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Upcoming Grand Opening

The wait is over; RST Brands has put down roots in Salt Lake City, Utah! We’ll be celebrating the grand opening of our new showroom on Saturday, April 13th and you’re invited to join us for celebratory discounts, amazing giveaways, delicious food, and more.

Consider this your invitation to our grand opening — no RSVP required. Bookmark this page or jot down the details in your calendar so you don’t miss out on the celebration.

 

When

We’ll be kicking off our showroom opening on Saturday, April 13th, 2019. The celebration begins at 11:00am and will wrap up two hours later at 1:00pm.

You’re more than welcome to stay for the full two hours, or you can drop in for a quick peek at our collection of bedroom furniture, dining chairs, and more. With our roundup of discounts, prizes, food trucks, and special guests, we have a feeling you’re going to want to stay a while.

 

Where

Our new showroom is located at 1891 W 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. You’ll find us on the East side of I-15 on 2100 South (exit 15B-15C), just down the road from the Glendale Park and Golf Course. Plug our address into your GPS for a quick and easy route:

1891 W 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84119

If you have any trouble finding our new showroom, please don’t hesitate to give us a call so we can point you in the right direction.

 

Special Guests

We’re pleased to announce that 94.1 KODJ’s morning show, Meredith and AJ, will be joining us as our special guests for our Grand Opening. Come down, shake hands, and chat on a fine sofa or sectional.

 

Refreshments

Make sure you come hungry and bring the family for a taste of two different fan-favorite food trucks; Salty Pineapple and Donut Kabob will be on site, dishing out their unique and scrumptious creations during the event.

 

Discounts and Prizes

In honor of our grand opening, RST Brands is giving attendees a discount of 30% on new furniture (sale and clearance items excluded). If you’ve been dreaming of a new beautiful bed or wanting to dress up your living room with a stunning media console, our grand opening on April 13th is the time and place to do it.

In addition to the celebratory savings, we’ll also be giving away gift certificates and select brand name pieces from our Milo and Portofino collections. Do not forget to enter your name in our drawings for an opportunity to win any of these prizes:

  • RST Brands gift certificates ranging from $200 to $1,000
  • A stunning Portofino Comfort fire table valued at $1,500
  • Two club chairs in the color of your choosing from the Milo Espresso collection valued at $1,000

 

See You Soon

Mark our grand opening in your calendar so you don’t forget to join us for this momentous celebration. We’ll see you on Saturday, April 13th.

New RST Brands Location – Salt Lake City, Utah Campus

On October 23rd, 2018, RST Brands Salt Lake City celebrated the grand opening of our new corporate campus and factory showroom with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The Mayor of Salt Lake City, along with other integral members of the project, was in attendance at the celebratory event.

 

RST Brands State-of-the-Art Corporate Campus, Design Center, and Showroom

 

Since RST Brands Salt Lake City designs, curates, manufactures, markets, and directly fulfills both its outdoor furniture and indoor furniture, we thought it fitting to have a state-of-the-art campus, allowing customers to experience our furniture in a space that expands on and enhances our brand and culture.

Designed by GSBS Architects and built by SIRQ Construction, the new RST Brands Salt Lake City campus blends high-tech innovative workspaces with RST’s emphasis on active lifestyle and backyard entertainment. The entire design, from the amenities to the materials, reinforces the balance of tech and nature. The modern space elevates and reflects RST Brands mission, principles, and values to both our employees and our customers.

Employee amenities include:

      • A life-size chess board
      • Indoor swings
      • A putting green
      • An informal gathering area
      • A raised, wood deck break area
      • The use of natural textures and tones on the wall, ceiling, and floor surfaces

RST Brands Salt Lake City’s Outdoor Furniture

 

We put the science and soul of great design into everything we make, including every piece in our RST outdoor furniture line.

We are proud of all our 14 outdoor furniture collections, featuring dozens of fabric options to fit every style and taste. We have everything you need to furnish your outdoor space and make it feel like a relaxing at-home retreat.

RST Brands Salt Lake City’s Indoor Furniture

 

We believe quality, comfort, and style shouldn’t be compromised, but should all go hand-in-hand to make homes functional as well as beautiful. We reflect that belief in our RST indoor furniture line.

With RST Brands products, you’ll be able to show off your own style, curated with distinguished pieces for sophisticated tastes in a wide variety of fabric options. Our seating sets offer ergonomic comfort for luxurious relaxation and our tables and accent pieces are built with materials that will last a lifetime.

Visit Us Today!

 

If you’d like to see RST Brand’s beautiful indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, and Flow Wall storage products for yourself, come and visit our brand new 20,000 sq ft furniture showroom!

Our new location is open by appointment Monday-Friday 10am-7pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.

 

RST Brands Salt Lake City

1891 West 2100 South

Salt Lake City, Utah

RST Brands & Insane Pools Collaborate On Creating The Perfect Backyard Oasis

Some people vacation for a tropical oasis, others create their own oasis right in their backyard. One man has made it his personal mission to help people reach their dreams of creating the perfect backyard pool. RST Brands is excited to be working with Lucas Lagoons in the new season of their hit series Insane Pools: Off the Deep End.

Lucas Lagoons

Lucas Congdon, award-winning pool designer and Florida resident, has been renovating and restoring residential pools since 2003 via his company Lucas Lagoons. His very first project won him the Gold Award in pool restorations, with his company earning additional accolades and awards over the years as they overhauled distressed pools.

Eventually, Lucas’s skill and success began winning him nationwide attention, even drawing the eye of network television. His process was filmed and turned into Insane Pools: Off the Deep End. Insane Pools’ first two seasons showcased Lucas and his team tackling renovation projects all across Florida. With season three, the team and show will be going all over the country.

The Insane Pools Method

Each job Lucas completes is a true original. As he puts it, “A custom design is just that…it will never be built again.” He draws inspiration from the aesthetic beauty of natural wonders, with natural (and naturally inspired) stone and waterfalls featured heavily in his work. He prefers to use reliable, durable materials so the projects will hold up long after his team has moved on. And he aims for a cohesive, coherent design that supports both form and function.

In addition to renovating pools and spas, the Lucas Lagoon team also updates the surrounding space. It’s common for the team to add full bars and kitchenettes, upgrade the landscaping, and even add high quality furniture that fits the decor. And, we’re proud to announce, in an upcoming episode Lucas’s team has chosen to feature RST Brands furniture in their project.

Insane Pools and RST Brands

RST Brands specializes in luxury patio furniture, with everything from patio comfort chairs, outdoor sofa sets, outdoor pool loungers, and whole outdoor furniture sets for creating a cozy backyard. The durable yet chic construction makes our luxury outdoor furniture a perfect fit for one of Insane Pools’ projects. After all, what backyard oasis would be complete without somewhere to do some poolside lounging?

But what about indoor furniture? We also make stylish indoor pieces that captivate and impress guests that aren’t intending to go for a swim.

If you’d like to see the quality of our work, and how our pieces can help transform a space into something beautiful, tune in to Insane Pools: Off the Deep End.

Camp Kostopulos & RST Brands Come Together To Celebrate Camp K’s 50th Year

Camp Kostopulos is celebrating their 50th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, RST Brands donated their indoor furniture collections and other furniture pieces to the camp for their campers to enjoy.

Since 1967, the Kostopulos Dream Foundation has been “improving the lives of people of all abilities through education, recreation, and growth opportunities.” Via a collection of activities and services, Camp K has helped countless individuals with disabilities to gain self-confidence, learn life skills, and have fun at the same time.

Founded by Dan and Helen Kostopulos, Camp K sits on 25 acres of Emigration Canyon, less than 3 miles outside of Salt Lake City. Originally just a summer camp, Camp K has grown to include so much more.

Camp K’s summer camps are still their most popular activities, but they also have partner day camps, where attendees with disabilities share the facilities with campers without disabilities, helping both learn how to interact and help each other. Another prominent feature of Camp K’s activities are the equestrian programs, which include both group and private lessons. Camp K also (among other activities) holds a number of community-based programs, specialty programs, and team building activities, as well as offering reservations for private functions.

Though many of their activities appeal to the community generally, Camp K’s real passion is helping those with cognitive or physical disabilities. Camp K believes that helping those with differing abilities is important, and tailors many of their activities to helping such individuals have a fun and rewarding experience.

How You Can Help

While donations (cash or otherwise) are welcome, and they help Camp K to do more for more people, they’re not the only way to get involved. Volunteering to help with the camp for special events is a great way to help out and give back to those who need it most.

Whether helping mentor someone in need at an activity, or getting your hands dirty and helping with more manual tasks, there’s something to do for everyone who wants to help. For those who want to make helping others part of their everyday lives, Camp K has employment opportunities.

So join with us, and help Camp K help others find the confidence to succeed in life.

RST Brands™ announces Kelli Ellis as Brand Ambassador for Outdoor Products

 

Salt Lake City, UT Feb 24, 2017—

RST Brands is pleased to announce the signing of celebrity designer Kelli Ellis as its new outdoor living products Brand Ambassador.

The award-winning designer will be featured in a number of social and digital marketing campaigns, create styled outdoor spaces with RST Brand’s collections and represent RST Brands at select high profile industry events.

For years RST Brands has focused on bringing quality, comfort, value and style to market by launching a number of best-selling outdoor collections. “Our strategy has been focused on telling our story through the promotional vehicles with our retail partners,” said Lenny Vainberg, co-founder and RST Brand’s chief marketing officer. Vainberg added, “Kelli will help establish a strong presence within the design community, position RST Brands as the leader in quality, comfort, value and style for outdoor living in the online marketplace, and drive end user brand awareness.”

RST Brands outdoor collections include the popular Portofino™ available at Costco, Deco™, Cannes™, Knoxville™, and Barcelo™ modular outdoor collections which allow customers to quickly personalize their frame style and footprint with RST Brand’s patented fabric options. The collections also include RST Brand’s Resort Collection™ used for light commercial applications.
“I am delighted to be working with RST Brands, I have used its products in my designs for years! I am not only a fan but an owner of several pieces – the quality and style cannot be beat,” says Ellis.

ABOUT KELLI ELLIS

Kelli Ellis is an Internationally recognized Designer, Artist, Licensee, Speaker, a founding partner of Design Campus, and Author of the best-selling Design Psychology Coaching book, Do I Look Skinny in this House? Kelli has been highlighted in national publications showcasing her design and collections in outdoor, furniture, fabric, lighting, rugs, tile and art.

Kelli has been featured in numerous publications, online and starred on television across the globe including BBC, SKY, LUXE, Elle Décor, Modern Luxury, Angeleno, Vegas Luxury, CA Homes and Design, Dwell, Domino, O Magazine, and Traditional Home Magazine. Beginning her career on TLC’S Clean Sweep to starring in HGTV’s Takeover My Makeover, Move or Improve, Celebrity Holiday Homes, and House Hunters Renovation. Kelli stars in her own show on The Design Network, Design Therapy. Working with many top names like HARPO, Dr. Oz, HGTV, TLC, Bravo, NBC, Clorox, AT&T, Ziploc, 3M, and many others as their Lifestyle Expert, Kelli is asked to speak around the world.

ABOUT RST BRANDS

Launched in 2004, RST Brands is a designer, producer and direct fulfillment supplier of home and lifestyle products through the online marketplace.

RST Brands has evolved as the true market leader in online for outdoor living and home organization with its distinctive user-friendly Flow Wall® product line. Combining market leading design, style and value with successful methods for online sales, fulfillment and customer service, RST Brands is uniquely positioned to meet the strong customer demand from online industry giants, including: Costco.com, Wayfair.com, ATGStores.com, Lowes.com, Houzz.com, Homedepot.com, Target.com and Overstock.com. RST Brand’s technology and operational infrastructure supports high velocity growth and unique fulfillment needs of the e-commerce channel.

Although best known for delivering curated designs for outdoor living and home organization—with an emphasis on modern design, quality, comfort, value and style—RST Brands recently expanded to encompass a broader portfolio of home and lifestyle collections that are marketed and sold to the end customer through its direct and e-commerce partners websites.

For more information about RST Brands please visit our website www.rstbrands.com.

Top 5 Trends in Furniture Design From 2016

RST Brand Indoor Furniture

Trends in furniture design tend to be cyclical, and 2016 is no exception. But that’s what can make interior and exterior design so fun–finding interesting ways to blend the retro with the modern. Today’s top designers are finding interesting ways to show-off a 1970s vibe while still capturing a modern sensibility of simplicity and sustainability.

Here are the top furniture design trends from 2016 to inspire your next home decorating project.

70’s Inspired Sofas Designed for Lounging & Comfort

What do you picture when you think of 70’s furniture? Low to the ground, tapered legs, and slender profiles. The furniture of this freewheeling decade was built for comfort and it is making a big come back in the furniture scene.

Opting for comfort and high quality is also a great idea because as long as something is super comfortable to lounge in and built with materials designed to last, your family will never stop enjoying them. This plush and boxy Montreal 3 piece sectional is perfect for hanging out with friends all day long or curling up to watch Netflix.

Lava lamp is optional.

Modular

Modular, sectional couches have been popular for years now, but they’re really starting to be integrated into living room and outdoor spaces in exciting new ways.

The versatility of a modular sofa is its biggest advantage. Designers are starting to experiment with different geometric shapes and interesting designs that expand the functionality of a space.

Black is Back

Black is a bold choice, but in the right room it can be gorgeous. Think black matte appliances and accents, as well as moody and dramatic black paint and wallpaper choices.

Don’t be afraid to go to a dark place and envelope a den or family room in black. Choose the dark side with this Valhalla six piece sectional that is perfect for a home theater.

Organic Surfaces with Metallic Touches

Organic surfaces, such as wood, stone, and even geodes are a great contrast to metallic, industrial design that create instant interest. Distressed wood combined with powder-coated steel is a good choice for a coffee table, and decorating touches like petrified wood can lend a room an inviting and rustic feel.

Outdoor-Indoor Integrations

Make your outdoor deck an extension of your indoor living space. You can accomplish this by choosing outdoor furniture that is congruent with your indoor furniture.

By creating a seamless indoor-outdoor transition, you can truly open up your home and take full advantage of your patio and your view. The Deco Collection utilizes diverse and high quality fabric options, making it easy to match with your indoor designs.

With a great set of both outdoor and indoor furniture that complement each other perfectly, you won’t want to wait to entertain family and friends!

 

2016 Outdoor Furniture Styles to Fall in Love With

Summer is almost here, and that means you will soon be lounging by the pool with a cold iced tea or pulling out your apron to barbecue some of your famous ribs.

New Year’s celebrations have long passed and that means summer is on its way. Get your living space ready with one these beautiful 2016 outdoor furniture styles you’re sure to fall in love with.

Natural Elegance

Keeping it natural allows your outdoor furniture to blend in with the world around you, and connecting with nature is a huge trend in 2016. Try this wicker look to keep the natural elements alive in your outdoor space.

Wicker is a great addition to any patio because the woven design won’t diminish its surroundings. However, that doesn’t mean wicker can’t be elegant. A dark, espresso color will keep your outdoor space stylish and classy. Pick a neutral color palette to accompany your wicker set so the style stays consistent with your lush surroundings.

We love this Deco 9-Piece Dining Set. Its sleek frame brings a classy touch to any outdoor space, while the wicker and wood tabletop will flow well with your backyard environment.

Traditional and Bold

Sometimes it’s fun to stray from the natural by adding a bold color to your outdoor space. If you’re looking for something more petite to fill your outdoor lounge, why not think about choosing a minimal furniture design with a bold hue to complement your space.

With summer fast approaching, it’s hard not to get lost in bright, citrus colors that abound in many backyard setups. But, those that really stand out in 2016 are the bold, yet more demure colors. Choose dark, deep accents over the flashy “look-at-me” colors to give your patio a unique, on-trend touch.

This Astoria 6-Piece Lounge Set is the perfect addition for anyone looking to keep their space traditional, while the navy cushions add that touch of modern we love. The set offers sleek curves and a light frame that doesn’t overpower the surrounding elements.

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Modern and Natural

Do you love both modern and natural? It can be hard to choose between the two different styles, but 2016 is all about finding a balance between the two.

Mixing the two styles doesn’t have to be eclectic. Instead of mixing random pieces together, choose pieces that combine textures. This offers a unique style without introducing competing patterns.

For outdoor spaces, consider mixing wicker and aluminum. This combination creates a contemporary look for any patio. The Vistano 7-Piece Lounge Set engenders both a modern and timeless feel. The combination of the aluminum frame with clean modern lines works with wicker, which adds that elegant, natural look. The cushions are kept a soft cream so the interesting frame can stand out on its own.

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Conclusion

Natural, demurely bold, and eclectic textures: these are the 2016 outdoor trends that you will see time and time again featured in the pages of your favorite magazines and on the patios of your friends.

Is your outdoor furniture on-trend or outdated? If your furniture is a few years old, it may be time to upgrade. Find all of the styles you want made with lasting, quality materials at RST Brands.

How to prepare for amazing outdoor parties

The summer season is coming soon, and with it the arrival of endless days of sunbathing on your pool deck, barbecuing with friends and family, and sitting by the campfire to keep warm at night. Whatever you decide to do this summer, make every event one that you will remember forever. If you want to host the ultimate summer party that will be the talk of the town, you will need to focus on some of the essential features of an amazing poolside party. 

Patio must-haves
Experiencing an outdoor pool party without adequate patio furniture available is like running a marathon in the dead of winter – no fun at all. Determine the number of guests that you initially invited. Estimate how much seating you will need to accommodate the majority of your guests. Outdoor furniture sets are critical to creating a harmonious atmosphere. Some of your guests will find their way to the cool pool water, while others will want to sit and chat with their friends under a large shady umbrella on top of plush cushioned chairs and benches. Whatever the situation is, having enough seating for your guests is an exercise in thoughtfulness that those who were invited will not overlook.

Lighting
Nothing can raise the mood of an outdoor party more than the right type of lighting. Harsh lighting can hurt the eyes of your guests while too little can be the cause of injury and accidents. There should be enough bulbs placed in strategic places to illuminate important, high-traffic areas like stairways and the railing of the patio or deck, but no more than necessary. Try getting creative with the way you use light. Think about hanging strings of white lights, lanterns or tea lights on tree branches. You can also adjust the party mood by using globe string lights. These are stylish, round bulbs that give off a pleasant glow. If you are running wires across your yard, snip bits of wire hangers into U-shaped pegs. Use these to hold the wires down so none of your guests trip over them.    

Food and entertainment
When throwing an outdoor party, you will want to have a variety of items available for your guests. Your best bet is creating a buffet line. Arrange your food so that guests can view the spread without creating a traffic jam and place your dining area away from the buffet. Make sure you have extra entrees, side dishes, salad, bread, butter and condiments. As for entertainment, think about your personality and the purpose of your party. Blend a variety of songs from genres like calypso, blue Grass, Dixieland, jazz, soul, rap, acoustic guitar, string quartet, Big Band, and rock. 

RST Brands releases new line of kids’ furniture

RST Brands has released a brand new line of furniture made just for kids. In RST Brands' Legare catalog, customers can find a wide variety of fun, brightly colored beds, tables and containers.

Inside each of Legare's tool-free products is an uncommon passion for creativity all wrapped up in one awesomely simple package.

Items in Legare's catalog range from the traditional to the unconventional and are perfect for children with great imaginations. If a child enjoys stories about fairy-tale kingdoms, knights in shining armor and smart and beautiful princesses, Legare offers princess-themed bedroom collections that come with a bed frame, dresser and two-tiered study desk in traditional creamy pink.  The princess' bed frame can fit a twin-size bed and features a shelf that can hold books, alarm clocks and much more.

Kids who like hearing stories about global peace, the love movement and the sustainable culture iconic in the late '60s and '70s will love the flower power-themed study set painted in vibrant purple hues. The desk can be adjusted to provide multi-level shelving big enough for a small computer or a laptop.

Young children who are raised next to the ocean can go to bed every night thinking about the peacefulness of the open water while resting in an ocean wave bed frame of a four-piece surfer set that also includes features a dresser, desk and stool colored in ocean-spray blues.

About Legare
Legare furniture is designed with kids in mind. With vivid graphics and bright colors, children will be drawn to their bedrooms for adventures throughout the day. Legare's award-winning design features tool-free assembly to put every item together in under three minutes. You can create entirely fun new worlds that matches your child's imagination in no time at all, from the pit stop of the world's fastest race car driver to the lily pad of a noble and adventurous frog prince. 

Increase your home’s value with an outdoor kitchen

According to real estate experts, outdoor kitchens increase home value. If you're looking to up the appeal  of your home, or just add an element that will allow you to enjoy your outdoor dining set, consider building an outdoor kitchen. In any market, buyers prefer a home with an outdoor kitchen to a home without one.  For a few tips on how to cook up a great outdoor kitchen, check out the following list:

To-die-for dining set
There is no better place to look than RST Brands when you are ready to upgrade your outdoor dining. Their selection of gorgeous, resort-style dining sets will add class and sophistication to your patio or deck, and the durable materials will last for years. For larger groups, the 9-piece Deco set is the perfect combination of convenience and style. Seat up to eight guests around the table and choose your favorite color for the plush seating from RST's collection. Or, if an intimate meal is more to your taste, opt for RST Brands's bistro set, in your choice of vibrant colors that will add a pop of brightness to your outdoor decor.

4 must-haves
Create a space that lets you mingle with your guests rather than run in and out of the house for refreshments. Be sure to include the following elements to create the perfect dining space:

  1. Countertops give you a place to slice side dishes and prepare a meal while you wait for the grill to get ready. Install a custom counter against the side of the house, or on either side of your grill, for convenience.
  2. Lighting is important out back, especially as night falls. Make sure to add some task lighting in the form of outdoor lamps or light-activated bulbs. Installing an electrical outlet outside for your light features will give you extra space for a side burner or blender too!
  3. Shelter is another key element for your outdoor kitchen because it can shade the chef from too much sun, or rain if you're unlucky! Try a pergola tied to the house frame or secured to free-standing posts in your garden for a charming look. Or, opt for a stylish resort umbrella to keep you cool and dry.
  4. Sinks can complete your kitchen and really help out if you are more than a few steps from the house. A small fridge for cold drinks can make a big difference too. You'll be able to stay outside longer with everything you need to prepare and clean up after a nice meal.

Add a fire element
For a way to make your outdoor kitchen and dining areas even more inviting, add a fire bowl. This decor piece is an impressive item to bring into your design, and can be a lovely reason to sit and enjoy the evening hours. The fire bowl from RST Brands is equipped with a metal mesh lid that protects you from sparks and flying embers once the wood has burnt down.