Well, you’re in good company. In fact, most people think that furnishing a space from the ground up is more than they can handle.
That’s where Ethan Allen designers come in! We know that beautiful spaces aren’t made in a day, and we have the experience and know-how it takes to manage your project—and expectations— while keeping your budget under control.
Say you want to create an engaging living room with classic lines and a modern edge in stages. We’re there! We’ll help you identify the pieces you like—from big-ticket items to the smallest details—and assign them a role in your overall plan. Next, we’ll create a practical timeline so your room will have a finished look every step of the way. It’s how we bring great designs— like your stylish living room—to life.
Take a look: Our Carlotta sofa (in a gorgeous, ivory textured woven) and Corrine chair (in patterned teal) are the perfect match for our Heron coffee table. Just like that, you have a statement arrangement that we like to call the design foundation for a space.
Next up: Crisp drapery panels and a woven shade are key additions to diffuse light. A simple bound area rug that defines the space, while generously scaled accent pillows add dimension and warmth. The room is ready for artful touches: A bold work of abstract art that provides drama and visual balance, and the always-fabulous studded Bowen chest. A floor lamp and leather-clad end table introduce new materials, setting the stage for a much-needed decorative touch. Add the stunning Jaca Marble Top end table, a contrasting wall mirror, Black Dotted garden seat and a few well-chosen, unique accents to heighten the overall beauty of the room.
You can see why we encourage big-picture thinking from the get-go. Draperies, area rugs, artwork and decorative accents may feel like a splurge, but they’re not. We believe they’re design fundamentals, not afterthoughts. Too often we find clients are disappointed on the first delivery day because they left out the very things that impart a sense of style and personality.
The final, finished look you have in your mind’s eye may take time, but with a sensible design plan, it will never look like anything’s missing! Remember, the longest design journey begins with the first stylish step—and my associates at Ethan Allen and I are here to walk it with you from start to fashionable finish line.
Stop in and meet our design teams who have a combined 250+ years experience as design professionals. It’s their job to help you design the home of your dreams—doing as much or as little as you’d like. And remember: Their services are always free! Call for an appointment. For inspiration and ideas, visit www.ethanallen.com or visit one of our two Design Centers in the area: 5717 Dillard Drive in Cary, 919-233-9190 and 4380 Lassiter at North Hills in Raleigh, 919-781-9431.