There’s nothing worse than walking into a new house with an empty floor and no furniture. Those who have just bought in Barbados, or home owners looking for a furniture refresh, need be sure to stop by Dwellings, the most complete retailer of contemporary home furnishings and house wares on the island. Whether it’s a first visit to the store or shoppers have been before, there is always something new to discover at Dwellings as the collections are refreshed twice a year with new items introduced every month. This season the Summer Cottage, Contemporary Hamptons and Island Loft collections are particularly worth a look.

Hip lounge music, a gorgeous smell and colourful product displays greet customers as they first walk through the doors, putting them in the ambiance of the Dwellings experience. Strolling through the departments, treasures can be found from all around the world. Dwellings offers several lines of contemporary furniture accompanied by stylish and colourful accessories that are well suited for island living, a wide selection of casual and formal dinnerware, a bedding and bath section which includes the widest selection of quality towels, bath accessories and basic as well as fashion bedding on the island, and finally an amazing collection of kitchen utensils, cookware and gadgets that will satisfy even the most discerning cooks. Quality brands well known throughout North America and Europe are available and also unique items that won’t be found anywhere else.

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Recognising that outdoor entertaining is an important element of Caribbean lifestyle, Dwellings now offer a full outdoor range. The new outdoor living section includes an elegant range of outdoor furniture made of superior quality marine grade Ndura wicker and wrought aluminium with cushions covered in beautiful weather resistant fabrics. The new area also includes accessories such as outdoor lamps, planters, cushions, lanterns, and many other decorative pieces. “We feel that outdoor is truly a part of the home in the Caribbean and that’s where our customers like to entertain most of the time. With this in mind, we decided to offer a range of outdoor products that would allow our customers to make their outdoor space as beautiful and elegant as the indoor,” explains Luis Carillo, the owner of Dwellings.

A design studio was also recently added to the Dwellings service, catering for the demand for turnkey villas on the island. “The new design studio is a concept we have wanted to introduce to Barbados for some time,” says Luis. Customers can now choose from literally hundreds of upholstered sofa and chair frames plus thousands of fabrics not available in-store to create their own unique interior. Case goods and select décor items are also be available for special order through the design studio. This free service was originally created to cater to designers, who often need extra resources to create villa packages, but it is also open to individual customers who wish to order custom pieces for their property.

The perfect balance of contemporary and international Caribbean styles, combined with great value, make Dwellings the ultimate source to create an island paradise. And for home owners in Barbados or for those considering purchasing property, don’t miss out on this true treasure trove for the home.

A full selection of Dwellings’ products can be found at www.dwellingsbarbados.com