Five new furniture and home decor stores have opened near the Galleria, including Arhaus, Kohler, Bassett Furniture, Hästens, and the first Houston outpost of Natuzzi Italia.
Three of the home goods retailers are located in the newly revamped Post Oak Plaza at the corner of Post Oak Boulevard and San Felipe. Arhaus, known for its sustainably sourced premium home furnishings, recently opened the doors of its 22,000-square-foot showroom, while Kohler's outpost showcases its own designs for kitchens and bathrooms. Rounding out the trio is Bassett Furniture's nearly 10,000-square-foot store, which will highlight the brand's collection of sustainably made indoor and outdoor furniture.
"Adding Arhaus, Kohler, and Bassett Furniture to our growing collection of home goods stores enhances our customer's experience and provides the most in-demand options near their homes. We are thrilled to continue adding to our collection of sought-after retailers and restaurants for our community at Post Oak Plaza," Sasha Levine, vice president of Levcor, the commercial real estate developer behind Post Oak Plaza, said in a statement.
While the home decor brands are the latest additions to Post Oak Plaza, Houstonians can look forward to the openings of Local Foods, Saatva, Bosch/Thermador/Gaggenau, Tacodeli, and Rakkan Ramen later this year. Nando’s Peri Peri, Balboa Surf Club, Bluestone Lane, il Bracco, and Kenny & Ziggy’s all opened during the Plaza's renovation.
Next up, Hästens opened its largest U.S. showroom in River Oaks District on March 6. In addition to mattresses priced from $30,000 to $80,000, the brand offers a full line of products spanning headboards and covers, linens, down pillows and quilts, mattress protectors, and pajamas. The 170-year-old company justifies its prices by building mattresses from precise combinations of natural materials that include cotton, wool, horsetail hair, and flax, according to a release.
“Hästens Houston is a place where dreams are made, a showroom for a dozen different bed styles and bedding accessories as well as private consultation rooms where clients can customize every detail of their new life-altering sleep experience,” Bradley Belen, managing director of Hästens, said. “We certainly acknowledge that this is a substantial investment, but when you consider that nearly a third of your life is spent in bed, and it’s recommended you replace a typical mattress every seven years, Hästens becomes a much more palatable investment.”
Nearby, in Uptown Park, the Italian luxury furniture brand Natuzzi Italia recently unveiled its first Houston outpost. Shoppers can peruse contemporary and transitional home decor and the brand's latest releases, all handmade in Italy. Featured collections onsite include the Iago, Philo, and Wellbe sofas by Natuzzi Style Center, the Timeless Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli, and the Deep Collection by Nika Zupanc. Shoppers can also work with a design consultant to customize their furniture selections.
"We are proud to announce the opening of our newest Natuzzi Italia store in Houston, a vibrant city renowned for its rich design scene. As we plant our roots deeper in Texas, we are committed to providing Houston's discerning clientele with unparalleled quality and innovative design that our Italian craftsmanship is known for," said Natuzzi Italia Chief Brand Officer PJ Natuzzi in a statement.
Natuzzi's showroom features furniture and home decor handmade in Italy. Photo courtesy of Natuzzi Italia
Designed by Fabio Novembre, the new showroom features more than 130 feet of storefront glass. Shoppers can expect a Mediterranean-inspired design and an area dubbed The Circle of Harmony, where collaborative collections of more than 20 renowned artists, architects, and designers are on display.
Post Oak Plaza; 1701 Post Oak Boulevard, 77056
Hästens; 4444 Westheimer Road, 77027
Natuzzi Italia Houston; 1141 Uptown Park Boulevard, 77056
Photo courtesy of Natuzzi Italia
Uptown Park is the home to Houston's first Natuzzi Italia showroom.
