Cute, touristy, OVER-PRICED gift shop. I get rent is high and a business owner should stand to make a profit. But, please. I spotted the locally-made«Happy Dough Lucky» at this shop for a whopping $ 7.50. It’s $ 3 cheaper at Whole Foods! And the adorable tin recipe boxes? $ 42. You can find the exact same ones at Anthropologie for $ 4 less. You know you’re in an overpriced shop when Anthropologie and Whole Foods have lower prices than you. I’m all for local, but not for spending way more than justified.
Wendy B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Alexandria, VA
I love the merchandise — very unique — and everyone working there is friendly. Even the window displays are fun. Most of all, I love that my dog is welcome; he knows a big bowl of treats is waiting for him by the front door.
Lindsay B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Arlington, VA
Great shop! Staff is great! Seems like they are enjoying to be there! It’s a MUSTGO at king street!
Randi F.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Springfield, VA
Can I please live here? I love the bedding, the housewares, the toys and just the fun stuff up front. If i had millions i would have my entire house decorated with items from Red Barn. I loved the old location, but the layout of the new one is easy to walk through and well thought out. It is an expensive store, but it is an Alexandria boutique. I feel like it is right in line with those stores around it.
Lauren S.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Washington, DC
Overall: Great place to buy a few home items or gifts, but a little pricy. It’s not a huge store(none on King St really are) but they do have a good variety. I was especially surprised to find the Lineas Lights candle in the«Winter» scent — it’s really hard to find! There are a few greeting cards, but not a ton. This is a good store if you have someone in mind who needs a gift, but you can’t decide what to get them — support your local businesses!
M S.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Chicago, IL
Whenever I’m walking by on King Street, I have to stop in here! Red Barn has a country/rustic/vintage vibe with some more whimsical and classic pieces thrown in for good measure. This is one of my go-to«gift buying» spots – cute trays, mugs, pretty kitchen supplies, and a good selection of kid stuff. Prices are a little high for me personally, but there are occasionally sales that make it easier to justify buying bigger items, like their bedding. I also love that the staff is very friendly and helpful without hovering. The selection seems to change pretty regularly, so every time I go, there’s something new to check out. Even if I don’t buy anything, I’m always happy that I stopped in.
Jennifer K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Alexandria, VA
I am obsessed with this store! The owner, Amy, is exceptionally talented, as are the rest of her staff. They have fun and unique housewares and gifts. Great merchandise for all ages!
Kate N.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Arlington, VA
I’m not usually much of a window shopper, but this shop did catch my eye. I loved the displays of the home décor. Everything had a light, airy, beachy feel. My mother and I were the only ones in there, but something about the ambiance made us feel like we could chat while we looked around without bothering people. They had some really interesting candles(which I usually hate) with mild, unique scents. I love the idea of lighting a candle and filling the room with the smell of a wood burning fire place. Reminds me of when I was a kid — such a homey smell for me. I’m definitely bringing a friend back, she’ll love it here.
Lan H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Arlington, VA
This review is way overdue… I bought a vintage iron bed fromRBM after searching for a while for a bed for my daughter. The owner and her mom apparently applied the finish to the bed themselves and did a great job. When I found another iron bed somewhere else I wanted the same finish so I asked RBM how to repeat the finish and they generously offered the prescription. I was impressed that they were willing to share the info. While I haven’t shopped there in a while I have always appreciated that. They have a great mix of new and vintage items… it’s like going to a flea market but finding well made items… it can be pricey but in essence you’re paying the shop for finding special pieces and making them available to you. If you don’t like or have time to shop for the perfect piece of furniture they provide a great service. It’s a personable store with friendly help.
Jamie D.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Richmond, VA
I was roaming around Old Town today and popped in to this home decorator’s heaven at my friend’s suggestion. Now I can’t get visions of boldly printed pillows, colorfully striped throw rugs, and oversized lamps out of my mind. I was totally going to make the Pottery Barn comparison, but clearly I’m not the only one who finds the stores to be reminiscent of one another. I’d actually say Red Barn Mercantile seems more like a Pottery Barn meets Anthropologie, minus the clothes. The products are much more unique and colorful than PB’s selection(not knocking the chain– I’m a fan!) and the shop’s much smaller and easy to navigate. When I become a home owner, I’m totally trekking up to NOVA to get my Red Barn on!
Cali L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Washington, DC
Beautiful store in old town! I wish I needed/could afford the furniture and linens they sell. I end up happy with the pretty picture frames made from recycled wood and cute stationary though. The store is like a treasure chest, you look around and see something pretty or interesting on every surface! Super friendly people work here too. Way better than any chain home furnishing store.
Wilson D.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Washington, DC
Red Barn Mercantile is the antidote to cookie-cutter interior design. Often, when I look at an item sold at Pottery Barn or another home design store, a mental image of indentured workers in a sweltering Third World factory flashes in my mind. But at Red Barn, the image of the products and the store is of a gracious, inviting home, and of people who care enough about enjoying their surrondings to think about how others would enjoy visiting. These days, our family like many others is focusing more on traditional values and enjoying family times to be together… leaving behind the excesses of the madding crowd. Red Barn is a good place to build the interior environment that resonates with an appreciation for the beauty of what what john Keats called«silence and slow time» in his«Ode on a Grecian Urn.»
Amy P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Washington, DC
By far my favorite store in Old Town and favorite home store in the area. Great place for furniture, linens, and one of a kind decorations and antiques. I try to stop in this place once every couple of weeks to check out their new items. Everything I’ve purchased here(linens, rugs, décor) has been the highest quality. The other reviewer mentioned Pottery Barn. I’d say this is much better because I’m not going to see the same couch I bought in my best friend’s living room. The staff here is very friendly and accomadating. If your walking Old Town or in the area stop in… well worth it.
Donald P.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Arlington, VA
Nobody has written about this place? Well, I’ve only been in this store three times, but it has very cool stuff. Sort of Pottery Barn like, but more personal and unusual selections. Most of the furniture I can’t afford, but you can pick up small unique gifts there as well. Clerks always friendly and helpful. Not many see this place because it’s not on King Street, but on a side street.