The Riviera Difference
FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Riviera Home Furniture different from other furniture stores?
We are not just a store; we are a full-service design destination. We offer a complete turnkey experience, from custom furniture design and artisan sourcing to professional home staging. Our focus on sustainable, reclaimed materials and coastal elegance ensures your home is not only beautiful but also tells a story of craftsmanship and conscious living.
Your style is described as “Coastal Elegance.”
What does that mean?
Our “Coastal Elegance” aesthetic moves beyond the typical beach theme. It captures the relaxed luxury and sun-bleached beauty of the Mediterranean and Costarican Riviera. Think light, airy spaces, natural textures like weathered wood and linen, a sophisticated neutral palette, and pieces that feel both timeless and effortlessly comfortable.
Do you only sell custom-made furniture?
Our Showroom offer a wide Collection of Imported Furniture from Indonesia and Asia… While custom-made pieces are our specialty, allowing clients to get exactly what they envision, we also have a curated collection of in-stock and made-to-order items. This flexibility ensures we can meet various timelines, budgets, and project needs.
How does the custom furniture process work?
- Consultation:
We discuss your vision, space, and needs.
Design Proposal:
We present sketches, material samples, and a quote. - Artisan Crafting:
Your piece is handcrafted by our skilled artisans. - Home Delivery:
We deliver and install everything perfectly in your home.
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How is Riviera Home Furniture sustainable?
Materials: We use reclaimed woods, repurposed materials, and FSC-certified new woods.
Sourcing: We ethically source from trusted partners and use locally made pieces to reduce our carbon footprint.
Longevity: We create heirloom-quality furniture designed to last for generations, countering disposable culture.
Preservation: We never use timber from endangered rainforests and support reforestation initiatives.
What are reclaimed materials, and why do you use them?
Reclaimed materials are salvaged from old structures, like barns, houses, or retired boats. We use them because each piece has a unique history, character, and patina that new wood cannot replicate. It’s the most sustainable choice, giving beautiful materials a new life and reducing the need for new resource extraction.
Real Estate Partners.
Why choose Riviera to furnish a model home?
We don’t just furnish spaces; we sell a lifestyle. Our model homes are designed to create an emotional connection, allowing potential buyers to instantly visualize and feel themselves living in the property. This emotional pull is what accelerates sales and maximizes value for developers.
Do you offer design services to update a home we already live in and love?
Absolutely. We specialize in thoughtful transformations that honor your story. We begin by understanding what you love most about your current space—the cherished heirlooms, the comfortable sofa, the art that speaks to you. From there, we create a design plan that introduces new, statement Riviera pieces to modernize and elevate your decor, while expertly integrating your most important existing items. Our goal is to find the perfect balance, refreshing your home’s aesthetic without losing its soul. It’s not about starting over; it’s about evolving your space into its most beautiful and functional version ye
Vacation Rental Furniture Jacó — Furnished for Guests
There is a moment — you know the one.
The door closes behind you. The noise of the day fades. The light is soft, the air is still, and something inside you simply… exhales.
That moment is not an accident. It is what a home is truly designed for. And at Riviera Home Furniture, every piece we curate exists to make that moment possible — deeper, warmer, and more beautiful — every single day.
Built Here — How Riviera Furniture Makes Custom Bedrooms by Hand in Jacó, Costa Rica
Born in the tropics. Built to last forever.
Some materials don’t just survive the tropics — they were born from them.
Teak. Its natural oils resist moisture, salt, and sun without asking anything from you. No special treatment, no fear of a rainy afternoon on the terrace. It simply gets better with time.
Rattan & Wicker. Featherlight, handwoven, and warm — the soul of coastal living. Pair a solid teak table with rattan chairs and your terrace stops being decorated and starts being designed.
Your Kitchen Island Is the Heart of Your Home — Are the Stools Killing It?
Born in the tropics. Built to last forever.
Some materials don’t just survive the tropics — they were born from them.
Teak. Its natural oils resist moisture, salt, and sun without asking anything from you. No special treatment, no fear of a rainy afternoon on the terrace. It simply gets better with time.
Rattan & Wicker. Featherlight, handwoven, and warm — the soul of coastal living. Pair a solid teak table with rattan chairs and your terrace stops being decorated and starts being designed.
They Handed You the Keys —Now What?
Furnishing a new development condo in Jacó Beach is one of the most exciting things you will do — and one of the easiest to get wrong. The space is pristine. The potential is enormous. And the pressure to fill it quickly leads almost everyone to make decisions they later regret.
Your Sofa Should Be Built for Your Life, Not Someone Else’s
You have walked into every furniture store. Scrolled every catalog. And nothing is quite right. The sectional is too big. The fabric is wrong. The sofa bed looks like a sofa bed. There is a third option nobody mentions enough. You build it.
Furnishing a Condo in Jacó, Costa Rica
You researched the neighborhood. You visited the development. You compared the floor plans. You calculated the HOA fees. But there is one thing almost every expat moving to Jacó forgets to research — and it costs them more than any other decision they make in that first year.
Your Own Sweet Home
There is a moment — you know the one.
The door closes behind you. The noise of the day fades. The light is soft, the air is still, and something inside you simply… exhales.
That moment is not an accident. It is what a home is truly designed for. And at Riviera Home Furniture, every piece we curate exists to make that moment possible — deeper, warmer, and more beautiful — every single day.
Send This to Someone Moving to Costa Rica.
It’s for the person you’re about to forward it to — the friend, the family member, the colleague who just announced they’re making the move. To Jacó. To Herradura. To Quepos or Esterillos or anywhere along Costa Rica’s stunning Pacific coast.
They’re excited. They’re a little overwhelmed. And somewhere in their planning, they’ve started thinking about the furniture. Specifically: ship it, or start over?