Brian Petro’s Showhouse Debut
Vastu art dealer, Brian Petro was recently on tv alongside Eric Kole. Okay, well, Brian wasn’t physically there, but some of his art was!
In charge of finding new and exciting art and artists to showcase in our showroom, Brian has been a friend of Vastu’s for quite some time. He occasionally has exhibitions in our space and you can even seee him at work during one of the many open studios that occur throughout the year.
For his episode of HGTV’s Showhouse Showdown, Eric used three of Brian’s pieces from his Grocery series. They beautifully adorned the wall in the family room and looked great next to the Finland Sectional and Bowie Swivel Chairs from Steven Anthony and the Saarinen coffee tables from Knoll.
Read more about Brian Petro’s Grocery series in this past Design Clique post and be sure to stop by Vastu as Brian is offering 30% off of any purchase of work that’s in his studio. Call for appointments – (202) 270-7352. The studio is here at Vastu – 1829 14th street, NW, Washington DC. Hours are 11 am to 7 tues-sat, sunday 12-5.
Vastu Fan Shoutout: Hope M. & Jason H.
Last week we received a couple of emails that just made our collective day and put a big smile on Vastu co-owner Eric Kole’s face.
The first was from Hope M. of Rochester, New York. While watching Eric’s premiere episode of Showhouse Showdown, she was so inspired by his design that she submitted the following comment on our website:
“I just watched HGTV’s ‘Showroom Showdown’ on 9/14 and had to write to let Eric know that he got robbed. I wasn’t surprised by the end results of who ‘won,’ given the demographics of the area. But I wanted Eric to know that at least 1 viewer thought his design was absolutely beautiful and inspiring. From the fireplace and stunning furniture selections to that headboard (oy.,,,) and sublime graphic tree wallpaper to the citrus slices and grocery art, I was literally jumping off the couch. Even my dogs got into it! I would have bought that house in a minute. Actually i would have MOVED that house to a much cooler location! Thank you for providing a much-needed breath of modern, clean, fresh design. Someday when I’m rich, I’ll hire you! Peace out, Hope.”
"Sublime Graphic" Spring Blossom Wallpaper
In a follow-up email, Hope continued with:
“I truly was drawn to your ideas and thought the spaces you created were so simple and sophisticated, yet still fun and very livable. I’m an avid interior design junkie and this is the first time I’ve been moved enough to want to contact the designer.”
Comments like these let our designers know that they’re doing something right! And even though Eric didn’t win his individual episode, Hope’s messages really did make him feel like the winner. Thanks Hope!!
The second message we received last week was from a recent Vastu client, Jason H. of Arlington, VA. He had ordered a custom Cosmo Bed by Steven Anthony and when he received it, he had this to say: Read more
Back to School
HGTV’s Blog recently had a gallery post on “8 Stylish Dorm Room Updates”. In it, interior designers Vanessa De Vargas, Summer Thornton and Lana Kole shared tips on creating dorm rooms that not only looked great but helped students study hard and get their work done. That got us thinking, even though the back to school season is right around the corner for many (if not already here) these tips could really extend to anyone living in smaller spaces. Read more
The Dog Days Raffle Continues!
If you didn’t have time to stop by Vastu this weekend to enter our Dog Days Raffle for the chance to win this Hugo sleeper sofa, have we got some good news for you!
Tickets are still available!
Our official drawing isn’t until Friday, August 12th, so you have until close of business on Thursday, August 11th to purchase your raffle tickets.
Just a reminder, tickets are $100 and each gets you one (1) entry into the raffle and your choice of one throw pillow.
The grand prize is the Hugo sleeper sofa (shown above and on our showroom floor) which is valued at $3,500.
So what are you waiting for? Come visit us for your chance to win!!
HOW TO: Buy Steven Anthony Furniture During Dog Days
In anticipation for the weekend, we thought we’d put together a short how-to for buying Steven Anthony furniture so you can get your 20% discount during the MidCity Dog Days sale!
Step 1: Choose a style.
Steven Anthony builds custom sofas, sectionals, chairs, dining chairs, benches, ottomans and beds. Within these different categories are several styles and variations.
Step 2: Indicate a size and/or dimensions.
All sofas and sectionals are available in any length in 6 inch increments (e.g. 60″, 66″, 72″, etc). Benches, ottomans, and upholstered beds are fully customizable to any dimension (think length, width, and height).
Step 3: Select a fabric or leather and color.
If you’ve ever stopped by the Vastu showroom, than chances are pretty high that you’ve noticed the two very large walls full of fabric samples. Steven Anthony pieces can be done in fabric or in any leather. All you have to do is choose one that fits within your space.
Step 4: Decide on finishing details.
When we say our Steven Anthony pieces are fully customizable, we mean it. You can choose between metal or wood legs, the color stain used on wood, the height of your legs, the number of seat and back cushions on your sofa or sectional, whether or not they’re tufted, the firmness (or softness) of your cushions, and finally the seams! All of these variables can instantly change the look of the final product.
Step 5: Pay and get your 20% Off Dog Days sale discount!
To receive your Dog Days discount, you do have to place your order during this weekend. With 20% off, you could be saving hundreds off a one-of-a-kind piece of custom furniture!
If you still need help narrowing down all your choices during the Dog Days weekend, just find a Vastu staff member and we’ll be happy to provide any advice or assistance you may need.
For other MidCity businesses and their Dog Days sale, check out the full list here.
Getting Ready for Dog Days!
MidCity’s Dog Days, one of the biggest neighborhood-wide sales of the year, is only a few days away!
As a reminder, here’s what we have going on at Vastu…
20% Off All New Steven Anthony Custom Upholstered Furniture Orders!
This includes sleek sofas like the Dupont, charming chairs like the Astro, and beautiful benches like the Lowell (among various other styles of sofas, sectionals, chairs, benches and ottomans).
Buy your tickets before they’re gone! Tickets are $100 and ONLY 30 are available.
One lucky grand-prize winner will receive a Hugo sleeper sofa designed and built by Steven Anthony (valued at $3,500). Also, every entry into the Dog Days Raffle comes with a beautiful throw pillow (valued at $150).
Need not be present at store to win. Raffle winner will be chosen at random and notified the week of August 8, 2011.
To see the full list of participating businesses in the area and their offers, head over to the MidCity website.
Vastu’s Dog Days Sale
Ever year, the stores and restaurants around the MidCity district hold great sales and offer fantastic discounts for one short weekend. It’s called the MidCity Dog Days Sale and this year it falls on the 6th and 7th of August!
During this weekend, Vastu will be offering 20% off all new Steven Anthony custom upholstered furniture orders! You could save hundreds of dollars off the sofa, chair or bed of your dreams!
So mark your calendars, and start counting down*!
To find out what other great discounts you can find during that weekend, head over to MidCity’s website for a full list of local participants.
(*That’s 22 days left…)
Tailored Sofas Done the Vastu Way
Apartment Therapy recently had a post about how tailored sofas can bring a look of elegance and sophistication to your room. They made a good point that “tailored” doesn’t come with a certain color or pattern, but just has to come with a clean-lined, “unfussy” look.
That got me to thinking, “Wait, Vastu’s been doing the tailored sofa for years!”
Here are some great examples of our tailored sofas in beautifully designed spaces.
14th St. Penthouse
See below for more sofas and images.
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!
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