Downeast Home began as a women's apparel company in Utah in 1991. Founded by young university students wanting to express their sense of style, the company grew and expanded into furniture and décor in 2003. Downeast Home, located at Lake Pleasant Pavilion, continues to offer fresh, inspiring pieces. Visual product designer Holly Bogdan offers some tips on how you can update your home with style.
Bogdan encourages customers to invest in timeless, quality pieces that you love as your anchor items and build around those. "You can spend a little less on the trendy pieces and swap those out regularly to create a different aesthetic when the mood strikes." 24790 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria. downeasthome.com
1 - Find pieces that take your breath away. That is the most authentic way to curate and refine your personal space over time.
2 - Downeast has a full team of in-house furniture designers. As a BCorp, Downeast makes a conscious decision to use environmentally sustainable materials.
3 - A way to create flow through your home is to place big pieces of furniture first. Think about how you move in the space and how to make it function for you.
4 - You can refresh your space with new throw pillows, a new accessory, or a killer candle. Swap out rugs for the seasons.
5 - Bringing the outdoors in is an enormous trend. The faux stems and plants at Downeast are a great way to freshen up your space and add a little color.