“Trends come and go very quickly. There will be many houses that you will soon tire of; however, a classical home will always be treasured and never out of style.” William E. Poole

For William Poole, nationally acclaimed designer of classical residential architecture, being a home planner has always meant more than drafting house plans and developing neighborhoods. The vocation demands an understanding of home as a place to share memories in an environment built on ideals of comfort and beauty – emotional constants that create a true feeling of home.

With approximately one million families living in homes designed by William E. Poole, Poole has now broadened his work to include factory-built homes utilizing cost-saving assembly-line techniques in an environmentally controlled facility. Pleasant Street Homes and William Poole have joined forces to create a complete line of homes at a level of architectural style, quality and value that has never before been attempted on this scale in the systems-built market. Each home, 85% complete, will be delivered to your site within a ninety day timeframe. These homes surpass conventional site-built construction with their fine craftsmanship, structural integrity, cost savings and environmental impact. “Frankly,” says Poole, “it is a better way to build. I am excited to be working with the professional and progressive group at Pleasant Street Homes. They have a broad background and an excellent reputation for the highest quality and innovative home construction in the industry.”

The intent of Pleasant Street Homes and Poole is to recreate the harmony of our more elegant past. Poole wants to enable people to fulfill their vision of home. That vision is rooted in the language of architecture. Poole’s work is a fluent survey of American vernacular building, particularly of the South, alongside more scholarly, neoclassical forms from a wide range of periods and regions. From Cape Cod bungalows to antebellum manors, his homes are cunning hybrids of style, yet all resonate as deeply authentic spaces borne of an exacting attention to proportion, detail and line — a timeless architectural tradition. Each home was created to have a presence of its’ own while retaining the ability to integrate into any neighborhood.

The William E. Poole Dreamhome Collection encompasses fourteen home designs ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet. Poole is currently completing a collection of William E. Poole Getaways which will consist of ten vacation homes, cabins, lake houses and retreats. All are exclusive to Pleasant Street Homes.

William E. Poole for David Michael Collection Aims for Eclectic Sensation in 2007

 Lynchburg , VA — In October of 2007, David Michael will announce that it will unveil a romantically inspired collection of furniture designed by William E. Poole.

  Nationally acclaimed designer renowned for unique, beautiful homes and furnishings that blend classical architectural elements and timeless styles into creations that today’s consumers desire, William E. Poole’s work has been frequently featured in such popular magazines as Colonial Homes (Classic American Homes), House Beautiful, Southern Living and Victoria as well as his own magazine.  Poole, a North Carolina native, studied at the School of Design at North Carolina State University and founded his firm in 1964.  Inspired by his own childhood memories and filled with a love for classical architecture’s beauty, proportion and attention to detail, Poole ’s work is an homage to the Classics, offering consumers flowing interiors and fabulously detailed furnishings that evoke memories of bygone times.

  Poole is enthused to be working with David Michael, citing their dedication to fine craftsmanship, attention to detail, excellent personnel and strong consumer perceptions that the company delivers outstanding product value for the price as key factors that led him to partner with the company.  All of Poole’s designs are being produced in Italy by the finest craftsmen with intricate hand-carvings and elegant finishes. The line also features exquisite upholstery in elegant silk fabrics and vibrant colors.  Poole brings in a solid demographic audience that has been asking him for years for guidance on how to complete his vision for their homes. “We have nearly 1,000,000 families living in our houses and we see that as one of the natural targets for our new collection.”  While the collection’s eclectic nature should appeal to many different lifestyles, Poole envisions the people attracted to his product “as professional, affluent, tasteful and sensitive to traditional and classical design.  They are searching for a romantic ‘drop dead’ piece that would compliment my design and complete their own vision.  I want to help that consumer ‘make the place they live the place they love’.”

David Michael sees this collection as more than one of beautiful antiques, but also as vibrant solid furnishings that reinterpret classics for today’s lifestyles.  Poole revealed that many of the pieces, “have an architectural quality to them, with some featuring architraves, entablatures, pediments, columns and pilasters.”  The new collection will offer lovers of fine furnishings a variety of historical and cultural influences as well as a wide range of finishes and woods.  Varied in spirit, style and form, The William E. Poole for David Michael Collection is crafted to work equally well with the more traditional consumer while it’s eclectic nature permits it to mesh perfectly with contemporary consumers as well.

Says Poole , “I’m a romantic at heart and my furniture will be romantic in style and mood.  These pieces, like my homes, bring back warm memories of my childhood and make them live again.”

David Michael is a high end producer/importer of quality furniture, lighting and accessories.  The line consists of contemporary, traditional, Italian, Tuscan, and antique reproductions which it produces in Spain , Italy and France .  David Michael ships to all 50 states and around the world. The unique collection of high end furniture offered is sure to meet the most discriminating tastes. David Michael is always the first to introduce and set the trend for quality high-end product. 

For further inquiries contact Mr. Mike Srougi of David Michael Furniture Inc., 182 Air Park Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502   Phone: (434) 237-3526  Website: www.davidmichaelfurniture.com

 Expands William E. Poole Collection

New Catalog and Brochures Available

Fypon, the brand name leader in the synthetic millwork industry, has expanded its product offerings in the William E. Poole Collection by Fypon. Pieces designed by Poole to accent the exterior and interior of homes now include a wide variety of Window and Door Trim, Modillion Cornices, a unique three-piece Dormer Façade, Compound Curve Baluster Kits, Louvers, Gable Vents, Balustrade Systems, Cupolas, Decorative Millwork and Moulding. More than 95 pieces are now included in the collection, which was initially introduced with two dozen pieces in 2005.

William E. Poole Collection Balustrade

With an architectural design range that encompasses styles from Southern Classic to New England Colonial and Victorian to Italianate, the homes designed by William E. Poole combine classic grace with timeless solidity. Pieces in the Poole Collection by Fypon complement these home designs while offering low-maintenance appeal.
Impervious to rot, decay, insects and warping, synthetic pieces in the collection have rich detail and are easy to maintain. The headaches of peeling paint, rotting wood trim and insect infestations are forever eliminated with products in the William E. Poole Collection by Fypon. Easy to install, the collection pieces are historically accurate and manufactured to complement the overall design theme of a home.

"This is the best marriage I've ever seen of state-of-the-art technology and design," according to designer William E. Poole. "I've created hundreds of classical, elegant, homes. I'm excited about the historical accuracy in these pieces combined with their true beauty and durability."

"The product line expansion for the William E. Poole Collection is in direct response to the popularity of the original products introduced in the collection," according to Greg Wolf of Fypon. "The exquisite detail in these pieces creates its own statement of style and sophistication. Whether a homeowner has one item on a home or several items, these accent pieces enhance the overall look of a home and offer maintenance-free beauty for a lifetime."

Within the collection, Poole has created a selection of 25 cupolas for Fypon. The low-maintenance cupolas are made of cellular PVC for the base and roof support. The sill, crown moulding and louvers are made of urethane.

"Cupolas are an architectural statement on a home," according to Poole. "A cupola's design reflects the overall feeling of the home and provides visual appeal. The cupola designs for this collection include bell, pagoda and hipped roof styles with the center portions including decorative accents of louvers, glass or wren birdhouses."

Cupolas in the William E. Poole Collection feature either vented or non-vented center portions. Bases on the cupolas come in both octagon and square styles for easy installation on either flat surfaces or peaked roofs. Each cupola comes in three sections: a base, center section and the roof. Stainless steel assembly fasteners and caulking are included with each cupola kit.

Fypon is the brand name leader in the synthetic millwork industry. Part of consumer products company Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), Fypon manufactures more than 6,000 low maintenance and moulded millwork products. Each piece is made of tough, high performance materials that resist splintering, decaying, insect infestation, water penetration and absorption, for long lasting beauty and performance. For additional information, call 1-800-446-3040 or visit the company's web site www.fypon.com.

WILLIAM E POOLE CUPOLAS INTRODUCED AT 2008 INTERNATIONAL BUILDER SHOW

The new William E. Poole Collection by Fypon, was unveiled at the 2006 International Builders’ Show.   For the new collection, Poole has created a line of cupolas for Fypon. Twenty-five ornamental cupolas range in height from about 5 ft. tall to more than 7 ft. tall. The low-maintenance cupolas are made of cellular PVC for the base and roof support. The sill, crown molding and louvers are made of urethane.

“Cupolas are an architectural statement on a home,” according to Poole . “A cupola’s design reflects the overall feeling of the home and provides visual appeal. The cupola designs for this collection include bell, pagoda and hipped roof styles with the center portions including decorative accents of louvers, glass or wren birdhouses. 

In addition to the cupolas, the new William E. Poole Collection includes newel posts, window and door trim, louvers, gables, dormers and cornice details that enhance Poole’s total home concept.