Business Details
39 Years
experience
Custom Handcrafted Teak Furniture & Coastal Design
Island Collection has redefined coastal living through bespoke handcrafted teak furniture since 1987. Our designs, inspired by Caribbean elegance and West Indies traditions, combine architectural precision with artisan craftsmanship. Each piece is meticulously tailored to client specifications, embodying decades of expertise from Phil and Regina Carpenter - the visionary founders with master's-level interior design credentials and artistic backgrounds. Our showroom in New Smyrna Beach's Arts District - recognized as 'a museum where everything is for sale' - showcases both furniture and globally sourced home accessories. With featured appearances in major design publications and installations in premium coastal residences across Florida and the Caribbean, we maintain a legacy of excellence through travel-inspired innovation.Phil's architectural approach to furniture design and Regina's artistic eye ensure every creation captures authentic island living. Our evolution from interior design consultancy to full-scale furniture brand reflects a natural progression of creative expertise cultivated through decades of tropical exploration. This heritage of craftsmanship continues to attract discerning clients seeking timeless yet contemporary coastal aesthetics.
Services
Custom Furniture Design
Handcrafted Teak Furniture
Interior Design Consultation
Home Accessories
Showroom Tours
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 35 years creating island-inspired custom furniture
- Architectural design expertise from master's-trained professionals
- Handcrafted teak pieces tailored to specifications
- Showroom recognized as New Smyrna Beach's top attraction
- Featured in leading coastal design publications
Services
Custom Furniture Design
Our custom furniture division transforms client visions into handcrafted masterpieces. Phil Carpenter's architectural background informs each design, blending Caribbean influences with precise measurements and material selection. Every piece undergoes collaborative refinement before entering our Balinese workshop for construction, ensuring complete client control over dimensions, finishes, and stylistic details.
Handcrafted Teak Furniture
We specialize in premium teak furniture produced through traditional joinery techniques. Each creation combines durability with aesthetic elegance, featuring hand-rubbed finishes and hardware designed for coastal environments. Quality assurance processes verify wood sourcing, construction integrity, and weather-resistant properties during our 12-week production cycle.
Interior Design Consultation
Phil and Regina's design expertise extends to comprehensive interior solutions for coastal properties. The process begins with lifestyle assessment and spatial analysis, followed by material samples and 3D renderings. Their dual perspective blending architectural functionality with artistic expression ensures environments that balance beauty with practical coastal living requirements.
Home Accessories
Curated from global travels, our collection includes functional art pieces and decorative objects. Each item undergoes authentication checks before showroom placement, with provenance details available for informed purchases. The rotating inventory maintains discovery elements while complementing our furniture collections through shared tropical motifs.
Showroom Tours
The Arts District showroom reveals multiple themed vignettes showcasing possible combinations. Guided walkthroughs explain design philosophies and construction techniques, while interactive displays demonstrate furniture functionality. Visitors receive digital lookbooks containing featured items and material specification guides for later reference.
People
Phil Carpenter
Lead Designer
Master of Interior Design graduate with 35+ years creating Caribbean-inspired furniture. Combines architectural principles with artisan craftsmanship, overseeing every design aspect from concept to completion. His graduate studies focused on sustainable tropical materials and spatial ergonomics.
Regina Carpenter
Creative Director
Artist and photographer guiding interior design evolution into furniture production. Selects materials and decor items through global sourcing expeditions, maintaining strict quality standards. Implements business operations ensuring handcrafted authenticity in every creation.
Questions
What makes Island Collection's furniture unique?
Each piece combines Phil Carpenter's architectural design approach with traditional Balinese craftsmanship, using sustainably sourced teak and hardware engineered for coastal environments.
How long does furniture production take?
Custom orders require 12 weeks for design approval and construction, with expedited options available for select standard pieces from our current inventory.
Can I visit the showroom without an appointment?
Our New Smyrna Beach location welcomes walk-in visitors during regular business hours, with guided tours available upon request for detailed product information.
Do you offer international shipping?
We provide global delivery services with insurance and installation support for large orders, handling customs documentation through our trusted logistics partners.
How do design consultations work?
Initial consultations analyze space requirements and aesthetic preferences, followed by material selections and custom design proposals created over 2-3 onsite meetings.
What home accessories are available?
Our collection features globally sourced decor items including lighting fixtures, textiles, and decorative objects, with new arrivals added monthly from Phil and Regina's exploration trips.
