Though almost all living rooms have one, coffee tables aren’t often used as a visual focal point. On the one hand, this is a very strange thing, since coffee tables occupy primo real estate: they’re placed literally right in the center of the room. At the same time, though, coffee tables fall firmly in the […]
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Stylish, Comfortable Reading Chairs To Suit Any Reading Style
22
Jun
Jun
People who really enjoy reading tend to do a lot of it, and while of course it’s possible to read just about anywhere, for long, marathon reading sessions it’s nice to have somewhere comfortable to do it. But everyone reads differently – some curled up, some stretched out, some inside, some outdoors – and everyone’s […]
21
Jun
Jun
One of the biggest frustrations of living in a small home, condo, or apartment is that even if there’s plenty of space for all of your or your family’s day-to-day needs, there isn’t much room for guests. Space for seating is at a premium, and spare beds are almost always out of the question. That […]
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Petite Accent Tables And Ottomans For A Small Living Room
08
Jun
Jun
When you have a really small living room, there often isn’t room for much more than the bare minimum essential furniture. But even if it looks like there isn’t room for anything but your sofa and TV stand, sometimes adding a small accent table or ottoman can actually improve the look, feel, and functionality of […]
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Rustic Office Design For A Homier Home Office
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May
May
As high speed wireless internet becomes ubiquitous and many jobs become increasingly digitized, it’s more and more common for people to work from home, either occasionally or even full time. But whether you do a lot of work from home or just a little, the last thing you want is for your house to feel […]
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Chinese Garden Stools: A Versatile Addition To Your Home Decor
22
Apr
Apr
Over the past few years, Chinese garden stools have started to become a common sight in American decor. These petite, decorative ceramic pieces have been used in China for more than a thousand years, and are both beautiful and extremely versatile. With highly detailed designs and vivid, colorful glazes, these stools are eye catching and […]
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Serving Carts – The Perfect Addition To Your Spring Garden Party
21
Apr
Apr
When you think of entertaining outdoors, you probably think of big family barbecues and long afternoons by the pool. But before the full heat of summer arrives, there’s a quieter, more intimate sort of outdoor gathering that’s perfectly suited to spring: the garden party. A little bit more formal than a barbecue or picnic, garden […]
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Apr
Apr
When it comes to entertaining, wine is one of the most traditional drinks there is. Since ancient times, sharing a glass of wine has been a sign of friendship and camaraderie. So when you have a few friends over, it’s never a bad idea to have a bottle on hand. But how and how often […]
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Console Tables: The Must-Have Accent Table For Your Entryway
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Mar
Mar
Entryways are one of the oddest rooms in the home. They’re the first things guests see and set the tone for the house as a whole, but are often made of little leftover patches of space carved out or crammed in between the main rooms. That can make for some pretty unusual layouts, and a […]
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Choosing A New Area Rug Part 3: Picking The Right Material
17
Mar
Mar
When buying a new area rug, the first step is always figuring out what size rug you need. But the second step – choosing a material – is every bit as important. And it’s not just an aesthetic choice, either. The material used to make a rug determines how durable it will be, how easy […]