2019 Trends to Adopt
Happy New Year! It is the time where people start to implement change personally. What can really boost your resolutions is changing your home interiors. Here are some design trends we recommend to make 2019 the best year for you! Shop Small It’s not just a trend, it’s a movement! Shopping locally from small…
2019 Pantone Color of the Year
The moment everybody has been waiting for. More excitement surrounds the release of the Pantone color of the year in the design community than the ball drop for New Years Eve in NYC! Pantone, for those not familiar, is THE color authority. Every year they release the color of the year based on in-field studies…
What Determines the Cost? – Upholstery
When considering the purchase of a new piece of furniture, a common question is, “What determines the cost?” When buying a new item for your home, think of it as an investment, whether large or small. Don’t make the mistake of buying something less expensive just to “make do” because you will never be happy…
Cozy Up – Fall Bedding
Recently we were discussing fabulous Fall tablescapes. Thinking about holiday gatherings brought us to another subject…much needed rest! After desert is finished, the guests have gone and the last fork is loaded in the dishwasher, it’s time for bed! We have gathered some seasonal looks, layered with comfort for those long chilly nights. Here are…
The Global REpurpose
Antiques are the best form of recycling. But, what about architectural salvage? Sure, they are pretty, but how can they be functional? At Exotic Home Coastal Outlet we have made that possible. Our visionary owner, Mike, has been designing furniture from reclaimed wood and architectural salvage. Each piece of furniture is so unique due to…
Cultural Significance
Our exclusive Global Import collection is the truly unique facet at Exotic Home Coastal Outlet. Our owners travel around the globe to find unique pieces to bring back. They focus on interesting and authentic finds from differing regions. One could say that our dynamic duo are like cultural anthropologists. Not only do they immerse themselves…
Current Design Projects
Every month our blog will feature a design project our team has recently completed. A single project can range from one or two rooms to a whole house! Whether starting from scratch or incorporating existing elements our designers study every detail and element in each space. Exotic Home curates from many domestic artisans and combines…
Gathering Around the Dining Table
Starbucks just released their Pumpkin Spice Latte. School is back in session. Autumn is among us! Tis the season where outdoor living wanes and we gather inside with friends and family. Just as the leaves on the trees change colors for the season, so should your tables! We have four simple tablescapes we created in…
New Containers!
Exotic Home’s Global Import line is sourced from all around the globe. We send it to port in Norfolk via shipping containers. Over the last couple of weeks we received one from India containing our popular Reclaimed Teak furniture pieces, another from England with one-of-a-kind antiques we source from all over Europe, and finally another container…
Back to School
It’s that time of the year again. Time for preparing to move in to college dorms or first apartments before the semester begins. Some people get homesick, but Exotic Home has the remedy to make your new space cozy. Here are six simple ways to feel at home in your new dorm or apartment: 1.)…