Category Archives: Furniture
Our living rooms are often more than just a place to watch television and entertain guests. For many of us, we do most of our living at home in the living room. These rooms become a media room, home office, dining room and sometimes even a guest room. While we might not admit it, many [...]
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A full house of kids and various pets can be tough on floors and furniture. Dirty feet and paws, spills and messes can all wreck havoc on flooring and upholstery. Choosing the right products from the start can be a smart investment. Looking for materials that are stain resistant and durable can save you the [...]
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The wood floors and furniture throughout our homes add beauty and quality to our décor. Wood’s durability lends itself to cabinets, floors and furniture as well as baseboards and molding. Wood can be stained or painted or left natural with a clear coat to protect it from water and dirt. Wood furniture should be dusted [...]
What makes this room so inviting? It certainly breaks more than one design rule. The furniture is too big and crowded for the space, seating is limited and not set for conversation, and colors are all over the map. This room demonstrates that sometimes rules are made to be broken. It is so individual and [...]
Have you noticed that when strangers get too close to you it makes you uncomfortable? That’s because everyone has personal territory – the distance from other people that keeps us comfortable. In the United States our average personal territory is about 18 inches. This explains why we use the handshake for greetings. This gives each [...]
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When making large purchases such as furniture, a little preparation and careful shopping can help ensure that you make the best choice. Start by determining what you need. Are you looking for one or two pieces to fill in a few gaps, or are you shopping for a room full of furniture? Make your list [...]
This library corner in a contemporary living room caught our eye. There are many things we love about this room and think work well. We love the palette of cool grey, crisp white and tan with brown and blue accents. The pair of contemporary style tan chairs with nail head trim are a contemporary spin [...]
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When buying furniture for your home, it is not only your personal preference you should take into consideration, but how the furniture will fit into the overall look of each room. Take the dining table for instance, you might have fallen in love with a round table but you have to consider if it will [...]
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