What comes to mind when you hear the words Medieval or Gothic? Cathedrals and castles and times long past, most likely. Or possibly you just remember that history credit in undergrad, with lectures on mad kings and 100 year wars and crop rotation. Whatever the case, medieval architecture and design is incredibly iconic. It comprises towering spires and sweeping lines, dark pillar...

One of my clearest memories of my house growing up was a statue we all universally referred to as “the solitary imp”. The imp was a squat, grey gargoyle-like creature that sat and squinted across the fishpond. This statue has fixed itself more firmly in my mind than other part of the yard. In my opinion no garden is complete without something of the kind. Big or small, centerpiece or accent. Wheth...

A lot of talk about outdoor furniture revolves around spaces with hard floors - like a deck, patio, or porch. But chances are that most of your back yard isn't finished with wood, tile, or brick, but with grass, gravel, or mulch - which means you need a very different set of furniture. Having a cute place to sit and relax in the middle of your garden can be wonderful, and the right garden furnitur...

Do you love books? Do you have a house filled to the brim with books? Do you wish your furniture could also be made out of--or resemble--books? This is the time for you, as clever, literature-themed furniture is available for your home right now. Delicately crafted and painted to resemble hardcover spines and pages, these pieces take the fake...

When it comes to choosing a design style, it can be difficult to strike a good balance between new and old, traditional and modern, subdued and ostentatious. You may be turned off by the gaudy frill of rococo and romantic decor, but at the same time you may not be ready to commit to the sleek severity of contemporary urban chic. Consider a compromise of utility and style. Go classic--or rather, go...

In a busy household, your family's entrance is probably one of the most high-traffic parts of your home, especially if you live in a cooler climate or have kids with an active schedule. Whether your family mostly uses your home's main entrance or a side door or mudroom, having well-made furniture with lots of built-in storage can not only help you clear up the congestion, but also help get rid of ...

Long for an era you never got to be a part of? Bring medieval life to you with these choice furnishings to accentuate your existing furniture throughout the home. You don't have to retreat to outdated castle living and all its drawbacks to have a home reminiscent of medieval finery; a surprising amount of medieval-style furniture ca...

Ready or not, ghouls and boys, Halloween is coming! If you are a party person, you're likely thinking of unique decorations for your house that'll spook and delight your guests. While there is way too much to talk about from the catalog, here is a selection of some of HomeThangs' spooky goods that can work for a Halloween party appropriate fo...

If you're looking to add a distinctive, eye-catching accent piece to your living space, one of the best ways to start is by taking a page from the history books. Some of the most beautiful and unusual furnishings out there are the ones that have been mostly lost to the passage of time, that survive largely in the form of replicas. The dome chair (also known as the balloon chair) is one of my perso...

Good landscape lighting is easily one of the best ways to beautify your outdoor spaces, but hardwiring your back yard for electricity is far from a DIY weekend project. That said, adding little light to your outdoor spaces doesn’t have to be a big ordeal. Solar powered LEDs and candle-lit garden lanterns don’t require any wiring, and while they produce a little less light, they often come in reall...