Remember the days of blankets? Or rather the nights of blankets, when winter meant piling layers and layers of wool on the bed in order to keep out the winter chill. Well, if progress means anything, then the widespread acceptance and popularity of the duvet must be part of it. Blankets are heavy and awkward. By comparison duvets are light and easy to make up. Just throw one on the bed and the job is done. (more…)
Furniture shopping used to be done by driving around town, visiting all the furniture retailers until just the right sofa or table was found. This could be very time consuming, not to mention expensive if the furniture is not bought on sale. Another option has emerged as furniture “e-tailers” (online retailers) have popped up on the web. These websites offer shoppers many benefits unavailable at conventional retailers. (more…)
The simple bar stool has recently become a stylish accessory to every home. Whatever the look and style of your kitchen, the vast variety available in stores and on the internet will ensure you will find a bar stool to suit your taste and complement your décor. Perhaps the most practical and versatile form is the swivel bar stool. (more…)
Imagine this scenario; you have just bought a brand new sofa, you get it home and it looks good. However, there is something you just cannot put your finger on it. It feels like something is missing but you are not sure what. Then it comes to you, you need some cushions to finish of the look! (more…)
Which is more important, form of function? Unfortunately for me, my wife is an interior decorator, so I often lose this argument. I think function is more important, while her vote is for form. We both agree that if you can possibly have both, that is the best of both worlds. We do have several pieces of furniture in our home that look esthetically beautiful, but are not as efficient in their function as I would prefer, so I’m probably listened to about as much as most men are on this topic. (more…)
Furniture options are very limited when a young man or woman first heads off to the great unknown otherwise known as college. Dining tables, chairs, and even a simple sofa are all luxury items in a dorm room and most often impractical furniture choices. Of course, there are companies that recognize the cramped confines of the dorm room which is why there are specially designed pieces of furniture that cater to the college student. (more…)
When you take the time to really compare the wide assortment of exciting contemporary end tables in a furniture store these days, you may be tempted to conclude that you have walked onto the set of a Stanley Kubrick film. Some of these contemporary home furnishings are made entirely of glass while others feature an interesting marriage of metal and other composite materials. What you are certainly not going to find, whether shopping online or in a traditional furniture outlet—is the same old boring end tables your parents had! (more…)
The average size of the home may have increased in recent years but despite these recent advances there still just does not seem to be enough room—especially in the bedroom. By the time simple furniture is placed in the bedroom like a bed, dresser, nightstand, and perhaps a simple desk or night table—there just is no room left over for living! While we would like to believe that simply moving to a larger home is the solution, the simple fact is that we must make do with the sparse space we have in the present. (more…)
One of the biggest logical considerations for buyers of deck or patio furniture is price. Most of us cannot simply go out and buy the biggest and best outdoor patio furniture without serious financial consequences. Still, while pricing is always a huge factor in any deck furniture purchase decision—it should never be the only thing considered. The value that you get for your money is really just as important as the amount you spend. (more…)
Ready to buy a new pool table but not sure what size to get? Check out our tips for choosing the best size pool table to fit comfortably in your game room. First we will go over the standard table sizes and standard cue sizes and go from there… (more…)