Ethan Allen

When it comes to trends in home design, often we picture a fad that can quickly go out of style. However, the design consultants at Ethan Allen say classic furniture and interiors are not only popular right now but can stand the test of time. I visited Ethan Allen in Milford to learn more. The world outside is feeling really chaotic right now and people are looking for home to feel more comfortable, cozy, even a little nostalgic. Melissa Colby is an Ethan Allen design consultant offering complimentary design services for those looking to refresh the interior of their home. We're also looking to get away from inexpensive furniture that isn't going to stand the test of time and make investments in pieces that will last. She says it's possible to have a classically styled home that still feels updated. Ethan Allen refers to it as classic design, modern perspective. Starting with the living room. So the main piece here is the Kellen sofa. It's actually inspired by the classic club chair. This beautiful faux suede is rated for heavy use so it can stand up to real life but also feels elevated. The softer, more rounded lines make the sofa feel more modern as well. It's paired here with a coffee table called Laney. The design is simple with a hand placed veneer plus a hidden drawer for magazines or blankets. You can curl up on the sofa, grab a blanket from the drawer and watch a game with the family. It's designed to be lived in. That's a big part of classic design, modern perspective. All right, now we're over in the dining room area and I love this chair, the golds, the maroon, brown. It's great, isn't it gorgeous? The tabletop here is stunning as well. Colby says the furniture lines in both these pieces are simple yet bold. Also the rug has a clean, modern pattern making the whole space feel formal but really fresh. Here we have a bedroom setup. Tell me about the bed frame. So this is our aria bed and as you can see it's been inspired by Scandinavian and shaker style but it also gives you the dramatic effect you want to have with a fore-poster bed. If I understand correctly, Ethan Allen can really customize this to whatever you Exactly right. So in addition to all the different finishes we have available in this bed, you can even get the headboard and a footboard upholstered in any of our hundreds of fabrics we have available. Everything is truly customizable. In fact, most Ethan Allen furniture is made to order. Design consultants can help you choose the right styles, fabrics, finishes and other details at no extra charge. People don't believe me when I tell them I've actually styled homes from top to bottom. Even remotely and across the country using virtual technology. Ethan Allen design consultants can also visit your home in person. Great presentations and 3D plans to bring your vision to life. It's a great value that people should really take advantage of. If you're into classic design and modern perspective, stop by your local Ethan Allen to see what's new and take advantage of that complimentary design service. You can visit ethanallon. com to learn more. For CT Buzz, I'm Jelene Andrews.