New Winter Window
Check out our winter window display! We’ve got the fires going and it’s staying nice and warm in here!
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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.
Stock Up On Fuel to Stoke the Flames this Winter
Aspect Fireplace by EcoSmart
As the temperatures in the area drop we start thinking about how to stay warm. Winter coats come out of hiding. Gloves, scarves and hats are donned. And if you own an EcoSmart fireplace you’re probably thinking about stocking up on bio-ethanol.
Vastu sells the appropriate fuel for your EcoSmart products by the gallon ($25 USD), or you can buy a case ($80 USD) which contains 4 gallons. We just received a new shipment yesterday of 20 cases, but don’t wait too long to come get yours. As it gets colder these things sell out quickly!
Give us a call today to check availability!
An Award Winner Gets a Makeover
Winner of the 2011 Good Design Award, Australian International Design Awards, the 2011 DesignEx Best New Product Award, and the 2011 IIDA/HD Award for Excellence, the Stix fireplace from EcoSmart Fire is undoubtedly cool.
Designed by Barcelona-based Japanese designer Hiroshi Tsunoda, the Stix fireplace looks good both indoors and out where it resembles a traditional camp fire.
“Consisting of varying-sized tubular stainless steel ‘sticks’ that are secured around an efficient 3 litre burner, the EcoSmart Fire Stix is powered by clean-burning, environmentally friendly bioethanol.”
Stylish, as well as practical (it can heat a 215 square foot space and last for 7-8 hours), Stix is sure to be a hit no matter where you use it. And now that it’s offered in a Gun Metal finish as well as Black, it’s easy to incorporate it in various settings.
Gun Metal Finish
Black Finish
In Case You Missed It: Showhouse Showdown
If you missed Vastu co-owner Eric Kole’s epsiode of Showhouse Showdown, then you’re in luck.
HGTV finally has the episode, “Loads of Layers vs Less is More”, online! Enjoy!
Zoom On In!
To our website that is!
Our team has been hard at work adding a new feature to many of the product pages on VastuDC.com. With more than half of the items featured, you can now click on an image and a “lightbox” will appear that allows you to see the product in greater detail.
From This...
...To This!
With many of our product images, you can even zoom in one level which should help you even more when deciding if a piece of furniture is right for you and your home.
While not every product page has been upgraded yet, we’re working fast to make this happen and we’ll be sure to let you know when we’ve reached 100%!
In the meantime, check out some of our major vendors like Knoll, Herman Miller and EcoSmart Fire to see this new feature in action!
Stoking the Flames
Stix Fireplace by EcoSmart
This morning in DC was a little chilly, which only served to remind me that summer is just about over.
And while it’s been great and fun, I can’t help but get excited for Fall! The air smells different. There are some great holidays right around the corner. Fall clothing brings rich textures and colors to outfits everywhere. And there’s always the opportunity to cuddle up with your loved one under a cozy blanket, preferably by a warm fireplace.
Fireplaces are great in that they can serve as a fully functional heating source, a beautiful design element in your space or both! Regardless of how they’re used, fireplaces (in all their shapes, sizes and styles) bring a touch of character and romance to your home.
Check out how Vastu’s designers have incorporated fireplaces, originally existing or not, into their designs! (Pictures Below) Read more
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Vastu makes a committment to providing you, our customers, with a wide range of choices for eco-friendly home furnishings. We’re committed to conducting business in an environmentally responsible way, working diligently to conserve natural resources and minimizing waste.
1. Extendable Clint Dining Table
4. Terra Stool
Outdoor Fireplaces by EcoSmart
While the last thing you may want to think about during these hot summer days is a fireplace, EcoSmart has a line of beautiful ranges that will most certainly add a touch of style to your outdoor spaces.
Completely portable, these clean-burning ethanol ranges can be moved around to fit within your existing layout. And because they’re made from weather-resistant materials, you don’t have to worry about bringing them indoors to protect them.
Cyl
Stark White
Lonny Blog recently shared their ideas on stark white style. Here’s our round-up of furnishings that fit this trend…
5. Axa chair
Vastu from A to Z: G, H, I
‘G’ is for Gothica
Add an element of interest to your space with Gothica wallpaper. Available in a number of patterns and colors, this wallpaper can be applied to a single surface (as shown above) to create an accent wall. For a really bold statement, consider applying the wallpaper to an entire room.
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