Department Stores

• Registering at a department store allows you to choose from a wide range of items, from luxury and designer goods to houseware basics. When you choose to register at a department store, depending on the type of store and how high-end it is, you choose from a wide array of linens, kitchen and home appliances, electronics and even tools, along with other basic home items. Guests have the option of buying you a gift card from such stores, as well as easily purchasing items online.
  
  

Discount Stores

• Registering at a large discount store gives you a larger selection of merchandise to choose from, such as televisions, sound systems, housewares and even music. These store have online registry access, are located in most parts of the country and allow you to create online registries and provide guests with the option of buying gifts cards as well.
  
  

Home Good Stores

• Registering at a store that only sells home goods is an easy route to take. If you prefer to have an abundance of options to choose from when it comes to everything from spatulas to dishes, such a store may be right for you. Home good stores have everything you need for your new home, from bathroom and bedding decor and goods to kitchen appliances and accessories. These stores specialize in registries and often offer personal shoppers who assist you in the registering process, as well as offering online registries and gift cards.
  
  

Home Decor and Furniture Stores

• Registering at a store that strictly specializes in home decor items and furniture allows you to register for those big items that you need for your new home. A furniture store is a good place to register when you already have all of the plasticware, silverware and towels that you need in your home. Although it may seem a bit unconventional, choosing such a store as your primary place for registering will ensure that you get exactly what you want and need, because no one goes off the registry when purchasing furniture.