Locale: At the upper end of King Street on the west side of Historic Old Town Alexandria, you will find Victoria at Home. The area has become known as a home furnishing destination and the large window display of full reams of fabric makes the shop hard to miss.
Atmosphere: The light fragrance of Archipelago candles welcomes you into the store owned by interior designer Victoria Sanchez. With over 30 years of experience in the business, she makes Victoria at Home more than just a retail store.
Aesthetic: “What I really specialize in is being able to share my design aesthetic through my store with my clients,” says Sanchez. Quality furniture like sofas, chairs and big chests are handpicked, as other quality accessories like topiaries and wood boxes surround you as you shop.
Product Spread: Items to accent a room like colorful pillows from Atlanta, Georgia, that enable people to “infuse a new personality into their space quickly” or statement pieces like Michael Hampton’s architectural watercolors are a step above what you would find at your average home goods store. “I shop for quality that I’m really proud of,” says Sanchez.
Clientele: Whether you’re a sophisticated homemaker looking for a new sofa for your family or a new homeowner looking to design a modern styled dining room, you’ll feel at home.
Wallet Wonders: Smaller accessories can go for $35, while larger items like sofas and chairs can go up to $3,500. —Taylor Ness
Victoria at Home
1125 King St.,
Alexandria;
victoriaathome.com
(June 2014)
