio finder describes it as a showroom for modern furniture and accessories. It is one of four DWR studios in the Bay Area, with the others in San Francisco, Berkeley and Larkspur. DWR is part of the MillerKnoll group and sells pieces from Herman Miller, HAY and many other makers.
A studio shows only part of the catalog, so ask staff about finishes, fabrics and lead times for anything you see online. Calling ahead is the best way to book time with a designer or check whether a specific chair or table is on the floor. For other furniture stores, Crate & Barrel and RH are at Stanford Shopping Center, about a mile away. Our University Avenue shopping guide covers the downtown blocks.
What this location offers
- Furniture: sofas, sectionals, lounge chairs, coffee and side tables, daybeds, dining tables and chairs, bar stools, beds and dressers
- Outdoor furniture
- Workspace: desks, task chairs and office storage
- Lighting
- Storage: shelving, media storage and cabinets
- Kitchen and dining, including tabletop and bar accessories
- Bed and bath, rugs and decor
- Services: free design help for a single piece or a room plan, a registry and a trade program for architects and interior designers
Location and getting there
Design Within Reach is at 355 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 8 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Monday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Noon to 5 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Crepevine, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Marugame Udon, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
- Khazana, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- CVS Pharmacy University Avenue, practice, under 0.1 mi
- Bevri, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Cogswell Plaza, 0.1 mi
- University Avenue, 0.1 mi
- Lytton Plaza, 0.2 mi
Other home, furniture and garden nearby: Visual Comfort & Co. (under 0.1 mi); Avocado Green Mattress (under 0.1 mi); Artsy Rugs (under 0.1 mi); DUXIANA (0.1 mi). Browse the full home, furniture and garden list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Design Within Reach studio locations; Wikipedia: Herman Miller (MillerKnoll brands). How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Design Within Reach in Palo Alto?
Design Within Reach is at 355 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away.
Does DWR Palo Alto offer free design help?
Design Within Reach promotes free design services on its website. Ask the Palo Alto studio about booking a session.
Who owns Design Within Reach?
DWR is one of the brands in the MillerKnoll group, alongside Herman Miller, Knoll, HAY and others.
What are Design Within Reach's hours?
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m..