On November 16, husband-and-wife team Niki and Jesse Weegens opened the first retail space for their custom furniture brand, American Estates. The couple have been crafting furniture for local coffee shops, restaurants, and retail stores since 2015 but have recently expanded their staff to make pieces more readily available.
“We’re opening the showroom to make our goods more accessible to homeowners and give them the opportunity to set up appointments to talk with us about custom furniture designs and finishes,” Jesse says. The showroom will also have in-stock furnishings for sale as well as décor, rugs, and art—all of which fit the brand’s “urban industrial” aesthetic. From coffee tables to dressers, they create statement pieces built to last a lifetime using wood sourced primarily from the Ozarks. “We love having a connection to our community and celebrating where we live,” Jesse adds.
Visit American Estates on the square in Rogers at 103 W. Walnut St. theamericanestates.com
Custom Roman shade made by Draped & Tailored. Bathroom design by Jill White Designs. Photo by Rett Peek.
Callie Bullock, owner of soft furnishings studio Draped & Tailored, has opened her first workroom since starting her business a year and a half ago. The 1,300-square-foot studio in midtown Little Rock has a small showroom where clients and designers can see examples in person, feel textile samples, and “discuss all of the custom possibilities,” Callie says.
This new step also means she has additional space to fabricate draperies, shades, pillows, bedding, and more. “I’m now able to table panels over 20 feet long, and I’m already working at an increased level of efficiency.” In addition, Callie plans to host a series of training workshops where she can educate designers about different pleat styles, pillow and cushion inserts, and lining options, among other relevant topics.
Draped & Tailored is open to-the-trade by appointment only at 2 Van Circle, Suite 2. instagram.com/drapedandtailored
