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Kitchen Organization: Everything in its Place

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

An organized kitchen makes cooking a pleasure rather than a chore. Organize your clients' kitchens with furniture and accessories from Pottery Barn to keep clutter at bay and put essential tools within reach.

A Match Made in Home Furnishings Heaven

Friday, February 3, 2012

Williams-Sonoma prides itself on the quality and design of its home furnishings. So when they began their relationship with the venerable furniture company Hickory Chair, it was a perfect match.

Williams-Sonoma Found Collection

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Our team at Williams-Sonoma travels Europe exploring everything from antique shops and flea markets to private homes and estates to bring you one-of-a-kind treasures.

Absolute Bliss

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

The new Bliss collection from west elm proves that modern design can also be comfortable design.

Custom Floorings from Pottery Barn

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Designers can now build from the ground up with Pottery Barn's new custom sisal rugs. It's an easy, beautiful way to create rugs to match your design projects.

west elm + Paul Loebach

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Furniture designer Paul Loebach combines traditional and contemporary influences in his witty new collection for west elm.

Introducing Cultivate

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

We’re excited to announce the launch of Cultivate, an online consumer resource for kitchen inspiration.

Williams-Sonoma - Now Under One Roof...

Thursday, October 6, 2011

To continue to provide you with the best selection and service, we are now offering all of the Williams-Sonoma Home furnishings you love along with everything else you need for the kitchen and entertaining through Williams-Sonoma. 

west elm + Allegra Hicks

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Designer Allegra Hicks says that her passion for pattern was fostered by her childhood in Turin, her art training in Milan and Brussels, her travels throughout the world--particularly India—and her marriage into a British design dynasty. For west elm’s fall collection, Hicks drew on the colors of fall in her native Italy. 

Designed By You: Pottery Barn Custom Fabric

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to our Fabric by the Yard collection, Pottery Barn now offers Custom Pillow Covers made from the same high-quality upholstery fabrics.

west elm Global Bazaar – Handmade, Limited Edition, Discovered

Friday, August 5, 2011

west elm’s new Global Bazaar features finds from far-flung design meccas that will add color and texture to every design project.

Williams-Sonoma Home: Art of Christopher Marley

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

When artist Christopher Marley speaks of the “elegant economy of design,” it’s a surprise to find that he’s describing the beauty of bugs, fossils, minerals and carnivorous plants. Nowhere is that naturalistic aesthetic more apparent than in the ghostly shell arrangements in his Form and Pheromone Series of wall art, created by Christopher just for us.

Pottery Barn Bars: Designed for Entertaining

Friday, May 20, 2011

No other retailer takes wine collecting and bar-side entertaining as seriously Pottery Barn. Since our customers desire craftsmanship, originality and clever design, we offer over 20 unique home bar styles – and the selection keep growing.

Grand Reopening of Williams-Sonoma Portland

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Visit our newly reopened location at Northwest 23rd and Flanders where you can shop a special collection of signature items from Williams-Sonoma Home.

west elm + Etsy

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

As longtime fans of the handmade movement, we were thrilled to see the website Etsy grow to become the top online destination marketplace for one-of-a-kind vintage and handmade items. In collaboration with Etsy, we're highlighting unique pieces from the site’s artisans in our catalog pages.

Monica Bhargava on Summer 2011 at Pottery Barn

Monday, May 2, 2011

To kick off Pottery Barn’s Summer 2011 collection, we caught up with Monica Bhargava, head of product development on everything from getting a designer look in the bedroom to what makes entertaining at home a matter of style.

west elm Rugs by Artists

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

This season, we invited a few of our favorite frequent collaborators to apply their artistic talents to designing new rugs exclusively for west elm. The results—Lourdes Sanchez’s vivid bull’s-eye, Shelley Goldberg’s romantic take on a traditional paisley, John-Paul Phillipe’s signature squiggles and David Stark’s faux-zebra crafted entirely from jute—are works of art for the floor.

Christina Nicholson on Sustainable Development

Friday, April 22, 2011

Today is Earth Day, and we thought it was the perfect time to check in with Christina Nicholson, the Director of Sustainable Development here at Williams-Sonoma. Her work spans every Williams-Sonoma Inc. brand – and the initiatives she takes on make a real difference on a global scale. Christina truly thinks globally and acts globally – to great end for lots of locals the world over.

Williams-Sonoma Home Chelsea Chair

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Our Chelsea Collection updates the classic wingback silhouette by tailoring it for a modern aesthetic. And with its accessible starting price point – under a thousand dollars – the Chelsea Chair is a remarkable value that will fit easily into most budgets.

west elm + Jason Polan

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

To create a collection of Jason Polan items for west elm, we worked in collaboration with the artist to translate his quirky universe of amoebas, spirals, planets, pods and neo-geo shapes into works of intriguing modern art for walls, tables, chairs and everything in between.

Pottery Barn Architectural Salvage Lighting

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Objects composed of architectural fragments are a beloved staple of Pottery Barn. Our customers appreciate the visual impact of objects that are steeped in tradition, history and design. Our Architectural Salvage Lighting Collection brings that aesthetic into the spotlight. A variety of weathered woods, voluptuous silhouettes and carved flourishes define each lamp. Collectively, they form an eclectic and timelessly understated architectural style.

weste elm + Shane Powers

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Make it beautiful and make it self-sufficient. That’s what we challenged the sought-after designer, stylist and all-around green thumb Shane Powers with when we asked him to update the indoor garden for us.

west elm Slipcovered Furniture

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Slipcovers are perfectly suited to the west elm lifestyle. They’re both fashionable and practical, providing simple, easy, and highly adaptable style solutions. With slipcovers, a single piece of furniture can quickly alter its personality to suit a changing season, mood or color palette.

Williams-Sonoma Home Garden Seats

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Traditional Chinese courtyards and interiors have been filled with drum-shaped garden stools for centuries. This season, we’ve created eight styles of drum garden seating that are updated for modern life – and still look just as good inside as out.

Williams-Sonoma Home Director's Tables

Thursday, March 3, 2011

The director’s chair is an icon of old-Hollywood. New to our collection, the Director’s Coffee Table and Side Table are inspired by the movie set.

Monica Bhargava on Spring 2011 at Pottery Barn

Thursday, February 24, 2011

As head of product development for Pottery Barn, Monica Bhargava influences everything from the latest color schemes to evolutions in decorating philosophy. In creating the new Spring 2011 collection, Monica shares insights on Pottery Barn's own rites of spring.

Monelle Totah on Spring 2011 at Williams-Sonoma Home

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Monelle Totah, our vice president of product design and merchandising, has a talent for turning every design into a classic - and this season is full of new classics. Here she tells us about her favorite products in the new Spring 2011 collection.

PBteen Cushy Lounge

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Teens, like adults, need rooms of their own. But creating a space with teen appeal takes thinking like one. Our Cushy Lounge Collection is a perfect example of teen aesthetics and functionality at work. By giving them a cool, comfortable lounge, you can keep them – and their many friends – happily occupied in their own space – and out of yours!

Pottery Barn Raleigh Camelback Bed & Headboard

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Any way you look at it, a plush bed frame is cozier and more inviting than one made of even the most beautiful hard surfaces. In creating the Raleigh Bed and Headboard, we combined luxurious custom fabrics and hardwood surfaces to give you the best of both worlds in one graceful bed.

HAND/EYE at west elm

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

west elm always has something to inspire the creative muses of decorators and designers. This time, it’s a daring, philanthropic, art magazine called HAND/EYE.

Interview with Jonathan Orr, west elm Design Director

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

west elm's Design Director Jonathan Orr shares with Designer Marketplace his thoughts on the brand's aesthetic and what good design means to him.

Pottery Barn Drum Accent Tables

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Pottery Barn’s fascination with historical objects has led us to replicate the raw beauty of ancient rain drums. From Southeast Asia, across Indonesia and through China, these original heavy bronze drums followed rains, wars and rites of passage for centuries.

Sesame Letterpress for west elm

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Sesame Letterpress is the little printing shop around the corner, literally.  This boutique letterpress studio is just a stone's throw away from our west elm design headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. Operated by husband and wife printing team, Breck Hostetter and Matt Heindl, Sesame Letterpress custom prints things like wedding invitations, coasters and limited edition artist publications using the original letterpress method

Interview with Angel Dormer

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

As west elm’s "resident design and style guru," Angel Dormer is always scanning her New York environment for talented local artists, cool patterns and hot trends. Her findings shape west elm's signature blend of vintage modern and limited edition designs. We caught up with Angel on a shopping and brainstorming spree to ask her where her ideas come from.

Pottery Barn Kids Cameron Collection

Thursday, November 11, 2010

We created the Cameron Collection to solve one of parents’ greatest home challenges: kids’ stuff storage. As kids grow in toys, hobbies and interests, it’s crucial to have an organizational system smart enough to grow with them. This wide-ranging Collection, with its building-block modularity and streamlined design, fits every stage of development, from nursery to playroom to project room.

west elm Special Order Upholstery

Thursday, September 23, 2010

This season west elm introduces a new service that lets you order most of our upholstered sofas and sectionals – like our Blake Collection – in 26 gorgeous new solid and printed fabrics. One of our most popular collections, Blake is defined by a streamlined design, lofty down blend and handcrafted in the USA. And now you can cover its plush exterior with cotton basket weave, cotton twill, faux suede or performance velvet in the latest colors and prints tailored to your personal look and lifestyle. There are two easy ways to order.

Pottery Barn Artisan Hardware

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Handles, pulls, hooks and knockers – these are the jewelry of a home. Far from being extras, unique hardware proclaims a style, jazzes up plain furniture, walls and doors, and brings about a daily sense of order and organization. The need for everyday beauty has prompted Pottery Barn to create new hardware collections using classic materials like iron, wood and vintage glass. Each one features artisanal hand forging and casting techniques, original designs carved by master woodworkers and finishes done by hand.

Interview with Paulo Kós

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Paulo Kós, Director of Furniture Design, is the visionary behind every sofa, sectional, bed and dining table that west elm creates. In our story, we look through the eyes of this Brazilian-born designer to catch a glimpse of west elm’s creative center.

Pottery Barn Printer's Collection

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Furniture modeled on the clever and copious storage of vintage printers’ cabinets makes perfect sense at home. Pottery Barn’s new Printer’s Collection has all the drawers, cubbies and shelves you could ask for to fit a whole media center, home office and dining room. The modular design lets you customize the system to the space for the look of custom-crafted cabinetry made specifically for your home.

PBteen Chelsea Collection

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Teens have way too much stuff – all of it totally necessary. So PBteen created the comprehensive Chelsea Collection as a furniture system designed to store, organize and manage a busy teenager’s life, from sleep and study to dressing and prepping. Each piece looks like an heirloom with crown molding edges, bun feet and bevel detail, but is expertly designed for life on the cutting edge. Even better, PBteen offers special pricing on Chelsea furniture sets, a highly recommended way to keep a teen’s room looking tidy and visually organized all the tiime.      

Pottery Barn Kids Hayley Nursery

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Our Hayley Bedding features sixteen colors in different appliqués sewn in a composition of trees, birds and butterflies. Cross-stitches and French knots are stitched by hand on the hand-quilted patchwork of the bumper and quilt. Our quilt, personalized with the baby's name and birthday, makes a treasured keepsake long after childhood passes.

west elm organic pintuck bedding

Thursday, August 12, 2010

west elm’s organic pin-tuck Collection helps you build an eco-friendly bed, layer by natural layer. From duvet cover to pillow case, the fabrics are made from 100% certified-organic cotton that’s been dyed with chemical-free, certified-organic tints. The colors and styles are designed to work together.  Whether it’s all white or a colorful mix of shams, sheets, blanket and duvet cover, the look is 100% eco-friendly.

Pottery Barn Bedford Collection

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Pottery Barn’s Bedford Collection addresses the one place in the home where organization is absolutely required: the home office. With ingeniously modular furniture, wall organizers and desktop accessories, it’s designed to maximize offices of every size and shape – whether it’s an entire corner office or just a corner of a room.

Interview with Paul Demartini

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Designer Marketplace sat down with Paul Demartini to find out how he and his team puts together our west elm and Williams-Sonoma Home show rooms.

Pottery Barn Museum Craft Collection

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Pottery Barn has long been America’s source for handmade, high-quality quilts. Now a further exploration into the art has lead to partnerships with museums such as the American Folk Art Museum, the Shelburne Museum and the Gee’s Bend Foundation. Working together, we are able to re-create the most celebrated quilts from America’s past and bring them into the home. These centerpieces of Pottery Barn’s upcoming Fall Collection faithfully follow the same traditional techniques and detailed workmanship as the magnificent museum originals.

Meet The Office That Went To Design School

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

The Pratt Home Office was developed in collaboration between west elm and students at the Pratt Design Incubator, part of the renowned Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. It all began with a design competition. We challenged students to create a line of office furniture using FSC-certified materials. Two teams presented proposals that were quite ingenious. After much deliberation, judges from the west elm design group selected one team’s designs. The winners then developed their concept, creating scale models and full-size prototypes of pieces, including a desk, chair and LED lamp.

Williams-Sonoma Home Leather Collection

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Williams-Sonoma Home's Fall Collection has been perfected by its Vice President of Design, Monelle Totah. In this story, she explains how her special love of leather inspired this season’s handcrafted, full grain leather seating.

Pottery Barn Fall Preview: Toscana Collection

Thursday, July 8, 2010

While touring the Tuscan hill town, Volterra, our designer spotted an antique cabinet in a tailor’s shop outfitted with dozens of drawers for everything from fabric to scissors and buttons. We created the Toscana Collection to capture its Old World charm.

west elm: Art of Mike Miller

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Mike Miller has modernized the classic silhouette, giving it new depth and a dash of wit.  We partnered with Mike on a collection of art and accessories including framed prints (reproduced from Mike's originals) and a series of whimsical pillow covers. 

Pottery Barn Hand of the Artist

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

From European markets to the most exotic of souks and bazaars, Pottery Barn designers are known to comb the world in search of authentic designs and objects created by hand. That’s how we discovered our Analotolia Copper and Farina Farm Wire Collections. We fell in love with them on sight, and it’s easy to see why. Copper and wire, challenging materials to work with, are tamed into graceful shapes by master artists and artisans with a tradition of producing world-class work.

west elm Parson's Console and Buffet

Thursday, June 10, 2010

The original table was designed by the Parson School of Design in the 1930's and remains a modernist triumph – a clean rectangle with four flush square legs equal in thickness to the top. We've made this design even more user-friendly by adding pieces with storage space, drawers and doors.

Pottery Barn Fabric By The Yard

Thursday, June 3, 2010

With Fabric by the Yard, we’ve made our finest upholstery grade fabrics and exclusive patterns available to everyone. These are the same high-quality linens and cottons used by our own exclusive upholsterer, Sutter Street in North Carolina, where all our Pottery Barn furnishings are crafted and covered. Now you can order our most popular prints and weaves custom cut to specifications in 1-yard increments and request fabric swatches free of charge.

Pottery Barn Kids Bunk Beds

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Like a favorite symbol of childhood, bunk beds hold a special place in every kid’s heart. Pottery Barn Kids offers bunk beds that host the world’s greatest slumber parties and transform instantly into a castle fortress or a private reading nook. Choose from four comprehensive bedroom collections, each with multiple bunk sizes, finishes and configurations, and the sturdy, solid construction and safe design that parents expect.

west elm + PATCH NYC home collection

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

west elm is making headlines with our collaboration with the celebrated designers of PATCH NYC. We invited Jon Ross and Don Carney, the superduo behind PATCH NYC, to put their vintage-inspired designs on the ceramic plates, framed art and pillows of our 2010 home collection. We’ve long admired their unique combination of high style tempered with a quirky flea market sensibility. We wanted to capture that authentic feel in objects that make you look twice. And make them affordable for everyone. Together we created a fresh look with mass appeal that redefines – and redesigns – the natural world.

PBteen’s Beadboard Furniture Collection

Thursday, May 6, 2010

A teen’s bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It’s a destination for study, play, and privacy. It should also be attractive, clutter-free and easy to clean from a parent’s perspective. PBteen created the Beadboard Furniture Collection to give both parents and teens exactly what they want in a room – with inventive storage and technology solutions that reflect the changing lifestyles of growing kids.

Pottery Barn Summer 2010 Chesapeake Collection

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Summer living isn’t only about having outdoor furniture  that’s strong enough to stand up to the elements. It’s also about furniture that can grow and adapt to the changing needs of a family home. Pottery Barn’s ever-expanding Chesapeake Collection is  designed to do exactly that with style, ease, economy and responsible ecology.

Sneak Peek of Benjamin Moore Style 2010

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The collaboration between west elm and Benjamin Moore was highlighted at our Emeryville, CA store recently during an event for members of the Design Trade Program. The event featured Benjamin Moore color and design specialist, Mary Hoffman.  Noting that 2010 is all about authenticity, Mary introduced 3 prominent color trends for  the year.  These are titled Fresh Perspective, Alternative View and Simple Indulgence.

west elm Summer 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010

west elm loves white for summer.  So much so that we've dressed our new Barrow Lounger and Wood-Slat Sectional in top-to-toe white for the season. Why do we love white outdoors?  It’s fresh, clean and natural.  It works everywhere from a terrace to poolside.  And it helps pillows and accessories pop like paint on canvas.  Arrange white pieces next to a blue pool, on an emerald lawn or atop a rustic wood deck for a look that’s pure summer.

Interview with Christopher Winn, Art Director, Pottery Barn

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

At Pottery Barn, we’re committed to sharing great design and quality at an exceptional value. We aim to help people create living spaces that are casual and comfortable – rooms that truly reflect their personal style. The tastemakers behind the scenes are dedicated to and passionate about curating a true home experience. We recently had the pleasure of chatting with one of Pottery Barn’s art directors, Christopher Winn, who talks about the work that goes into the catalog, inspiration for creating spaces and tips for creating a stylish summer living experience at home.  

Williams-Sonoma Home Summer 2010

Thursday, April 8, 2010

As Williams-Sonoma Home transitions into summer 2010, we are happy to share with you a sneak peek of what’s in store for design, color, texture and comfortable living with our preview.

west elm + Aid to Artisans

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

At west elm, we love design partnerships that make a positive difference.  Our ongoing collaboration with Aid to Artisans for example, helps create economic opportunities for artisan groups where livelihoods and craft traditions are at risk.  By linking artisans with new markets and buyers, ATA helps generate lasting employment for thousands of low-income people worldwide.

Pottery Barn Summer 2010

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Summer is one of our favorite times of year, because as the days grow longer and the weather gets warm, the boundaries between indoors and outdoors start to disappear. Our summer collection truly reflects that.

Pottery Barn Spring 2010

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Pottery Barn is committed great design and quality at an exceptional value. We give designers the tools they need to create homes that are casual, comfortable and a reflection of their personalities and styles. Our spring collection truly embodies those values. The authentic beauty of farmhouse was the inspiration for many of our new pieces, featuring great craftsmanship and comfort that’s made to last a lifetime.

west elm Spring 2010

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

This Spring we proudly launched the 2 x 2 collection and highlighted a new color in the west elm palette – turmeric, a rich yellow tone inspired by Indian saffron.

Williams-Sonoma Home Spring 2010

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

As we enter the 2010 Spring season, Williams–Sonoma Home’s showroom is full of signature staples and refined style with a little twist. Our signature and classic blue is highlighted throughout our products this season and we have introduce more hand crafted textiles. We also appreciate the home office with well-designed pieces like the LaCourte Upright Desk and Brighton Chair.

Trade Pricing Now Online

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Registered members of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Design Trade Program can now Shop Our Brands online and receive exclusive trade pricing. Members can also elect to receive tax exemption for merchandise shipped to states where we have signed documentation on file. Visit our How To Shop section for more information on online shopping and tax exemption.

Welcome to WSI Designer Marketplace

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is pleased to launch an online site dedicated to interior designers, decorators, and architects. Designer Marketplace serves as the portal to Shop Our Brands where registered trade members receive special pricing and applicable tax exemption for Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma, and Williams-Sonoma Home.  Exclusive for the trade, the site features unique Inside Stories, Seasonal Previews, and Featured Products from our family of brands as well as business advice from industry leaders and partners.

Why Pottery Barn For Your Clients

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Designers will appreciate the high standards for product and service that distinguish the Pottery Barn brand. Accessible and classic design, an unusual emphasis on quality from start to finish, and world-class customer service make Pottery Barn a natural choice for you and your client. Our knowledgeable Design Associates in our stores and dedicated Trade Representatives at our care center are always here to help you with your design projects.

Pottery Barn Kids For Your Projects

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Pottery Barn Kids furniture, textiles and accessories are distinguished by our special emphasis on quality, value and style. Each of our collections has inherited Pottery Barn's comfortable, well-designed aesthetic and has been expertly crafted from the finest materials with a careful regard for child safety standards.

Design with PBteen

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Where else can you find innovative furniture like a cool chair that not only works with your iPod®, but is also supercomfy? Or the ultimate dorm-inspired loft that has room for sleeping, studying AND storage?

west elm: what makes us we

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

west elm furniture and accessories appeal to style-savvy customers who love modern, affordable design.  We combine sophisticated materials with global and natural influences to create smart, simple products that suit the demands of modern living.  An increasing number of things we make are 100% green, and we’re committed to getting greener every day.

Williams-Sonoma: A Culinary Tradition

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Since Chuck Williams opened his first store in 1956, Williams-Sonoma has been instrumental in shaping the way Americans cook and entertain. This premium brand is synonymous with world-class culinary wares, all distinguished by unrivaled quality, function and design. Inspiring gracious hospitality and perfectly suited for your clients, our products range from professional kitchen equipment and fine tableware to unique specialty foods and an impressive selection of cookbooks.

The Quality of Williams-Sonoma Home

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

We are proud to uphold the standards of craftsmanship, quality, style and service of our namesake brand. Our insistence on the highest standards means that you can be proud to share Williams-Sonoma Home products with your clientele.