On the Table

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
July 30th, 2010

Habersham French Coffee TableIf you’re looking for a way to refresh a room style, add a dramatic accent, or tie a room together, the right occasional table can make all the difference.

We’re always working on new side, cocktail, sofa, console and coffee table designs that offer the ideal way to complete a room look.

Among our most popular styles is the French Coffee Table, shown here.  This casually elegant piece brings simple design lines and smooth curves together with  neutral tones and textures to bring a touch of the French Countryside into your home. Click here to see some of our other occasional designs.

Monet’s Travels Provide Inspiration For Newest Designs

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
July 23rd, 2010

68 2380 Normandy Grand Monet Breakfront1 267x379 Monets Travels Provide Inspiration For Newest Designs © 2009 Habersham HomeWe launched our licensed Claude Monet Collection in 2000 with a series of designs inspired by the Impressionist’s famed home in Giverny and the works he created during his time there. We have continued to add designs over the years reflecting the Giverny home, its furnishings, surroundings and other important works by Monet.   A number of pieces in the collection have also been inspired by environments, and the stunning paintings they inspired, during the artist’s extensive travels to the rugged Normandy Coast and parts of the Mediterranean during the late 1800s.  

Among them, this month’s featured product, our new Normandy Grand Monet Breakfront, shown here.   As an artist, Monet traveled extensively to find visual inspiration and it was the Normandy Coast that seemed to provide a true touchstone for his life and work. Shown in the Sandemar Multicolor Studio finish, this grand breakfront offers an ideal showplace for treasured accents.   

To see some of the other pieces in our Monet line, visit the Furniture section of our site.

All Dressed Up

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
July 13th, 2010

Dressing RoomA key growth area in our custom category is the dressing room.  We’re seeing increasing demand in both new home construction as well as renovation projects of older homes.   From Old World looks to grand American casual influences, we invite our clients to choose from a vast palette of hand-styled finishes, wood stains, design styles and custom cabinetry options to create a luxurious and fabulously functional area that marries quality design with modern convenience.

Completely customized to meet space and wardrobe needs,  our custom dressing room designs can include everything from a storage island,  wide, deep drawers to plentiful shelving for shoes and accessories, hanging bars, mirrors, space for luggage, safes, hampers and much more.

Whether your space is large or small, we can create a luxurious retreat that is as fabulous as it is functional.  Click here to see some of our recent dressing room projects.

On the Table

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
July 9th, 2010

_R0F0682Whether you’re looking for a statement piece for the foyer , breakfast or dining room,  our versatile Valencia Round Table is at home anywhere.

Part of our Biltmore™ Chateau Reserve Collection, this particular design draws its inspiration from the entertainment and hospitality that defined the landmark Asheville, NC estate at the turn of the century.

Reflecting the architectural elements found throughout the famed home, the table is available in a variety of standard sizes, as well as custom options. What’s more, you can choose from any of our hand-styled finish options to complete the look you seek.  To see some of the different Valencia Table sizes and designs, click here. 

English Country Style: Genteel Comfort For Today’s Kitchen

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
July 1st, 2010

Habersham showroom k#1728FERustic, yet elegant, our English Country designs  take their inspiration from architectural elements and furnishings once found in English manor homes of the 18th and 19th centuries.

When creating these cabinetry designs, we often look at an array of different design lines and styles ranging from Queen Anne to Victorian to Sheraton.  Capturing the spirit of the English garden, the finishes we often choose are soft and light, often incorporating hand-painted florals and hand-rubbed, worn looks.

From range hood designs  to functional countertop curios to clever storage features and more, we’re always looking for ways to expand our custom cabinetry capabilities to help clients create the kitchen of their dreams. Contact us today to learn more about our custom options and design styles.

You Envision It. Our Team Can Build It.

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
June 23rd, 2010

Group Shot 267x1781 You Envision It.  Our Team Can Build It. © 2009 Habersham HomeThe Habersham custom approach gives a whole new meaning to “team-building.”

That’s because we have assembled  a highly skilled team of veteran woodworkers and cabinet-makers who work closely with our customers to create richly detailed, hand-styled custom cabinetry that conforms to any room space or style. And, many of our handcrafted furniture designs can also be custom-tailored to meet specific size, space and style preferences. Pieces ranging from beds and dining tables to kitchen islands, media centers and bookcases, can all be custom-built to virtually any specification.

To help tell our custom story, we’ve launched a new CUSTOMIZE section on our website where some of our team members, like Joe Smith, assembly; Don Peck, mill manager; Keith Gilleland, assembly; Allan Manns, assembly; Zack Watson, programmer; Tim Hanley, assembly (all shown here L-R) share some thoughts on how they carefully construct each piece to meet the needs of our customers.

So I invite you to visit the new CUSTOMIZE section of our website to get an inside look at how we can work with you to create designs that reflect your own design directions.

Canterbury Tales

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
June 15th, 2010

27 1695 Canterbury Bookcase 267x398 Canterbury Tales © 2009 Habersham HomeFrom  Canterbury’s famed Cathedral and Castle, to the beloved stories of Geoffrey Chaucer, to the wonderful plays by Christopher Marlowe, England’s renowned city  of Canterbury is home to stunning architecture and literary legends.

Inspired by the city’s rich history and architectural wonders , the new Canterbury Bookcase offers a lovely way to  add a touch of classic English style to today’s home.   The perfect showcase for treasured accents and beloved books, this  design, which was introduced during the Spring 2010 High Point Market, is shown  in our Brittany Studio finish (exterior) with Sandemar Multicolor Studio (interior). 

To see more of our bookcase designs, click here.

Island Style

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
June 10th, 2010

Stafford Kitchen Island with Carved TopOften the key focal point of today’s  kitchen, the island can set the tone for the overall space design.  Bringing hand-styled finishes together with casual European design lines, our furniture-style islands can add warm, inviting looks to any kitchen décor.

Versatile enough to stand alone or to complement custom cabinetry designs, our  islands are available in a wide array of finish and style options.   Among them, the Stafford  Kitchen Island styles shown here. Small Stafford Kitchen Island with Carved Top

So, if you’ve always wanted your own island, Habersham can help. From countless hand-styled finishes to versatile design styles, our artisan team can create a look that reflects your design style preference, work surface and lifestyle needs.

To see more kitchen designs, click here.

Custom. Handcrafted. Yours….Built For You.

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
June 3rd, 2010

Gov Towne Club Detail 2Our design team will work with you to create richly detailed, hand-styled  custom cabinetry  that conform to any room space or style.  And, many of our handcrafted furniture designs can also be custom-tailored to meet your  size, space and style preferences.  

Pieces ranging from beds and dining tables to  kitchen islands, media centers and bookcases, can all be custom-built to virtually any specification. 

Whatever your design style – formal, casual or somewhere in between – Habersham is custom….handcrafted….yours.

Limited Edition Launch: 7 Gables Founders Piece

by Robert Williams, Vice President of Design  |  
May 28th, 2010

27-1000A-Gables-Founder'sWe  introduced a new limited edition design during last month’s High Point Market.  Titled the “7 Gables Founder’s Piece,” production of the hand-painted and handcrafted design will be limited to 25 – each featuring a certificate of authenticity and a brass plaque engraved with the signature of Habersham Founder Joyce Eddy. 

It’s been more than 10 years since Habersham has launched a limited edition design.  The 7 Gables Founder’s Piece embodies our core company hallmarks – quality craftsmanship, creative reinterpretation of an antique, meticulous handwork, and  innovative design.27 1000A Gables Detail 267x313 Limited Edition Launch: 7 Gables Founders Piece  © 2009 Habersham Home

Taking its inspiration from an 18th century antique linen press, the piece , shown here,  brings a  dramatic gabled style together with meticulously hand-painted Chinoiserie accents, and an antiqued mirror at its center.  Click here to see more of our furniture designs.