We’ve all been there. We want a fresh look, a new rug for a drab room. So we schlep down to the big box store and flip through giant racks of hanging rugs — the lighting is always bad and the selection is always limited. When we find the one we think will work, we order the size we need and wait six to eight weeks for delivery only to find out it’s completely wrong. Now what?! Well, you either put up with it or you send it back and start all over.

That’s not how things are at Red Barn Mercantile. We’re proud to be the only Dash & Albert partner in Northern Virginia. That means shopping for a new rug doesn’t need to be a hassle. We have every color, style and texture – from cotton-woven stripes to tufted wool patterns – available in 2-by-3 samples in our store.

You’re not only allowed to pull out any rug you want, touch it and compare it with others, but you can take it home for a day or two. Heck, take three or four and look at them in the actual room, in the actual light, where your rug live.

There’s no deposit. No purchase necessary. And it’s much easier to envision how your room will look using an actual rug rather than a tiny swatch.

When you’re ready to order, just bring your sample back and our courteous staff will take your order. If your rug is in stock, it’s usually delivered within a few weeks.

So if your favorite room is looking as drab as a half-melted snow drift, come in today and unroll a little warmth. Dash & Albert rugs are available only in our store, 113 S. Columbus St., Alexandria, Va.

I love the Oscars.

There. I said it. It’s a bit of an obssession really but, I’ll work on that later. Right now we are celebrating all things red carpet.

This weekend, March 5th to the 8th, we are celebrating the movies with popcorn, Oscar winners playing on a big screen in the store and a once-a-year discount on all our rugs — red or otherwise!

What is more Hollywood than the red carpet?  We think the best way to celebrate is to give you 15% off makers like Dash & Albert, John Robshaw, Amy Butler, Serena & Lily and Thomas Paul.  Between all these lines there are nearly 200 styles of rugs from which you can choose.

Come by, pick a few out, take them home, try them out in your space, bring them back and order the size you need.  It’s a simple and very user friendly process.  Knowledgeable (and stylish) staff will be on hand all weekend to help you with all your rug needs.

We’ll see you at the movies!

Hello all!

I’m not sure about you, but the snow melting is a welcome sign of Spring.  Whew!  Because the snow made it so hard for you to get to us – and us to get to you – we have decided to extend February’s Semi-Annual Upholstery Sale.  Until March 14th you still have an opportunity to get 25% off all our Cisco Brothers upholstery. 

The 25% is for all special orders, but there is one chair still on the floor waiting for someone to make him their own and.  We have a ton of styles from which you can choose.  And, remember, you are not confined by the standard measurements.  Because Cisco makes their furniture from a pile of FSC certified wood to your custom sofa, you can have whatever length suits your space. 

You aren’t limited by fabric either.  Cisco provides us with a wonderful aray of fabrics.  Pluse we carry several fabric lines that can be used to make your one-of-a-kind piece.  For instance, we have almost the entire fabric collection from John Robshaw at our disposal.  You can do what John Robshaw did with John Derian’s Cisco Brothers made furniture.

You can do this too…

Just a thought…

Anyway, I hope your Spring Fever gets you out to the store soon to take advantage of this great sale!

Take care,

Amy

This wonderful 1920s cabinet can hang or sit atop another piece. It is in great condition and features the original green paint and hardware.

Only one in stock. Dimensions: 30 3/4 inches tall by 24 1/8 inches wide and 14 1/4 inches deep.

Call (703) 838-0355 or contact us for shipping quote. All antiques are unique and sold “as-is.”

$375.00

The snowpocalypse blizzard of 2010 forced us to close Saturday and Sunday. And if you live in the greater DC area, you are likely trapped in its icy grip too. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun shopping!
 
If cabin fever is starting to set in, shop our virtual store and receive a special 20% discount off your entire online order (excluding antiques and already marked down upholstered furniture). Just enter the coupon code SNOW when you check out.
 
So go to the window, stick your tongue out at mean Jack Frost and snuggle up next to your favorite PC or Mac for some indoor winter fun.

Yesterday the Red Barn Blog was hacked and a ‘JS small’ trojan virus was placed on our blog pages. The problem was identified and resolved quickly. However, if you visited the Red Barn Blog between February 2-3 and saw an unfamiliar page load, your computer might be infected. This downloader program could potentially download other malicious programs to your computer. You should update and run your anti-virus software as soon as possible.

The attack only affected our blog pages and did NOT penetrate our shopping cart security.

We regret the inconvenience and have taken measures to prevent it from happening again.

UPDATE, February 28, 2010: Because of February’s heavy snowfall, we are extending our Semi-Annual Furniture Sale another two weeks. Recent melting has thawed street parking in Old Town and getting around is much easier. If you put off shopping for your new custom chair or sofa, don’t wait much longer. These specials end with the Ides of March and won’t be back until September.

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Have you had trouble finding furniture that fits a tiny living space or fills a giant family room? Sometimes off-the-floor models just won’t work.

Now you can create your own signature style with custom furniture during Red Barn Mercantile’s Semi-Annual Furniture SALE.

During the month of February all custom furniture is marked down 25 percent. Some special floor models will be marked down too.

Start with one of Red Barn Mercantile’s sofas or chairs from Cisco Brothers, then tell us how you need to tweak it — alter the shape, color or size.

All of Cisco Brothers’ furniture is bench made in the USA and can be customized to your specifications. Turn cramped into quaint or empty into exquisite. Bring your measurements, fabric and paint swatches today and Red Barn’s knowledgeable staff will help you design the perfect piece.

Visit our store at 113 S. Columbus St., to see these special offers for yourself. And as always you can match your new furniture purchase with an antique cabinet, table or accent for added warmth and flare.

A primitive piece from the late 1800s, this three-board, one-drawer table would be perfect as either a light desk or in a small eating space. It’s turned legs are lovely and the color is just stunning.

Dimensions: 31 inches tall by 60 inches wide and 29 7/8 inches deep.

Only 1 in stock.

Call (703) 838-0355 or contact us for shipping quote. All antiques are unique and sold “as-is.”

$1,750

UPDATE, February 4, 2010: The Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale has been postponed until February 13 because of the heavy winter storm forecast for this weekend. Please join us next Saturday at the George Washington Masonic Memorial from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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You’ll want to get in line early for this year’s Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale.

The first ones in the door will get specially marked down merchandise from Red Barn Mercantile and more Old Town merchants than ever before.

Invite a friend. She’ll thank you later.

Besides Red Barn Mercantile, other participating stores include:

PLUS other local designers including: Queen Bee, Top It Off, Fornash and Andrea D’Ambrosia Designs.

Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the sale will end at 3 p.m. Once again, this special event will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial (directions). Limited free parking will be available, but the King Street Metro station is just across the street for easy Metro access.

This late 1800s pine dresser hails from the great state of Maine. It’s simple and elegant, the perfect fit for any bedroom or foyer.

Only one in stock. Dimensions: 35 inches high by 38 inches wide by 17 inches deep.

Call (703) 838-0355 or contact us for shipping quote. All antiques are unique and sold “as-is.”

$750 SOLD