Putting Spring in Your Step

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Putting Spring in Your Step
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t snowed early. It snowed often. It snowed late. But now it’s spring in DC, and nothing
could be finer. A Washington spring means warm days, cool nights, flowering trees and
feelings of renewal. Friends get together for cookouts and ballgames. Community spirit shines
in Memorial Day parades. And there’s no better time to renew winter-worn living spaces with
new furniture, light fixtures, flooring, bedding, and accessories. Whether it’s a whole-home
makeover or a one-room wonder, a splash of new interior design can bring spring to life inside
your own home. Let these experts in furniture, furnishings, and interior design lead the way.
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1. GRANITECH, INC.
2. LA DIFF
3. NVblu
granitechinc.com
ladiff.com
Kitchens are the new family rooms. Kitchens
are incorporating dining rooms and sitting
rooms into a unified open floor plan. Plus,
kitchen cabinets are looking more like fine
furniture, and counters and islands are
becoming dining tables. We have completed
thousands of projects like this complete
custom kitchen remodel for one of our clients.
Please, call us today at (866) 796-0419.
Located in historic downtown Richmond,
LaDIFF’s 3-story showroom offers the midAtlantic’s largest selection of modern,
contemporary, and transitional designs under
one roof. This includes their newly renovated
5000-square-foot outdoor furniture gallery, filled
with new lines and new designs. Shown here:
the graceful and stylish Ipanema day bed by
Kingsley Bate. At LaDiff, the difference is YOU.
nvblu.com
NVblu, Inc. is a premier swimming pool and outdoor living
design-build firm. Vice President Drew Crowder has seen a
rising trend among clients seeking to cultivate the entirety
of their property, thereby creating outdoor living spaces
that include not only swimming pools and spas, but other
elements such as entry fountains, waterslides, pavilions
with motorized retractable screens, lanai, full bars and cook
stations, fire bowls, waterfalls, gathering nooks, and outdoor
fireplaces. Project shown by NVblu and Exquisite Exteriors.
This special advertising section was produced by The Washington Post Custom Content department and did not involve The Washington Post news or editorial staff. This article
was written by Jeff Marcus, a freelance writer, hired by The Washington Post Custom Content department. For more information please contact Magazine Account Managers
Diane DuBois at 202-334-5224 or Sherri Greeves at 202-334-5226.
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4. Furniture 4 A Lot Less
5. Window Nation
6. The Chair Shop
7. Z Modern Furniture
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windownation.com
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Family-owned and operated. Furniture
4 A Lot Less is a multi-generational
family-owned business that has been
serving the Washington Metropolitan
area for over 28 years. We carry all
the major brands including Ashley and
Coaster. Visit our Alexandria showroom
for a wide selection of mattresses
and bedroom furniture, sleep sofas
and living room furniture, dining room
furniture and office furniture all at the
best prices in town, guaranteed!
Window Nation provides a personalized
buying experience for homeowners needing
new windows, siding, doors and roofing
in Maryland, DC and Virginia. Choose any
style and color of custom-made, full-size
contemporary, name-brand vinyl, fiberglass
and wood windows. Design specialists
bring samples to your home for a realistic
view of how the windows will look. Installed
by licensed professionals and guaranteed
by the most comprehensive warranty in the
industry. Call 1-866-60-NATION.
Since 1984, The Chair Shop’s in-store
showcase has included 200+ chairs of
all description from over 80 American
manufacturers of quality, solid wood,
handcrafted chairs. Living room
and dining room chairs? Hundreds.
Rocking chairs? A huge selection.
Stools? Dozens. We also carry sofas,
dining room tables, and more. Choose
from our huge stock, or special order
in any variety of hardwood in any style,
custom finish or upholstery.
zfurniture.com
A local, family-owned business founded
by Gus Saoud in 1993, Z Modern
Furniture offers the newest lines of
premier furniture brands including
Ashley, Soho Concept, Lumisource and
dozens more. Shopping at Z is a breeze
thanks to our vast selection of quality
furniture for every room of the house,
and our experienced, service-oriented
professional reps ready to assist in any
way. Visit our locations in Alexandria
and DC, or order online 24/7.
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8. Dominion Electric Supply
9. R-Home Furniture
10. Belfort Furniture
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r-homefurniture.com
belfortfurniture.com
From ornate to minimalist, rustic to modern, this
year’s residential lighting collections offer something
for everyone. The annual Dallas Lighting Market
showcases the latest trends, and once again the
team at Dominion Electric Supply donned sensible
shoes (it’s a big show to walk!) in search of what’s
hot. One takeaway: Brass is everywhere! And unlike
the days of yore, it’s warmer and mellower. We
especially loved Crystorama’s Lawson, a six-light
chandelier in aged brass.
At R-Home Furniture, we believe home is a
welcoming place to relax and unwind. Our uniquely
handcrafted exotic solid wood furniture has the
right balance for creating a calm and relaxing
ambiance. We focus on an eclectic mix of modern
and natural home furnishing for your perfect
living space. Eccentric selections and detailed
craftsmanship will become your first impression.
Visit us at our two Virginia showrooms in Merrifield
and Alexandria.
Is it time to update a room in your home?
Perhaps you have an out-of-date living
room or a bedroom that is a mish-mash
of random pieces of furniture. Here’s your
opportunity to have an HGTV® experience to
get the room of your dreams by entering our
$10,000 Dream Room Makeover contest.
No purchase is necessary to enter. Let our
designers inspire you and bring your vision
to life.
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11. Porcelanosa
12. SIMMS FURNITURE
13. Green Front Furniture
14. Indoor Furniture
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simmsfurniture.com
greenfront.com
“Porcelanosa has been focused on the
development of more versatile product
lines to align with demands of small
apartment layouts in urban cities,”
says Santiago Manent, Director of
Sales and Marketing for Porcelanosa.
“For example, the Emotions Kitchen
Collection features folding doors
with varying thicknesses, new built-in
offerings and a wider range of cabinet
heights and depths to meet the
demands of smaller floor plans.”
You’ll find all major furniture manufacturers
at discounted prices, plus outstanding
customer service at Fredericksburg’s Simms
Furniture. Family owned and operated for
25 years, Simms carries a wide assortment
of quality American-made furniture, window
treatments, accessories and flooring. Their
expert designers stand ready to help you
with space planning, product selection,
and all your design requirements. Featured
above is Hickory Chair’s Dylan sofa with
Fulham upholstered cocktail bench.
To discover the largest instantly available
inventory of top quality furniture, oriental
rugs, and accessories, shop Greenfront
in Manassas or Farmville. Hancock and
Moore, Sherrill, Henredon, Maitland
Smith, Harden, Wesley Hall, Taylor King,
Henkel Harris, and Hickory Chair, are just
a few of the fine manufacturers on display.
Buy off the showroom floor or special
order just the way you like it. Featured
above Bernhardt sofa - as shown $1199.
Matching sectional $2199.
indoorfurnitureusa.com
Big Idea for Small Spaces. Made
in Denmark with remarkable
quality. Perfect for dining,
kitchen or your next buffet. Seat
two, four or six. It rolls for easy
placement, and has a stainless
steel beverage tray and a hidden
storage rack. On sale now. For
over 30 years Indoor Furniture
has been providing stylish highquality furniture for every room of
the house.
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15. Little Homestead
Furniture
16. Johnny Janosik World 17. Warehouse Showrooms 18. Steadfast Construction
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steadfastinc.com
of Furniture
littlehomestead.com
johnnyjanosik.com
Over 4 acres (yes, acres!) of famous
brand name home furnishings await your
visit to Johnny Janosik’s state-of-the-art
Gallery Showroom in Laurel, Delaware.
Our huge selection of indoor and outdoor
furniture and bedding for every taste and
budget makes the trip worthwhile. Our
staff here at the Mid Atlantic’s number
one furniture store offers free top-notch
in-home design services. Tour our
showroom at johnnyjanosik.com
Searching for impeccably crafted
American-made furniture? For nearly
28 years Little Homestead Furniture
in Rockville, Maryland has been the
Washington area’s best source for
eco-friendly and fairly priced solid
wood bedroom, dining, home office,
and media furniture. Offering classic,
timeless designs, a large selection of
woods and stains, custom capabilities,
and much more. (301) 762-5555.
The best kept secret in furniture,
Warehouse Showrooms has offered
American made furniture at warehouse
prices since 1980. We specialize in artisan
quality home furnishings built by Amish
craftsmen. Solid wood bedrooms, dining
rooms, home office, home entertainment,
sofas, sleep sofas, sectionals and more
always at unbeatable pricing. Top rated for
service, quality and price by Washington
Consumers Checkbook. Come see us at
our Alexandria showroom.
Reconnecting homeowners with the
soothing influence of the natural world is
a privilege not taken lightly at Steadfast
Construction. As the warmth of spring and
summer arrive, Steadfast stands ready to
help you enjoy it on a beautifully crafted
patio, deck or porch. These outdoor spaces
provide perfect settings for gatherings of
family and friends under a wide-open sky.
Quality construction of outdoor spaces that
enhance your home and lifestyle…this is
what Steadfast stands for.
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19. NEST301
20. uRbAN MATTRESS
21. SAAH FuRNITuRE
nest301.com
urbanmattress.com
saahfurniture.com
Nest301 is branching out!
Whether you are looking for
urban, casual or luxury living,
Nest is the perfect destination.
Urban Nest - sleek, sophisticated
style, perfect for city living. Casual
Nest - informal comfy living
with comfortable pricing. Lux
Nest - unique elegant design for
luxurious living. Priced perfectly
for your living style. See it all at
our North Bethesda showroom.
Urban Mattress offers a unique variety of
top-quality mattresses from Tempur-Pedic,
Lumina, EvoSleep, plus their own organic
line, “Urban Organics,” which uses Talalay
Latex & 100% organically grown cotton.
Our prices are competitive, usually better
than the “Big Box Stores,” as we are part
of a large mattress buying group. AND
2% of our sales are donated to local
charities... buy a mattress from us and
feel good about making a charitable
donation! Please call 703-261-4585.
Family-run since 1951, Saah Furniture,
in Alexandria, offers Real Wood furniture
for every room of your home — there’s no
particle board here. We offer bedroom,
dining room, office, and children’s
furniture as well as entertainment centers
and a large selection of bookcases all
made by manufacturers who specialize in
sold wood furniture. Finish your purchase
yourself, or choose from the 40+ wood
colors and 50+ paint colors offered by
our custom finishing service.
22. DuLLES ELECTRIC
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dulleselectric.com
Visit Dulles Electric Supply to see
the Grove Mill Collection. Each
piece features Kichler’s exclusive
LifeBrite Polished Solid Brass, which
is guaranteed for a lifetime to look
fantastic while being capable of
withstanding the harshest elements no
matter where you live. Plan a visit to our
12,000-square-foot lighting showroom
in Sterling, Virginia, and discover
inspirations for every room of your home.