In my part of the world, the snow is finally melting, the birds are migrating back, and the sun is visible for a reasonable amount of time. It’s spring! And for many of us, that means the daunting task of spring cleaning. While there are book-sized guides for getting your life organized now and forever, […]
27
Dec
Dec
Clutter builds up anywhere in your home that’s used frequently, but not every room has built-in storage to handle it. The kitchen has cabinets and pantries and the bedroom has closets and wardrobes, but the living room rarely comes premade to handle all of your stuff. Plus, the furniture you put in to make it […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
A Quick Guide To Choosing A New TV Stand for Your Living Room
13
Sep
Sep
So you’ve bought a new TV and now you need to get it set up. But getting a new TV movie-night-ready isn’t just cords, consoles, and cable boxes. It’s also getting your TV at a good height, your add-ons well stored, and your screen beautifully displayed. In fact, choosing a good TV stand may be […]
30
Apr
Apr
When decorating a living room, you can be hard-pressed once you have your essentials to find furniture that “fits” the space. Truly, what goes with a beige couch? The answer is simple: don’t match your existing living room furniture, but to enhance it with small, bold accents. An accent table is one of many ways […]
11
Dec
Dec
The perfect armchair is hard to come by, but when you do it’s an absolute delight to sit in. Big, comfy, worn out in all the right ways, and a staple of your home for years. While I can’t help you with wearing out a chair over time to make it fit you exactly, I […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas
Feeling Blue: Vibrant, Soothing Blue Accents For Your Living Room
10
Nov
Nov
Due to the increasingly cold and bitter weather here in the Northern hemisphere, I’ve been feeling a little blue. It’s gotten me thinking about decorating with blue accents. Designers are incorporating blue into living rooms across the country because of its versatility in style and adaptability as a bold-but-almost-neutral color. Today I’ve got a few […]
04
Oct
Oct
Halloween is an iconic decorating season, dependent on certain imagery and symbolism to terrify its audience. Enter the skeletons, the pumpkins, the moody lighting, and the black and orange color schemes we’re all familiar with this time of year. But even if you’re full of the Halloween spirit, you still need to be able to […]
28
Apr
Apr
Entertaining at home can feel like a drag if you keep to the same look every time someone comes over. While some may move furniture around to freshen the living room up, another option to augment the space with specific pieces just for guests. Cocktail tables were created to do just that. This cousin of […]
10
Mar
Mar
If you’ve been jumping rental-to-rental (or don’t want to put holes in your walls), wall-mounting your television isn’t an option. The good news is, there are tons of nice-looking TV stands out there; available in styles to match just about any living room, a good stand will keep your electronics supported and your decor on-point. […]
Decorating Ideas and Tips, Furnishing Ideas, Latest Trends, Uncategorized
Open Up a Small Living Room With a Glass Top Coffee Table
19
Nov
Nov
Coffee tables are the centerpiece of your living room – literally; they’re right in the middle of your space, and sit in front of all the rest of your furniture. So while they may not be your biggest-ticket item, they should be front and center when updating your living room. If you crave a more sophisticated […]