I’m so excited to announce the launch of our first furnishings assortment – Room Service by Emily Henderson. I really like these items a lot. These 5 sofas and a couple of chairs are readymade in America, to you in 2 weeks (when in inventory), designed to be comfortable, household/pet pleasant, and design-forward with out being overly stylish. My workforce has been engaged on this for over a yr, with our enterprise associate Sean Lowe (sure, the bachelor), and it’s being bought and bought by way of and delivered by Wayfair (who can do it at such a low price). Y’all, we LOVE each. single. piece. on this assortment a lot. They have been all designed for actual residing, for a lot of completely different kinds of houses in colours that may make an announcement (and allow you to not fear about life stuff). Let’s see them:
For the primary launch (which we’re already including to), now we have 7 completely different kinds, they usually all are available in a couple of colours and sizes (some sofas + a chair). The design course of was each tremendous pleasant and really painstaking, with three journeys to the manufacturing facility to make sure that our imaginative and prescient and degree of consolation have been completely executed (with many tweaks alongside the way in which). We prioritized consolation and elegance equally (which is difficult!!) and tried our greatest to maintain the worth level inexpensive sufficient for high-quality items.
We selected the materials to be principally performance-based – there are lots of mid/darkish colours which can be so lovely and immediately inject type right into a room, whereas additionally being extra forgiving (I like a lightweight couch in idea, however favor a mid/dark-tone for my very own life with youngsters and pups).
Whereas we did the design 100% in-house (led by Jess), we wanted a associate on the enterprise aspect. Enter Sean Lowe and Clay, his enterprise associate and greatest pal, who’ve a ton of expertise within the furnishings manufacturing world (I didn’t know both!). They turned our companions in all issues operations, manufacturing, stock, supply, and customer support. Learn extra on how the partnership got here to be (it’s a wild story). It’s been actually unbelievable. They dealt with serving to us convey our designs to market with such ease and professionalism. It was such a stunning course of filled with belief, mutual laborious work, and a shared purpose of nice furnishings. First time in collaboration historical past?? 🙂
Black Aspect Desk | Espresso Desk | Black Vase | Ceramic Jar | Inexperienced Pillow | Tan Fringe Pillow | Blue Fringed Pillow | Rug
We shot this catalogue at a studio, my brother’s river home home and rented a extra conventional residence in Portland (produced by us – go Gretchen!). We styled with 100% Wayfair merchandise (and our rugs), so what you might be seeing in the present day isn’t the reveal of my brother’s home – it’s simply staged for this shoot (reveals coming within the fall).
Flooring Lamp | Espresso Desk | Ceramic Jar | Black Vase | Inexperienced Pillow | Black Finish Desk | Rug
I clearly designed a few of these sofas for this residence, not simply the colour palette, however consolation, household friendliness (they’ve two youngsters and a pup), and simply total a vibe that I feel can be actually in style in numerous houses.
Black Vase | Desk Lamp | Summary Artwork 1 | Summary Artwork 2 | Black Aspect Desk | Lumbar Pillow | Tan Fringe Pillow | Rust Embroidered Pillow | Throw Blanket | Flooring Lamp | Espresso Desk | Black Vase | Wooden Spherical Field | Rug
We additionally shot at our pal Catherine’s residence in Portland, that’s beautiful and supplied a extra conventional vibe. I’m so pleased with each shot, each angle, each couch, each floral association. What a dream it was 🙂 So let’s meet the household! (And sure, many have been named after my household of pets).
Meet Barb – The Rounded Arm Of Our Goals
Barb Couch in 84″ | Barb Couch in 96″
Finish Desk | Lamp | Lumbar Pillow | Throw Blanket | Espresso Desk | Inexperienced Pedestal | Cream Vase | Marble Field | Rug | Planter
And sure, Barb was named after our pig Barb, meant as a spot holder identify nevertheless it simply caught!!!
Finish Desk | Cream Vase | Lumbar Pillow | Rug
Barb was the primary couch we designed, simply so enthusiastic about that curved arm and surprising ornamental rounded leg. That is Jess’ child, and it set the tone for the remainder of the items (snug however with surprising strains and legs).
Ceramic “Planter” | Throw Blanket | Lumbar Pillow | Summary Artwork | Rug
The Barb is absolutely ergonomic – it sits actually comfortably as both a lounge couch or extra upright (not too deep, not too shallow), and the again is larger than others, making it extra supportive. We designed it to come back in that stunning rose shade, powder blue velvet, and chocolate brown velvet. The seat is very snug, whereas nonetheless holding its form, and we made the again cushions even cushier than the seat to make sure you might sink again sufficient. I might 100% have these in my front room if I might maintain my canines off the again cushion (see the “Alice” couch I designed for this precise goal).
Meet Child Barb – She’s A Large Woman!
Child Barb Chair and a Half
Flooring Lamp | Black Aspect Desk | Marble Field | Inexperienced Pillow | Rug
The reality is that this chair, the Child Barb, is completely, ridiculously superior, and all of us fought over maintaining the pattern (proven right here). My brother received as a result of he’s a giant man and it’s a chair and a half (and I legit didn’t have a spot for it YET) and admittedly it seemed so lovely in his front room that I couldn’t bear to steal it from him. It’s so lovely, so snug, and sure, so massive (so test your measurements to make sure that it’s going to match!). A grown-up and a child can simply sit on this chair collectively – we’re obsessive about it.
Meet Oscar – Our Midcentury Consolation Dream
Oscar Couch in 84″ | Oscar Couch in 96″
Tan Fringe Pillow | Blue Fringed Pillow | Throw Blanket | Lumbar Pillow | Espresso Desk | Ridged Field | Ceramic Jar | Black Vase | Black Finish Desk | Rug
Oscar is fingers down probably the most squishable, sink-inable couch within the line. We designed the strains to be so snug, deep, and ergonomic (nonetheless supportive). However what makes it so snug is the seat cushion components. It’s a bench seat (not a number of seats), and it has a mixture of foams that makes it so comfortable from day one. Now, as a result of degree of sinkability, the seat cushion isn’t as tight as others; it may possibly’t be – it’s meant to look informal and comfy. I might additionally 100% have two of those going through one another in my front room if my canines didn’t sit on our again cushions. It’s a wonderful couch – such fairly strains within the arm, however with excessive consolation. I’m very jealous that my brother has it.
Espresso Desk | Black Tray | Ceramic Striped Field | Rug
We additionally made a smaller model on this inexperienced linen (that appears like tweed). It’s simply such a strong, fantastically made couch with a cute, rounded arm and again that makes it look particular. Relying on the success of this one, we expect we’re going to launch it in additional colours and sizes (probably a sectional). It’s extraordinarily rad.
Meet Otto – Postmodern And Robust
Otto Couch
Throw Blanket | Ceramic Striped Field | Finish Desk | Desk Lamp | Espresso Desk | Striped Vase | Marble Tray | Ceramic Jar | Rug
Otto is the place we bought extra postmodern with the strains – extraordinarily clear and strong for individuals who desire a extra minimal and trendy type with a robust wooden chunky base. It’s firmer than the others, however with a layer of cushion, so it’s nonetheless snug (nevertheless it’s a good seat so much less sink-in-able). We truly tweaked again pillows to be larger and extra supportive (it’s a decrease again) that we haven’t shot but, which include it, so while you see the pillows on the positioning, know that they’re 2″ taller (which doesn’t actually look completely different, however I’m happy with the consolation). It’s lovely from the again for all of us who’ve floating sofas, and it really works rather well with items which have extra sophisticated strains because it’s so easy.
Espresso Desk | Ceramic Striped Field | Black Vase | Marble Tray | Rug
Flooring Lamp | Espresso Desk | Ceramic Jar | Black Vase | Inexperienced Pillow | Black Finish Desk | Rug
Proper now, the Otto is just supplied within the 108″ (not the shorter rust model you see above – we determined in opposition to that). We now have it in that charcoal, a rust velvet (proven), and probably the most lovely minky velvet referred to as “Cub”. This one is chunky, so test your doorway/hallway dimensions to be sure you can match (it received’t be a straightforward one to maneuver round corners).
Meet Alice – My Child!!!
Alice Couch in 72″ | Alice Couch in 96″
Flooring Lamp | Espresso Desk | Marble Field | Ceramic “Planter” | Wooden Spherical Field | Summary Artwork | Rug | Brown Vases
That is the couch I designed for me! Initially referred to as Alicia (after our pig), I felt that Alice was extra apt for this lovely girl. Each time I have a look at this couch, I’m so glad – the strains are so fairly and female, however the proportions are nonetheless beneficiant, and it’s actually strong. It comes with lengthy again pillows (the longer couch has two of them, truly), must you need them, however the again is a good again that doesn’t want the cushion; due to this fact, no cushions for my canines to take a seat on and crush down (after which look so sloppy/messy). Alice is streamlined and extra formal for certain, however with whimsical strains and toes. It’s precisely what we needed and what we want for our front room – we principally sit in right here to speak or learn information/espresso within the morning. So I’m 100% pleased with the consolation degree on this soft however firmer seat.
Espresso Desk | Cream Vase | Marble Tray
The arms are simply so fairly, and that oval leg is surprising. The piping across the curved again is so beautiful, and that darkish inexperienced velvet is so forgiving (learn child/pup/life pleasant) whereas nonetheless being elevated and looking out actually luxurious. I’m OBSESSED and I’m awaiting my two 96″ matching pair (the samples have been solely 84″ inches and I wanted 96″). The Alice will are available in a cream velvet, espresso velvet (so beautiful), and this inexperienced velvet. At present, it’s being bought as a loveseat (72″) or an extended couch (96″). I’m actually giddy about her.
Meet Milo – The King of Consolation
Milo Couch | Milo Sectional
Plaid Pillow | Inexperienced Pillow | Ivory Pillow | Throw Blanket | Espresso Desk | Brown Vase | Flooring Lamp | Summary Artwork | Rug
We clearly couldn’t have a group with out a actually comfortable household room, TV watching sectional. The Milo is that couch – meant to be actually massive and straightforward to reside in. We stored the strains actually easy, however shook it up with the massive spherical wooden legs.
Black Vase (in different room) | Desk Lamp | Summary Artwork 1 | Summary Artwork 2 | Black Aspect Desk | Lumbar Pillow | Tan Fringe Pillow | Rust Embroidered Pillow | Throw Blanket | Espresso Desk | Black Vase | Wooden Spherical Field | Flooring Lamp | Rug
It could definitely be extra elevated as proven right here, too. It’s only a very easy couch and sectional to work in any type. And don’t fear – we’re providing it on this cream linen in addition to charcoal velvet and espresso velvet. When you’ve got youngsters and wish it for your loved ones room, I’d positively go for it in one of many darker, cozier colours. However this cream has numerous texture and tones in it, so be extra forgiving than brilliant white (nevertheless it’s nonetheless a lightweight shade, clearly). This couch seat will begin a tiny bit firmer and can get squishier over time, however we actually didn’t need it to lose its form or look sloppy – it’s such a fragile stability.
Meet Suz – Our Swivel Woman
Suz Swivel Chair
Throw Blanket | Summary Artwork 1 | Summary Artwork 2 | Black Vase | Blue Desk Lamp | Aspect Desk | Ceramic “Planter” | Rug
This fancy swivel girl is Mal’s child – she designed Suz to be the proper swivel chair that’s beneficiant in measurement, and might simply reside in a extra formal front room in addition to a media/workplace room. The strains are a bit regency (and admittedly, laborious to execute). I’m making an attempt to determine tips on how to shove these in my front room as I’m hoarding these proper now (however I concern the gold and inexperienced of the couch can be a bit “Go Geese” even for me).
That little step on the base is so stylish, and the tight again is clean and exquisite. If this sepia shade isn’t best for you, we additionally promote this in “ink” (that darkish blue velvet) and espresso (darkish brown velvet). Sure, we like velvets 🙂
Meet Bennett
Designed particularly for my brother’s household room, this U-shaped double chaise sectional is the one piece you want in your loved ones room. It has not one however two “cuddle corners” so everybody can pile on the couch collectively to observe a film. Whereas we didn’t get the proper pattern in time to shoot with the remainder of them (we tweaked the design on this rather a lot), we’re taking pictures it in my brother’s home quickly and might reveal it asap. We’re promoting it in ink (the navy blue velvet), cub (a mink-link heat velvet), and evergreen (the smooth inexperienced linen proven).
I can’t inform you how pleased with my workforce I’m – grateful might be the precise phrase (Caitlin is unfortunately lacking from this photograph as a result of she needed to be on the East Coast). It was an actual group effort between the design (Jess and Mal!), the advertising and marketing (all of us), the manufacturing of this shoot (go Gretchen!), the social media (Mal and Marlee), and the operations (Sean and Clay). Once more, all the pieces is being bought and distributed by way of Wayfair as a result of they’re actually probably the most trusted model for transport furnishings on the lowest price – however FYI we’re nonetheless dialing within the touchdown web page (so a lot of our fairly pictures above are lacking – hopefully mounted quickly). It’s been a journey, and placing this child into the world in the present day makes us all so glad. Thanks for being right here and studying alongside. I hope you’re keen on them (be at liberty to inform us within the feedback and ask ALLLL the questions :))
*Pictures by Kaitlin Inexperienced
