Retailer West Elm announced it will open a new location at City Center Bishop Ranch, the new Renzo Piano designed destination in San Ramon, CA. The 12,000 sq. ft. store will open on Thursday, November 8 at 10 A.M. at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, space 1208. With a commitment to supporting emerging creatives, West Elm San Ramon will sell products crafted by six California-based makers, and offer pop ups and workshops hosted by local artists and businesses. West Elm San Ramon will also offer Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s cross-brand design consultation program Design Crew, which pairs customers with experts who can provide design, installation and registry services.

“City Center Bishop Ranch is a lifestyle development that understands our commitment to thoughtful design and building community. We look forward to welcoming our neighbors to their brand new West Elm store this November in time to help them prepare for all of their holiday entertaining and decorating,” said West Elm spokesperson Andres (Dru) Ortega.

A selection of locally made products by California-based makers and artisans will be showcased as part of the West Elm San Ramon LOCAL assortment. California-based artists featured in the store include:

• Cardtorial: Notebooks and ornaments hand-crafted and laser cut from sustainable wood in Los Angeles
• Dandelion Paper Co: Artistic prints inspired by California’s flora and fauna made in Elverta
• Melanie Abrantes Design: Unique minimalist wood vases handmade in Oakland
• Miriam Dema: California-themed and vintage-inspired pennants and patches made in Los Angeles
• Nickel Designs: Natural coir welcome mats hand-painted in Costa Mesa
• Stockhome Studio: Unique and modern striped table linens and pillows made in Oakland

West Elm San Ramon invites the community to celebrate the new store opening by participating in its grand opening activities including:

• Shop with a special 15% off customers’ entire purchase in store throughout the evening*
• A Grand Opening Party on Thursday, November 8 from 6 - 8 p.m.:
  • Enjoy music from a live DJ, as well as refreshments and light bites from local businesses, including a popcorn bar by Peter’s Kettle Corn and sweets by Big Mama Sugar Cookies.
  • Shop for a good cause: A portion of the night’s proceeds will go to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat Type-1 Diabetes and its complications.
  • Customers are encouraged to RSVP to the celebration by visiting  www.westelmsanramon.splashthat.com
• Special edition West Elm San Ramon tote bag: On opening day, Thursday November 8, the first 300 shoppers with a $50 minimum purchase will receive a special edition West Elm San Ramon tote bag, while supplies last.
• Tri-valley residents are invited to enter the West Elm sweepstakes offering local customers a chance to win a $2,000 gift card. This sweepstakes is open only to residents that live within the California Tri-valley area. Official rules can be found on the San Ramon Sweepstakes page.

For up-to-date information on in-store promotions and events, customers are encouraged to “like” the West Elm San Ramon store on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/westelmsanramon and follow the store on Instagram: @westelmsanramon. West Elm San Ramon is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The store’s address is 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road Space 1208, San Ramon, CA 94583 and the phone number is (925) 242-0236. Applicants interested in joining the West Elm San Ramon team may send an email to WestElmStores@wsgc.com.A

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West Elm announced that it will open its first Richmond, Virginia location at 3117 West Cary Street on Thursday, October 25 at 10 A.M. The 14,000 sq. ft. store is located in the heart of Carytown’s unique retail district. With a commitment to supporting emerging creatives, West Elm Richmond will sell products crafted by 8 Virginia-based makers and offer pop ups and workshops hosted by local artists and businesses. West Elm Richmond will also offer Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s cross-brand design consultation program Design Crew, which pairs customers with experts who can provide design, installation and registry services.

“It is an honor to join the Cary Street merchants and small businesses, and provide yet another compelling reason to visit and shop Carytown,” said West Elm spokesperson Andres (Dru) Ortega. “Our new store on West Cary Street will allows us to bridge the traditions established by W. Hirsch Rugs with our commitments to building community and supporting local artists. It’s truly a special location for our return to Richmond.”

A selection of locally made products by Virginia-based makers and artisans will be showcased as part of the West Elm Richmond LOCAL assortment. Richmond-based artists featured in the store include:

• Lydia Marek: Colorful abstract acrylic paintings featuring bold texture and designs
• Sunday Table Co.: Hand-drawn prints of Richmond’s distinct architectural elements
• The Minted Evergreen: Cozy, handcrafted macramé keychain accessories and ornaments
• Twittering Bird: Vibrant screen-printed designs featuring Richmond’s famous landmarks
• Morris + Norris: Linen towels and pins featuring icons of Virginia’s wildlife and architecture
• SAB Art Studio: Fluid abstract paintings inspired by the freedom of water
• The Wild Wander: Prints resembling antique maps and artistic natural history studies
• Tasha McKelvey: Eco-conscious ceramic ornaments made in Richmond

West Elm Richmond invites the community to celebrate the new store opening by participating in its grand opening activities including:

• Join the new store team for a Grand Opening Community Party on Thursday, October 25 from 6 - 8 p.m.:
  • Enjoy refreshments and live music from a local band, Erin & the Wildfire.
  • Shop for a good cause: A portion of the night’s proceeds will go to Art180, a local nonprofit dedicated to giving young people living in challenging circumstances the chance to express themselves through art.
  • RSVP to the celebration by visiting:  www.westelmrichmond.splashthat.com
• Special edition West Elm Richmond tote bag: Beginning opening day, Thursday October 25, and while supplies last, the first 300 shoppers with a $50 minimum purchase will receive a special edition West Elm Richmond tote bag.
• Richmond residents are invited to enter the West Elm sweepstakes offering local customers a chance to win a $2,000 gift card. This sweepstakes is open only to residents that live within the Richmond, VA area. Official rules can be found on the Richmond Sweepstakes page.

For up-to-date information on in-store promotions and events, customers are encouraged to “like” the West Elm Richmond store on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/westelmrichmond and follow the store on Instagram: @westelmrichmond. West Elm Richmond is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The store’s address is 3117 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221 and the phone number is (804) 353-1394. Applicants interested in joining the West Elm Richmond team may send an email to WestElmStores@wsgc.com.

About West Elm

Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY since 2002, West Elm opened its first store in DUMBO, the neighborhood it still proudly calls home. With a mission of harnessing the power of design and human connection to enrich lives, everything West Elm does is designed to make an impact in everyday life, from creating unique, affordable designs for modern living and commitment to Fair Trade Certified, from LOCAL and handcrafted products to community-driven collaborations and events. The brand operates more than 100 retail stores as well as e-commerce websites in the United States, Australia, Canada and the UK, ships internationally to customers around the world, and has unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in Mexico, Middle East, Philippines and South Korea. In addition to home furnishings retail, West Elm operates in the commercial furnishings industry and announced its expansion into the travel and hospitality industry with the launch of West Elm Hotels. West Elm publishes the blog Front+Main and is part of an active community on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. West Elm is a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) portfolio of brands. West Elm is also part of The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the Williams-Sonoma family of brands.

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Contact for West Elm:

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West Elm announced today that it will open a new downtown Los Angeles location at 928 S. Broadway Street on Thursday, September 20 at 10 A.M. The 11,221 sq. ft. store is located on the ground floor of the Broadway Palace Apartments building and marks West Elm’s fourth location in the Los Angeles metro area. With a commitment to supporting emerging creatives, West Elm Downtown LA will sell products created by 22 California-based makers and offer pop-ups and workshops hosted by local artists and businesses. West Elm Downtown LA will also offer Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s cross-brand design consultation program Design Crew, which pairs customers with experts who can provide design, installation and registry services.

“Our Los Angeles LOCAL program is among our largest and most successful roster of local artists and designers, offering a wide selection of handcrafted art, furniture and accessories,” said West Elm President Alex Bellos. “Our new Downtown LA store brings us to the heart of the city’s creative community where we will continue to cultivate relationships with talented artists and invest in their development with programs such as our artist residency at West Elm Santa Monica, and the ‘Best of LOCAL’ program on westelm.com.”

A selection of locally made products by California-based makers and artisans will be showcased as part of the West Elm Downtown LA LOCAL assortment. Among the 22 artists featured in the store are:

• Dandelion Paper Co.: Artistic prints inspired by California’s flora and fauna made in Elverta
• Dear Doggy: Dapper pet leashes and feeders made in Los Angeles
• Eric Trine: Colorful, handmade geometric planters and pedestals crafted from steel in Long Beach
• Janel Foo Glassworks: Stained glass decorative objects handmade in Los Angeles
• Masterson: Geometric wooden terrariums and planters handmade in Los Angeles
• MFEO: Los Angeles-based woodworkers making planters and wall shelves
• Miriam Dema: California-themed and vintage-inspired pennants and patches made in Los Angeles
• Myan Soffia: Los Angeles-based photographer capturing dreamy California-inspired prints featuring L.A.’s urban fabric
• Nickel Designs: Natural coir welcome mats hand-painted in Costa Mesa
• Rachel Brown Art: Watercolor artist based in Los Angeles painting southwestern skull portraits

West Elm Downtown LA invites the community to celebrate the new store opening by participating in its grand opening activities on Thursday, September 20, including:

• Sip on locally roasted organic coffee and espresso by Urban Espresso from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Grab a California inspired poké bowl for lunch, served by Sweetfin from 12 - 2 p.m.
• Join the new store team for a Grand Opening Community Party from 6 - 8 p.m.:
  • Enjoy live music from a local DJ and refreshments, including FREE ice cream served by Cool Haus and cocktails provided by Urban Palate
  • Shop for a good cause: A portion of the night’s proceeds will go to Inner City Arts, a local nonprofit dedicated to engaging young people in the creative process.
  • RSVP to the celebration by visiting:  www.westelmDTLA.splashthat.com
• Special edition West Elm Downtown LA tote bag: Beginning opening day, and while supplies last, the first 300 shoppers with a $50 minimum purchase will receive a special edition West Elm Downtown LA tote bag.
• Los Angeles residents are invited to enter the West Elm sweepstakes offering local customers a chance to win a $2,000 gift card. This sweepstakes is open only to residents that live within the Los Angeles, CA area. Official rules can be found on the Downtown LA Sweepstakes page.

For up-to-date information on in-store promotions and events, customers are encouraged to “like” the West Elm Downtown LA store on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/westelmdtla and follow the store on Instagram: @westelmdtla. West Elm Downtown LA is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The store’s address is 928 S. Broadway Street, Suite A, Los Angeles, CA 90015 and the phone number is (213) 683-4885. Applicants interested in joining the West Elm DTLA team may send an email to WestElmStores@wsgc.com.

BROOKLYN, NY (July 19, 2018)– On Thursday, August 2 at 10 a.m.West Elmwill open their new Sacramento-area store in the heart of Midtown’s new retail development, Ice Blocks, 1610 R Street, Suite 160. The 10,992 sq. ft. store will sell an array of local products made by 16 California-based makers and designers alongside the brand’s summer assortment of home furnishings and decor. West Elm Sacramento will also offer Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s cross-brand design consultation programDesign Crew, which pairs customers with experts who can provide design, installation and registry services.

“We saw the opportunity to help with the revitalization of Sacramento’s downtown neighborhood and sought a retail development that emphasized our belief in building community,” said West Elm spokesperson Andres (Dru) Ortega. “With our new store at Ice Blocks we want to foster meaningful connections through our in-store workshops, and spark collaboration with local artists and makers.”

Located at the corner of R & 16th Streets, West Elm will open its doors as an anchor tenant of the new Midtown destination Ice Blocks, situated along the R Street Corridor, a once-neglected thoroughfare of gritty warehouses that is now home to Sacramento’s best art galleries, ramen houses & booze-and-barber shops. 

A selection of locally made products by 16 makers and artisans based in California will be showcased as part of the West Elm SacramentoLOCALassortment including:

• On a Lark Pottery: Geometric ceramic jars with gemstone lids made by potter Joy Lark in Sacramento.
• Figs and Feathers Farm: Small-batch, all natural soaps made in Sacramento and inspired by nature.
• Dandelion Paper Co.: Artistic prints inspired by California’s flora and fauna made in Elverta.
• Four Wet Feet Studio: Whimsical greeting cards hand-illustrated in Sacramento.
• Janel Foo: Stained glass decorative objects and planters handmade in Los Angeles.
• Margins: Inspirational hand letterpress prints made in Ojai.
• Trent Dean: Urban-inspired side tables and trays made from locally sourced wood in Sacramento.
• Nevmade: Bamboo cutting boards and planters in mid-century inspired colors from Sacramento.
• Nickel Designs:Natural coir welcome mats hand-painted in Costa Mesa.
• Sarah Golden: Pouches featuring original fabric designs by Sacramento fine artist Sarah Golden.
• Stockhome Studio: Charming fabric coasters made by the Bay Area sister-owned design studio.
• The Northern Needle: Macrame wall hangings woven by fiber artist Jessica Filip in Sacramento.
• Lemonee On The Hills: Coasters and notebooks featuring inspiring nature photography made in El Dorado Hills.
• Cardtorial: Laser cut wooden ornaments and journals made in Los Angeles.
• Simple Serene: Inspirational art prints and cards handmade in San Ramon.
• Boutonné: Fine leather wallets and bags handmade in San Diego.

On Thursday, August 2, the first 300 shoppers with a $50 minimum purchase will receive a special edition West Elm Sacramento tote bag. On Wednesday, August 1 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., West Elm Sacramento invites the community to attend a special grand opening celebration with a live DJ and refreshments. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Verge Center for the Arts, the leading cultural institution in the Sacramento region for contemporary art and ideas for youth and adults. To RSVP, visit www.westelmsacramento.splashthat.com.

For up-to-date information on in-store promotions and events, customers are encouraged to “like” the West Elm Sacramento store on Facebook: www.facebook.com/westelmsacramentoand follow the store on Instagram: @westelmsacramento. West Elm Sacramento is open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The store’s address is 1610 R Street, Suite 160, Sacramento, CA 95811 and the phone number is 916-441-1702. Applicants interested in joining the West Elm Sacramento team may send an email to WestElmStores@wsgc.com.

Brooklyn-based home retailer West Elmannounced today that it will open its new Santa Monica store at 1427 4th Street on Thursday, June 7. The new 25,200 sq. ft. store, relocated from its neighboring 4th Street location, will test new retail concepts as a part of West Elm’s continued commitment to offering customers unique, locally-driven store experiences. West Elm Santa Monica will include community flex spaces designated for a Residency Program in which local artists and small businesses will ‘pop-in’ to develop product, teach workshops, and host events. The program will be inaugurated by two Santa Monica-based artists and businesses, Scott Coppersmith Designsand In My Solitude LAbeginning June 7.

“We challenge ourselves to continually evolve our stores with new concepts that make meaningful contributions to the communities we call home,” said West Elm President Alex Bellos. “Our goal with the Residency Program is to help local artists and entrepreneurs grow their businesses by sharing our resources. We are proud to deepen our presence in Santa Monica, and open our new doors to participants by offering a creative retail space to incubate new ideas and connect with customers.”

The West Elm Santa Monica Residency Program will offer free retail and flex spaces to selected applicants, each versatile enough to accommodate different disciplines and types of businesses. The Santa Monica store will open with two purpose-driven, local businesses that will pilot the program including a gallery of Scott Coppersmith Designs’ showcasing a range of custom marquee signs made with recycled materials and reclaimed wood, as well as In My Solitude LA, a candlemaker harnessing aroma as a means of therapy specifically for cancer patients. Each residency will be unique in its offerings and will vary in length. Throughout the temporary residency, participants will be encouraged to share their creative process with customers, provide insight into their craft and host interactive workshops. To learn more about joining the Residency Program, please send an email to WestElmStores@wsgc.com.

West Elm Santa Monica will continue to expand its assortment of products made by California-based makers and designers through West Elm’s LOCALprogram. Among the 26 local artists featured in the new store are: 

• Andy Davis Designs (Way Way Out There, Inc.): Beach and surf-themed prints designed by artist and Southern California Surfer Andy Davis in Solana Beach
• Bossladies Magazine: A printed publication illustrating the growing, global community of creative women entrepreneurs published in Santa Monica
• Cardtorial:Journals and notebooks with covers handcrafted and laser cut from sustainable wood in Los Angeles
• DKNG Studios: Vintage-inspired prints featuring iconic objects illustrated in Los Angeles
• Eric Trine: Colorful, handmade geometric planters and pedestals crafted from steel in Long Beach

In addition to the community spaces and dedicated assortment of locally crafted products, the new Santa Monica store will offer amenities such as: 

• Design Crew services, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s cross-brand design consultation programwhich pairs customers with experts who can provide design, installation and registry assistance
• A Bouqs Company Flower Shop offering customers a wide array of sustainably grown, farm-direct bouquets, also available on WestElm.com
• A public outdoor patio inviting customers and neighbors to gather and bask in the comfort of West Elm’s modern outdoor furnishings while enjoying wi-fi and community interaction 
• Monthly programmingincluding pop-ups, free workshops, and store-led eventssuch as terrarium workshops and crafting classes

West Elm Santa Monica invites the community to celebrate the new store opening by participating in its grand opening activities including:

• Grand Opening Party on Wednesday, June 13 from 6 - 8 p.m.: 
  • Meet LA-based creatives Kelly and Jeff Mindell (Instagram: @jeffmindell), the couple behind Studio DIY (Instagram: @StudioDIY), the digital lifestyle brand known for its colorful content and products
  • Snap photos in an interactive photo booth provided by Leesa Sleep
  • Enjoy live music by the locally based Ben Rose Bandwith cocktails and light bites from Heirloom LA
  • Take home a complimentary flower bouquet from The Bouqs Company
  • Shop for a good cause: A portion of the night’s proceeds will go to the 18th Street Art Center, the largest artist residency program in Southern California 
  • RSVP to the celebration by visiting:  www.westelmsantamonica.splashthat.com
• Special edition West Elm Santa Monica tote bag: Beginning Thursday, June 7, and while supplies last, the first 300 shoppers with a $50 minimum purchase will receive a special edition West Elm Santa Monica tote bag.

For up-to-date information on in-store promotions and events, customers are encouraged to “like” the West Elm Santa Monica store on Facebook: www.facebook.com/westelmsantamonicaand follow the store on Instagram: @westelmsantamonica. West Elm Santa Monica is open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The store’s address is 1427 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 and the phone number is (310) 260-1073. Applicants interested in joining the West Elm Santa Monica team may send an email to WestElmStores@wsgc.com.

BROOKLYN, NY (May 15, 2018)– On Thursday, May 24 at 10 a.m.West Elmwill open its first Cleveland area store in Pinecrest, the new mixed-use district in Orange Village, Ohio at 411 Park Ave., Suite 135. The 10,712 sq. ft. store will sell an array of local products made by eight Ohio-based makers and designers alongside the brand’s summer assortment of home furnishings and decor. West Elm Cleveland will also offer Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s cross-brand design consultation program Design Crew, which pairs customers with experts who can provide design, installation and registry services.

“We’re excited to open our first store in Cleveland and join one of the largest communities in Orange Village’s history at Pinecrest,” said West Elm spokesperson Andres (Dru) Ortega. “We look forward to helping make Pinecrest a bustling destination with our in-store programming, workshops and local collaborations.” 

A selection of locally made products by eight makers and artisans based in Ohio will be showcased as part of the West Elm Cleveland LOCALassortment including:

• Bearded Woodcraft: Eco-friendly wood coasters custom-made in Columbus
• Boundary & Thorn: Fine art prints and greeting cards designed in Cleveland
• FOUNT: Heirloom leather accessories made with care in Cleveland
• Lauren HB Studio: Geometric ceramic dishes handmade in Lakewood
• Linda’s Other Life: Ohio-inspired pillows custom-stitched in Cleveland
• Little City Love: Unique black and white prints produced in Columbus
• Little Korboose: Modern minimalist tea towels handcrafted in Westlake
• Root 23: All-natural, small batch simple syrups specializing in the farm to cocktail movement in Columbus

West Elm’s new Pinecrest location was designed to honor Cleveland’s rich manufacturing history. The ornamental steel screen behind the register speaks to the city’s heritage as one of America’s most prominent steel and ironmaking hubs. A backing made of maple wood - one of the area’s native trees - deepens the regional connection. The cash wrap features a sculptural assemblage comprised of reclaimed slate triangles cut from blackboards that once hung on the walls of Cleveland schools. 

On Thursday, May 24, the first 300 shoppers with a $50 minimum purchase will receive a special edition West Elm Cleveland tote bag. Cleveland area residents are also invited to enter the West Elm sweepstakes*offering local customers a chance to win a $2,000 gift card. On Thursday, June 7 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m, West Elm Cleveland invites the community to attend a special grand opening celebration with a live DJ and refreshments. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit LAND Studio, a local nonprofit that works with strong community partners to create amenities that make Cleveland a vibrant and competitive city. To RSVP, visit www.westelmcleveland.splashthat.com. 

For up-to-date information on in-store promotions and events, customers are encouraged to “like” the West Elm Cleveland store on Facebook: www.facebook.com/westelmclevelandand follow the store on Instagram: @westelmcleveland. West Elm Cleveland is open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The store’s address is 411 Park Ave., Suite 135, Orange Village, OH 44122 and the phone number is (216) 378-9220. Applicants interested in joining the West Elm Cleveland team may send an email to WestElmStores@wsgc.com.

*Open only to residents that live within the Orange Village, OH area. Official rules of the sweepstakes can be found on the sweepstakespage.