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Lobby Couch

A Quick Guide to Sofa Styles

I recently discovered that the terms “sofa” and “couch,” according to their original definitions, actually described two different pieces of furniture. Although very interesting, knowing the difference between a sofa and couch might not help you when buying furniture, as most people now use the two words interchangeably. What’s important to know instead are sofa styles. Here’s a quick guide that will help you when shopping online. A Quick Guide to Sofa Styles

A Quick Guide to Sofa Styles

I recently discovered that the terms “sofa” and “couch,” according to their original definitions, actually described two different pieces of furniture. Although very interesting, knowing the difference between a sofa and couch might not help you when buying furniture, as most people now use the two words interchangeably. What’s important to know instead are sofa styles. Here’s a quick guide that will help you when shopping online.
Sectional Sofa

5 Reasons to Consider a Sectional for Your Space

Before you automatically start browsing the sofas and chairs, take some time to consider a sectional first. It seems many people are hesitant to buy a sectional and I’m not sure why. Maybe it is due to their larger size, or maybe people are just hesitant to try something new, fearing they will regret it later. While not for everyone, I think there’s a lot to love about sectionals. Read on to learn the benefits of sectionals and you might just realize you love them, too. 5 Reasons to Consider a Sectional for Your Space

5 Reasons to Consider a Sectional for Your Space

Before you automatically start browsing the sofas and chairs, take some time to consider a sectional first. It seems many people are hesitant to buy a sectional and I’m not sure why. Maybe it is due to their larger size, or maybe people are just hesitant to try something new, fearing they will regret it later. While not for everyone, I think there’s a lot to love about sectionals. Read on to learn the benefits of sectionals and you might just realize you love them, too.

Choosing a Sofa That Reflects Your Style

You might think that a sofa is nothing more than a basic living room staple. But a sofa is much more than a place to sit – this key piece of furniture can define a room and even speak volumes about your personal sense of style. That’s why it pays to choose carefully when shopping for the model that will grace your room. Choosing a Sofa That Reflects Your Style

Choosing a Sofa That Reflects Your Style

You might think that a sofa is nothing more than a basic living room staple. But a sofa is much more than a place to sit – this key piece of furniture can define a room and even speak volumes about your personal sense of style. That’s why it pays to choose carefully when shopping for the model that will grace your room.

Dining Room Tables— Round or Square?

The rectangular dining room table has been the heart of many dining rooms for years. You’ve all seen the grand dining rooms depicted in movies. You know, the ones that have tables so long, people on opposite ends can’t even talk to each other. But society (and design) is changing and now people are shifting away from the formal and adding more casual, cozy and fun layouts with open floor plans. This new trend has allowed people to move toward smaller table shapes and many families share their meals together on a tables that are either round or square. But which shape is better for your home? Dining Room Tables— Round or Square?

Dining Room Tables— Round or Square?

The rectangular dining room table has been the heart of many dining rooms for years. You’ve all seen the grand dining rooms depicted in movies. You know, the ones that have tables so long, people on opposite ends can’t even talk to each other. But society (and design) is changing and now people are shifting away from the formal and adding more casual, cozy and fun layouts with open floor plans. This new trend has allowed people to move toward smaller table shapes and many families share their meals together on a tables that are either round or square. But which shape is better for your home?
Kitchen Island

Your Kitchen Island & Carts Shopping Checklist

The old adage “too many cooks in the kitchen” doesn’t necessarily hold as true in the modern home. Meal-making spaces have morphed into communal areas for dining, socializing – even working at home on a tablet or laptop. If your kitchen has empty square footage or you just need more surface space, a freestanding kitchen island or cart is a versatile addition that doesn’t require professional installation. Your Kitchen Island & Carts Shopping Checklist

Your Kitchen Island & Carts Shopping Checklist

The old adage “too many cooks in the kitchen” doesn’t necessarily hold as true in the modern home. Meal-making spaces have morphed into communal areas for dining, socializing – even working at home on a tablet or laptop. If your kitchen has empty square footage or you just need more surface space, a freestanding kitchen island or cart is a versatile addition that doesn’t require professional installation.
Black Dining Room Chairs

Bring Personality to Your Dining Room by Mixing and Matching Chairs

Who says your dining chairs have to match? While it’s perfectly okay to purchase a dining table and chairs as a set, you could be missing an opportunity to create a unique look for your space. Mixing and matching chairs allows you to add some fun and personality to your dining room, which is especially useful if you don’t have a lot of space to decorate. Bring Personality to Your Dining Room by Mixing and Matching Chairs

Bring Personality to Your Dining Room by Mixing and Matching Chairs

Who says your dining chairs have to match? While it’s perfectly okay to purchase a dining table and chairs as a set, you could be missing an opportunity to create a unique look for your space. Mixing and matching chairs allows you to add some fun and personality to your dining room, which is especially useful if you don’t have a lot of space to decorate.
Bar Stools

Bar Stools Around the House

Bar stools have already made their way into the kitchen — where will they end up next? Well, that’s for you to decide! As people get more creative with their décor, many furniture pieces, including bar stools, are becoming much more versatile. No longer do bar stools have to be accompanied with a bar counter-top. In fact, they don’t even need to be used for sitting! Bar Stools Around the House

Bar Stools Around the House

Bar stools have already made their way into the kitchen — where will they end up next? Well, that’s for you to decide! As people get more creative with their décor, many furniture pieces, including bar stools, are becoming much more versatile. No longer do bar stools have to be accompanied with a bar counter-top. In fact, they don’t even need to be used for sitting!

Choosing the Right Bar Stool for Your Kitchen

Bar stools, as you can probably guess from their name, were created to be used in bars — and that’s exactly how they were always used. But not anymore! Now that people are installing higher kitchen countertops, the barstools have also moved into the kitchen and it looks like are there to stay. Choosing the Right Bar Stool for Your Kitchen

Choosing the Right Bar Stool for Your Kitchen

Bar stools, as you can probably guess from their name, were created to be used in bars — and that’s exactly how they were always used. But not anymore! Now that people are installing higher kitchen countertops, the barstools have also moved into the kitchen and it looks like are there to stay.

Ready to Change Your Dining Room Style? Start With a New Dining Table

Dining rooms can be designed in a variety of different styles and sizes, but most have at least one important thing in common: they are all defined by a dining table. Ready to Change Your Dining Room Style? Start With a New Dining Table

Ready to Change Your Dining Room Style? Start With a New Dining Table

Dining rooms can be designed in a variety of different styles and sizes, but most have at least one important thing in common: they are all defined by a dining table.

A Guide to Select Perfect Bar Stools

As kitchen islands grow in size, bar stools continue to grow in popularity. Whether you have an island, a bar, or simply need additional seating, stools come in a vast array of unique styles, colors, finishes, heights, trims and embellishments. A Guide to Select Perfect Bar Stools

A Guide to Select Perfect Bar Stools

As kitchen islands grow in size, bar stools continue to grow in popularity. Whether you have an island, a bar, or simply need additional seating, stools come in a vast array of unique styles, colors, finishes, heights, trims and embellishments.
Brown Coffee Table

How to Choose the Correct Size for a Coffee Table

Have you ever stepped into a friend’s living room, instantly felt something missing and then noticed there was no coffee table? Coffee tables are often the finishing touch to a living room and can tie all of your décor together for a complete look. How to Choose the Correct Size for a Coffee Table

How to Choose the Correct Size for a Coffee Table

Have you ever stepped into a friend’s living room, instantly felt something missing and then noticed there was no coffee table? Coffee tables are often the finishing touch to a living room and can tie all of your décor together for a complete look.
Brown Wooden Accent Cabinet

12 Exceptional Design Features in Accent Cabinets & Chests

Accent cabinets and chests are the perfect way to keep your house efficiently organized and well-styled. We’re taking a look at some of the most exceptional design features in today’s accent cabinets and chests — and helping you choose the best pieces for your home. 12 Exceptional Design Features in Accent Cabinets & Chests

12 Exceptional Design Features in Accent Cabinets & Chests

Accent cabinets and chests are the perfect way to keep your house efficiently organized and well-styled. We’re taking a look at some of the most exceptional design features in today’s accent cabinets and chests — and helping you choose the best pieces for your home.
Rattan Accent Cabinet

Accent Cabinets & Chests Tour – A Little Something for Every Room

Nothing combines form and function quite like accent cabinets and chests. These practical designs keep your home efficiently organized while adding just the right amount of color, personality, and style. We’re giving you a room-by-room tour of the best cabinets and chests for any space – and proving that these traditional accents are still modern-day essentials. Accent Cabinets & Chests Tour – A Little Something for Every Room

Accent Cabinets & Chests Tour – A Little Something for Every Room

Nothing combines form and function quite like accent cabinets and chests. These practical designs keep your home efficiently organized while adding just the right amount of color, personality, and style. We’re giving you a room-by-room tour of the best cabinets and chests for any space – and proving that these traditional accents are still modern-day essentials.

Remodel Fever? Your Complete Guide to Bathroom Sinks

Home remodeling projects are incredibly exciting… and equally intimidating. If your bathroom is in serious need of a makeover, then a new bathroom sink is a great (and affordable) place to start. Remodel Fever? Your Complete Guide to Bathroom Sinks

Remodel Fever? Your Complete Guide to Bathroom Sinks

Home remodeling projects are incredibly exciting… and equally intimidating. If your bathroom is in serious need of a makeover, then a new bathroom sink is a great (and affordable) place to start.
Bathroom Vanity

Bathroom Vanity Buying Guide

Buying a new bathroom vanity can easily dress up your space without a major renovation. Before you start, the first step is to measure! You’ll want to measure the width and depth of the space available, and even consider the swing of the door and opening of drawers before purchasing. Bathroom Vanity Buying Guide

Bathroom Vanity Buying Guide

Buying a new bathroom vanity can easily dress up your space without a major renovation. Before you start, the first step is to measure! You’ll want to measure the width and depth of the space available, and even consider the swing of the door and opening of drawers before purchasing.
Blue Bathroom Vanity

How to Choose the Right Vanity for Your Bathroom

Every room should have a designated focal point, and in bathrooms a vanity is sure to do the trick. Bathroom vanities can be large or small and are found in varying materials and designs. With so many options, it is easy to feel overwhelmed—but don’t give up just yet! Choosing the right vanity for your bathroom depends a lot on the room itself; consider the bathroom’s size, who will use it and the overall look you want to create. How to Choose the Right Vanity for Your Bathroom

How to Choose the Right Vanity for Your Bathroom

Every room should have a designated focal point, and in bathrooms a vanity is sure to do the trick. Bathroom vanities can be large or small and are found in varying materials and designs. With so many options, it is easy to feel overwhelmed—but don’t give up just yet! Choosing the right vanity for your bathroom depends a lot on the room itself; consider the bathroom’s size, who will use it and the overall look you want to create.

Insider’s Guide to Shopping for a Bathroom Vanity

If your master bath or powder room is in serious need of a makeover, then shopping for a new bathroom vanity is a great place to start. The type of vanity you choose can completely transform a bathroom’s aesthetics and pull the space together with ease. We’re offering up some insider tips and tricks for finding the best bathroom vanity to suit your personal sense of style. Insider’s Guide to Shopping for a Bathroom Vanity

Insider’s Guide to Shopping for a Bathroom Vanity

If your master bath or powder room is in serious need of a makeover, then shopping for a new bathroom vanity is a great place to start. The type of vanity you choose can completely transform a bathroom’s aesthetics and pull the space together with ease. We’re offering up some insider tips and tricks for finding the best bathroom vanity to suit your personal sense of style.

Bath Vanities for Popular Bath Layouts

A vanity helps establish the style in any bathroom, no matter the size. It serves important functions such as holding the sink, hiding plumbing, and providing storage. You’ll also gain a countertop for hand towels, soap, and decorative items like flowers, trays, and mirrors. Bath Vanities for Popular Bath Layouts

Bath Vanities for Popular Bath Layouts

A vanity helps establish the style in any bathroom, no matter the size. It serves important functions such as holding the sink, hiding plumbing, and providing storage. You’ll also gain a countertop for hand towels, soap, and decorative items like flowers, trays, and mirrors.

Five Steps for Furnishing Your Bathroom

Designing a bathroom from scratch should be a fun process, but it often becomes overwhelming and stressful. Every fixture, furniture and accessory you choose for your bathroom is like a piece in a puzzle, and when you’re all done, the pieces should fit together. Five Steps for Furnishing Your Bathroom

Five Steps for Furnishing Your Bathroom

Designing a bathroom from scratch should be a fun process, but it often becomes overwhelming and stressful. Every fixture, furniture and accessory you choose for your bathroom is like a piece in a puzzle, and when you’re all done, the pieces should fit together.

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Unique Furniture

Add interest to your home with unique furniture

Accent furniture can be a great way to add flair and personality. Plus, it doesn’t require you to completely redo your interior design and replace all of your existing furniture. All you have to do is find unique and interesting pieces to give a space that one-of-a-kind look. Add interest to your home with unique furniture

Add interest to your home with unique furniture

Accent furniture can be a great way to add flair and personality. Plus, it doesn’t require you to completely redo your interior design and replace all of your existing furniture. All you have to do is find unique and interesting pieces to give a space that one-of-a-kind look.
Office Chair

Home Office Options: Choosing the Right Desk Chair

The home office was once a “nice-to-have” feature – today, it’s almost a requirement. As work schedules have evolved to include flextime and work-from-home benefits, it’s necessary to have a place where you can close the door, focus and get the job done. But having the space isn’t the only key – a functional office set-up is equally essential. One of the key elements of that is a office chair. Home Office Options: Choosing the Right Desk Chair

Home Office Options: Choosing the Right Desk Chair

The home office was once a “nice-to-have” feature – today, it’s almost a requirement. As work schedules have evolved to include flextime and work-from-home benefits, it’s necessary to have a place where you can close the door, focus and get the job done. But having the space isn’t the only key – a functional office set-up is equally essential. One of the key elements of that is a office chair.

Why the foreseeable future of furniture is curvy

The curved furniture trend has been on the upswing since 2019, and it seems to still have some serious legs carrying it forward. But curved furniture has also been a cyclical favorite for centuries. Why the foreseeable future of furniture is curvy

Why the foreseeable future of furniture is curvy

The curved furniture trend has been on the upswing since 2019, and it seems to still have some serious legs carrying it forward. But curved furniture has also been a cyclical favorite for centuries.

Outdoor Furniture Storage

If you’ve made an investment in outdoor furniture – even a relatively simple table and chair set – it’s important to protect that investment with high quality covers. They will make all the difference next spring when we’re digging out from the snow and ice. Outdoor Furniture Storage

Outdoor Furniture Storage

If you’ve made an investment in outdoor furniture – even a relatively simple table and chair set – it’s important to protect that investment with high quality covers. They will make all the difference next spring when we’re digging out from the snow and ice.

The Health Benefits of a Standing Desk

If you’re a desk-dweller, you know good and well how much sitting all day affects your body. Although there are ways to maintain a high degree of ergonomics while sitting for extended periods, it’s difficult always to remain sitting with your shoulders rolled back, back straight, feet on the floor, etc. Between getting up and moving around, avoiding the slouch, and looking away from your computer every now and again, what’s a sedentary employee supposed to do? The Health Benefits of a Standing Desk

The Health Benefits of a Standing Desk

If you’re a desk-dweller, you know good and well how much sitting all day affects your body. Although there are ways to maintain a high degree of ergonomics while sitting for extended periods, it’s difficult always to remain sitting with your shoulders rolled back, back straight, feet on the floor, etc. Between getting up and moving around, avoiding the slouch, and looking away from your computer every now and again, what’s a sedentary employee supposed to do?

POLYWOOD – Timeless Outdoor Furniture

POLYWOOD is the originator of the recycled outdoor furnishings category, pioneering the recycled adirondack in 1990. Not only did they create the category, they’ve had over 26 years to refine the designs, processes, and stand by their 20-year product warranty. POLYWOOD – Timeless Outdoor Furniture

POLYWOOD – Timeless Outdoor Furniture

POLYWOOD is the originator of the recycled outdoor furnishings category, pioneering the recycled adirondack in 1990. Not only did they create the category, they’ve had over 26 years to refine the designs, processes, and stand by their 20-year product warranty.

Smart Furnishing Tips for Small Spaces

Getting the most use out of your small living space can be a daunting task. Smart styling requires finding versatile pieces and using them cleverly. Below are a few furnishing tips that will take your space from cramped to comfortable! Smart Furnishing Tips for Small Spaces

Smart Furnishing Tips for Small Spaces

Getting the most use out of your small living space can be a daunting task. Smart styling requires finding versatile pieces and using them cleverly. Below are a few furnishing tips that will take your space from cramped to comfortable!

Choosing the Right Shower Head for Your Bathroom

If you’re feeling frustrated with your shower experience, it may be time to ditch your old shower head and invest in a new one. Here are some of the more common types you might consider. Choosing the Right Shower Head for Your Bathroom

Choosing the Right Shower Head for Your Bathroom

If you’re feeling frustrated with your shower experience, it may be time to ditch your old shower head and invest in a new one. Here are some of the more common types you might consider.

How to Pick the Perfect Headboard for Your Bedroom

While headboards are essential to your bedroom’s overall design, not just any headboard will do. Keep these factors in mind to find a headboard that complements your room. How to Pick the Perfect Headboard for Your Bedroom

How to Pick the Perfect Headboard for Your Bedroom

While headboards are essential to your bedroom’s overall design, not just any headboard will do. Keep these factors in mind to find a headboard that complements your room.

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