This morning, I had the privilege of a sneak peak at furniture retailer Philip Van Leeuwen’s recently renovated showroom. Set to open tomorrow again after an eight week break, me and a few fellow bloggers, designers and media types got a glimpse of what you will see next time you’re back in store…
First, the floors. Phew. Shiny, white, marble floors. Whoa!
Then, the layout. Opened way up on the lower floor, the flow is just plain better for those who need to circulate (ie: staff), and enhances the view through the space.
Finally of course, the furniture. In addition to the cutting edge in contemporary design, many of the most recognizable modern classics (real and/or reproduction) including my favourite the Eames lounge chair, the neat Nelson bench, and the timeless Saarinen tulip table were on display, for customers who need to touch, see and try before they buy. Oh, and it looks like there may be a few things on sale…
Thanks to @JenniferCross of Phillip Van Leeuwen for her kind invitation, to Samantha @starfishevents for taking care of the details, and to Shakira @LittleCakes bakery for the sublime carrot cupcake with cream cheese icing!
just a correction! Rather than ‘Henry Miller’, it should be ‘Herman Miller’ – however, the chair you show in your link is an ‘Eames lounge chair’…(Herman Miller is the manufacture of the original Eames chair)
You are quite right, and your clarification is most appreciated. I have made the corrections. All is well with the world again!