Ever feel like most sofas look the same? You’re not alone. In fact, while fabric and leather are still among the top upholstery choices for a sofa, there’s an unexpected third contender that’s been popular in recent years: velvet. Now, velvet of yesteryear was notoriously fussy – certainly not something you’d want to lounge or […]
Bedroom Ideas, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends
Breaking Down the Patterns and Textures of Grandmillennial
02
Jan
Jan
We’ve talked before about grandmillennial style—now also referred to as “granny chic” since we last checked in—and how to know it when you see it. It’s a design sense and lifestyle that mixes hobbies and home living harmoniously. In shirking minimalism, granny chic can be difficult to decipher for outsiders due to its busy nature. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Furnishing Ideas
Lift Up Your Sunken Living Room Design for Modern Times
21
Jul
Jul
Sunken living rooms are coming back into style! Or in some cases, trendy renovators are no longer removing them from existing homes. In either case, consider your options before you call a contractor to cement it in. Getting rid of a sunken floor is a permanent solution, and a costly one at that. There are […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends, Lighting
Living Grandly with Grand Millennial Style
10
Mar
Mar
You may feel like your grandparents when trying to keep up with latest slang and trends. But while “grand millennial” is new terminology, it’s likely a style you’ve seen before. Patterned wallpapers, beaded lights, and the faint hint of potpourri; grand millennial is a mix between old and new. It’s your grandmother’s style, but with […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting
Make Your Home Look More Like the Catalog (In a Good Way!)
13
Feb
Feb
Why doesn’t your home ever look as nice as it does in the catalog? Even if you buy the exact furniture one-to-one as in the store, once you set it up inside your home it can seem different, even out-of-place. There are plenty of reasons for this – from everyday clutter to less-than-stellar lighting. The […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends, Uncategorized
The Do’s and Do Not’s of a White Couch
20
Jan
Jan
In the fantasy world of TV, having a white couch looks easy, sophisticated – a sure sign of good taste. But we all know reality is more dirty and lived-in than that; you may even ask yourself, “Is a white couch ever worth considering?” The answer is… it depends. A white sofa can be a […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Dining Room Furniture and Decor, Furnishing Ideas
How Furniture Covers Still Fit in Your Modern Day Home
21
Dec
Dec
Furniture covers have an image problem. We are far from the days where all covers were plastic, uncomfortable, and oddly transparent. Covers and protectors can now be fashionable and comfortable as well as functional, but many people still don’t know that. Let’s take a deeper look at modern day furniture covers. Not Your Grandma’s Couch […]
Bathroom, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Lighting, Uncategorized
Create Seasonal Decor to Lift Your Winter Blues This Year
07
Nov
Nov
With the days getting shorter and colder, spending most of your time inside is becoming more and more preferable. It can be a necessary change in routine, but may lead you feeling trapped inside this winter. Focus on enriching yourself with seasonal variety while being stuck at home and brighten even your coldest days. Best […]
27
Aug
Aug
Most people don’t have the space to have furniture they don’t use. They also doesn’t consider something as big and expensive as a couch as an accent piece. While decorative couches are an accent piece, they’re one that isn’t a waste of space. Today’s couches are beautiful yet workable pieces of furniture that expand your […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Don’t Set Aside Your Side Table: Using Your Accent Pieces Well
26
Jun
Jun
It takes a surprising number of tables to decorate a whole house. But while certain types of tables are very distinct – like dining tables – the language we use to talk about them can get a little muddied. The terms “side tables” and “end tables” in particular are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t […]