Anything bearing the name Smithsonian better be bold and capable of holding its own against the critics. Bernhardt certainly has the history behind its reputation to back up this traditional yet casual collection with all the quality you should expect from one of America's best traditional furniture makers. The Smithsonian collection gets its inspiration from 18th and 19th century design with a touch of the West Indies and features pin knotty cherry veneers, acanthus leaf carving, solid brass hardware and Nero Blanc marble. I really like the simplistic lines of the armoire and night stands and their stark contrast to the intricate carvings of the posts of the canopy bed. Bernhardt also offers the Plantation poster bed in an equally attractive low post style.
Ashley furniture really is the brand to watch for outstanding design and value in today's often quality compromised market. Ashley is now North America's largest furniture brand specializing in traditional and contemporary furniture with a firm control on the entire production from the design stage to shipping in their own fleet of trucks. What does that mean to the consumer? Quality control, design consistency, and availability are all part of the Ashley experience. The entire collection covers all types of fabric and leather upholstery groups, bedroom furniture, dining tables and chairs, as well as a complete line of home furnishings for ever room of your. I really like the Hendler dining room collection which has a rich contemporary style that takes its influences from a beautiful and exotic high styled Asian design.
If you can't find your idea of he perfect sofa among the numerous styles from Ashley Furniture, then look again because the collection is always growing. Ashley has sofa groups and sectionals ranging from traditional to contemporary, in fabric to top grain leather. The Westchester leather sofa shown here has traditional styling featuring roll arms, shaped backs & arms, boxed seat cushions, and button tufted back accentuated by a detailed carved wood frame. To add texture Ashley includes chenille fabric accent pillows with elegant trim as a nice finishing touch. Combine Westchester with one of Ashley's many coffee tables for a well decorated living room.
I have seen enough "before and after" pictures of furniture and window treatments to know quality fabric and trim can make all the difference when reupholstering. Beacon Hill Fabric and Trim can help complete your perfect vision of the after with stunning design and construction of natural, synthetic, and chenille trim and fabrics. As for their quality, "Beacon Hill brings exclusive, finely crafted fabrics to the interior design community and individuals with great taste. Inspired internationally and designed for luxury, the offerings are truly one-of-a-kind." If you have a traditional or transitional interior, Beacon Hill's refined materials and beautiful color selection will add elegance and class to you home.
I know we tend to promote modern furniture a lot here at Furniture Fashion but we haven't forgotten the traditional furniture lovers, after all you are the majority. The Arhaus collection is one of my favorites mainly because it has that old world charm while keeping a close eye on transitional designs as well. Be it traditional or modern, the most used piece of furniture in any home is the living room recliners, and Arhaus excels in this area. The Merlot from the Cambridge collection has the quality touches you should expect like aniline dyed top grain leather, eight way hand tied springs, solid wood construction, and solid brass nail heads. The Merlot is available in 400 fabrics and 75 leathers to fit any traditional décor. Arhaus has an extensive line up of bedroom, dining room, and living room furniture for the style conscious traditional decorator.
