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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
It’s official: Room & Board is making its Atlanta debut
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Finally, after months of whispers on the design scene, we have confirmation: Room & Board is coming to Howell Mill in Spring 2009.
The Minneapolis-based furniture retailer, which specializes in modern (I’d say transitional) offerings, will open a 34,000 square foot space at 1170 Howell Mill Road. Need a job? According to the R&B press release, the store will employ 20 design associates and 15 folks at its distribution center.
Things I heart about R&B: it re-creates design classics slightly more suited for my wallet. Just check out this take on Le Corbusier’s chaise lounge. The Room & Board version, “Pierre”, is sexy yet rustic in this natural cowhide ($1,349).
R&B also carries original pieces, such as this Eames coffee table by Herman Miller ($649).
Don’t look to this store for traditional or period-inspired pieces. R&B continues in the trend of contemporary stores popping up in Atlanta’s ever-evolving design scene.
Do you think ATL is undergoing a design renaissance? Would you like to see more contemporary and modern stores, or between Design Within Reach, Beverly Hall and Armour & Co, is the mix of styles just about right?
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