We’ve been a little busy these last few years at Park & Oak. Growth is inspiring and fun and exciting, but boy it requires a lot of hard work, late nights, and sometimes impossible to meet demands on time and energy. Today, it’s all worth it. Today, we open the doors to our expanded Collected showroom and retail space. Within the new space is The Parlour at Park & Oak, a cozy cocktail lounge where people can gather and feel welcomed, whether it’s a quick stop for a cocktail and conversation with an old friend, or a special event like a birthday celebration or graduation.
One of the great joys of our lives has been working with families to create timeless and classic homes that are a true reflection of themselves. And it occurred to us along the way that we wanted the opportunity to host friends, family and clients in a place that felt like one of our own homes, a curated experience that would bring our portfolio to life. To that end, almost a year ago, we opened phase one of Park & Oak Collected, a brick and mortar and e-commerce manifestation of our goal in designing homes: to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, where the details tell a story. The new expansion of the Collected showroom — over twice the size of the original — is broken up into different areas of the home, each specifically tailored to exhibit the design concepts we feel most passionate about. It includes furniture lines available to order and customize, a full textile library to help with selections for carpets, window treatments, tile and more, and a display kitchen so you can see and feel the quality of our cabinetry and finishes. There are stylists available by appointment, and of course, a wider selection of what you’ve already come to love about Collected: vintage art and rugs, home decor, barware, small furnishings and curated gifts for every occasion.
The Parlour at Park & Oak is the final piece of the Park & Oak puzzle. A place where we can welcome the community to enjoy cocktails, bites and conversation in a space that feels like being at home. Historically, the parlour is the room in a home dedicated to entertainment and festive gatherings, and to stay true to our interior design roots, the name was a natural choice for our new space.
This is a wild ride. Thanks so much for being on it with us. We can’t wait to see you at Collected and The Parlour!
Chris & Renee
Enjoy these photos from our preview party with our Glen Ellyn neighbors, family and friends.
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