

Based in Foothill Ranch, CA, Essentials For Living operates two quick-ship warehouses on the East and West Coasts, and sells via its Retail Store dept., Designer Care dept., E-commerce dept., and Direct Container program. Under this new brand name, Essentials For Living continues to offer the same great quality, same great style and service you’ve relied on from Star International & Orient Express Furniture. As always, each of these products are manufactured with a rigorous attention to detail and an uncompromising level of quality. Essentials For Living presents a mix of designs that can either seamlessly blend together or be used to create dynamic juxtapositions that all result in engaging environments. Both US and Canadian versions are included. Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading assessment shows that approximately one-third of all fourth-grade students are not meeting basic reading standards. Merging Star International’s contemporary flair with Orient Express’ transitional style has been a goal for the company for many years. Assess basic skills that are covered in most curriculums, and that are essential for daily living, as well as success in more advanced mathematics. Success in reading is essential throughout a students school career and into adulthood. Orient Express has remained on the cutting edge of transitional furniture design for over 15 years with onpoint trend forecasting.

In 2002 Star International added a sister brand Orient Express Furniture. Star International Furniture’s success began in 1977, providing dependable service to the contemporary furniture world for over 40 years. & Orient Express Furniture have merged their trusted contemporary and transitional furniture brands into one new brand name, Essentials For Living.
