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Room & Board Business Interiors Introduces Home-Like Hospitality
Latest Launches Bring Liveable Luxury to Hospitality Spaces
Minneapolis, MN (August, 2021) — Adding to its ample collection of contract-grade products, Room & Board Business Interiors’ (BI), the beloved American-made home furnishing company’s commercial arm, introduces Home-Like-Hospitality. The new releases encapsulate the brand’s signature livable luxury and home-like hospitality. From dining, coffee, and nesting tables to lounge seating, plush rugs, weatherproof outdoor furniture and more, these designs are anchored by luxurious performance textiles and sustainable materials.
“As Americans begin to embrace the return to traveling, eating out, and the workplace, these new releases respond to the market’s desire to change their scenery in a safe and comforting way, explains Nicole Gaynor, Business Customer Experience Manager with Room & Board Business Interiors. Each piece reflects a design language that inspires contentment and well-being akin to the home all while maintaining the level of durability expected in commercial and high-use spaces.”
Marrying the best of residential sensibilities with American craftsmanship, Room & Board Business Interiors’ latest releases embrace the concept of hygge with beauty, purpose, and comfort. Truly livable, bespoke details such as the inclusion of multipurpose and movable pieces like the Asher Ottoman and the Nyla End Tables not only add organic sculptural elements to environments but are highly adaptable to meet the evolving needs of commercial settings and flexible spaces. Striking the perfect balance between form and function, versatile rounded, pedestal tables such as the Decker Coffee Table and the Aria Dining Table encourage gatherings while allowing for distance between groups by maximizing seating and space. The serene and subtle feminine curves of the Ada Sofa offer low-maintenance cushioning and luxe performance velvets, while dining pieces like the Evan Chair bring a soft elegance and ergonomic solution to the table. Not to neglect the comforts of the outdoors, the reconfigurable Omni Sectional Sofa with marine-grade foam brings absolute serenity and peace of mind to the patio, and the Flet Lounge Collection’s durable, UV-resistant material weathers the outdoors in style. Completing the finishing home-like touch, complementary decor pieces like the Ballard and Sky hand-blown glass pendants and one-of-kind John Robshaw art add a distinctive, artful layer to the space.
In keeping with Business Interiors’ commitment to exceptional quality, these additions to the line continue to highlight the craft and ingenuity central to the Room & Board brand, including ANSI/BIFMA-tested furniture, ACTⓇ performance textiles, and 5- and 10- year warranties. Additionally, the brand’s commitment to sustainability is evident through its practice of utilizing reclaimed wood, recycled steels, fabrics, and plastics, and harvested U.S. sourced wood.
A curation of the brand’s Home-Like hospitality products will be previewed at this year's 2021 HD Expo in booth 3629, August 24-25.
Room & Board Business Interiors’ Home-Like Hospitality Products Include:
SEATING
Ada Sofa
With its sleek silhouette and comfortable low-maintenance cushioning, the ultra-modern Ada sofa effortlessly brings a romantic elegance. Ada is available in three stocked ACTⓇcontract-grade fabrics–Tepic ivory boucle, Vance ebony velvet, Vance paprika velvet–and 274 special order fabrics.
Evan Chair
Influenced by Danish design, each Evan chair showcases a beautiful mix of materials handcrafted by expert craftsmen in Massachusetts. Evan is a comfortable, inviting chair with a stunning silhouette no matter the angle. Evan's soft shape mixes effortlessly with a variety of styles and highlights the time-tested beauty and durability of American craftsmanship while performing as an ergonomic option around any table.
Asher Ottoman
The Asher ottoman is a versatile modern accent piece reminiscent of river stones. Perfect as a coffee table, extra seating or a footrest, Asher is solidly constructed yet easy to move thanks to small, smooth hidden feet. Asher comes in three sizes and is available in three stocked ACTⓇ-contract grade fabrics–Declan curry boucle, Declan graphite boucle, Declan moss boucle–and 274 special order fabrics.
TABLES
Nyla End Table
Nyla accent tables are unique as each is made by hand from locally and sustainably sourced conacaste in Guatemala. Each shape is crafted to be reminiscent of a Guatemalan toy. Hollow on the inside, Nyla is easy to move around the room and can be used as a stool, small table or ottoman.
Casetta End Table
Riccardo Monte crafts each one-of-a-kind Casetta end table by hand in his studio in the Italian Alps. Through his hand-selected process, he upholds the Shou Sugi Ban ancient art of preserving timber with controlled fire.
Arlington End Table
Made in Vermont, each Arlington table is a one-of-a-kind piece of sustainable furniture that adds a piece of history to any space. The bases are crafted from reclaimed pieces of marble from the steps of old Baltimore row houses, and the tops are made from reclaimed wood from houses and barns around Baltimore and the northeast U.S. that were slated for demolition.
Decker Coffee Table
The Decker coffee table features a tapered steel base and a wide variety of top options so it’s easy to curate to any space. The sleek design and high-quality materials make any living room feel modern and stylish. Decker is offered in four different sizes. Material and color options include 23 stocked tops, two special order tops, and three base colors.
Aria Table
Simple and elegant, the mid-century-inspired Aria dining table is handmade in Wisconsin. The pedestal, crafted from one piece of spun steel, maximizes seating and frees up leg space which is especially important in small spaces.
CABINETS & STORAGE
Amherst Cabinet
Room & Board partnered with Revolution Furnishings and True Residential® to create Amherst, an innovative modern cabinet that combines beauty and function with True Residential’s refrigeration expertise. Beneath the stone top and wood case, the stylish refrigeration brand’s low-profile refrigerator incorporates interior LED illumination. For the final finishing touch, Amherst’s refined design boasts mitered framing and integrated pulls.
Pren Bar Cabinet
Designed by Room & Board and created in collaboration with Cambria, the Pren bar cabinet tells a story of American craftsmanship. West Virginia artisans shape U.S.-sourced solid wood into soft curves and beveled edges designed to draw your eye to the beauty of a Cambria natural quartz top. One-inch thick doors with an integrated pull and flexible interior storage enhance the function of this expertly crafted piece. Pren offers eye-catching modern design with the easy care and durability of Cambria surfaces.
OUTDOOR
Flet Outdoor Lounge Collection
The Flet collection of lounge and dining seating and coordinating ottoman is crafted of soft woven polypropylene rope, a quick-drying and durable UV-resistant material with a unique texture that’s intended for weathering the outdoors in style. Thoughtfully designed with quick-drying foam cushions and Sunbrella® fabric for easy cleaning. Flet's lounge and dining pieces combine excellent durability and textural modern silhouette that cradles you in comfort.
Omni Outdoor Sectional
Endlessly customizable, the Omni outdoor sectional has a unique design with detachable back pieces and cushions that are easy to rearrange. The cushions are made from durable yet comfortable outdoor-grade foam and are upholstered in a plethora of color options.
Penelope Outdoor Table
Perfect for small spaces, the Penelope outdoor dining table is made from long-lasting powder-coated steel that's easy to clean and is offered in both white and black. Designed by Casprini, the distinctive pedestal base elevates the look of this simple, functional table, creating a unique style to the collection exclusively available at Room & Board.
Slim Outdoor Bar Cart
A classic Room & Board design updated for outdoor performance, the Slim outdoor bar cart offers durability and function in a light and airy silhouette. Smooth-rolling casters make it easy to wheel cocktails and snacks, while three shelves offer plenty of storage, and is crafted from outdoor-friendly recycled aluminum with a wide variety of powder-coated colors.
LIGHTING, RUGS + DECOR
Ballad Pendant
Uniting stamped metal and hand-blown glass, this elegant pendant brings lively style. Ballad is a modern light for any space, with a variety of glass types and finishes.
Sky Pendant
Crafted exclusively for Room & Board Business Interiors by Hennepin Made, each pendant is hand-blown in their Minneapolis studio. Hang one to light a small space or group them over a dining area.
Tulum Rug
Inspired by geometric patterns and historic architecture of the Aztec era, the hand-knotted plush Tulum rug with artful fringe ends is crafted using time-honored techniques from 100% wool.
John Robshaw Art
Inspired by his travels to Asia, John Robshaw’s work explores the rich relationship between culture and art. In this latest series from Robshaw, each piece is created by hand-dipping paper into vats of dye that are built into the ground. No two are the same, but all are framed in the U.S. using solid maple and archival quality backing paper.
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ABOUT ROOM & BOARD BUSINESS INTERIORS
Room & Board Business Interiors (BI) incorporates the most durable, best-selling designs from Room & Board’s residential line with BIFMA-tested pieces and ACT® performance fabrics. Offering a wide range of custom capabilities including COM orders; by-the-inch options in desks and tables; and customized storage configurations, all products are backed by five-and-ten year warranties. As founding member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, Room & Board’s ethos is grounded in sustainable design and making long-lasting furniture from responsibly sourced materials. More than 90% of products are made in America from top-quality U.S. and imported materials. Dedicated to the customer experience with a proficiency in managing complex orders, BI provides tailored services like bulk quantities, payment terms, free warehousing and customized delivery solutions. Contact Business Interiors.
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