![]() The retailer has prospered in the upper Midwest through developing its namesake stores for appealing to the specific markets they serve spreading its reach into upper price points through acquisition (Gabberts) and acting on retail trends that scream “value” to consumers (Dock86). You might not have been there, but you’ve heard of Minneapolis-you’ve probably heard of HOM Furniture, too. We do not have the luxury of being a niche store who only has to beat others selling, for example, high-end contemporary or low-end RTA.” ![]() “Since we offer sofas from $267 to $20,000, everyone is our competitor. “We are always looking to keep our showrooms unique with fresh assortments and staffed with great, engaged people to compete with all those other outlets for furniture. “Did I mention the online retailers like Wayfair and Hayneedle?” Johansen said. Don’t forget the big box guys in the game now such as Menards, Costco, Target, Big Lots and Ikea. The region’s home furnishings retailers include Ashley, Slumberland, Schneidermans, Becker Furniture World, Macys, Mattress Firm and Ethan Allen-as well as lifestyle retailers such as Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Room and Board, Crate and Barrel. Everyone is here and Minneapolis is only the 16 th-largest market in the U.S.” We have a lot of very tough competitors who keep us on our toes every day. “No one is going to just lay down and let us take their market share. “I am not going to lie-business has been challenging and it always will be,” said Kyle Johansen, merchandising manager at Coon Rapids, Minn.-based HOM. That doesn’t mean it’s a dull market for home furnishings retailers. The Minneapolis region, home base for HOM Furniture, might be a familiar name across the country, but it remains among the nation’s metropolitan areas second tier. markets, your eye might gravitate toward the seaboards. She’d also like to offer my readers 10% off a 2019 stay – just text 40 for details. Their Instagram has even more eye candy!Ī BIG thanks to Missy for sharing her sources with me! I’ll list more below, but if there’s something else you’re curious about just ask. To read more about Acorn Falls Cottage and learn all about renting it, head here next. The outside of Acorn Falls Cottage is magical! Relaxing on one of the hanging chairs from Serena & Lily with a good book would be the perfect way to spend an afternoon.Īnd nothing beats a campfire on a chilly evening! Emery created both the bear art and barn art just for this cottage. There’s something about old doorknobs that get me every time.Īrtist Lindsey P. The rolling hills on the pillow pair perfectly with the artwork by Fred Cox. The 2nd guest bedroom has the most adorable beds from Ballard Designs. Yet another stunning piece by Elaine Burge. Who wouldn’t want to be a guest in this cozy bedroom? The pillow covered in Madcap Cottage’s Windsor Park adds a touch of whimsy to the bed. The gorgeous turquoise chandelier from Ballard Designs is such a showstopper!īeautiful landscape painting by Fred Cox Fine Art. I also adore this colorful painting by Elaine Burge. So much to drool over…the bedding, the chandelier, the artwork–especially the incredible painting by Savannah-based artist Bellamy Murphy! The master bedroom might be my favorite space in the cottage. Some rustic details and another great barn artwork by Lindsey P. The pendants from Hinkley Lighting are fab too! The custom-made reclaimed wood island was built by Rhett Smith of RS Custom Furnishings. No typical white cabinets here, these beauties are also painted Benjamin Moore’s Dark Harbor CSP-720. Each piece was commissioned just for Acorn Falls Cottage! So much talent! Actually all of the artwork throughout the home is fantastic. My favorite thing in the living room is the barn artwork by Atlanta-based artist Lindsey P. ![]() The door painted Benjamin Moore’s Dark Harbor CSP-720 is a taste of what’s to come… Loving this custom-made sign by AR Workshop! The porch rockers from Grandin Road below are great too! (I’ll include a lot more sources at the bottom of the post.) Oh how I’d love to enjoy my morning coffee on this porch! Love the porch swing from Ballard Design. It was designed by Missy Woolf (the talent behind The Salty Mermaid Cottage, one of my favorite homes on Tybee Island!) I love that she kept much of the original charm of the cottage while giving it a fresh, updated look with rustic luxe furnishings, fabulous local artwork, and fun colorful fabric…not to mention plenty of turquoise to go around! And these photographs by Sarah Ingram capture everything so beautifully! It’s not too often I get the opportunity to share a mountain home infused with turquoise! Acorn Falls Cottage is a newly-renovated 1900’s historic vacation rental cottage nestled in the woods, yet close to downtown Highlands, North Carolina.
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