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On the Table

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.

Finishing Touches

Master bath b 267x174 Finishing Touches © 2009 Habersham HomeWhether you want a finish that picks up a color from a treasured oriental rug, complements a wall color or creates a dramatic contrast for other pieces in a master bath or kitchen, we can help you find the perfect match.

Calling upon a series of proprietary techniques, tools and exacting standards, our talented team of finishers and artists works to create distinctive looks unlike anything else   in the marketplace today.  

You can choose  from the wide spectrum of textures and tones found within  our own signature finishes, including  Connoisseur, Studio, Gallery and Essentials.  Or,  you can explore the  vast and versatile palettes of Benjamin Moore ® and Sherwin-Williams ®, which collectively encompass more than 4,400 different colors. 

From  aged, distressed influences to  simpler, cleaner styles, our artists can help you create that perfect finishing touch.  Explore our site to see more of our finish options.

The Great Outdoors Come In

by Matt Eddy, President July 28th, 2010

Mtn Estates Kitchen smllOur Mountain Estates custom cabinetry lifestyle creates a Grand American Casual sense of style for a wide range luxury retreats  — from  Highlands, NC to  Sedona, AZ.  

This lifestyle includes warm, rustic, hand-rubbed finishes and grand scale, sturdy cabinetry designs with elegant accents as dramatic as the indoor and outdoor spaces surrounding them.

In addition to Mountain Estates, other custom cabinetry lifestyles include French Country, Country English, Grand Cottage, Tuscan, and Continental.   With our extensive custom cabinetry capabilities, you’ll find that the style and color choices are limitless.

Whether it’s your vacation home or your primary residence – in the mountains, on a lake, by the golf course or in the desert – our artisan team can help you create a kitchen that perfectly reflects your own lifestyle.  Click here to see some of our other cabinetry styles.

Monet’s Travels Provide Inspiration For Newest Designs

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.

Details, Details, Details

Beall 091210 2813 267x346 Details, Details, Details © 2009 Habersham HomeHere at Habersham, details matter.  Whether  it’s the extra brushstroke that adds the perfect textural look to one of our  finishes, the corbel that brings the base and top of an island together, or a special custom feature or accent you’ve requested, our artists, designers and builders pay close attention to every little detail.

Our goal?  To make sure that our furniture and cabinetry meet your discriminating standards.    We want to work closely with you, every step of the way, to insure that we’re delivering  high quality, made-to-order furniture and cabinetry designs that truly reflect your own personality and sense of style.

Contact us today to find out more about our custom furniture and cabinetry capabilities.  We’ll share all the details!

Seeing Red

by Matt Eddy, President July 21st, 2010

cottage kitchen-cc smallerWhether you’re looking for rich reds, textured whites, dramatic blacks or soft Country French blues and yellows,  Habersham can help color the  kitchen of your dreams.

With our custom cabinetry, you can choose from the wide spectrum of textures and tones found within  our own family of hand-styled signature finishes, including  Connoisseur, Studio, Gallery and Essentials.  Each offering distinctive looks  created by trained artists using a series of techniques, tools and exacting standards.

 Or,  look to the vast palettes of Benjamin Moore ® and Sherwin-Williams ®, which collectively encompass more than 4,400 different colors.  From  aged, distressed influences to  simpler, cleaner styles, our artists can create the look you  seek using any  color you  desire.  To see some of our kitchen styles and colors, click here. 

Trend Watch: Concealed Kitchens

by Matt Eddy, President July 13th, 2010

Gwen kitchen fnlThe National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) recently announced the Top 10 Design Trends from the 2010 NKBA Design Competition.  Topping the list at #1 is “Concealed Kitchens.”   According to the NKBA,   “ Kitchen design has reached a new level of integration. The quiet incorporation of the kitchen into the home’s primary living and entertaining rooms provides homeowners with far more flexibility in their lifestyles. The incorporation of integrated and concealed appliances allows the kitchen to enhance rather than intrude into other spaces. “

Our design team has been well attuned to this trend, constantly looking for new ways to creatively and conveniently integrate appliances into our custom styles.  From integrated refrigeration and dishwasher cabinetry, to creative storage options, we will work with you to create a kitchen design that blends seamlessly into your home…and your lifestyle.  Click here to see some of our kitchen styles.

Ahead of the Curve

Kitchen Island BackComing in at number five in the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA)  Top 10 Design Trends  from its 2010 NKBA Design Competition  is “Soft Geometry.”    According to NKBA, “Rounded organic shapes can be seen in the edge of a counter or island top, an arch over an entryway or cooking hearth, the curved lines of a light fixture, and well-placed, space-defining soffits.”

The NKBA Trend Report goes on to add,  “Softer geometry is showing up with fortitude in contemporary and traditional designs alike.  The introduction of rounded islands and countertops carves a smooth-flowing traffic pattern throughout the room, while an appropriately placed arch will bring an overall softening to the more angular fixed features that are typical in kitchens and baths.”

Whether you’re looking to soften the edges or round out your kitchen design, we can help.  Contact our design team today to see how we can work with you to create a custom kitchen design that bends to your every wish and design desire.

All Dressed Up

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

_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.