When Andy Stone would have friends over for dinner or game night, it wasn’t uncommon for guests to ask him where he bought a specific lamp or where he found that beautiful rug.
They loved the décor in Stone’s home, and his lifelong passion for finding the perfect thing for his home gave him an idea.
“I wanted to create a store that felt like a home. I really had a vision of what it could be and wanted to create an experience for customers,” Stone said.
At the big-box stores, Stone said, it can become overwhelming — rows and rows of products with no idea how to pull them together for that specific project.
Walking into A&B Farmhouse, customers can shop for a variety of home décor, including furniture, pillows, wall decorations and more. It looks like Stone’s living room or dining room, and you can see how the items pull together or might fit in your space.
All products are new, except one vendor who provides repurposed and gently used wood furniture. Stone looks at it like he’s shopping for you and your future project when making the selections.
Most recently, Stone has been growing the faux floral side of his business.
“If I don’t believe in it, I won’t put it in the store, but these faux flowers are amazing. There are tulips and roses and others that feel real to the touch. You can put them in that family heirloom vase, and they take zero watering. No one will know the difference,” Stone said.
Though he doesn’t go into customers’ homes for interior decorating, bring him photos, measurements and your questions, and Stone is happy to help.
“I love to sit down with someone and figure out what to do with a particular room. People often come in unprepared. They’re asking for something that would go on the fireplace mantel or the right paint color to use, but that depends on a lot of different things,” Stone said. “Take a few photos, and we’ll talk it through.”
For Stone, he knows that additional assistance and passion for helping you find something special makes the difference.
“To me, it’s all about the experience. In this day and age, you can go on Amazon and order anything. People enjoy coming into this beautiful store, and even if they don’t purchase something that particular time, hopefully the experience will have them finding me when they are ready,” Stone said.
After all, a beautiful home should be available to all. He’s keeping price points affordable and staying competitive with the online market, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the experience.
Some already have, because it’s not his first store.
Stone originally opened A&B Farmhouse in Brazil, but in March 2025, he moved to Noblesville. And though some have dreams of large franchises and multiple locations, Stone is happy where he is.
“I wanted to move closer to family and friends, and I’ve always been attracted to the Hamilton County square,” Stone said. “I love this location. There’s this downtown charm to it, and many people shop local and support local when they can because they take great pride in that. I, in turn, take great pride in being a part of a community like this.”
Visit abfarmhouse.com for more information.
