Upholstery Styles & Definitions
Casual get-togethers with friends, family movie nights with the whole gang piled in together on the sectional or curling up with a good book nestled in a cozy chair and ottoman … these are the times that transform a roof over your he... Read more »
All About Pillows
While many people view them as small detail, a few throw pillows can actually transform a room. These simple accents may bring in new hues or highlight existing ones, make bold statements or add quiet warmth. They brighten up solid-colored ... Read more »
Bringing It All Together - Furniture, Walls, Rug, And Artwork
Looking for inspiration to create an interesting and cohesive room? Start with one thing that you love and build around it. Your inspiration can come from any number of places – an area rug, some artwork, the fabric on an accent... Read more »
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 »
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 »
All That Glitters - Adding Sparkle to Your Room
Brighten up your space with a sprinkling of sparkle. Adding light-reflecting surfaces like metals, glass, mirrors and crystals to your room adds brightness, dimension and interest to your space. Interior designers equate it to adding jewelr... Read more »
Decorating with Textures
There are infinite ways to use texture to make spaces inviting, interesting and unique. Choosing the right ones will add dimension to a room and provide a strong element of contrast. It can make furniture pop with personality and complement... 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 »
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 »
