Coastal Home, newly opened in late 2024, brings a whole new concept of furniture shopping to the Outer Banks.
In its bright, coastal-themed showroom inside in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, Coastal Home sells upholstered furniture and a variety of pieces from popular U.S. furniture brands. But what sets this store apart is its own custom line of contemporary, top-quality, solid wood furniture known as the Beach Living line. Coastal Home also offers its own furniture Refinishing and Restoration Shop and free professional design services.
Coastal Home Lead Designer Jenna Scarborough says the heart of the business is a deep understanding of the Outer Banks community and its furniture needs. She grew up here and has extensive experience as a vacation rental professional. The Coastal Home team has a combined 40 years of experience in the Outer Banks furniture and home design field. This translates to extensive knowledge of how rental home furniture wears and weathers and an innate sense of the furniture that works well in all coastal homes.
Affordable, Quality Craftsmanship You Won’t Find Anywhere Else: The Beach Living Line
The Coastal Home team designs and manufactures its Beach Living line of furniture specifically with the Outer Banks in mind. These pieces, including solid wood dining, side and coffee tables, beds, dining and occasional chairs, dressers, outdoor furniture and a wide variety of accent pieces, have a coastal aesthetic and are built with materials that stand up well to the salty and humid environment.
“These are quality, highly durable pieces built to withstand the above-average wear and tear of a rental home, and you know that if something is a good fit for a rental home, then it’s an excellent choice for a personal home,” Jenna says. “What that means for the customer is that their investment is going to last a lot longer.”
Speaking of investing, because the Beach Living line is Coastal Home’s own product, they can sell it at surprisingly affordable, factory-direct pricing.
“This direct-to-consumer model allows us to offer quality solid wood pieces without the inflated prices of a typical retail store, which means you can stretch your budget a lot further,” Jenna says.
When outfitting a rental home in particular, Jenna has learned that it is important to invest in high-quality furnishings for two reasons. One, so that the furnishings will withstand the test of time and you are not replacing things constantly. Two, she says, when you invest in quality furnishings, it shows you care about your home. Guests notice and will be more likely to care about it too.
“We’re proud to say that every piece we sell is built to last,” Jenna says. “I truly believe in the quality of our furniture. I’ve seen it perform, and I know it will stand the test of time. We are so confident in our solid-wood furniture that we offer a 10-year warranty on each piece.”
Customization and New Life: The Refinishing and Restoration Shop
Coastal Home’s Refinishing and Restoration Shop means that you can customize any of the Beach Living solid wood pieces to your liking. T heir Refinishing and Restoration Shop also allows Coastal Home to offer distinctive vintage pieces to mix and match with any coastal decor.
“We source vintage and antique furniture and accessories and breathe new life into them,” Jenna says. In addition to the refinished pieces available in its showroom, Coastal Home has a wealth of pieces waiting to be custom refurbished in its warehouse. They will also restore your own pieces and even offer in-home consultations to help you decide whether a piece needs to be refinished or replaced, and which colors and techniques would work well to update your space.
Making It Easy: Design Assistance & Customization
Whether you’re a local homeowner updating one room or an out-of-town property owner needing whole-house turnkey design services, or somewhere in between, the Coastal Home design team can make the process easy. They can assist with design, planning, organization, ordering, returns, storage, timing of installation and even installation and setup.
“You don’t have to work with an outside designer to get designer results,” Jenna says. “Our professional designers can help you put your space together while keeping in mind aesthetic, color, scale and practicality.”
Coastal Home’s online platform allows customers to keep track of everything in one place, helping you visualize your selections and stay organized. Through the platform customers also have access to view and make wishlists from the full stock of inventory, not just in the showroom but also in the two Coastal Home warehouses in Currituck County, holding the largest in-stock inventory on the Outer Banks.
Coastal Home offers full-service delivery and setup from Ocracoke to the 4x4 area north of Corolla. Whether it’s bringing in a sofa or a complete setup of a household, right down to making beds and installing lightbulbs, their experienced team is careful and considerate of every space.
For furniture and home furnishings inspired by the natural beauty of the Outer Banks and products and services tailored to meet the specific needs of Outer Banks homeowners, there is nothing else like Coastal Home. Stop by and see them in their beautiful wave-painted building in the heart of Kill Devil Hills.
“We take really good care of our customers,” Jenna says. “I’m so excited about everything we have to offer, and I’m excited for everyone to come in and let us share this with them.”
(252) 441-6728
900 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills
CoastalHomeOBX.com
About the Author Molly Harrison
Molly Harrison is managing editor at OneBoat, publisher of OuterBanksThisWeek.com. She moved to Nags Head in 1994 and since then has made her living writing articles and creating publications about the people, places and culture of the Outer Banks.
