Nothing turns a space into a home like filling it with items and furnishings you love, assembled in a style that is truly your own. Whether you’re moving into a new home or redecorating the one you already have, this is a very exciting time that can really improve your quality of life. But it’s also a time when your wants may not align with what your wallet can allow.

But don’t worry – you can have a beautiful home without breaking your budget. Our 10 tips cover everything from setting your spending limits to multifuctional pieces to help  you get the most for your money. So get started!

Tip #1: Create a budget, either for the entire living space or by individual room. Then make a list of what you have, what you need and what you’d like to upgrade. This will help you to prioritize the project and may shed light on the fact that you could repurpose your nightstand as an end table for the time being.

Tip #2: Brainstorm on how you would like to decorate each room, and then narrow down each space to one or two solid ideas. This way, all of your furniture and accessories can work toward these primary themes for a cohesive look.

Tip #3: You don’t have to furnish your entire home at once. Versatile pieces, such as dining chairs, can float between rooms -- from dining to the home office, to the living room when you’re entertaining guests.

Tip #4: Look for a beautiful bed to be your bedroom’s centerpiece and make the room feel complete. You can add everything else-- dressers, chests and nightstands -- over time. And don’t be afraid to mix and match -- an eclectic mix will make your home cozy and unique.

Tip #5: Think outside the house when it comes to decorative accents. You’ll bring unique style to your home by decorating with garden ornaments, architectural elements and old building parts. They’re often cheap and always distinctive. Check salvage yards and antique stores for great finds.

Tip #6: Use a bookcase in your dining room to store and display china and serving pieces. Later, when you upgrade to a china cabinet or sideboard, you can easily use the bookcase in another area of your home.

Tip #7: Create your own artwork. You can frame anything, from a beautiful leaf to a photo from last year’s wall calendar, and voila, you have art! For inexpensive frames, look in discount stores for framed prints. Remove the back (needle-nose pliers are terrific for pulling out large staples) and replace what was in the frame with your own masterpiece.

Tip #8: Choose a dining room table that will give you choices down the line. For example, choosing a smaller scale table or one with a removable expansion leaf might allow you to use the table in your kitchen or another room should you decide to replace it.

Tip #9: Go ahead and accept hand-me-down furnishings, but only if you really like them. An unwanted dinosaur won’t inspire your imagination the way an empty room can. Don’t be afraid to live with the open space for a while and consider the room you’d really like to create.

Tip #10: Sell furnishings you don’t like or no longer have a need for at a consignment shop or online. Then you can use the money you make for the furniture you really want!

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Categories: Design Tips, Accent Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Living Room Furniture

Are you trying to get the biggest look possible from a small room? Whether it’s because you’re just starting out in a New York City apartment or you’ve recently downsized because your children moved out, having space at a premium can present challenges when it comes to furnishing and decorating your home. Here are five tips that can help:

Start with Furniture Scale

Your furnishings need to fit the space you have. If, for example, you have a small living room, an oversized sofa may not be the best choice – it could completely dwarf the room. If you love the piece’s oversized look, perhaps a loveseat or chair from the collection could bring the same charm to your space but at a more suitable size.

Light Colors Work Wonders

Choose a light color palette to make the room appear bigger and airier. Begin with light-colored furniture, window treatments, accessories and bedding, and then drape the walls, floors and ceilings in a similar palette.

Choose Artwork Wisely

You know how set designers use receding perspectives, like a pathway to a distant point, to make the stage appear to go on forever? You can use the same trick in your home! Hang pictures of landscapes or abstracts with vanishing or receding perspective to give the eye a greater sense of depth.

Neaten Up

Keep your room tidy and clutter-free! Give eyes an easy path to absorb the combination of all elements. Items haphazardly scattered in the room will break up your decor, making the space seem smaller than it is.

Mirror Image

Place a mirror on the wall, opposite an architectural detail or a prized piece of furniture. This will give the impression of an expanded room, while doubling the visual impact of something you love. You can also use this trick to replicate a favorite view within your room.

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Categories: Design Tips, Living Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Accent Furniture

Being a national online home furnishings e-commerce website that works with local retailers you know and trust, we get a lot of insights into furniture trends from across the country. This series will give you the 411 on hot styles, looks and pieces by state.

Here, we take a look at furniture trends in our most popular Western states by sales.

California Furniture Trends

Ornate furnishings with rich details are very popular in California, perhaps extending the glitz of Hollywood across the entire Golden State. Furnishings for both living rooms and bedrooms boast carvings in the exposed wood, and dining room furniture that mixes materials like wood and marble are very popular.

Utah Furniture Trends

In Utah, modern takes on classic furniture designs are among the most popular furniture trends. Overall, clean lines prevail no matter what the room, and updated twists on arts-and-crafts pieces are best sellers for the bedroom. Additionally, we sell a lot of kids bedroom furniture in Utah, where people opt for mature styles that will make the transition with the child through the teen years.

Oregon Furniture Trends

Case goods are in high demand in Oregon, especially entertainment furniture for the living room. Oregonians favor large entertainment units in dark woods with a lot of space to store their entertainment components as well as to display personal effects.

Washington Furniture Trends

In Washington state, sophisticated furniture designs are very popular, especially when they display an interesting mix of materials. Sleek modern wood beds with leather-upholstered headboards as well as clean-lined dining sets with wood, upholstery and stone are both very popular.

Read our other blogs in this series:

• Furniture Trends by State: Northeast
• Furniture Trends by State: Midwest
• Furniture Trends by State: South

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Categories: Design Tips, Bedroom Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Living Room Furniture, Kids Rooms

We are always adding new and exciting collections to our existing inventory of living room, bedroom, kids room, dining room furniture and more. Check out our top 3 picks of this week's newest arrivals, and let us know if you get inspired -- we sure did!

The Sundance Kids Bedroom Collection

When redecorating our homes, we often forget the importance of kids bedroom furniture. The look and feel of your child's bedroom will be a foundation of their  early memories. Make sure you pick durable furniture that will be with them throughout their adolescent years, like the Sundance kids bedroom collection. Its carefree and casual look can work equally well in a a girl or boy's bedroom. The hand-applied cinnamon finish enhances the laid-back style. The bed is sturdy in its construction and has plenty of built-in drawers for storage space. Your child will love the mirror's built-in corkboard, perfect for posting reminders and pictures of friends. Make your child's room a priority and start creating memories that will last a lifetime! 

The Demi Living Room Collection

Looking for something neutral enough to blend in any living room design, but funky enough to add some panache? Our new Demi collection is one of a kind with its stylish and comfortable, thick microfiber fabric that gives the appearance of suede and the feel of velvet. The charcoal grey color effortlessly blends with any room's decor. The fun circle pattern on the accent chair and toss pillows give your room unique style with an edge! Think of all the compliments you'll receive when your friends see your living room was plucked from the pages of a design magazine!

The Spirit Desk & Chair 

These days, people are working from home more than ever before, so it is essential to have a space to concentrate on work. Whether you have an extra room for an office or have allotted a corner in the kitchen or family room, a desk is as essential as a living room sofa. The Spirit desk is small in size, but big in style. While it can easily be tucked out of the way, its elegant design demans attention. The three framed re is plenty of storage in its three framed draws with antique hardware. Plus the handy pull-out keyboard tray completes its functional design. Whether you use it for work, bills or your schoolwork, the Spirit desk will stand out with its deep cherry finish and timeless design.

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Categories: Design Tips, Bedroom Furniture, Kids Rooms, Living Room Furniture

Being a national online home furnishings e-commerce website that works with local retailers you know and trust, we get a lot of insights into furniture trends from across the country. This series will give you the 411 on hot styles, looks and pieces by state.

Here, we take a look at furniture trends in our most popular Southern states by sales.

Virginia Furniture Trends

In Virginia, upholstered furniture in modern patterns and silhouettes are our  top sellers, followed closely behind by casual contemporary upholstered living room furniture. And the love of contemporary furniture extends to the bedroom, where clean lines and deep wood finishes dominate.

Maryland Furniture Trends

Living room furniture tastes in Maryland are quite eclectic, encompassing casual contemporary as well as more formal pieces you’d expect to see in a parlor. Microfiber and leather, which tend to be the more durable furniture materials, are the most popular.

Texas Furniture Trends

While wood was the material of choice for dining room and bedroom furniture, leather was surprisingly absent from the living room furniture purchases in Texas. Modern, clean lines and streamlined looks prevailed in most of the furnishings sold here.

South Carolina Furniture Trends

South Carolina furniture shoppers are not afraid to mix things up! The most popular furnishing collections here included a mix of materials, like upholstered sofas with exposed wooden trim or wooden beds with quilted leather headboards, for example. The colors of choice were earthy browns and goes-with-everything black.

Tennessee Furniture Trends

Casual contemporary furniture prevails in Tennessee – a mix of well-made comfortable furnishings that are beautiful and livable for every day. As for colors, brown and beige upholstery is paired with chocolate wood finishes to complete the easy down-to-earth look.

Read our other blogs in this series:

• Furniture Trends by State: Northeast
• Furniture Trends by State: Midwest

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Categories: Design Tips, Bedroom Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Living Room Furniture

Being a national online home furnishings e-commerce website that works with local retailers you know and trust, we get a lot of insights into furniture trends from across the country. This series will give you the 411 on hot styles, looks and pieces by state.

Here, we take a look at furniture trends in our most popular Midwestern states by sales.

Illinois Furniture Trends

Furniture trends in Illinois culminate in a combination of contemporary sophistication with a touch of casual living that is so very today. Of course, with Chicago’s rich history in architecture and furniture design, these tastes come as no surprise. Browns and trendy grays reign as the top choices for living room sofas and chairs, and wood is the prominent material for both bedroom furniture and dining room furniture.

Indiana Furniture Trends

Contemporary, modern furnishings are our top sellers across all room categories in Indiana. Trendy gray upholstery is the number one choice for living room furniture, and modern updates of the classic sleigh bed design are tops for bedrooms. The majority of dining room sets bought here in Indiana were sleek, modern counter-height dinettes.

Ohio Furniture Trends

Ohio furniture shoppers are looking for large-scale pieces, but they are in no way overlooking the details! Many of the most popular pieces, from large, dramatic beds to delicate yet refined table lamps, have intricate designs indicating a care in the craftsmanship from the person who brings the pieces home. Carved wood and capiz shell inlay are two examples of the more detailed decorative work popular in Ohio.

Missouri Furniture Trends

In Missouri, furniture shoppers are looking for the perfect combination of comfort and urban flair. Once again, we’ve seen gray as the color of choice for upholstered furniture. But, of course, nothing beats the old standby of a leather sofa – especially if it has an updated silhouette and incorporates all the customary comforts.

Kansas Furniture Trends

Furniture tastes in Kansas seem to embody what comes to mind for many people when they think of America’s Heartland. The most popular furnishings sold in Kansas are all sturdy, well-made pieces in traditional, comfortable designs with clean lines. Practical materials, like wood and microfiber, sell well – chosen for both their beautiful appearance and their durability.

Read our other blogs in this series:

• Furniture Trends by State: Northeast

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Categories: Design Tips, Bedroom Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Living Room Furniture

We are always adding new and exciting collections to our existing inventory of living room, bedroom and dining room furniture, accent pieces, and more. Check out our top 3 picks of this week's newest arrivals, and let us know if you get inspired -- we sure did!

The Santa Cruz Collection

If you are looking to add a little romance to your bedroom, we suggest you take a peek at the Santa Cruz bedroom furniture collection. We love the way the different materials in this bedroom add the feeling of femininity and grace. A flattering mixture of wood, metal and faux granite compliments the room design, creating an inviting feeling. The regal bed is eye-catching with its antiqued bronze metal finish, and the rustic cherry veneers are a stunning addition to the dresser and nightstand. You can easily mix and match accessories and bedding to create the perfect atmosphere and fashion an entire new look!

The Amelia Area Rug

Picking out the right furniture is key to creating the perfect room design, but you must also remember accent pieces help give a room its finished look. Area rugs come in many different colors and patterns and can set the entire tone for the decor. Our Amelia area rug is sure to be a favorite with its earthy color palette. A blend of woodland browns, rustic reds, mossy greens and warm cinnamon reflect today's popular decorating trends. The wide-scale overlapping shapes offer modern eye appeal. The Amelia looks great in this room design because it pulls out the deep brown color of the Bayfront sectional and flatters the richly colored walls. The rug balances out the room while giving you a cahnce to express your own personal style!

The Kyle Collection

Are you trying to decorate a small apartment or condo? Keep in mind dinettes are a great option to add style to your home while saving on space! Our Kyle collection may be small, but it is big on design! This three-piece dinette has angular curves that are unique and not often seen in dining room furniture. The high-back leather-like chairs are easy to care for, and the counter-height size is ideal for casual meals and get-togethers.

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Categories: Design Tips, Bedroom Furniture, Accent Furniture, Living Room Furniture, Dining Room Furniture

Being a national online home furnishings e-commerce website that works with local retailers to bring you affordable furniture with excellent customer service, we get a lot of insights into furniture trends from across the country. This series will give you the 411 on hot styles, looks and pieces by state. Here, we take a look at furniture trends in our most popular Northeastern states by sales.

New York Furniture Trends

In 2012, we’ve seen a return to the traditional in furniture tastes for New York. Think dark, sumptuous woods and ornately carved details. Our most popular sellers there have been stately dining room sets and overstuffed living room furniture – all classic and very masculine.

Pennsylvania Furniture Trends

Leather living room furnishings are very popular in Pennsylvania, especially in traditional designs and dark brown or black. Formal-looking sofas inspired by the Victorian time period but updated for today’s use are also sought after.

Massachusetts Furniture Trends

Massachusetts’s furniture trends tend to run a little eclectic, with a preference tending toward more colors, especially for living rooms. Here, furniture aficionados chose to brighten their living rooms up with white leather and upholstery in shades of plum and rust. Additionally, padded leather headboards are also hot, whether set in a more traditional or very modern looking bed.

New Jersey Furniture Trends

In New Jersey, furniture shoppers put a premium on comfort! Recliners and sectionals are very popular, and the style leans toward casual contemporary, sometimes with a touch of modern. Think ample seating and deep, soft cushions.

Connecticut Furniture Trends

The counter height dining room furniture trend is going strong in Connecticut, where we see furniture shoppers both buy complete dinette sets or create their own. And styles run the gamut from Shaker-inspired cherry wood finishes to Italianate high-gloss blacks.

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Categories: Design Tips, Bedroom Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Living Room Furniture

What goes on in interior designers' minds when they're decorating homes? I’m sure you've wondered this yourself while watching HGTV or leafing through a decor magazine. With our Love This Room series, we’re going to let you in and explain how the design in these rooms create a cohesive look you could recreate in your own home.

Let's take a closer look at our Catalina kids bedroom collection and what makes is so special.

Classic Furniture That Grows with Your Child

Your child’s room is the place he will build long lasting memories! You want to choose kids bedroom furniture that will best suit your child for years to come. If you are looking for a room that will grow with your kid throughout his childhood, then the Catalina collection is right for you!

We love this collection because it is ideal for either a boy or girl, and you can easily change the entire look depending on bedding and other accessories. The neutral design blends well with any room decor, plus its classic features allow it to maintain a modern look well into the future. The nightstand, dresser and bed all showcase raised panel drawer fronts that are accented by contemporary nickel hardware. A black cherry finish adds rich eye appeal to the youthful design. This set is built to withstand heavy use, ideal fora child's bedroom.

Extra Storage Is Essential for Kids Rooms

Another reason why the Catalina kids bedroom collection is top on our list is its immense amount of storage. The dresser and nightstands add plenty of extra space for clothing and other miscellaneous items. The bookcase storage bed has a headboard that offers space-saving shelves, along with a cabinet at the foot of the bed. The side drawers are perfect for storing toys for a smaller child, or books and CDs for a young adult. Remember, the more out of sight storage solutions your child has, the less likely the room will become a cluttered mess!

The Catalina kids bedroom collection's visual appeal, durable qualities and storage capabilities put it at the top of our list for kids rooms we love!

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Categories: Kids Rooms, Bedroom Furniture, Design Tips

We are always adding new and exciting collections to our existing inventory of living room, bedroom, mattresses, dining room furniture and more. Check out our top 3 picks of this week's newest arrivals, and let us know if you get inspired -- we sure did!

The Mystic Mattress Collection

You need a good quality mattress in order to get a great night’s sleep! So if you wake up stiff and achy, then its time to check out our new Mystic collection. This mattress provides the support and comfort you need at a value you'll love! Lumbar support, Gel-Visco foam and an insulator pad combine to give you sweet dreams night after night. Plus, you'll rest easy knowing the Safeguard quilting is fire retardant. You spend a third of your time in your bed, make sure you have a mattress that will help you get the best rest possible!

The Broadway Bedroom Collection

Do you dream of a bedroom chic enough for a design magazine? Look no further than our new Broadway bedroom furniture collection. This set takes center stage when it comes to style. The combination of dark espresso and oyster finishes is stunning, and it’s all complimented perfectly by hammered silver hardware. This is a great option for making your bedroom the star of your home.

The Bordeaux II Leather Living Room Collection

You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a living room that looks like you did! The classic and luxurious design of our new leather Bordeaux II collection adds amazing elegance to any room. Stunning in a rich burgundy finish, the top stitching on seats and back adds a distinctive design element. The deep seating and overstuffed cushions offer grand comfort. It’s not difficult to picture yourself entertaining friends with this amazing sofa, loveseat and chair. Start indulging now

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Categories: Design Tips, Mattresses, Bedroom Furniture, Living Room Furniture

Bunks beds are quite possibly the most coveted piece of bedroom furniture for anyone in the grade-school set. Having bunk beds in your room says a lot about a kid, including:

• I’m always ready for a sleepover.
• I like adventure!
• No way I’m afraid of heights.
• Give me a sheet and 1 minute, and I can construct a fort that will blow your mind!

But, of course, it’s not all fun and games when deciding on the perfect kids bedroom furniture for your children. Parents need to weigh the pros and cons to decide if bunk beds will be the best fit for their kids room and lifestyle. These insights, many from parents, should help you make your decision.

In Favor of Bunk Beds

When it comes to checks in the “Yes” column for bunk beds, fun is definitely a priority – after all, you only get to be a kid once. Bunk beds:

• Create more space in the kids room.
• Allow parents to give their children what they had wanted when they were kids.
• Provide additional flexibility for sleepovers, whether your pint-sized guests use one of the bunks or an under-the-bed trundle.
• Look cool.
• Offer a great structure for imaginative play, like forts, puppet shows and more.

Considerations When Purchasing Bunk Beds

But even all the fun of bunk beds can have its drawbacks. Surprisingly, they’re not all about safety concerns but also the inconveniences bunk beds cause parents. Buying bunk beds also mean:

• More reports of injuries related to bunk beds, which equals more worry for parents.
• You need a specific type of mattress for the top bunk, because a regular mattress may be too thick and can impede the safety the railings and ladder provide.
• Regular arguments over who gets the top bunk.
• Difficulty making the bed on the top bunk and even more when it’s time to change the sheets.
• Having to watch little house guests more closely.
• A shorter window of use as compared to other beds – children under 6 should not use a top bunk, and by the time kids are in middle school, they are starting to outgrow them.
• You need to regularly inspect the entire bed’s assembly to be sure the screws are tight, the bed is sturdy and the ladder is correctly attached.

Bunk Beds Require Rules

If you decide bunk beds are right for you and your home, you can put some rules in place in your home to encourage safe use and a good time. Here are some additional ideas, taken from Catherine Crawford’s post on The Stir:

• Have guardrails on both sides of the upper bunk, even if one side is against a wall, with gaps no larger than 3.5 inches.
• Keep things like ceiling fans in mind when deciding where to put the bunk beds.
• Use a night light to help illuminate ladders in the dark.
• No horsing around on the bunk beds!

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Categories: Kids Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Design Tips

What goes on in interior designers' minds when they're decorating homes? I’m sure you've wondered this yourself while watching HGTV or leafing through a decor magazine. With our Love This Room series, we’re going to let you in and explain how the design in these rooms creates a cohesive look you could recreate in your own home.

Let's take a closer look at our Carrington II bedroom furniture collection and what makes it so special.

The Espresso Finish Steals the Show

Our Carrington II storage bed is a contemporary take on the classic sleigh bed. The traditional look is lightened up with off-the-floor styling, open slat details and the absence of a footboard. And while you admire the beauty, don’t miss the practicality. The underbed storage drawers provide an additional place for you to store items without taking up additional space, and, since it is a platform bed, there is no need for a boxspring.

The entire collection is full of showpieces, like the curved features and the silver pulls. But the star is the rich espresso finish. The deep brown of the wood on the storage bed, nightstand and dresser/mirror, with its glossy sheen, demands attention. It’s no wonder we’ve designed the room to make this rich hue the focal point, by echoing the color in some accent bedding and choosing other decorative elements in a natural palette that lets the wood shine.

Looking to Nature to Create a Harmonious Design

When designing a peaceful room, like the master bedroom suite, you can never go wrong pulling color combinations from nature. We decided to treat the bedroom furniture as the focus and added shades of green and brown around it to create a serene setting. We set the bed on our Jessamine area rug. Its leafy pattern and earth-tone colorway coordinate with the bold wall art of a natural subject. To tie everything together, we chose shiny accent pieces that echo the casegoods’ hardware.

We hope this peek into why we love this room helps you think about your bedroom and creating your own peaceful retreat in a whole new way!

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Categories: Bedroom Furniture, Design Tips

We all deserve a place where we can escape our daily stress and enjoy some well-deserved rest. What better place to do this than your master bedroom? Unfortunately, we often neglect our bedrooms, because we are too distracted by our busy lives. But you don’t need to spend a ton of time to transform your bedroom into a calming retreat. A few small updates and changes can alter the entire feel of your room. Here are 3 tips for creating a perfect master bedroom getaway:

1. Bed and Linens: You know that feeling you get when you first walk into a hotel room and you just want to fall onto the bed? Create that same feeling in your own bedroom. Your bed should be the room's focal point. You want your bed to stand out and be warm and welcoming -- keep that in mind when choosing your bedroom furniture. A stylish headboard and frame along with complementary nightstands will set the mood for the entire room. Once you have selected your ideal bedroom furniture, choose  linens to help create a finished look. Make sure your comforter is both comfortable and visually appealing. Adding sheets with a high thread count  will feel luxurious to the touch. And lastly, show personal style with accent pillows! There are many different styles and patterns to choose from, so you're sure to find a perfect match for your bedroom design!

2. Lighting: When most people picture a relaxing room, they think of soft lighting. Lighting should be both decorative and functional. When choosing overhead fixtures, opt for ones that give off a soft and warm light. Although bright lighting can be useful, it does not create a relaxing environment. Lamps placed on a dresser or nightstand, or a freestanding floor lamp, will help set a calming ambiance while enhancing the room's decor. Adding dimmers will let you adjust the lighting based on your needs: low levels during calm moments and bright lighting the rest of the time.

3. Declutter: Nothing creates a more stressful space than clutter. Piles of clothes, paperwork and  miscellaneous items can create a distracting environment. Decluttering your bedroom can be done in two simple steps. First, throw away the things you don’t need or use anymore. If you have not worn a piece of clothing in over a year, it’s a safe bet you won’t in the future. The second step is to find storage for whatever's left. Assign everything a spot to help you keep the room looking clean in the future. Pack away seasonal items so you have room for your current clothes in your closet, chest or dresser. Put everyday items, like glasses or reading materials, in your nightstand.  Buy storage bins that are long and short enough to fit under your bed. This is a lot of wasted space if you don’t use it. Decluttering is one simple tip that plays a major role in creating a calming environment. Best of all, it will only cost you a little time and some energy but not a lot of money!

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Categories: Bedroom Furniture, Design Tips

We are always adding new and exciting collections to our existing inventory of living room, bedroom, dining room furniture and more. Check out our top 3 picks of this week's newest arrivals, and let us know if you get inspired -- we sure did!

The Soho Collection

Is your bedroom looking dull and drab? Spice things up with our new Soho collection! This bedroom is both elegant and modern with its dark oak finish and faux leather headboard. The bed's tufted/padded design and the dresser’s silver hardware give the collection a sleek look! This bedroom set would make any room completely chic!

The Preston Collection

Relax and recline in style with our new Preston living room. This power reclining collection is environmentally friendly, made with 100% Eco-Leather. The loveseat has an armrest console that opens to provide storage and cupholders. The sofa features a center drop-down table with two cupholders, plus a hidden storage drawer. This living room collection is a fantastic option that combines modern design and functionality in one!

The Hampton II Collection

If you're in the market for a bedroom with traditional style, then the Hampton II is an ideal pick! This set's warm brown finish, attractive mouldings and polished nickel hardware are visually appealing. Plus, four underbed storage drawers allow you to use your bedroom space most efficiently. Who knew a classic design could be so current?

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Categories: Design Tips, Bedroom Furniture, Living Room Furniture

The city of Chicago boasts a proud history of pioneers in architecture and design, including Frank Lloyd Wright, of course, as well as Louis Sullivan and the entire Chicago School. So it should come as no surprise that Chicago residents choose distinctive, design-savvy furniture for their homes. Take a peek at these top furniture picks in he Chicago area to see how they decorate their homes.

Dining in (Small) Style

Smaller-scale dining room sets are big sellers in Chicagoland. But just because a dining area is small, that doesn’t mean it has to be plain. The right furniture pieces can elevate the space, creating an intimate and elegant room for dining. Chicagoans flock to our smaller dining sets that offer big flair. Design details like a petite round table boasting a raised pedestal and unusually lovely curved legs, tables dazzling with rich, deep wood tones and chairs showing off architectural elements like a gorgeous circle-and-crossback bring fashionable interest to their rooms.

Balanced Bedroom Decor

The most popular bedroom furniture styles in Chicago reflect a practical nature while embracing a touch of modern design. Tufted faux leather headboards, clean lines and intricate finishes can be found in some of our bestselling bedroom furnishings in Chicago. Details like curved fronts and brushed nickel hardware on the casegoods are also very popular. All of this makes for an elegant look won’t go out of style anytime soon!

Whether you're from Chicago or Chattanooga, we're sure you'll be inspired by all the looks at Furniture.com!

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Categories: Design Tips, Bedroom Furniture, Dining Room Furniture

Many homes call for smaller-scale furniture -- Chicago and New York apartments, historic houses in New England, vacation condos in Florida, etc. -- but that doesn't mean the design aesthetic has to be small, too. Small space design is all about making the space feel larger. In general, furniture that is simply styled, low and lean will provide an open and airy feeling. Here are three practical tips for how you can decorate your small living space to have big style.

Flexible Furnishings

Versatile furniture that can be rearranged on a whim, like a sofa with reversible chaise, is invaluable. Such living room furniture lets you create unique seating arrangements to match your needs. Another option is to have multiple smaller pieces. For example, a loveseat and two accent chairs, will give you more options in arranging seating than a sofa alone. Choosing stylish armless chairs will make the best use of a smaller space.

Think Outside the Box

Small space living requires resourcefulness and looking at furniture in different ways. The perfectly scaled dresser for your bedroom may be in the kids' furniture department. Today, many kids' bedroom collections have a more grown-up style to transition with the child as he grows. You'll still be able to find furnishings with a clean, modern look that would fit in with your other bedroom furniture. Don't let labels limit you -- if it works for your space, that's all that matters!

Fewer Pieces, Better Budget

An unexpected fringe benefit of small space living is that you'll need fewer pieces so you may be able to stretch your budget to include a splurge or two. One such splurge is also a good investment: a bed with storage drawers.  When you live in a home with limited closet space – typical of those New York and Chicago apartments mentioned above – furniture with built-in storage is a huge plus. Beds with storage come in many different styles today, from modern to more traditional. While a storage bed may cost more than other styles, it will prove invaluable not only in a small home, but any home -- there's no such thing as too much storage!

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It’s something you’re probably hesitant to discuss with your doctor, therapist or even close friends. And you’re definitely not talking to your spouse about it.

The problem? You can’t get a good night’s sleep with your significant other in the same bed. Every toss and turn wakes you, or in the morning you have a sore back from the super-soft pillowtop mattress set she talked you into buying. You're worried you'll end up like a 1950s TV couple with twin beds in the master suite.

Thankfully, modern mattress technology has come to the rescue! Discover these mattress types that can help you sleep together better: 

Memory Foam Mattresses

Memory foam mattresses, which all major bedding manufacturers now make, have temperature-sensitive material that provides a custom fit to your body. The benefits are two-fold: the comfort reduces your tossing and turning, and it creates motion separation. Your motion won't be felt by your significant other and vice versa!   

Dual Comfort Mattresses

Traditional innerspring (coil) mattresses are still the most popular models sold today and offer the widest range of firmness available. Now, two different firmness levels can be in one mattress. Simmons mattress collections include a number of models where one side is firm and the other is plush. Some models even come with pillowtops but still have the dual firmness support. And to top it off – literally – you can even find dual comfort mattress sets that have additional memory foam in the pillowtop to enhance motion separation.

With these new types in mind, you're now prepared to find the solution to a better's night sleep - for the both of you.

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Categories: Mattresses, Bedroom Furniture

We recently had a coworker’s son, Justin Mount, visiting the office for the day, and, of course, we put him to work. Below, he shares some ideas on how today’s teens feel about furniture and their bedrooms. Perhaps his insights and tips might help you and your own teen-aged child find a peaceful middle ground when it comes to the house rules, kids rooms and common living spaces.

At home, comfort is the most important aspect for a teenager. Teenagers want to know that there will always be a place they can go during their limited downtime. Most teens feel like they don't get much time to relax between school, homework, sports and everything else they deal with on a regular basis, so when they can sit down and just relax, it's really important.

Tip: Make sure your teen has some space in his bedroom for sitting and relaxing. Think beyond the bedroom set and how you might be able to add a chair or even a small sofa. This doesn’t mean you have to bring in a television and all a living room’s comforts – it’s more about respecting that at times, teens just want to hang out in their bedrooms.

Other factors that go into teens’ thoughts on furniture is whether or not they will like the furnishings a few months from now and if they feel like they'll be able to entertain friends. If their hangout space is boring, they will not want to spend as much time around the house and will instead go other places where there is more to do.

Tip: This does not mean your house must look like a romper room to keep your kids around, nor do you need a movie theater, bowling alley and more. You can create a home that appeals both to your older children and you. For example, if your child likes to play video games, make sure you have an entertainment center with lots of storage. Your child will be happy to have a place to store everything, and you’ll be happy that his electronics and accessories are not taking over your living room.

Lastly, your teen’s room or hangout area should reflect your teen. Consider decorating with his interests in mind, like cool patterns, sports teams, hobbies -- that sort of thing. If your teen has a favorite color, keep that in mind when picking out furniture or paint colors. No one wants to be surrounded by a color they can't stand.

Tip: Color, especially in your kid’s room, is one of the easiest – and most affordable – design elements to change. Even if you are not planning a complete bedroom overhaul, you can work with your teen to find accessories and bedding that better match his tastes. Also, if you have an informal family room or finished basement where your teen tends to hang out and is the primary user, consider allowing him to put his own design stamp on the room with wall decor and the like.

Remember: Depending on your teen’s age, he might be creating a home of his own sooner rather than later, so you won’t have to live with his sports posters forever – even if you want to.

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Categories: Kids Rooms, Bedroom Furniture, Design Tips

It’s great when friends and family come and stay for a visit, but often the guest accommodations in a home can be an afterthought. If you want overnight visitors to feel welcomed, you need to provide a quiet and comfortable retreat. These 5 tips will help you turn your spare room into a cozy and enjoyable guest bedroom suite.

1. A comfortable bed: It can be difficult for guests to fall asleep when they're in someone else’s home. Provide your guests with a comfortable bed and good mattress. Make sure you have plenty of new pillows and a quality comforter or blanket. How do you know if your guest will get a good night's sleep? Try it out! Spend a night or two in your guest bed and see if you wake up refreshed! 

2. Clean and de-clutter: You want your guest room to be clean and clutter-free. Before your company arrives, make sure you do a thorough cleaning and remove all dust and cobwebs from furniture and corners. Guest rooms often moonlight as storage rooms, so make sure you remove all miscellaneous items. If you have nowhere else to store things, try using boxes and bins that can be easily tucked out of sight while your guests visit.

3. Fresh linens and toiletries:  Fresh sheets, towels and blankets will let your guest know you care about their stay. Put a stack of clean towels with a new bar of soap at the end of the bed or on top of the dresser. Another elegant touch is a basket full of small toiletries items, like travel-sized shampoos, conditioners, lotions and soaps -- your guests will appreciate the thought.

4. Extra space:  Make sure there is room for guests to put their clothes and personal items. A closet stocked with plenty of hangers is a must. Provide an empty dresser or at least two or three empty draws for guests to put their clothes. Also, clear space off the top of the dresser so guests have a spot for their smaller, personal items. Remember, your guests won’t feel at home if they are living out of a suitcase.

5. Sitting area: If your guest room is large enough, provide a separate sitting area with a small table and comfortable chair, perfect for relaxing after a long day. If your room is on the smaller side, add a a free-standing light and smaller chair or a nightstand with a lamp so guests can read a book or magazine. Plus, a nightstand with drawers can provide extra space for guests to place small personal items.

Creating the perfect guest bedroom suite does not have to be complicated. Following these basic tips will ensure your guests a comfortable stay and a return visit!

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Categories: Bedroom Furniture, Design Tips