Living Large in Small Spaces

Living large in small spaces is a growing national movement gaining traction in Portland. This may be due to an increase in the renovation of older buildings, the development of new condos and apartments, and due to urban dwellers who care more about place than space. Throughout this month of July, we'll be sharing our top 5 solutions for living large in small spaces on our blog and on social media.

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Sofas and sectionals.  Larger pieces in smaller spaces provide more seating and offer a more expansive appearance.  Crowding your living area with small scale pieces actually diminishes the visual field.  Every piece counts in a small space--choose quality over quantity.

Bringing Travels Home

Warmer, brighter days of summer stir the yearning to travel. Bring memories and inspiration from pleasurable excursions back home to your interior spaces. To quote Tim Clarke, interior designer, from his article,

..., “There is a way to recapture the essence of a faraway place by integrating design elements into your own décor. The trick is to do it with sophistication and subtlety so that it becomes a part of your home (and not the Indian elephant in the room).” Find these products abroad or at EWF Modern!

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Beautiful pairing from a customer's home

Check out this rave review from a customer of ours!

"We have the light installed and it looks great. A photo is attached of the area showing the "organically shaped floor covering", the new fireplace and of course, the gorgeous light fixture. The light it throws off is really beautiful as well.

We're still working on accessorizing with some color and need some artwork, but it's getting there!"  

We have plenty of interesting art options for you as well, Gina! Although, can't say we don't love Peet's coffee ;)

Looks pretty great! The fixture is Solis from Pablo paired with one of our hide rugs. Find your perfect pair today!

EWF Modern customer featured in Oregon Home magazine!

Recently, we were thrilled to find that Oregon Home, local interior design publication, featured one of our customers' homes. We were very inspired by his beautiful renovation to a Kings Heights home. As we looked closer, we were thrilled to find pieces from our collection within! The coffee table and bed pictured below looked really great in his newly renovated home.

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'Tis the Season...

...to find the perfect gift! We are in full holiday mode here at EWF Modern, and we would love to help you find the ideal gift for your friends and family.  We even have many of our accessories gift-wrapped and ready to go.

We have these and many other fun accessories that would make great holiday gifts. Stop by our Pearl District showroom any day of the week to check out our fabulous selection.

Introducing Huppe!

Huppe is a family-owned contemporary furniture business based in Quebec, and we are excited to add their gorgeous pieces to our showroom!  We are currently hosting a few hand selected items from their fabulous Swan Collection. The eco-conscious company harvests their Black American Walnut wood entirely from stands of trees that have died of natural causes. The Swan collection is available in a variety of  walnut finishes and micro textured lacquered finishes.

Stop by our Pearl District showroom any day of the week to view the gorgeous Swan Collection from Huppe.

Nifty Tips for a Fabulous Home

Creating a beautiful and functional home should be simple!  Here are a few tips from the design pro's at EWF Modern, located in the heart of the Portland Pearl District, to help you transform your space. Find a Focal Point

A sofa, piece of art, fireplace or even a great view can function as the focal point.  Choose one for each room in your home and design around it.

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Arrange conversational areas to be within this range.  This will allow all voices to be easily heard without having to raise them.

Stop by our contemporary showroom any day of the week to order the lovely furniture, lighting and accessories in the photos above!

Quirky Kitchens

Accessories are a fun way to update any room in your home and the kitchen is no exception!  At EWF Modern we carry many kitschy items that are not only useful, but they are sure to make your kitchen even more charming.

Stop by our Pearl District showroom to check out these and other delightful kitchen accessories!

Construction Behind Comfort

When it comes to sofa construction there are several seating options. Most furniture seeking a sleek, clean contemporary look uses Pirelli webbing or sinuous no-sag spring construction. The oldest system, 8 way hand tied coil suspension, is rarely used in modern furnishings. Pirelli is a no steel, lightweight webbing that is attached directly to the frame and woven together providing a firm European style seat that offers plenty of support.

Sinuous no-sag springs are composed of tempered steel that is placed in a zig-zig pattern to help distribute tension.  These springs provide a softer, more flexible seat.

Stop by our Pearl District showroom to check out these and other sofas!