Outdoor Living!
Transform your basic deck or neglected porch by bringing the comforts of your interior outside. Take advantage of our gorgeous coastal weather in your outdoor space for entertaining, family gatherings, or everyday use. Consider these quick tips to create a luxurious and comfortable outdoor living space. First, determine how you’ll use the outdoor space…
Creating a Master Retreat
Creating a master bedroom retreat is important for many reasons, specifically having a place to unwind from the moments of chaos in a day, a calming area to relax before bedtime, and a soothing spot to wake up in the morning. Having an uncluttered space is most important. When you see disorder Whether it is…
2020 Pantone Color of the Year
It’s that transitional time of the year when we put down the bell-shaped Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups and pick up a kettlebell. There are a lot of of changes going on. What is often neglected is the house. A change in your environment can help propel the change within ourselves and boost for a better…
A Few of Our Favorite Things
This year at Exotic Home we asked our staff for advice on what they would give as a gift this holiday season. Melted Glass This is the perfect “one size fits all” type of gift that can be filled with anything you desire. Cipcop Tables For those who love nature as each…
Is Your Furniture Making You Sick?
When starting to redesign your home it’s usually because you are sick of what you have. There could be multiple reasons that you want to seek out our designers; it could be the color of your drapes, the uncomfortable sofa, or the shape of your dining table. Choosing the right pieces for your home can…
Designer Profiles
The rush of Summer has gone and left your home in a frenzy where the hidden Popsicle stain has been discovered on the sofa or the drippings of s’mores left on your rug less than desirable. There is a designer here at Exotic Home who will be best paired for you to fix that category…
Rugs
They are either the first or last thing that clients think of when working on a room with our designers. There is no magic trick designers use for selecting rugs. Each project is different from one another and there could be several layouts proposed in a presentation. Some people may have an heirloom rug that…
Farewell, Norfolk
Usually for the post of the month we post about a current project one of our fabulous designers created and made into reality or design tips. However, we have some very important and exciting news to share with you all! We are Moving! Since we opened our doors November 2008 on Granby Street in Norfolk,…
First Day of Spring
Like the tips of bulbs nestling inside all winter; we too are starting to emerge as the weather is warming. The leaves on the trees are starting to bud and so should your outlook on entertaining! We have three simple tablescapes created in our showrooms that you can easily make in your own home.…
Exotic Home 2019 Designer Paint Collection
It’s that time of the year where we are cooped up inside our homes. The weather is not yet warm enough to spend an afternoon soaking up the sun. So, we are stuck in our homes experiencing cabin fever. One of the simplest ways to change up a room is with paint! We have asked…