Renovating a property in Rīga? You’ll find there are a whole host of massive hardware stores for pretty much everything, as well as smaller specialist shops for articles like sink fittings and paint. If you live out of town and don’t have access to a bricks and mortar store, there are also a number of online shops you can order from and get your items delivered.
Here are a few addresses to get you started.
Hardware stores
Depo
Various locations in Rīga and throughout Latvia
Stocks everything from screws and concrete mix to potted plants, toilet seats and curtains.
Ksenukai
Various locations in Rīga and throughout Latvia
Stocks everything from screws and concrete mix to potted plants, kitchen sinks and curtains.
Krūza
Various locations in Rīga and throughout Latvia
One very central store at 37 Elizabetes iela, Rīga
Būvniecības ABC
93 Mūkusalas iela, Rīga
27/29 Pērnavas iela, Rīga
Cenu klubs
Most shopping centres in Rīga, and a huge standalone store at 3 Rēzeknes iela, Rīga
Stocks all sorts from screws and concrete mix to potted plants, furniture and curtains.
Elis
2/1 K.Ulmaņa gatve, Rīga
12 Vaidavas iela, Rīga
Plumbing
Simba
129 Dzirnavu iela, Rīga
Komforts
44 Krasta iela, Rīga
26 Jaunmoku iela, Rīga
Donna
59/61 Kr.Barona iela, Rīga
Franke
31 Stabu iela, Rīga
Kitchen sinks and taps
Cita santehnika
8 G. Astras iela, Rīga
161 Slokas iela, Rīga
Timber
Magda forte
106 Maskavas iela, Rīga
Door frames and skirting board
5 metri
31-1 Vienības gatve, Rīga
Door frames and skirting board
Pata kokmateriāli
11 Plieņciema iela, Mārupe
Timber floors, timber beams
Paint
Rīgas laku un krāsu rūpnīca
Various locations. Factory store at 63/65 Daugavgrīvas iela, Rīga
Beckers
72 Lāčplēša iela, Rīga
Door locks
Solo-F
10 E.Birznieka-Upīša iela, Rīga
Locks, keys, doors, hinges and handles
SB un partneri
41 Bruņinieku iela, Rīga
8 Rencēnu iela, Rīga
Locks, keys, doors, hinges and handles
Home appliances
PTA
Gigantic warehouse with appliances for every room in the house. Repair point as well. Good discounts.
3A Dambja iela
Euronics
Various locations in Rīga including the Stockmann shopping centre and Bowlero (next to Spice Home shopping centre)
RD Electronics
Various locations in Rīga and throughout Latvia
Lighting
There are around 5 light shops on Brīvības iela between Matīsa iela and Tallinas iela. It’s like Rīga’s “light district”.
Tiles
Arttek
58 Dārzciema iela, Rīga
Let’s keep this list growing! Make sure to mention other good spots in the comments below. Happy renovating!
