Crate and Barrel

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
No
Receipt required
Yes
In store return for online orders
Yes
Refund processing time
7-10 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

Crate and Barrel allows returns of most items within 30 days from purchase with a receipt. You may return items in store, by mail, or at carrier drop-off locations. Return shipping costs are paid by you.

How returns work

You can return eligible items in three ways. For in-store returns of non-furniture items, bring your receipt to any Crate and Barrel location within 30 days. For mail returns, start a return online using your order number and ZIP code, print a FedEx label, pack your items, and drop off at any FedEx store or Narvar Concierge Drop Off location. You pay return shipping fees in both cases.

Exclusions and restrictions

Crate and Barrel does not accept returns of personalized items, custom or made-to-order furniture, NFL items, store floor samples, live botanicals, cut yardage of fabric, or items that show damage or wear from normal use. Gift Registry purchases have an extended 90-day return window from the event date, though furniture is excluded from this extension.

Refunds

Refunds are issued in your original form of payment or as merchandise credit. Cash refunds over 100 dollars are mailed as a check rather than returned in cash. Refunds take 7 to 10 business days to process after the return is received. If you return without a receipt, you receive merchandise credit at the current selling price.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return something?

You have 30 days from purchase to return most items. Gift Registry purchases have a longer window of 90 days from the event date, except for furniture items.

Do I need a receipt to return items?

Yes, a receipt is required to return items. If you have a Gift Receipt or packing slip instead, you will receive merchandise credit rather than a refund to your original payment method.

Can I return online orders in a store?

Yes, you can return non-furniture items from online orders at any Crate and Barrel store within 30 days if you have proof of purchase.

Who pays for return shipping?

You pay all return shipping costs. When you initiate a mail return online, you print a FedEx label and drop off at a FedEx location or Narvar Concierge Drop Off location.

When will I get my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 to 10 business days after your return is received. Cash refunds over 100 dollars are sent by check in the mail.

Can I exchange items instead of returning them?

Yes, exchanges are accepted within 30 days with proof of purchase for eligible items in new and unused condition. For furniture exchanges, contact your store directly to arrange the exchange.

What items cannot be returned?

Personalized items, custom or made-to-order furniture, NFL merchandise, store floor samples, live botanicals, cut yardage fabric, and items damaged through normal wear and tear cannot be returned or exchanged.

How you can return an item

  • In store , Return non-furniture items at store within 30 days with proof of purchase
  • By mail , Use online returns feature or follow packing slip instructions; customer pays return shipping
  • Carrier drop off , Drop off at FedEx store or Narvar Concierge Drop Off location using printed label

Step by step

  1. Start the online return with your order number and shipping ZIP code.
  2. Select eligible items to return and tell us why you're returning them.
  3. Print out a FedEx shipping label.
  4. Pack up your item(s).
  5. Drop off at any FedEx store or Narvar Concierge Drop Off location.
  6. Track your return easily online.

Categories with their own return window

Category Window Note
Gift Registry items 90 days Eligible purchases from Gift Registry can be returned through 90 days from event date, excluding Furniture

What you cannot return

  • Personalized items , Cannot be modified, canceled, exchanged or returned
  • Custom or Made to Order Furniture , Cannot be modified, canceled, exchanged or returned
  • NFL items , Cannot be modified, canceled, exchanged or returned
  • Store floor samples , Cannot be modified, canceled, exchanged or returned
  • Live botanicals , Cannot be modified, canceled, exchanged or returned
  • Cut yardage of fabric , Cannot be modified, canceled, exchanged or returned
  • Items used and/or damaged through normal wear and tear , Cannot be modified, canceled, exchanged or returned

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
Original form of payment (with receipt) Refunded in original form of payment; cash refunds over $100 issued as check by mail
Gift Card or Merchandise Credit (with receipt) New Gift Card or Merchandise Credit issued
Any payment method (with Gift Receipt/Packing Slip) Merchandise Credit issued
Any payment method (Gift Registry Number only, no receipt) Merchandise Credit at current selling price

Exchanges

Exchanges accepted within 30 days with proof of purchase for eligible items in new/unused condition. Furniture exchanges arranged by contacting store.

What the policy actually says

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Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days within 30 days of receipt with a valid proof of purchase
Exchange window days within 30 days of receipt with a valid proof of purchase
Free return shipping Customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
Return shipping fee Customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
Receipt required Proof of purchase is required to issue an exchange, credit or refund for eligible items.
Refund method the item purchase price will be refunded in the original form of payment
Refund processing days your refund will post to the original form of payment within 7-10 business days
In store return for online Items must be returned to the store brand where the purchase originated or by mail

Return policies for similar stores

Checked against the retailer's published policy. Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policies change without notice. Confirm the current policy with the retailer before you buy.