West Elm and Williams-Sonoma both celebrate a special milestone this week, the tenth anniversary since opening their first stores in Kuwait, at The Avenues, on November 5th, 2012.
West Elm currently offers locations across five markets in the Middle East, with Kuwait holding a special place in the brand’s heart, being where “it all started.” The anniversary marks celebrating 10 years of helping people express their personal style at home with modern and stylish home furnishings that mix clean lines, natural textures and global accents to create authentic, affordable and approachable modern living. West Elm has spent countless moments shaping many of Kuwait’s homes by transforming spaces through creativity, style, and purpose.
Originating in Brooklyn, New York, where it first opened in 2002, it has since become a favorite destination for design lovers across the world. Their talented designers work closely each season with local and global artisans and independent collaborators to develop exclusive products that cannot be found anywhere else.
The brand searches for handmade and one-of-a-kind discoveries around the world and maintains long-standing partnerships with groups that support the development of global craft and artisan skills. Deriving inspiration from humble everyday objects, modern icons, ancient cultures and nature they create a distinctive and original mix of furniture and home décor all designed to make it simple for customers to express their own personal style at home.
West Elm’s extensive product range includes bedroom, living room, dining and outdoor furniture, bed and bath, tabletop and kitchenware, rug, window dressings and decorative accessories.
Williams-Sonoma, a leading specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home, also opened its first store in Kuwait on the same date in 2012, and now operates across both the UAE and Kuwait.
Located at the Grand Avenues, The Avenues, the store became the ultimate destination for anyone who loves bringing people together around food. Helping people create environments where friends and family come together to relax, reconnect and nourish, Williams-Sonoma draws upon more than half a century of culinary expertise, offering unparalleled customer service, and the ultimate in-store experience to help customers engage all five senses, and transport that entertaining experience to their own home.
As customers explore the store considering the extensive range of furniture, tableware and kitchenware, they will also hear, taste and smell food from the cooking stations where expert chefs will prepare food and provide demonstrations designed to inspire customers to make the most of their entertaining.
Offering exclusive collections of kitchen tools, professional-quality cookware, and essential electrics, today’s most innovative kitchen breakthroughs are now available to passionate chefs in Kuwait and Dubai. From state-of-the-art multifunctional cookers to the latest in guided cooking technology, indoor smoking, and digital sous vide precision, discerning kitchens find everything they need to create the perfect gathering around a meal.
Everything Williams-Sonoma creates begins with the finest materials, founded on the belief that the beautiful things you choose for your home today should bring you pleasure for many years to come.
West Elm and Williams-Sonoma both offer complimentary design services, with the assistance of specially trained associates who are always eager to help customers add an increased personalized touch as they embark on their new shopping journey.
From quick styling tips to home makeovers, the design experts are always happy to help.
