Check our PolArt blog pages:If you're looking for a bold, colorful statement piece for your modern living space, you've come to the right place. I'm always on the lookout for unique, unusual new takes on modern furniture, and regular readers of the blog will know that some of my absolute favorite modern furniture picks are ones that riff on antique designs. PolArt, a specialty furniture designer from Mexico, offers modern fu... I'm in the unique position of having a compact, urban lifestyle but taste that tends more toward the antique. Now, in Europe and in some older parts of east coast cities, mixing the two is far from unheard of. In fact, historical apartment buildings in Paris are defined as much by their interior decor as their architecture. But if you live in a more modern building, it can be hard to pull off a lu... I have a confession to make. I like to put my feet up. If I can't kick my feet up while I'm in front of the TV, I'm not a happy camper. Really, this is one of the few petty discomforts I really can't stand, but the benefit is that it's turned me into something of an expert on living room lounges and recliners. There are lots of ways to get your feet up, but not all of them work in every living ro... In interior design, everything comes around again, whether it's something simple like a color scheme, or more distinct, like an iconic piece of furniture. These days, though, it's easier than ever for antique elements to see a resurgence for the simple reason that antique replicas have become so common - you don't have to go hunting for an heirloom piece just to get a look you want anymore. It's a... Can a colorful sofa exist in the same world as reasonable, classy decor? The answer is yes! Bring some color into your life by replacing a drab, old sofa with a vibrant new one—don't be afraid to get creative. A lot of traditional design says that you should stick to neutral colors so that everything you have matches, but that's a very no... A good chair is like a good friend: always there for you, a reassuring sight to see after a long day, and isn't a pain in the rear. Finding this special chair is a lot easier said than done though, so here are five types of chairs to help you with your search for the perfect one for your home.
[caption id="attachment_14541" align="aligncen... What do you think of when you hear the word 'dining room?' An unexplored, shadowy place you only air out for Thanksgiving? The good china you only dust off for company? There is just something about dark wood and stylized, throne-like chairs that can make a dining room awkward to use. Luckily, trends have developed and formal no longer has to mean austere or vintage. Investing in a contem... Have you ever gone to decorate your bedroom and realized something felt missing despite having all the dressers, beds, and other furniture you need to make the room complete? As the title suggests, perhaps what you really need to tie your bedroom together is a headboard; but don't go picking just any piece of wood that you can attach to y... You've decided to add a little pizzazz to your home, but aren't sure where to start. You've got a room mostly tied together, but it's just missing some vital color or design and you're aren't willing to replace all your furniture to achieve that. No problem! What you're looking for is an accent chair,... An important and inevitable step to any decorating venture is figuring out what is going on the walls. There is honestly nothing as unfinished or depressing as a blank wall, as I'm sure anyone who has lived in a student dorm will tell you. Sofas and tables and chairs are all important elements of a room, but it's really what you put on the
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