The Sleeper Sofa
The sleeper sofa, love em or hate em they’re most definitely useful as they can make any space multi-functional. However, people don’t always find them to be comfortable or all that stylish, something that can be discerned by reading the comments section of a recent Apartment Therapy post on the same subject.
Frankie Sectional
A little known fact is that a majority of the custom hand-made sofas we carry can be made as sleepers. All it requires is that you choose a frame that has loose seat cushions (so that you’re able to remove them) and that you pick a size that meets the minimum size requirements (66″ W for a full and 78″ W for a queen, in most cases). And if you’re worried about being able to see the sleeper component at the bottom of the sofa when it’s not in use, then don’t! We increase the size of the lower portion of the sofa (the apron) to conceal everything.
BAM! Now it's a Frankie Sleeper Sectional
The sleeper component consists of a 4″ innerspring mattress and a 4″ inflatable air mattress. That gives you 8 inches of mattress that prevents you from feeling a crossbar making it comfortable to sleep on.
Co-owner Eric Kole actually has a Metro Sleeper Sofa in his own home that’s used by friends and family when visiting.
Disguised in this beautiful den is actually a guest room waiting to be used...
The best part of being able to custom make sofas is that we have full control over the design of our furniture. If you want a sectional sofa with a sleeper inside, in a grey fabric with wood legs and tufting on the back…it’s totally doable. Just for you.
OMG, It’s Here!!! The Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in White Ash
Back when we learned that Herman Miller was not only going to be tweaking the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman to more closely reflect the original design, but to also offer it in a White Ash finish…we knew we had to get one for the showroom floor! After what seems like forever, it was delivered this morning.
And it is AWESOME! Take a look below! Read more
The Vastu Drum Ottoman
What’s that you hear? No, it’s not your local drumming circle…it’s our new Drum Ottomans from Steven Anthony! This pair of ottomans come straight from California and are constructed with the same quality and attention to detail that Steven bestows upon the great sofas, sectionals and chairs we carry.
New to the Showroom
While we did already have an Astro chair on the floor, we recently received another from Steven Anthony in a gorgeous Luna fabric with matte dark walnut legs. The back cushion is untufted and the entire chair features knife-edge seams. This chair would look great as a side chair in your bedroom or living room, or wherever else you need a comfortable sitting chair.
Check out the pics below!
Smart storage ideas
A common design challenge we encounter is customers needing more storage space. Here are a few ways to add additional storage to your space…
1. Rolling cabinets or low benches can add extra storage in a room. One of our favorite things to do is nestle storage cubes under a console table and adding casters would certainly make it easy to move the pieces around.
2. Wall-mounted shelves or inset wall niches can add visual interest as well as storage. Don’t be afraid to arrange wall-mounted shelves and cabinetry asymmetrically for a modern, dynamic look.
3. Open shelves add dimension and interest in any room, but we all have things we prefer NOT to display. You may want some doors and/or drawers to stash away those items. Something like the stacking Malta shelf and cabinet would be a great solution for open shelving with some closed storage.
Vastu from A to Z: S, T, U, V
‘S’ is for Stellar
If you’re looking for a simple, clean-lined platform bed, the Stellar platform bed is an excellent choice. But not only is this bed well designed, it is made with environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. The factory has a small carbon footprint and all power used in the factory is hydro-electric generated.
Vastu from A to Z: J, K, L
‘J’ is for Jada
The Jada Sconce features handcarved circle on a mirrored surface and antiqued gold frame. This wall light is a great combination of modern style and traditional aesthetics. Sconces can be done in a foyer, bedroom or dining room.
Vastu from A to Z: A, B, C
‘A’ is for Astro
The Astro chair by Steven Anthony is a comfortable lounge chair who’s interesting base is a nod to mid-century modern design. Choose from hundreds of upholstery fabrics and over a dozen finishes to create a chair all your own.
And then there was plum…
Rock(er) & Knoll
Designed by Carlos Riart, the Riart Rocker was created in 1982 specifically for Knoll to celebrate of the 50th anniversary of Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair. The rocker was praised for its simplicity, craftsmanship and distinctive profile. The chair won the 1983 IBD award, the 1983 Roscoe award and the 1987 AFIF AD Award in Barcelona. The Riart Rocker was originally in production from 1982-1988.
Each chair features Carlos Riart’s engraved signature and decorative inlays on the chairs arms and top rail.
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