by Furnishly | Jun 16, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Furniture, Style
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If you wish furniture shopping could be, say, “easy like Sunday morning,” then direct-to-consumer company Sundays might be the brand for you. The brainchild of four friends and family members looking to further demystify the home furnishing process, Sundays launched in Vancouver, Canada, back in 2019 and has now officially arrived in the United States as of earlier this week.
Offering a fairly tightly-curated assortment of furnishings for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and outdoors, Sundays caters to a more modern aesthetic, but there’s something decidedly low-key about their assortment and classic about their silhouettes. Wooden pieces come in three finishes ranging from light to dark — white oak, walnut, and black oak — and are meant for mixing together. Upholstered items, including sofas, beds, and chairs, carefully toe the line between pretty and practical with their performance fabrics available in a bevy of neutral shades (largely whites, creams, grays, and tan leather) and, in some cases, removable covers. The beauty of the line is that you have choices but not too many — and that’s by design. Everything works together and has that tailored but still chill, West Coast casual feel to it, making it perfect for anyone who likes a modern look but doesn’t want to go too trendy or wild with color.
I got a chance to check out the line in person earlier this month and was impressed by the quality of the pieces. The modular Movie Night Sectional, a best-seller and shown above, looked like the kind of sofa you could really sink into — cushy while still tailored — and the fact that its cushion covers are removable, washable, and re-purchasable as separates if needed make it a great choice for households with kids and pets in particular. The Movie Night Collection also comes in condo and regular sizes, the former being ideal for smaller spaces with its dimensions and pricing reflective of that. My favorite piece though might have been the simple yet sturdy, Parsons style Form Console. True to its name, it’s sized to be an apt entryway table, but it’d also be great behind a floating sofa or used as a desk.
Sundays also currently has one collaboration available, a trio of graphic rugs with Canadian artist and painter Scott Sueme (his Checkers Rug is shown below). Currently, textiles provide a category where the brand’s going bolder with color and experimentation, as evidenced by Sueme’s work. Plans for future collaborations weren’t available at press time, but the company is open to and plans on pursuing more at some point. They’ll also be adding onto the permanent collection but thoughtfully; offerings will always be edited down to what the Sundays founders feel best represent the brand’s aesthetic and make the shopping process feel hassle-free.
Prices aren’t cheap — they start at about $300 for small side tables and range into the mid-thousands for sectional sofas. That said, for solid wood pieces and performance fabrics, the ranges are on par with other quality home decor vendors. Free delivery is available on all orders, and complimentary assembly and packaging removal comes with delivery for larger items.
Two Sundays showrooms in Canada exist (Toronto and Vancouver), but there aren’t any in the U.S. yet. You can order free swatches to get a sense of colorways and fabrics before making purchases, and exchanges and refunds are accepted for new items within 30 days of delivery.
Danielle Blundell
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Danielle Blundell is AT’s Home Director and covers decorating and design. She loves homes, heels, the history of art, and hockey—but not necessarily always in that order.
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by Furnishly | Dec 10, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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If you’ve been following decor trends over the last couple of years, you’ve noticed that we’re living in the midst of a ’70s revival. From bold colors and patterns to post mid-century silhouettes that add a lot of a character to a space, the trend is one we can’t get enough of. One element that we keep seeing time and time again is channel tufting, especially when it comes to sofas. This vertical stitching style is a subtle, simple way to add some glam to a piece which makes it perfect for an integral focal point piece like a sofa. And with this silhouette commonly being used alongside fabrics like linens and velvets, the style really speaks to that whole ’70s vibe. If you’ve been dreaming of adding a channel-tufted sofa to your space, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find 10 of our favorite picks perfect for any space, style, and budget.
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by Furnishly | Oct 21, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Furniture, Style
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The collection includes 14 different silhouettes and 11 fabrics, seven of which are exclusive prints for the collaboration. Prices range on the lower end from $458 for the Esra Ottoman and max out at $2,292 for the Hiba Wingback Bed in a California King size. In addition to a few more bed and ottoman styles, the line also includes two folding screens and a daybed as well as dining and accent chairs.
Fans of the brand can expect quintessential Robshaw design: India-inspired medallion repeats and ikats on largely blue and tan linen colorways. That said, there’s a poppy pinkish-red lotus flower in the range as well as a few different solid shades available in performance tweeds that match back to the patterns. There’s something for everyone, whether you like a bold look or your style skews a little more neutral. You can also level up the more subtle pieces by mixing them with other patterns in the collection. Free swatch samples are available should you want to see a fabric in person before committing to a purchase.
In fact, if ordering such large pieces over the internet sight-unseen gives you pause, this collaboration has you covered there, too. Along with the collection, both brands are also debuting new shopping tooling powered by ALL3d’s rendering technology to showcase pieces. This feature will allow you to virtually experience the furniture in a loft-style apartment designed by Robshaw himself, which can help you get a sense of scale, styling, and how the patterns might mix together best.
Danielle Blundell
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Danielle Blundell is AT’s Home Director and covers decorating and design. She loves homes, heels, the history of art, and hockey—but not necessarily always in that order.
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by Furnishly | Oct 6, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Furniture, Style
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It seems like tapered, leggy mid-century modern silhouettes have been all the rage the past few years. These features make for beautiful shapes, but sometimes you just want to mix things up a bit,. I, for one, have been so excited to see chunkier, more structural bases being brought back into the furniture design conversation.
Often referred to as plinth or platform furniture, these pieces boast solid bases (usually wood, but they can also be other materials like marble or brass) with no discernible “legs,” and are lower to the ground than their leggy counterparts. This type of base can instantly make your furniture feel more attention-grabbing, substantial, and luxe. It’s also a great way to play with a little designer trickery in your space, particularly it’s on the smaller or shorter side.
“Designing with low-profile furniture, as plinth and platform pieces usually are, is a great way to make your space feel taller,” says designer Alvin Wayne. “It’s a visual trick of the eye — in many cases, the lower your furniture is, the higher your ceilings look.”
Wayne also thinks the low-slung trend can be a great option for rooms with good views; peep the New York City skyline in Wayne’s own Queens apartment on display above his leg-less CB2 sofa in the image up top for such an example. They’re also great for open floor plans, according to Wayne, where taller furnishings could disrupt the flow and sight lines from room to room.
Though platform and plinth pieces aren’t exactly the same, furniture from both categories take up similar visual weight and space in a room. Platform furniture is often a more budget-friendly way to get in on the trend for now, as many plinth pieces are custom or on the pricier side due to the heft of their bases. Looking to add something low-slung to your living room layout or bedroom setup? Check out a few of our favorites below that span the categories of seating, tables, and even beds.
This eye-catching but simple design from Floyd combines birch or walnut wood with metal accents and a sleek, low shape for an industrial-meets-boho design I love. The option of a headboard for reading and hidden under-bed storage compartments on one or both sides of the bed also ensures you can customize this piece to your liking.
Buy: The Bed Frame, Starting at $745.00 for a Full/Queen Size with no headboard from Floyd
West Elm Plank Side Table
This do-it-all side table from West Elm is a true chameleon. Its graphic, blocky shape and plinth bottom give it a modern and minimalist feel, while the grainy reclaimed wood material lends it a rustic, natural edge. Translation: It will fit seamlessly with your home’s vibe, whether you self-identify as a Marie Kondo diehard or cottagecore enthusiast.
Buy: Plank Side Table, $599.00 from West Elm
Lulu & Georgia Harlowe Media Lounger
Though definitely on the pricier side, this pretty seat from Lulu & Georgia is a great example of just how timeless the plinth furniture trend can be. Hidden at the base of this creamy white chair is a blonde-finished acacia plinth that adds just the right amount of bespoke detailing. Plus, thanks to its unique shape (Is it a couch? Is it a daybed? Is it a chair?), this piece can go just about anywhere, from a media room to a studio apartment.
Buy: Harlowe Media Lounger, $1,998.00 from Lulu & Georgia
Bee 9 Design Shop Box Table
This Etsy vendor’s box table can be stained or painted to match your decor style of choice, promising truly infinite customization opportunities. Use it as a handy place to store your favorite reads or to house your record player and a few well-loved vinyls.
Buy: Bee 9 Design Shop Box Table, $197.47 from Etsy
For an eye-catching showpiece that’s sure to turn heads in any room, look no further than the Coyne Credenza from CB2. Made from stunning two-toned walnut wood and stacked atop a plinth base, the versatile piece can act as a buffet in a dining room, credenza in a hallway, or media console in a living room.
Buy: Coyne Credenza, $999.00 from CB2
The solid wood plinth base give this slipcovered gray sofa a few extra style points. Use it anywhere you want to show off what’s beyond your windows in a living room setting. It also comes in a white colorway.
by Furnishly | Sep 21, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Growing up, I slept on a twin-sized iron daybed with a roll-out, pop-up trundle. While I often begrudged it because my bedding options were much more limited (the amount of awful granny-looking bed-in-a-bags my mom and I had to shuffle through to land on anything that felt age-appropriate still haunts me), it was sleepover headquarters at my house. Having a trundle meant I had a built-in guest bed and none of my friends ever had to bring over a sleeping bag (or cram into my tiny twin with me). Now, as an adult, I can also see their value not just for a kid or teen’s bedroom, but as a fantastic small-space solution for studios and guests rooms. No matter your needs, chances are a trundle bed is a piece you’ll find good use for. From traditional wrought iron picks to luxe upholstered beds, we scoured our favorite retailers and rounded up 10 of the best trundle beds on the market today.
Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.
Arlyn Hernandez
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Arlyn is a rarified born-and-bred Florida girl who can never turn her back on a sad chair in need of rehab or a jewel-tone velvet sofa.
