Arhaus Furniture now in Harbor East, Baltimore
Arhaus Furniture
The new Arhaus showroom, located in Baltimore’s Harbor East community, offers customers a wide range of home furnishings certain to complement the design scheme of any interior. The 17,000 square foot gallery at 660 South Exeter street, showcases products to furnish almost every room—dining, bedroom, storage, media center, and home office. On board with the “green” movement before it even began, for 20 years Arhaus has been searching the world over for environmentally conscious manufacturing and furnishings made from sustainable resources. Each piece of furniture is handcrafted and custom-designed exclusively for Arhaus by artisans around the world, ensuring original products of the highest quality. Whether customers are looking for a delicate accent piece or to furnish an entire room, Arhaus is a resource for exclusive home furnishings that satisfy a variety of design preferences. From contemporary styles to casual living Arhaus takes pride in selecting pieces that present “simplicity and beauty, while offering comfort,” said Gary Babcock, Arhaus vice president of merchandising and design. “Our store and products are a natural fit for a vibrant and expanding part of downtown Baltimore.” Arhaus’ Baltimore location is open 10 to 9, Monday through Saturday and 12 to 6, Sunday. (arhaus.com or 410-244-6376 )
Boffi Studio DC
A new addition to the Cady’s Alley district in Georgetown is Italian-based kitchen and bath design studio Boffi. Founded outside Milan in 1934, the company is dedicated to its long history of careful workmanship and traditional artisan techniques. This Washington, DC studio occupies 6,000 square feet of space and offers some of the region’s finest contemporary kitchen and bath elements to area consumers. Renowned Italian architect, designer, and Boffi art director, Piero Lissoni, created this showroom to reflect the minimalist design elements of Boffi’s products, which include high-tech fixtures, storage units, door systems, tubs, sinks, and islands. A floating staircase, constructed from concrete and glass, leads to the second floor, which features and arched glass ceiling and open terrace. The showroom also features a live kitchen for hosting special events, tastings, and cooking classes to showcase the talent of new and established chefs from area restaurants. Boffi Studio DC is open 10 to 6, Monday through Saturday. (boffidc.com or 202-333-7555)
Boffi Studio DC in Cady's Alley, Georgetown
California Closets
Established in 1978, California Closets now includes over 100 locations worldwide and has become the fastest growing company in the storage industry. With the introduction of its new store in Anne Arundel County, California Closets provides Annapolis area residents with sensible ways to organize homes, offices, and home offices. The 2,300 square foot showroom located in Severna Park’s Park Plaza, not only features the latest storage options in full-size display, but includes a new line of home office systems for a growing population of at-home professionals. On-site designers specialize in effectively utilizing space to organize garages, entertainment centers, home offices, utility areas, mudrooms, and laundry facilities and are valuable resources for clients in need of organizational help. Sherry Sansing, owner of the new store, said her company aims to “help people simplify their lives” by creating “smart solutions” suitable for modern lifestyles. California Closets in Severna Park is open 10-6, Monday through Friday and 10-4, Saturday. (californiaclosets.com or 410-421-5990)
Calligaris Shop by Pad
Due to an overwhelming demand for the Italian furniture line Calligaris, Pad furniture store in Baltimore, Maryland has become the most recent home furnishings retailer to partner with the overseas manufacturer as a major retailer dedicating its 1,800 square foot space solely to Calligaris. Recently unveiled as Calligaris Shop by Pad, this store on Thames Street in the historic district of Fells Point joins other locations in Pennsylvania and New York as the fourth collaborative Calligaris Shop in the United States. These locations are an expansion of the already well-known brand recognized for its quality products and commitment to customers. Italian-based Calligaris is a leading worldwide designer of contemporary chairs, tables, and other furniture. Likewise, the Baltimore location of the Calligaris Shop offers furnishings that cater to a wide range of contemporary design ideas—a perfect addition to the thriving downtown area. Calligaris Shop by Pad is open 11 to 8, Monday through Wednesday, 11 to 9, Thursday, 11 to 10, Friday, 10 to 10, Saturday, and 11-7, Sunday. (calligaris.it or 410-563-4723)
Kresina Browning is an Editorial Assistant for ChesapeakeHome.
