We first met Barry Ambrose in 1997 when we were building our first house in Corolla Light. Both…read moreour realtor and our builder -- independently -- suggested Ambrose Furniture as the best source for our furniture. He helped us furnish our 6-bedroom home in a way that remained fresh and current til the day we sold it in October 2018. How often can you say THAT about furnishings? In 2001 we bought ANOTHER beach house in Corolla Light -- this one to rent out. Barry again helped us replace key pieces of furniture to update the look and have it stand out from the other rental houses. He suggested fabrics that would stand up to the wear and tear of weekly rentals. And they did, saving us money and keeping the house looking fresh. Last year Barry helped us furnish the house we built for our retirement when we tore down the rental house. He has an uncanny knack for asking what we want, having us give a semi-coherent explanation, and then showing us furniture and fabrics that are even BETTER than what we imagined. When we walked into our new home last December and saw the furniture in place, we were speechless. Literally! And besides having amazing taste, Barry is the friendliest, most responsive, most honest person with whom to deal. Meetings that we would thought would take the entire day managed to be completed in a couple of hours. That's how efficient Barry is. He knows his stock -- and the showroom is full of amazing ideas and samples. We can't say enough great things about him. I know that in order to make a review believable you're supposed to point out a failing. Sorry -- we can't think of one, except perhaps that they don't have a showroom in the Washington, DC, area! Does that count? We certainly got stupendous advice from our realtor and builder way back in 1997.

I'm rating the website. It shows all the collection. But it no way can you click on a set you like…read moreand see the information. I like to check all the information, as in size, weight, etc., before I go in the store.

They loose your stuff you paid for then issue you a store credit. Always have to get in touch with…read morethem. Terrible stay away

Exotic Home was such a huge part of our home buying experience in the Outer Banks. Allison Howell…read morehelped to not only make the process of furnishing and decorating our new home easy but pleasant!! Her advice and opinions helped us achieve what we consider our dreams! Her eye for detail and PATIENCE as we went through the process is so valued. Customer service at its best. Always kept us updated, and went out of her way to make sure our new home felt like home when we got there. We live in Richmond, Va primarily but through BaseCamp everything is efficient and we had all the tools we needed to make decisions. We are so happy with the beautiful pieces that give our escape in the OBX the luxurious yet homey vibe we were looking for. I was blown away the second I walked into their showroom and am still so very happy we chose Exotic Home!!! You will NOT be disappointed!

Bottom Line: A beautiful home furnishings store with a friendly and helpful staff…read more I went to Daniels' Homeport to check out their selection of Polywood outdoor furniture since they are the only premiere dealer in the area. I was impressed with their large selection of outdoor furniture. They carry several brands of weather-tolerant and salt air friendly furniture in addition to Polywood. With their expansive showroom I was able to see the most popular pieces in person, get a color sample and even a brochure. The staff was helpful with my questions and very welcoming. Before I even made it to the outdoor section I was wowed with the large indoor furniture selection. The store had many lovely vignettes complete with fun linens and lovely artwork. Most of the furniture has a beachy or nautical theme. The store was definitely comfortable and inspiring. Daniels' Homeport is also know for their rental cottage furnishing services. They can put complete packages together for rental homes and they even sell stuff to fully stock a kitchen.

This is a great store with an amazing selection of living; dining & bedroom furniture, along with…read morelamps, bedding and kitchen needs! Designers on staff to help you and their customer service is top notch!

My family goes to the OBX for summer vacation every year. We always find time to do a family craft…read more- we've done so many things - pottery, painted ceramics, wine & paint, jewelry, tie-dye but this mixed media was - By. Far. Our. FAVORITE! It was so much fun, perfect for all levels of creativity/skill, and the instructor/owner was delightful. I changed my mind on my project shortly after beginning & asked if I could do a different design, offering to pay for the supplies I'd used. She was fabulous, gracious, & generous. Another aspect of her teaching style that I really appreciated was that she would help as much or as little as a student wanted. If we had done this craft earlier in the week, we all agreed that we would have gone back again, there were so many cool designs and it was so much fun. If I could give 10 stars I would.

When you walk into this shop you automatically smile and any stress you have stays outside. Donna…read moreis an amazing teacher and creative soul. Very accommodating and friendly. Her talents surround you in this absolutely adorable shop. Working with mixed media, Donna guides you through the process of creating your own masterpiece. Rain or shine, beginner or advanced you will really enjoy taking a class. I'm looking forward to another soon.

We have built and sold 2 houses in Corolla and starting on a third. Wouldn't buy outdoor furniture…read morefrom anyone else. They are now making their own polywood type furniture right up the street......talk about buying local! Great service and pricing.

From the owner: The Outer Bank's only exclusive Outdoor Furniture Specialty Retailer!read more

Outer Banks Driftwood exceeded my expectations by miles. They have truly unique hard wood pieces…read morethat would look great in any aquarium or on someones mantel. The owner Reese was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with; I will only be buying my future driftwood from this seller. If you want the highest quality driftwood around for a fraction of the cost then this is the place to support. Can't wait to come up with an excuse to buy more! -James S

From the owner: A huge inventory of natural driftwood pulled from the waters of the Outer Banks of North Carolina…read more This is finest collection of high end driftwood on the planet. We have driftwood for your every need. Extra-Large pieces(over 100 lbs.) to pieces that fit in the palm of your hand. Small to Extra-Large decorative pieces. Hand picked Aquarium/Terrarium pieces. Planter pieces for succulents. All sizes and shapes for artists & taxidermists. Medium to Extra-Large Large pieces for furniture and landscaping. Wall mounting pieces. Driftwood Mantels and Driftwood Coffee Tables. We have the best driftwood for sale. You name it, we've got it.

Great prices and unique items! This location rocks... it certainly is more organized and aesthetic…read morethan its RVA sister stores! The merchandising here is beautifully done! There are many antiques dispersed among the reproductions! I loved all the garden arches, the cement statues, the wrought iron, the metal outdoor benches (especially the mermaid one!), and the floral décor! I bought a bunch of pink hydrangeas that look perfect in my home! My friend bought a cool chair, and we both got a shabby chic metal quilt ladder. We also both purchased the Kantha quilts, which were plentiful and colorful with gorgeous patterns. They were $35 each, but you can find them cheaper on Etsy or Amazon. I also found some vintage toleware and artsy greeting cards. Go early because it gets crowded in the afternoon. Plenty of parking! You are sure to find something fabulous at this vintage/antique/retro/farmhouse/shabby chic shop! One man's trash... is our treasure!!

Bottom Line: Lots of vintage, antique and reclaimed project pieces…read more I think Class and Trash is the perfect place for a creative DIYer to shop. They have a variety of furniture, home decor and odds and ends that are in rough shape but priced fairly. With creativity and TLC so many of the pieces at Class and Trash can be Pinterest worthy. This is a large store and there is a lot to look at. Among my favorite items were a vintage garden gate, a wooden croquet set and heavily worn bingo cards.

I found a lot of great things. My favorite was a bird cage that I decorated below. I always try to…read morestop when I'm in the area.

Barbara was very nice including gentleman in the back! Well recommended. Would come back again.read more

Bottom Line: A well organized store packed full of antiques with friendly staff…read more I'm glad I finally stopped by Freedom Antiques. I had fun shopping this well organized store that features antique furniture, housewares and such. I enjoyed looking at their various oyster cans as well as Fiestaware, hob nail dishes, Coca-cola memorabilia, and various trinkets. Everything was nicely displayed. And the employees, who I assume were the owners, were very nice.

We visit Freedom Antiques every time we are on the Outer Banks. It is one of the best antique shops…read morewe have ever been in, and we are avid antique hunters. The inventory is always different each visit. We also look forward to seeing the owner each visit. She is lovely, extremely knowledgeable, and her prices are very fair. Well worth the trip!!