District Home Magazine Holiday 2014 | Page 28

An Exclusive Exterior Urban Essentials is the premier home furnishing store in the Washington, D.C. area where you will find the perfect piece for any room, custom fit for your lifestyle, space, and budget. Refusing to be out-shadowed by larger, corporately owned stores, Urban Essentials has been proudly locally owned and operated for over 14 years with a continued success in providing clients with exceptional service, a vast selection of home furnishings hand-picked to accommodate any taste, and an unmatched confidence in our merchandise, most of which is proudly made in the USA. rban Essentials will be the exclusive retailer of Brown Jordan outdoor furniture for Washington, D.C. starting in March 2015. Since 1945, Brown Jordan has designed iconic casual furnishings that both defined and transformed an industry. Brown Jordan was the first company to create furniture for full-time outdoor use after being established by Robert Brown and Hubert Jordan in Pasadena, California. The first of these innovative designs, constructed of tubular aluminum and vinyl lace, was fittingly called “Leisure” and marked the birthplace of outdoor furniture. Brown Jordan is a premier line of outdoor furniture that will fit any space. U Having been recognized as a distinguished legacy brand, Brown Jordan is known for producing stylish, award-winning designs, and has built itself a reputation on 70 years as the industry leader in innovation and design integrity.The Brown Jordan portfolio features over 30 collections in a range of styles and materials. Distinctive silhouettes are hand and machine crafted into high quality furnishings that enhance traditional, transitional and contemporary environments. To commemorate its 70th “Platinum” Anniversary, Brown Jordan has created time-limited editions of the Kantan and Tamiami Lounge Chair. Producing just 70 pieces, these luxurious special editions of Kantan and Tamiami feature a glowing Platinum finish and straps crafted of supple, top grain leather in a rich shade of brown. Paying tribute to the colorful 1948 Leisure collection, Kantan and Tamiami will also be available in a paint box of twelve new frame and strap colors to mix and match. Featuring powder coated aluminum frames and vinyl straps, the classic lounge chairs are offered in a selection of neutral and bold hues: White Lite, Night, Coffee, Mica, Red, Orange, Hot Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, Marine, and Forest Green. “The fact that award-winning designs from every decade remain in production is testament to the timelessness that is a hallmark of the Brown Jordan brand,” said Stephen Elton,Chief Brand Officer for Brown Jordan.“Today, our portfolio comprises 30 diverse collections, many of which are installed in notable environments, including the White House, the gardens of the Smithsonian Institution and The National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.; the historic New York Athletic Club and top-tier hotels, including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the world.” Urb an EssE ntials 1401 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 202-299-0640 Store Hours: Noon–8pm Mon–Fri | 10–6 Sat | 12–5 Sun 28 ISSUE NO. 1 0