15Jun2017
Design Trends
June 15, 2017 /
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Our Millbrook outdoor collection is one part English garden. One part West Indies lanai. Just perfect for a porch or patio!

Its kiln-dried, sustainable, plantation-grown teak is crafted with classic mortise and tenon joinery. We love its slatted backs, softly curved arms, and beautifully turned legs. You can choose from dozens of soft and stylish outdoor fabrics, but as you can see we’re really into blue & white. See more of our beautiful, summery Millbrook collection here.

Just an FYI…Don’t miss out on our amazing June savings! Save 20%  on your total purchase.

 

 

 

Behind The Design
June 8, 2017 /
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Cynthia Bliss Ray (known for her “color confidence” and big heart, as you’ll soon find out) of our Design Center in Plymouth, MA. had the privilege recently to make a real difference in the life of one of her clients, Wendy, whose home was destroyed in a fire. The tragic loss of her belongings made Wendy appreciate her family and friends more than ever. Her family needed shelter, of course, but more than that, Wendy longed for a place to gather with them; she missed her family home. When Cynthia stepped in to help Wendy re-create the home she’d loved—out of the ashes and very much in the spirit of the house that was gone—she was overwhelmed.

Here’s Wendy’s story.

 

 

5Jun2017
Home Styling Tips
June 5, 2017 /
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Take your space from spare to spectacular by adding a gallery wall of art. It’s one of the easiest ways to make a personal statement at home, so feel free to mix photography with paintings and prints. The trick is to hang artwork with a collected look: images that tell a color story and/or have a common theme.

BARE BONES
This sweet dining ensemble is a study in proportion and pure form; our Adam pedestal table and Gilbert side chairs are a perfect fit for the small space. They make a lovely vignette, and yet it feels like the room could use just a little love.

GOTTA HAVE ART
Gallery wall to the rescue! Simply framed prints add balance and help to underscore the contrast between black and white in the space. We chose prints with a similar feel, most them nature-inspired line drawings, with varied sizes to lend visual interest. To give your collection a professional look, check out our video: How to Hang a Gallery Wall.

1Jun2017
Design Trends
June 1, 2017 /
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A sea glass color palette has the freshness of spring into summer. Clear skies, birds’ eggs, and the ocean. A palette that really does act as a neutral, and takes on the vibe of colors that it’s mixed with. There’s a wonderful softness to this palette that can stand on its own with a mixture of textures as well as a gentle fashionista vibe by mixing patterns.

Take a look at our favorite sea glass inspired design elements here.

Designed for you,

The Ethan Allen Design Team

 

29May2017
Behind The Design
May 29, 2017 /
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Today marks the beginning of flag season in America. Take a walk around Anytown, USA and you’ll find Old Glory everywhere: decorating the lawn, lining the sidewalks, in windows, hanging on front doors, and rippling in the breeze at the top of a flagpole.

Many of us fly our flags through the summer because red-white-and-blue holidays abound (Memorial Day is today; Flag Day is June 14; Independence Day is July 4; and Labor Day is September 4 this year). We have a better idea: Why not show your patriotism (and good taste) by displaying the Stars and Stripes indoors—in a uniquely artful way—all year long?

A few years back we decided to partner with Annin Flag, the oldest flag manufacturer in the US. Annin has been in the business of meticulously stitching flags in its own American workshops since 1847, so we knew we’d made a good choice when we commissioned three iconic styles of American flags, in three sizes (the largest is more than six feet wide). Since we live in the land of opportunity, we reasoned you should be able to choose the way you want to display your Stars and Stripes.

THE ONE WE KNOW AND LOVE
The US flag has thirteen stripes (for each of the thirteen original colonies) and fifty stars (one for each state). By order of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, it was named the official flag of the United States on July 4, 1960.

THE BETSY ROSS
This flag with thirteen stripes and a ring of thirteen white stars is an early version commonly attributed to Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress. It was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 and remained the fledgling nation’s official flag until 1795.

THE BENNINGTON
This flag features thirteen white stars and a “76” commemorating the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. Dating from circa 1812, it is thought to be the oldest US flag showing stars and stripes.

All of our American-made flags are mounted on linen under glass and hand-framed by artisans in our own Passaic, New Jersey, workshop. Display yours in an ebony or white shadowbox frame and show your patriotism your way—today and always.

On this Memorial Day, we honor the memory of the men and women whose bravery has made our freedom possible. In appreciation of their service,

                                                                             —Your Ethan Allen Style Team

 

 

 

 

 

25May2017
Behind The Design
May 25, 2017 /
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We simply adore Joelle. From the hand-carved apron and legs to the milky painted finish—what’s not to love? When we designed this console table, we were inspired by the Louis XV style (also known as the French rococo style) that was both decorative and a little simpler than the Louis XIV style.

The French rococo style was also notable for its superior craftsmanship. Back then, painted wood furniture was used to unify a room with painted wall panels and other furnishings. Funny thing is, that historic POV is still relevant today!

Get more of Joelle’s back story here.

 

22May2017
Home Styling Tips
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May 22, 2017 /
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Kathy Vigoda has been designing chic spaces for satisfied Ethan Allen clients for six years—but she’s been perfecting her styling skills for more than thirty! Kathy, who works out of our Design Center in Hartsdale, New York, is our latest Design Star! No matter the scale or budget, her projects have a distinctly finished, magazine-worthy look. “I love it any time I can complete a room with all the bells and whistles,” she says. Kathy recently shared with us five design principles that guide her every step of the way toward the “big reveal.”

  1. Think Scale
    Size matters in interior design. Too often people choose things like rugs, lamps, and artwork that are simply too small for a room.
  2. Create Symmetry
    Creating balance in a room can be a bit intuitive. You may not always be able to articulate why it feels right, but if you create symmetry, you won’t go wrong.
  3. Add Texture and Color
    Mix materials whenever possible, and add touches of color that echo a larger element in a room, such as pillows in the same color as the drapes.
  4. Provide Contrast
    This often refers to color, but you can create contrast with texture or shape, too. For example, a room with lots of edges can be softened by a round rug.
  5. Edit. Edit. Edit.
    Kathy’s rule of thumb: before you walk out of a room for the last time, turn around and study it—and then take one piece out!


The stone fireplace inspires a mix of natural textures, including leather upholstery, the Beam Metal Base Coffee Table (with knotty oak top), a faux flower arrangement, and globes made of 100% recycled glass.


Monochromatic does not mean boring! In this brand-new dining room, Kathy introduces several light elements, including upholstered chairs and our Zoe Eight-Light Nickel Chandelier for contrast against the dark table.


Form meets function in this living room arrangement featuring our Landon bench, a “coffee table” scaled to fill the space created by a sectional. An unconventional pairing of dark leather and white legs creates contrast, too.


The furniture placement in this room is all about symmetry: the windows flanking the sofa, the end tables, and the Giselle chairs. Color comes to the fore with deep pink drapes, which Kathy also picked up in the floral arrangement and accent pillow.

This is a classic example of how shape can provide contrast. The room is all angles (the wainscoting, rug, buffet, single wide window), but the all-important Ashcroft dining table provides balance (and drama).

Simple symmetry owns the day in this living room: the three-part Evan coffee table, the end tables with lamps, even the pair of mirrors. Kathy says the client wanted one very large mirror, but she suggested two, and they loved the idea.

 

To see more of Kathy’s design work, click here.

 

18May2017
Behind The Design
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May 18, 2017 /
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For our Ethan Allen | Disney collection, we wanted to create seating that would be very special for little kids and big kids.

Ta-da!

We created the Tuft Love Sofette, pictured here in glam hot pink plush velvet. It’s super soft—and it’s stain resistant, too!

To get the full luxurious effect of just how fabulous plush velvet is, we had to tuft it—button tuft it, to be exact. It’s all done by hand by our craftspeople: One. Stitch. At a time.

We added chrome nailhead trim for an extra touch of pretty bling, and the hand-finished ice-cream-cone-inspired legs add another scoop of sweetness! Love it.

Oh, just one more scoop: This month get your Tuft Love Settee shipped for free! Get more info here.

Designed for you,

The Ethan Allen design Team

 

 

 

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