Monday, May 30, 2011

Small Sofa: Marcel Mini Sofa

Small sofa furniture design appropriate for your minimalist home interior design.



The ultimate spot for reading and relaxing, this small sofa has a thick cushion and a padded back with tapered arms for supreme comfort.
  • 55" wide x 28" deep x 34" high
  • Single-padded seat cushions; extra-thick foam core.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This is a special-order item and ships directly from the manufacturer. To view our order and return policy, click on the Shipping Info tab above.
  • Watch a video about the high quality of our upholstered furniture.
  • Crafted in the USA. Via: potterybarn

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Living Room Sofa, Tyler Sofa

Furniture sofa
Sofa to match your home interior design is placed in a corner or center of the room.

White living room sofa

Overview:
Style and value go hand in hand in our Tyler Sofa, made exclusively for us by a fine furniture maker known for superb quality.
  • 83.5" wide x 39" deep x 37" high
  • Set-back track arms and welted cushions give the armchair the distinctive look of European collections.
  • Solid foam-core seat cushions with polyester wrap; back cushions are filled with loose polyester fiber.
  • Features a versatile three-over-three cushion configuration.
  • T-shaped cushions maximize legroom at the front of the seat.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 80 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about the high quality of our upholstered furniture.
  • Catalog / Internet only.
  • Crafted in the USA. Via: potterybarn

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Custom Home Design - Craftsman Lake Home

I am working on a new home for a client through our Custom Home Design process at Simply Elegant Home Designs. I thought I would give you a sneak peak of our initial concept sketches. This is a 3 bedroom home to be constructed on a wooded lot overlooking a marvelous Minnesota lake.

Our design work always begins with plan sketches and 3d massing studies. A 3d model beats exterior elevation sketches every time when trying to communicate a design.
Garage with bonus is left - entry link in the middle - main volume of house on the right. A pretty straight forward concept designed to work with the topography of the land.
Above and below is an initial color study. The client is looking for a home with an arts and crafts feel appropriate for its wooded setting. I'll typically do several color studies - so I'll pass those along as completed.

The custom home design process I have created provides a nice compromise between purchasing a pre-designed house plan and hiring a full scope of Architect's services. This particular client had looked at thousands of plans online and could not find a design that worked. On the other hand he did not have the budget to spend $30,000 or more on Architectural services. Enter our custom home design process which fit the bill perfectly.

If interested in learning more about our Custom Home Design Services please feel free to contact Ron Brenner at 877-380-9470.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Furniture Sofa, Sofa Dylan

Living Room Sofa, nice and neat for your home interior


Dylan sofa furniture white

Overview:
Built with the superb design and craftsmanship of the finest custom furniture, our Dylan Sofa creates a stylish gathering place for family and friends. Offered at an exceptional value, it’s also a great choice for cost-conscious decorators. The sofa’s tight back is deeply cushioned for comfort and retains its tailored look without the need for fluffing and tidying.
  • 83" wide x 35.5" deep x 34" high
  • Thickly padded back and arms for extraordinary comfort.
  • Seat cushions are wrapped with plush padding and supported by heavy-gauge sinuous steel springs.
  • Hardwood frame with corner blocks and double-dowel joinery for structural integrity.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 80 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about the high quality of our upholstered furniture.
  • Crafted in the USA. via: potterybarn

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Living Room Sofa, Buchanan Sofa

Furniture Sofas-Living Room Sofa



Overview:
Merging versatile style with exceptional comfort that’s made to last a lifetime, our Buchanan Sofa is simply the best value you’ll find. Expertly crafted with meticulous attention to quality and detail, it has generous rolled arms and soft cushions that invite hours of relaxation.
  • 87" wide x 38.5" deep x 36.5" high
  • Thickly cushioned arms and back.
  • Double-padded seat cushions; extra-thick foam core.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 80 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help.
  • This is a special-order item and ships directly from the manufacturer. To see fabrics available for Quick Ship and to view our order and return policy, click on the Shipping Info tab above.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about the high quality of our upholstered furniture.
  • Catalog / Internet only.
  • Crafted in the USA. Via potterybarn

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Small Sofa, PB Comfort Square Upholstered Loveseat

Furniture Sofa - Living Room Sofa
Comfort PB Square Upholstered Loveseat brown.

Overview:
Built by our exclusive master upholsterers in the heart of North Carolina, our PB Comfort Square Upholstered Loveseat is made with eco-friendly materials, including a kiln-dried hardwood frame from responsibly managed forests.
  • 63" wide x 40" deep x 37" high
  • Triple padded for extraordinary comfort.
  • Seat cushions wrapped with plush down blend or double-loft padding.
  • Eco-friendly, 20% soy-based cushions, sustainably harvested wood, and 70% recycled steel springs.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Choose knife-edged or box-style back cushions.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about our exclusive North Carolina Furniture Workshop.
  • Crafted by our master upholsterers in North Carolina. Via potterybarn

Living Room Sofa, PB Comfort Square Upholstered Sofa

Sofa for living room, please select the color of your own. see some examples of Comfort PB Square Upholstered Sofa in red. Via: potterybarn
Overview:
Built by our exclusive master upholsterers in the heart of North Carolina, our PB Comfort Square Upholstered Sofa is made with eco-friendly materials, including a kiln-dried hardwood frame from responsibly managed forests.
  • 78" wide x 40" deep x 37" high
  • Triple padded for extraordinary comfort.
  • Seat cushions wrapped with plush down blend or double-loft padding.
  • Eco-friendly, 20% soy-based cushions, sustainably harvested wood, and 70% recycled steel springs.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Choose knife-edged or box-style back cushions.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 80 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about our exclusive North Carolina Furniture Workshop.
  • Crafted by our master upholsterers in North Carolina.

Furniture Sofa, PB Comfort Square Slipcovered Loveseat

Small sofas-furniture sofa

Overview:
Built by our exclusive master upholsterers in the heart of North Carolina, our PB Comfort Square Slipcovered Loveseat is made with eco-friendly materials, including a kiln-dried hardwood frame from responsibly managed forests.
  • 63" wide x 40" deep x 37" high
  • Triple padded for extraordinary comfort.
  • Seat cushions wrapped with plush down blend or double-loft padding.
  • Eco-friendly, soy-based cushions, sustainably harvested wood, and recycled steel springs.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Choose knife-edged or box-style back cushions.
  • Slipcovers are available in over 90 beautiful, soft and durable fabric options, and remove easily for cleaning.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This is a special-order item and ships directly from the manufacturer. To see fabrics available for Quick Ship and to view our order and return policy, click on the Shipping Info tab above.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about our exclusive North Carolina Furniture Workshop.
  • Crafted by our master upholsterers in North Carolina. Via: potterybarn

Monday, May 16, 2011

Furniture Sofas, Slipcovered Sofa PB Fin Comfort

Furniture Sofas, Slipcovered Sofa PB Fin Comfort is suitable for your home interior design

Overview:
Designed for unparalleled comfort with extra-deep seats and three layers of padding on the arms and back, our Fin Upholstered Sleeper Sofa invites the whole family to relax together. The high, tapered arms have a handsome contemporary look and create a cozy place to lean.
  • 79" wide x 40" deep x 37" high
  • Triple padded for extraordinary comfort.
  • Seat cushion is wrapped with plush down blend or double-loft padding.
  • Eco-friendly, 20% soy-based cushions, sustainably harvested wood, and 70% recycled steel springs.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 80 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help.
  • Choose knife-edged or box-style back cushion.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about our exclusive North Carolina Furniture Workshop.
  • Crafted by our master upholsterers in North Carolina.



Small sofa. Via: potterybarn

Furniture Sofa, PB Comfort Upholstered Loveseat

Furniture Sofa. Upholstered Loveseat Comfort PB red

Overview:
Built by our exclusive master upholsterers in the heart of North Carolina, our PB Comfort Upholstered Loveseat is made with eco-friendly materials, including a kiln-dried hardwood frame from responsibly managed forests.
  • 68.5" wide x 40" deep x 37" high
  • Triple padded for extraordinary comfort.
  • Seat cushions wrapped with plush down blend or double-loft padding.
  • Eco-friendly, 20% soy-based cushions, sustainably harvested wood, and 70% recycled steel springs.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Choose knife-edged or box-style back cushions.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about our exclusive North Carolina Furniture Workshop.
  • Crafted by our master upholsterers in North Carolina.

Furniture Sofa-PB Comfort Upholstered Loveseat. Via: potterybarn

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Furniture Sofa-PB Comfort Upholstered Sofa

Living Room Sofa

Overview:
Built by our exclusive master upholsterers in the heart of North Carolina, our PB Comfort Upholstered Roll-arm Sofa is made with eco-friendly materials, including a kiln-dried hardwood frame from responsibly managed forests.
  • 83.5" wide x 40" deep x 37" high
  • Triple padded for extraordinary comfort.
  • Seat cushion is wrapped with plush down blend or double-loft padding.
  • Eco-friendly, 20% soy-based cushions, sustainably harvested wood, and 70% recycled steel springs.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 80 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help.
  • Choose knife-edged or box-style back cushion.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about our exclusive North Carolina Furniture Workshop.
  • Crafted by our master upholsterers in North Carolina.
Furniture Sofa-PB Comfort Upholstered Sofa. Via: potterybarn.

Furniture Sofa, PB Comfort Slipcovered Loveseat

Living Room Sofa, Furniture Sofa-PB Comfort Slipcovered Loveseat

Overview:
Sink into this loveseat just once, and you’ll know how it got its name. Designed with extra-deep seats and three layers of thick padding on the arms and back, this eco-friendly collection invites a whole family to relax together.
  • 68.5"wide x 40" deep x 37" high
  • Triple padded for extraordinary comfort.
  • Seat cushions wrapped with plush down blend or double-loft padding.
  • Eco-friendly, soy-based cushions, sustainably harvested wood, and recycled steel springs.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Choose knife-edged or box-style back cushions.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 90 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help above.
  • This is a special-order item and ships directly from the manufacturer. To see fabrics available for Quick Ship and to view our order and return policy, click on the Shipping Info tab above.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about our exclusive North Carolina Furniture Workshop.
  • Crafted by our master upholsterers in North Carolina. Via: potterybarn

Living Room Sofa: PB Comfort Slipcovered Sofa

Furniture Sofa, Living Room Sofa - PB Comfort Slipcovered Sofa

Overview:
Sink into this sofa just once, and you’ll know how it got its name. Designed with extra-deep seats and three layers of thick padding on the arms and back, this eco-friendly collection invites a whole family to relax together.
  • 83.5" wide x 40" deep x 37" high
  • Triple padded for extraordinary comfort.
  • Seat cushions wrapped with plush down blend or double-loft padding.
  • Eco-friendly, soy-based cushions, sustainably harvested wood, and recycled steel springs.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Choose knife-edged or box-style back cushions.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 80 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help.
  • This is a special-order item and ships directly from the manufacturer. To see fabrics available for Quick Ship and to view our order and return policy, click on the Shipping Info tab above.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about our exclusive North Carolina Furniture Workshop.
  • Crafted by our master upholsterers in North Carolina. Via: potterybarn

Best House Plans - No Groupon Required!

Here at Simply Elegant Home Designs we are convinced that we offer the absolute best house plans in the business. To prove this point we are going to start featuring a “Home Plan of the Week”. The idea is to illustrate what makes our plans so special. Better yet, we will also offer a significant discount for the featured plan for that week. And you don't even have to join Groupon!

Apple Valley Four Square
The Apple Valley Four Square is our first House Plan of the Week. Click on the link to see the plan and look for the 40% discount (through 5/20/11 only).

What makes this house so special? Let one of our recent clients explain through their testimonial. I have excerpted portions below.

Yes, absolutely: feel free to share my delight in finding The Apple Valley Foursquare. It is a darling house. We love the prairie schoolhouse vibe and the simple elegance of the exterior. As well, we appreciate the 2-sided light in each room. We are treating the entire staircase as a room - esp the landing at the top of the staircase with the large window that will overlook the center of the property: a meadow with Grandfather Oaks, the rushing winter creek winding through the far grove of fir trees. The Master Bedroom and screened porch will overlook the orchards, herb and vegetable gardens and if looking to the right, up the hill, we'll be able to see the small pinot noir vineyard.

I've had a chance to look over the .pdf doc - so fun to see how the house will be built - and the possibilities of an exercise room in perhaps a modified 1/2 basement option. Love that! (along with the machine room, storage and root cellar.) Also, it's funny - most of my furniture, mirrors, and key elements are from Pottery Barn, Room and Board, Restoration Hardware (neutral energy) and decor from Wisteria, home collection from Anthropologie (http://www.anthropologie.com/) and P Barn - design, textures and characteristics that will lend itself to the design of the house.

Ron, also the interior photographs of both the Deephaven Modern, and the Excelsior Farmhouse Cottage won our hearts over, too! The photographs are wonderful suggestions of lighting, color and carpentry for our own design.

The Den will be the Library - with to-the-ceiling bookcases, comfy chairs - a place to study and write.

Thanks so much,

We'll be in touch - L&K

PS - I've read
A Pattern Language and other books by Alexander Christopher (The Luminous Ground) and most of Sarah Susanka's books about "the not-so-big-house" including her Home By Design. Also, Roots of Home by Russell Versaci and Michael Pollan's A Place of My Own. Add to that list William J. Hirsch's Designing Your Perfect House (Lessons From An Architect), and House by T. Kidder. Stacks of books! I've searched through Mascord, Garrell Associates, a whole bunch of architect's websites, purchased Designer Dream Home magazines at the market, created a vision board and pasted exterior and interior images into a journal, for years. It's not like I haven't done my homework! Finally, we found Simply Elegant Home Designs and The Apple Valley Foursquare. Eureka! We break ground this Spring. We're going . . Home.”
Now that is what I call a testimonial!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Furniture Sofa: Buchanan Apartment Sofa

Furniture Sofa, small sofa - Buchanan Apartment Sofa

Overview:
A scaled-down version of our Buchanan Sofa, our Buchanan Apartment Sofa is perfect for small spaces. Expertly crafted with meticulous attention to quality and detail, it has generous rolled arms and soft cushions that invite hours of relaxation.
  • 79" wide x 38.5" deep x 36.5" high
  • Thickly cushioned arms and back.
  • Double-padded seat cushions; extra-thick foam core.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 80 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help.
  • This is a special-order item and ships directly from the manufacturer. To see fabrics available for Quick Ship and to view our order and return policy, click on the Shipping Info tab above.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about the high quality of our upholstered furniture.
  • Catalog / Internet only.
  • Crafted in the USA. Via: potterybarn

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Furniture Sofa: Buchanan Sofa

Small sofa - Furniture Sofa - Buchanan Sofa

Merging versatile style with exceptional comfort that’s made to last a lifetime, our Buchanan Sofa is simply the best value you’ll find. Expertly crafted with meticulous attention to quality and detail, it has generous rolled arms and soft cushions that invite hours of relaxation.
  • 87" wide x 38.5" deep x 36.5" high
  • Thickly cushioned arms and back.
  • Double-padded seat cushions; extra-thick foam core.
  • Kiln-dried hardwood frame.
  • Care varies depending on fabric type.
  • This item can also be customized with your choice of over 80 custom fabrics and colors. For details and pricing on custom fabrics, please call us at 1.800.840.3658 or click Live Help.
  • This is a special-order item and ships directly from the manufacturer. To see fabrics available for Quick Ship and to view our order and return policy, click on the Shipping Info tab above.
  • View and compare with other collections at Upholstery Furniture Facts.
  • Watch a video about the high quality of our upholstered furniture.
  • Catalog / Internet only.
  • Crafted in the USA. Via: potterybarn

Friday, May 6, 2011

Furniture Office Desk, Anna Desk and Hutch

Home Office Desk - Office desk sale

Overview:
Details like arched-panel doors and octagonal legs give these pieces the elegant simplicity of late-19th-century Gustavian furniture.
  • Desk: 35" wide x 19.5" deep x 32" high
  • Hutch: 36" wide x 16" deep x 32.5" high
  • Desk & Hutch Set: 36" wide x 19.5" deep x 64.5" high
  • Crafted by hand with solid kiln-dried hardwood frames.
  • Our exclusive antique-white
  • finish is applied by hand for exceptional richness, durability and depth of color.
  • Desk features three dovetailed drawers and a pullout shelf.
  • Hutch has two adjustable shelves and a cord cutout in back.
  • Fitted with faux-crystal knobs.
  • Catalog / Internet only. Via: potterybarn

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Furniture Office Desk: Rattan Desk

Office desk sale - Home Office Desk
Price $ 299.00
Overview:
Both the desk and chair are built of rattan that’s steamed and bent to create these graceful shapes – from the curves of their aprons to the chair’s flared back.
  • Desk: 30" wide x 20" deep x 34" high
  • Chair: 18.5" wide x 23.5" deep x 38" high
  • Compact desk has 1 drawer and a gallery rail to keep items in place.
  • Desktop is finished with richly grained mahogany veneers.
  • Tightly wrapped rattan reinforces each joint and corner. Via: potterybarn.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Furniture Office Desk: Meredith Smart Technology Vanity Desk

Home Office Desk

$499.00
Overview:
Our innovative Meredith Smart Technology Vanity Desk works as a desk or as a dressing table. A Smart power strip provides a centralized plug-in point for hair dryers, laptops, phones and cameras.
  • 48" wide x 22" deep x 30" high
  • 3 drawers hold everything from makeup to office supplies; the wide middle drawer has dividers.
  • Catalog / Internet Only. Via: potterybarn

Monday, May 2, 2011

Furniture Office Desk: Hudson Desk

Home Office Desk

Overview:
Our Hudson Collection is defined by strong horizontal lines and exceptional workmanship. The slim Hudson Desk is framed in solid mahogany with mahogany veneers that are hand selected for the beauty of their grain.
  • 68" wide x 27" deep x 31" high
  • Part of the Hudson Bedroom Furniture Collection, this handsome solid-mahogany-framed desk is rich in craftsman detail.
  • Desk provides a sizable work surface, 2 drawers for office supplies, a flip-down keyboard tray and 1 large drawer for storing files.
  • Wood swatches, below, are available for $25 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for wood swatches if they're returned within 30 days. Via: potterybarn