Tips & Trends - Dining Room

What We Love About: Nailhead Trim

You see it everywhere, this topical trend that is based on historical detailing.  Nailhead trim once was simply a way to help attach upholstery to the frame, has continued as a decorative extra that has stood the test of time and found...   Read more »

Tips for Designing a Room

When decorating, it's important to remember that each room in your home is a reflection of you. To create a space that you'll love living in, equal emphasis should be placed on form and function. Every space should have its own unique mood ...   Read more »

Dining Table Dimensions

The dining table is a major focal point of any home. It's where family and friends congregate to share stories, laugh, and enjoy home-cooked meals. Dining room table dimensions and shapes can also set the mood of the room. Rectangular is re...   Read more »

Mixing Modern and Traditional Styles

People assume that modern and traditional styles are like oil and water – that they will never mix. However, with a strategic approach, you can blend the two with ease, creating a room with interest, grace and character....   Read more »

Transitioning Furniture & Decor from a Temporary Apartment to a Permanent Home

For many people, apartment living is a transitional arrangement that will eventually lead to moving into a house. The challenge becomes furnishing an apartment with pieces that will grow with you when you become a homeowner. Stocking an apa...   Read more »

Difference Between a China Cabinet and Curio

While they may look similar, a china cabinet and a curio have slightly different functions. China cabinets are solidly constructed of wood with glass doors and often have drawers or cabinets low to the floor. More delicately styled, curios ...   Read more »

Trend Watch: Mixed Materials and Finishes

Mixed materials can describe anything from a contemporary lamp crafted of marble, brass, and canvas to a rustic wood coffee table with slate tiles and scrolling iron legs. On a larger scale, it refers to the way you pull together an individ...   Read more »

Coastal Inspired: Seaside and Nautical Decor

For those who are lucky enough to reside beachside or those who like to surround themselves with a relaxed reminder of distant crashing waves and seagull calls, there is a lot to love about coastal casual decor....   Read more »

Decorating with Mixed Wood Finishes

If you don’t buy all of your wood furniture at the same time in a matching set, it’s nearly impossible to perfectly match the finishes. The addition of wood floors and other built-in details further complicates the issue. The go...   Read more »

What We Love About: Bombe Chests

Distinct with their delightfully curvy lines, these exquisite accent pieces originated in 1700’s Parisian design.  With a plump, bulging shape they gain their name for the French term for bomb. Bombe chests are also referred to a...   Read more »