Our Story

The Simply Sori Story

It started with a simple need.

When it was time for our oldest to transition from a crib to a big kid bed, we wanted something safe for our child, beautiful in our home, and thoughtfully designed for this new stage of life.

When we couldn't find it, we built it ourselves.

What started as a solution for our own family quickly became something we knew other families needed too.

Because the crib-to-bed transition doesn't have to feel scary. It can be bedtime stories, morning snuggles, pillow forts, and the excitement of growing up.

What We Believe

Built in a garage. Built for families.

Simply Sori officially began in the summer of 2022 in our 300-square-foot, two-car garage while we were both teaching full time.

During the day, we were teachers.

In the evenings, weekends, and every spare moment in between, we were building beds.

Long before Simply Sori existed, woodworking had already become part of our story. Early in our marriage, we spent evenings and weekends building dining tables and furniture for ourselves, friends, and family. What started as a hobby slowly became a craft we loved refining together.

As Simply Sori grew, so did the business. Before long, lumber found its way into our house, bed frames were being packed in our living room, and our home quietly became a workshop.

Eventually, Stephen left his job as a High School English teacher to focus on Simply Sori full time. Soon after, we moved into a home with a 1,500-square-foot shop, and just a year later added a 1,200-square-foot addition to keep up with the demand of the business.

Not long after, Erin joined the business full time as well.

Today, what started as the two of us building beds in our garage has grown into a team of six, including four incredible employees who help craft every bed frame that leaves our shop.

Why "Simply Sori"?

Our name tells the story of what we believe about design and family life.We believe children's furniture should feel simple, purposeful, and beautiful enough to belong in the homes families are building and loving every day.Our clean lines and minimal aesthetic are intentional. By removing the unnecessary, we're able to create pieces that feel timeless, function beautifully, and fit seamlessly into a variety of homes and styles.Because simplicity isn't just a design choice.It's how we create calm, meaningful spaces where childhood can unfold.

Designed by parents, for parents.

Our first bed was never meant to become a business. It was built for our own children during the transition from crib to big kid bed.

After seeing how much it helped our family, we knew it was something worth sharing.

Today, we're honored to be part of this milestone for thousands of families.

It's more than a bed

Bedtime stories. Morning snuggles. Pillow forts. Growing independence.

A child's bedroom becomes the backdrop for so many moments that matter.

We believe furniture should support those moments, not complicate them.

That's why we design thoughtful pieces for calm, beautiful spaces where childhood can unfold.

Our Mission

Thank you for being here.

Today we're raising three busy kids, sharing life with our corgi Dallas, and continuing to build the products we know families will love.

Whether you're preparing for your child's first big-kid bed or creating a room they'll grow with for years to come, we're honored to be a small part of your family's story.

From our family to yours,

Stephen & Erin