visit room and board at soco

My absolute favorite furniture store is Room & Board’s Costa Mesa showroom at SOCO & The OC Mix. They offer an amazing selection of modern and classic handcrafted American-made furniture and accessories.

To kick off the summer season I want to share a few of my favorite Room & Board pieces for both outdoor and indoor living.

The photo above features the Palm Sofa with Chaise, Slim Outdoor Coffee Table, Boyd Ottoman and Hue Outdoor Pillows. 

Best of all, zippered Sunbrella cushion covers on this outdoor sectional can be removed for machine washing, along with the frame slipcover, which is cleverly attached underneath the sofa for a seamless, tailored look.

Three shelves on the Slim Outdoor Bar Cart 

can hold all your libations and accessories for backyard entertaining. 

This is one of the dreamiest backyards I’ve seen. It’s giving me that Hamptons vibe, but would fit in anywhere!

Isn’t this bedroom seating area darling? Blogger Claire Thomas used the Boden chairs, Murphy ottoman and Kara tray as a comfy seating are in her Big Bear, California vacation cabin. It’s such a cozy look for a little mountain chalet.   

Berkeley storage cabinet and Infinity round mirror

Here are a couple more pics of Claire’s A-frame cabin.

And here's the Slim Outdoor Bar Cart again,

this time used indoors.

Look at the craftsmanship of the Soren chairs beautifully made out of walnut by craftsmen in Vermont. The inspiration for the chairs comes from a 1953 design. 

The Nyla table shown here is one of the few pieces hand-made in Guatamala by from local and sustainably sourced South American wood. 

The Loft Wall Mirror with Shelf is perfect at the front entry or foyer. It offers the perfect spot to set down keys and sunglasses. It comes in several different finishes and can even be displayed horizontally!

Kitchen lighting should always make a statement in my book. This kitchen features several lovely pendants and wall lights that work perfectly together.

The Kayseri wool rug is my favorite choice from the rug department.

Set against the vintage brick of this loft, the Portica Bathroom Vanity offers the perfect contrast and makes this space so much more interesting.

My choice for next to the bed is the sturdy and beautiful Berkeley Nightstand, especially in this shell stain.

This lovely vignette features the Chloe chair in Vance emerald velvet and the streamlined Berkeley dresser.

Isn’t this Humboldt light cool?

What I really love about visiting Room & Board is their pillow selection. When we bought our Metro Sectional last year for our family room, it was fun exploring all the fun pillows to coordinate with it.

Also good to know, Room & Board offers pet-friendly fabrics.

In fact they have specific dog-friendly, cat-friendly and even family-friendly fabric options. Perfect for us as a family with three dogs, two cats and lots of "grown-up" and not so grown-up kids!

Here’s a peek at the Costa Mesa store, located at the SOCO design center, right off the 405 freeway and not too far from South Coast Plaza.

And while, you're at SOCO & the OC Mix, stop by Portola Coffee for a cup of their famous coffee or try some amazing south of the border specialties at Taco Maria, created by James Beard Award's semi-finalist chef, Carlos Salgado.

Room & Board has been using sustainable sourced wood from the U.S., reclaimed wood that comes from old barns, recycled natural steel, and recycled packaging among many other sustainable resources.

They also recently introduced a new sustainable white oak wood option that offers a natural look. The white oak is sustainably harvested in the Midwest, helping it tie into the brand’s mission of creating beautiful and modern collection pieces while lessening the impact on our planet. 

Happy Planet = Happy Life!  

ciao! fabiana

Visit Room & Board at SOCO & The OC Mix

3309 Hyland Ave #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 (714) 549-5995

white for the backyard

White furniture for the back yard, yes or no? I love the look of it, but I’m just not sure how practical it would be. Aerin Lauder is pictured in the first two photos in her back yard in East Hampton. 

I LOVE the look of the all-white picnic table. It looks so amazing with all the lush green and accents of blue. In fact, I’m debating whether to paint my Crate & Barrel outdoor table white. 

I’m just worried that the glare would be really bright! But, that fact might just overshadow how fabulous it would look. What do you think?

Here’s another lovely white look with a more modern style from Room & Board. I really like this too! It's so clean and elegant. I love the simplicity of this outdoor space.

This last pic is from last year’s Newport Harbor Home Tour. All white lounge chairs, umbrellas and even an outdoor fireplace are once again an white elegant look, and offer you that resort vibe too! So what do you think? I'd love  to hear your thoughts…

ciao! fabiana

Photos:

1.   Aerin Lauder

2.   Aerin Lauder

3.   Room & Board

4.   KRS Development

5 things i love about Room and Board

Room and Board has made it even easier for us to pick the perfect furnishings for our homes. They now offer a selection of beautiful pet-friendly fabrics, a new line of leathers, a variety of new rugs, unique globally-made accessories and an easy way to choose a group of pillows that coordinate with each other for a room.  

1. Pet Friendly Fabrics 

If you love to cozy up with your dog or cat on the sofa, consider these pet-friendly fabrics that resist stains and pilling, and are tightly woven to stand up better to playtime.

At Room and Board, you can customize your new furniture with a choice of more than 300 amazing fabrics and leathers, many of them are pet friendly.

 

2. All New Leathers

They are now offering a great variety of high-quality upholstery leather choices made in Italy. You'll find everything from traditional leathers to unique stonewashed and screen-printed designs, plus family-friendly and pet-friendly leathers. Not only are they stocking more leather furniture for fast delivery, but any sofa, sectional or chair can be customized with any of their new leathers.  

3. New Rugs 

Rugs have the power to transform a room, and now there are more sizes, colors and styles available than ever before. And if you have a challenging space, most of their rugs are available in custom sizes.

4. One-of-a-Kind Accessories 

Room and board now carries unique, one-of-a-kind finds from around the globe. Some of these vintage pieces have been transformed into stylish accents and artwork. 

Each one tells a beautiful, purposeful story. Created by select artists from around the world, you'll find items like Helm Vintage Nautical Flags, pillows made from Turkish kilim rugs and Gouro African Textiles now coordinating with classic Room and Board furnishings.

5. Pillow Grouping 

To make it easy for you to shop and create the perfect mix of patterns, textures and colors, Room and Board took their complete assortment of pillows and arranged them to show some favorite combinations. No matter how you combine them, their pillows are designed to look and feel great together.

ciao! fabiana


photo credit: 
Room and Board on facebook

a visit to Room & Board

I recently got a tour of Room & Board’s new 2015 Collection,

and wanted to share with you some gorgeous things that caught my eye!

I love the  brass finishes they  recently introduced in 
some accessories like the Tri-Plex Floor Lamp. 

It comes with a black shade with a gold interior too.

The gold finishes really warm up a space and add a touch of glamour.

The showroom at South Coast Plaza Village

has so many pretty rooms to look at. 

I love how the staff here styles 
each room with it being geared

towards a casual, yet sophisticated style that

we love here in Orange County.  

The new Stella Sofa is so feminine and pretty,

but still has a modern feel to it.

This is the new Murphy Sofa in Marsala,

the Pantone color of the year.

The Boden Chair in leather is so comfy!

High back and arms and added tufting make the

new Macalester Sofa a highly stylish focal point for your home. 

Highly skilled American craftsmen create most

of the gorgeous furnishings from Room & Board. 

Who doesn’t need an oversized and 
beautiful swivel chair like the Eos?

I love this look! 

This room features a streamlined sectional,

great photo gallery wall, fun rug and amazing pillows.

A great signature look at Room & Board.

The Hale 4-poster bed is a new option for this year.

The posts are gently angled for a unique take on a traditional style.

Beverage carts are so versatile.

The Breck Bar Cart is made out of solid wood and

even comes with  its own cutting board. 

Perfect for entertaining!

The showroom has a great variety of frames and pillows. 

The huge pillow room is amazing!

Pillows are arranged by color on back to back sofas.

Look at this great selection of colors and textures.

I love the mix of patterns too.

I invite you to visit Room and Board for more details,

or if you live in Orange County,

stop by the SoCo Design Center location

Take a look and be inspired! 

ciao! fabiana

{This post is sponsored by Room & Board, 
however all opinions are genuinely my own.}