When mass produced furniture first became common, it meant the death of intricate detail work. After all, you can’t get ornate hand carved woodwork without any hand carving. But these days, mass produced doesn’t have to mean simple. In fact, it’s easier and more affordable than ever to get furniture with a really lavish finish, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
How To Squeeze Extra Seating Into Your Small Dining Room
07
Oct
Oct
If you live in a small space, entertaining a group of any size can be a challenge, to say nothing of trying to host a crowd. Being a little shy on square footage presents a particular problem in the dining room. In other areas of the home you can more or less get away with […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends, Lighting
Divvy Up Your Great Room: Using A Sofa Table To Redefine Your Space
28
Sep
Sep
The great enemy of barrier-free living spaces is something most people don’t think about until it’s too late: the back end of your sofa. Most sofas and sectionals are designed to be pushed up against the wall, which means they aren’t anything special to look at from behind – a big problem when that’s what’s […]
08
Sep
Sep
More and more people are working from home, either to save on their commute, have a looser deadline schedule, or to spend more time with family. The last thing you want to do is make your job at home feel like your job in a cubicle. To prevent your working area from feeling like work, […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
Get The Look: A Posh Modern Design For A Simple, Sophisticated Dining Room
09
Jul
Jul
Much of modern design is about simplicity: clean lines, smooth curves, and (more often than not) single solid materials. And often that simplicity is treated as plainness – there’s nothing fancy about solid colored squares and boxes, right? But a lack of ornamentation doesn’t have to mean modern designs are boring. In fact, with the […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Better Summer Bedding: Tips And Trips For Sleeping Well In Warm Weather
07
Jul
Jul
We’re coming up on the hottest part of summer, and if you haven’t been feeling it already, you might find yourself struggling to get a good night’s sleep as temperatures start to rise. Even if you have air conditioning (and especially if you don’t!) one of the best ways to beat the heat is to […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
Dress Up Your Dining Room With Upholstered Dining Chairs
02
Jul
Jul
When you think of formal dining chairs, chances are good that the first thing that comes to mind is a very traditional upholstered chair. But while iconic antique chairs with all their bells and whistles are certainly a great way to create that elevated, formal feel, these days they’re far from the only option. Even […]
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Distinguish Your Dining Space with a Dining Table Rug
27
Jun
Jun
The dining room is becoming an outdated place of the past as kitchens open up to include a dining space within their walls. While we can all appreciate no longer feeling so cramped when cooking and eating, many are now seeking new ways to distinguish the two spaces when there aren’t walls there to do […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Better Bedroom Storage: Modern Wardrobes To Help Unclutter Your Closet
09
Jun
Jun
One of the biggest mundane challenges of adulthood – especially if you’ve lived in the same place for a while – is that you tend to slowly accumulate stuff over time. Books, papers, odds and ends, and (sometimes worst of all) clothes all build up the longer you’ve been around, and the longer it’s been […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas, Outdoor Living
Dine En Plein Air with Outdoor Dining Sets
31
May
May
While warm weather is gracing the northern hemisphere, it’s natural to want to do everything outside. From picnicking to camping, people are enjoying the fresh air and the hotter temperatures. A great way to take advantage of these upcoming sunny days is to be “en plein air” with an outdoor dining set. You would have […]