I Bought a House!!! Now What???

Hooray, you’re officially a homeowner in Antigua! Now, cue the confetti and commence the pondering: where in the world do you go to snag all those must-have household items? And who should you ring up when your shower decides to stage its own personal rainforest impression?

As a seasoned Antiguan resident of 16 years, I can shimmy through these inquiries with the agility of a gecko on a palm tree. But for those just dipping their toes into the turquoise waters of island life, it can feel like navigating a maze made of pineapple fields.

Let’s chuckle momentarily at the fact that we drive on the left side here. I often advise my befuddled newcomers to stop fretting and just drive. Embrace the quirks; soon enough, driving on the “wrong” side will feel as natural as ordering a Carib. But the real trial? Locating the right shops in this tropical treasure trove, figuring out where on earth to park in St. John, and mastering the art of nonchalance when that one item you desperately need is suddenly as elusive as a non-alcoholic Rum Punch.

But now, let’s trade our snorkels for spectacles and get down to the nitty-gritty. Below, I’ve handpicked a treasure map of sorts—a digital compass to steer you through Antigua’s retail labyrinth. Fear not, brave explorer, for Google Maps shall be your trusty first mate on this quest.

As you will see when looking at Goggle Maps, most of these stores are located in the north west side of Antigua:

Hardware, Lumber & Plumbing stores:

Northcoast Hardware

Antigua Plumbing

Kennedy’s Enterprise

Veg International

A&R

Dews

Tiles:

Mi Casa – Tiles

Westrading – Appliances, A/C, Pumps & Tiles

Design Center – Custom Kitchen, Appliances & Tiles

Kitchen, Furniture & Houseware:

Furniture Gallery – Kitchen, Furniture & Appliances

Ashley Furniture – Kitchen, Furniture & Appliances

Townhouse – Furniture, Appliances, Houseware & Sound systems

Antigua Home & Garden – Garden, Houseware & small Apliances

Lolita’s Dream Home – Houseware, Décor & Flowers

Gazebo – Indonesia imports, Furniture & Decor

SOTEAK – Teak & Wicker Furniture

Welding:

Lics – Welding, Gas & CO2 Supplies

AMW Welding & Industrial Supplies