Is Bigger Really Better?
Mark Veltman for the New York Times
The New York Times had an article last week titled “Relax. There’s Plenty of Room” by Steven Kurutz. Apartment Therapy highlighted it and posed the question “Is Bigger Furniture Better?”
When it comes to interior design, the short answer is “no”. However, this doesn’t mean that smaller is a more suitable choice when choosing furniture for your space either. You need to find the happy medium and go with pieces that are in the right scale for your home and lifestyle. Continue Reading
Design Direction
“I have a cape cod contemporary two story on the water with large windows facing east. We have a beautiful whitewashed cedar ceiling. The floor has stark white 10″ floor tiles that are very hard to keep clean. I’d like to replace it with porcelain floor planking that looks like wood. I’m stuck trying to decide on the color for the floor. There are so many options. By the way, the doors are all whitewashed with a bright white wood trim. My style is classic with a bit of contemporary thrown in. We are planning on a redo of the fireplace as well as well as the kitchen.
Here is a summary of my decorating challenges:
- What color floor planking (porcelain) to put on the floor.
- What color to paint the new wood around our new fireplace.
- The kitchen cabinets are white washed. I’m selecting white painted ones. What color granite – light or dark for more or less of a contrast?
- The wood doors are all white washed too. As is the railing going up the stairs. Do I paint the railing white or?
- Do I paint the walls a lighter or darker color?
Whitewashed Cedar Ceiling
Here’s what Vastu senior designer Sarita Peresada had to offer: Continue Reading
More Changes to Come for 14th Street
Besides all of the new construction that can be found up and down 14th St, looks like our great street will also be getting some new features thanks to the District Department of Transportation.
On the menu for 14th:
- “twin-20″ Washington Globe lighting
- teardrop pendant lighting for street illumination
- dedicated bike lines
- pedestrian “bulb-outs”
- for key intersections, like those at Rhode Island Avenue, Florida Avenue and U Street, crosswalks and sidewalks will get special iconic identification
- cement sidewalks will give way to London pavers
- new street furniture such as garbage bins, tree boxes and bike racks
While 14th street was designed as a major thoroughfare by L’Enfant, it does have to wait until DDOT finishes the other projects that are part of the Great Streets Initiative.
To read the full article by DC Mud, click here.
The Wire Leg Table
Available in 3 different shapes (and multiple sizes), the Wire Leg Table is a great choice if you’re looking for something that feels minimal yet has a strong presence. The Wire Leg Table achieves this with its delicate looking metal legs that support a 1.5″ H reclaimed teak wood top.
The Wire Leg Table is available as… Continue Reading
New Hours at Vastu!
Our supporters, clients, neighbors, and friends have been speaking and we listened! To better serve you all, we’ll now be open on Mondays from 11AM to 7PM.
Starting this Monday, January 9th, 2012, you’ll be able to stop by to shop our selection of classic designer furniture as well as hard-to-find custom and personalized pieces for your home.
Vastu Store Hours:
- Monday – Saturday, 11AM to 7PM
- Sunday, 12PM to 5PM
In the Old Days…
Well, not really old. We’re talking 2011 here. But here are some interesting stats from last year…
Vastu’s Top 10 Best Selling Product Types
- Chairs (side, dining, desk, etc)
- Pillows (custom throw pillows of various sizes)
- Dining Tables
- Side Tables
- Stools (counter-height, bar-height and adjustable)
- Sofas
- Coffee and Cocktail Tables
- Table Lamps
- Vases
- Sectionals
And as you may know, a lot of the custom upholstered furniture we make and carry comes from Steven Anthony out in LA.
Here are his Top 10 Best Selling Styles:
- Athens Dining Chair
- Case Study Sofa
- Georgetown Sofa
- Capri Sofa
- Ramses Sectional
- Dupont Sofa
- Frankie Sectional
- Astro Chair
- Little C Sofa
- It’s a tie between the Ramses Sofa and the Finland Sectional
We’re very excited to see what becomes popular with you, our customers and supporters, in 2012. Here’s to another great year!
New Winter Window
Check out our winter window display! We’ve got the fires going and it’s staying nice and warm in here!
Displayed (from left to right) are
All of our fireplaces, from EcoSmart Fire, run on denatured ethanol and are completely clean-burning. This gets rid of the need for a vent, flue and all of those other things a traditional fireplace requires.
Vastu Top 10 of 2011
There are just a few more days left in the year and we just want to say thank you. Thank you for supporting a small and local business and for reading our blog and continuing to grow
In case you’re new to the Design Clique family, here are our top 10 most read posts of 2011…
Vastu Holiday Hours
For those of you still in town for the coming holidays, here are our store hours:
- Friday, December 23rd | 11:00AM – 7:00PM
- Saturday, December 24th | 11:00AM – 5:00PM
- Sunday, December 25th | CLOSED
- Monday, December 26th | CLOSED
- Tuesday, December 27th | 11:00AM – 7:00PM
And remember, you have until December 31st to “Like” us on Facebook and get 20% off your new Steven Anthony sofa or sectional order.
Vastu Gift Guide: Last Minute Dash
We’re quickly approaching Christmas and I understand that some gifts can get forgotten until the last minute. Trust me, last minute shopping is no fun.
But Vastu is here to help! If you’re finishing up your shopping in MidCity in the next couple of days then why not stop by and get some great gifts for the home?
And don’t forget to check out our 14th Street neighbors for more great gift ideas:
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