Area Home Bedding + Linens

As fall transitions to winter, "cozy" is a feeling we seek out more. The textiles in our home, like bedding and throw blankets, add texture, design, character and warmth (visually and literally). It's easy to overlook the significance of these linens, unless you've been introduced to Area Home.

 

Their products are known for their original modern designs that have enduring beauty and comfort and are made of natural fibers. Inspired by Scandinavian, every product is designed to be able to coordinate with any other piece in their collection.

 

We love that Area considers the whole life cycle of their products and continually seek out ways to reduce their environmental impact without compromising quality.

 

There are many more products than shown on our website but we have samples of all of their textiles for you to touch and feel for yourself in our showroom. Additionally, we have 100% cotton blankets covering our Savvy Rest Mattresses and a few throw blankets on hand. Our customers come back telling us how happy they are with their new linens and rave about how well they hold up.

 

American Leather Comfort Sleepers

EWF Modern is now selling American Leather Comfort Sleepers!

 

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What is Organic Modern

Modern interiors, with their focus on form, function and organization are derived from modern design’s use of geometric angles, curves and edges. The outcome is sleek, spacious and uncluttered. But despite these attributes, “modern” often comes across as cold and lifeless.

The organic aesthetic is rich with character and warmth that comes from the use of natural materials - think stone, wood, and textural fibers. Color, pattern, shapes and textural inspiration can all be drawn from nature (learn more about that by clicking here). A challenge with this aesthetic is creating a balanced space without clashing like materials or their varying stains and finishes.

Organic modern, which is our aesthetic, harmoniously blends the best of the two design styles. Adding furnishings that clearly come from nature with the uncomplicated lines of modern design breathes life into a space. One of our Room Makeover Entrants said, “Organic modern means clean lines, functional and purposeful design and the warmth of natural colors and materials which combined create a soothing modern space.” We couldn’t agree more! Natural materials provide just the right counterpoint for an enduring, softer, warmer take on modern.

At EWF Modern, organic modern is more than an aesthetic. We give preference to manufacturers that use reclaimed or sustainably harvested woods, water based and low VOC glues and stains, formaldehyde free foams and no added chemicals (like fire retardants).

INSPIRATION: Nature's Color

Inspiration for the color palettes of interior spaces can come from many sources. Our organic modern aesthetic creates an appreciation for natural colors, textures and organic forms. It also points us to a place where it’s easy to find pleasing color solutions. Nature!  Nature just seems to know how to beautifully harmonize hues and values. Our owner, Renee Russo sums it up well: “Nature has always been reflected in my choices for spaces. What you see in nature works so well naturally, you don’t have to come up with other ways to pair colors and textures.”

Whether the visual cue is panoramic or close-up, color palettes of all kinds - vibrant, serene, monochromatic, even surprising - spark our creativity. When you are out and about in natural settings or looking through nature photos, take notice. There’s a really good chance that nature’s combinations will inspire you too.

Rich brown wood tones paired with fresh green hues create a pleasing nature-inspired color combination. The live edge table, wood chairs and other elements composed of natural materials and colors work to evoke the organic beauty of our Pacific Northwest forests.

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The Painted Hills, listed as one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon, showcase glowing layers of reds, oranges, yellows and browns. Such a palette brings a warm, welcoming, and invigorating energy to interior spaces.

Gray, ranging from warm (taupe) to cool (silver), is the ideal neutral and never seems to go out of style. Gray looks great combined in different shades for a serene effect that can be casual or sophisticated.

EWF MODERN SPOTLIGHT: Dovetail Joinery + West Bros Furniture

Thoughtful design and craftsmanship lend beauty, style and durability to home furnishings. Sometimes a method of construction will add to the strength of a piece and also enhance that piece’s appearance. An example of this is joinery, a technique that’s been used for centuries in assembling fine wood furniture. Joinery has stood the test of time and modern technology too. It’s one of the hand-crafted details we love about our new West Bros Furniture bedroom collection.
 

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Many types of joinery are used in furniture production. The English dovetail is featured in the drawers of our West Bros Furniture cabinets, dressers and night stands. It’s a locking method of joinery that sets the standard for strength and stability over time. Other cool benefits? Since the drawer walls are joined at the outside corners, there’s actually more space for your storables. You’ll notice that being able to see the dovetailed joints adds an element of beauty to the finished piece.
 


We are excited to introduce the West Bros Fulton bedroom set into our organic collection of modern furniture with a New Product Sale March 11-20. The furniture is hand-crafted in resawn white oak and available in 2 finishes. All of the casegoods feature soft-close English dovetail-joined drawers. Unique hand-stitched leather drawer pulls enhance the natural beauty of the textured oak. The night stands include magazine shelves and even coin trays!
 


Family owned and operated, this company has been producing meticulously and sustainably crafted solid wood furniture in North America for over two decades. Their promotion of sustainable practices has earned them  “Silver Exemplary Status” from the Sustainable Furnishings Council. We appreciate West Bros Furniture’s dedication to environmental responsibility and quality. We think you will too!

3 Fresh Fixes

It’s still chilly and gray outside but signs of Spring are everywhere. Now is a great time to bring a fresh eye and new life to rooms in your home. For simple yet effective fixes to make a modern space more inviting and functional, we like to look to color, lighting and organic elements.

COLOR is the design tool that best and quite easily brings a sense of comfort and calm or cheer and drama to interior spaces. It’s all about finding colors and combinations that resonate and make you feel good, not just those that are trending. Consider your favorite colors, read design magazine articles, and leaf through sets of paint swatches for help getting to an enduring color combo that works. Accessories, artwork, rugs and throws provide great ways to add color coordination, interest and texture throughout your room.

LIGHTING, along with color, is key to the mood of a space. Think about how you want to feel in a room as well as how you use it. It’s good to also think about how light lands on the surfaces. You’ll find the right vibe by working with uplights, downlights, ambient and task lighting to create a mix of light sources at different levels and locations.

Adding ORGANIC life energy, shape and texture can seem challenging due to the clean lines and simplicity of modern interiors. But including furnishings and elements crafted in natural materials like wood and stone, often makes all the difference between a flat or lively space. Plants are especially great for filling corners and difficult places, framing or echoing design elements and softening hard areas in modern spaces.

 
 

These three fixes to freshen your home will create immediate solutions. Let us know how we can help.

Fall in love with your space... again

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Have you fallen out of love with any rooms in your home?  It’s actually not too difficult to fall back in love with a space. Just like it’s important to know yourself before having a successful relationship, it’s key to have a sense of your own personal style.

Also important are the functional and aesthetic relationships of the furnishings to each other and their surroundings. Start right where you are by looking at the space planning, storage and traffic flow. Are you not loving the arrangement? Is it difficult to move through your space or around pieces easily? Go ahead, move furniture around!

Next, evaluate your use of color, lighting, shapes and surfaces.You will enjoy your connection to your space more by choosing colors you love, and just a few for harmony. Add visual interest by contrasting dark and light, shiny and matte, curved and straight, organic and high-tech. If the lighting feels out of balance, consider changing light sources or adding lamps in different locations.

Finally, accessories help to make a space welcoming and personal. Maybe you don’t love everything in your room so minimize and keep only those objects representing a special connection, memory, or simply those you cherish. Have fun with their placement and grouping.

Your home can always become a little more functional. A  little more beautiful. A little more you!

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2016 Interior Design Projections

2016 is here and so is a fresh set of new design trends. Interiors are projected to reflect individual interests and a more relaxed eclectic approach.

What we see coming is an appreciation for bringing together elements we love to work with: a variety of styles, natural materials and colors, uniquely patterned fabrics and rounded or organic shapes.

We are excited about the emphasis upon enduring, personalized and non-formulaic furnishings. Why? Because it parallels our organic modern aesthetic here at EWF Modern. It perfectly suits our customers too.

Our designers are looking forward to Las Vegas Market at the end of the month. We’ll keep you posted on what they find. And, we’ll soon have new pieces in our showroom and on our website for you to see and bring home.

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One of our newest products, The Contour by Pablo Lighting, is an on-trend example of the cool creativity we can expect to see throughout the year. This innovative light, available as a floor and table lamp, has a rounded yet geometric shape, a mix of wood or fabric and plastic, and a USB charging port to serve the tech needs of our busy lifestyles.

All of us here at EWF Modern wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

 

Introducing Our Artisan Collection

In search of innovative makers of modern accessories who thoughtfully play with the design process, our buyers scoured the New York Design Show. They found artisans who pose the same questions we do when we curate furnishings, art and home decor: “Why do we need this? How can it be made better? Is this modern beauty?”

We are thrilled to share our new Artisan Collection with you, Portland.

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The current makers in our collection celebrate simple, smart and progressive aesthetics using wood, ceramics, metal, leather, glass, fabric and other durable materials. Emphasizing creativity, process and quality, their products redefine modern design.

Stay tuned to our blog for one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas. We will dive into this collection, share gift guides and bring you more great finds. The best way to appreciate these limited-stock selections?  Drop by to see them for yourself!

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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DECEMBER | giving

Season of Giving The season of giving is in full swing. For many of us it brings a sense of generosity, kindness and joy. The holidays often enhance our connections to loved ones as well as causes we care about. Be sure to check out our collection of accessories when you are out and about.  And, as you gather to celebrate with family and friends, remember us for your home furnishing needs.

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Join Us

Now is a great time to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Houzz. Join our conversations about giving and receiving. We are sharing tips for giving as well as why, how and what we give here at EWF Modern.You'll also receive some great tips for keeping your furniture as good as new during the holidays - a gift from us.

Holidays in the Pearl

We are excited to participate in

Holidays in the Pearl

hosted by The Pearl District Business Association. Get involved and you could win one of three prize packages. One way to enter is to take a selfie in the Pearl and post it to Twitter or Instagram with hashtag #PearlHolidays. Another way is to check out window displays, take a photo of a favorite and post it online with #PearlHolidays and #BestWindow. We are happy to support the event with our donation of a chrome lamp to prize package #2.

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Speaking of holiday window decorations, don't miss ours! Snowflakes dance across the windows and whimsical ornaments decorate the evergreen swags. Position your face within one of the graphic  antler designs applied to the windows and create a fun photo to share on Instagram and Twitter. Be sure to include #PearlHolidays and #ewfmodern.  And, vote for our window display by sharing a photo and including #BestWindow and #PearlHolidays.

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Giving Spotlight

Our aim here at EWF Modern is to bring outstanding design and quality to your living spaces while being socially and environmentally conscious. Our reclaimed wood and sustainably harvested furniture gives back to the planet through environmental responsibility. We appreciate long-standing relationships with manufacturers who contribute to social responsibility. This past year we have given cash or in-kind donations of home furnishings to organizations that align with our values and who we believe are making a difference. One of our favorites is The Forest Park Conservancy, a local group working toward "protecting Forest Park's ecological health while encouraging responsible recreation and access."

May your holidays be warm, magical and memorable! Please stay in touch and drop by soon to see what's new.

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