It takes a surprising number of tables to decorate a whole house. But while certain types of tables are very distinct – like dining tables – the language we use to talk about them can get a little muddied. The terms “side tables” and “end tables” in particular are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t […]
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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 […]
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Bringing the Past to Life with Glass-Top Petrified Wood Tables
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May
May
It might seem like a rare, idle luxury to have real fossils decorating your home, but petrified wood is both a charming callback to simpler (okay, prehistoric) times and a fun, functional material for furniture. Petrified wood tables make great statement pieces for any living or dining room, and these days you don’t have to […]
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Novelty Accent Tables To Add A Little Personality To Your Living Space
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Aug
Aug
Everyone has something they love – like a favorite animal, beloved hobby, or cherished pastime. But there’s a stark divide between something you like a lot, and something you’d want to decorate a room with. Sure, nautical, animal, or sport-themed rooms are all pretty common (among others). But if you want to show off your […]
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Jan
Jan
The weathered, pre-distressed look has been making the rounds for awhile now, and from a glance at the red carpet it’s not going away anytime soon. Whether it’s torn jeans, frayed coats, or scuffed boots, distressed styles bring out a vintage, old-world feel, and homewares are no different. Guild Master is an acclaimed manufacturer in […]
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Jul
Jul
One of my favorite things about modern design is that it gives equal consideration to aesthetics and utility. Even the simplest modern furniture often has some kind of dual functionality, or at least some subtle quirk or changeable feature designed to make the piece more usable. But the extra utility isn’t just added on, it’s […]
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Making A Case For Nesting Tables: A Stylish Solution For A Smaller Living Space
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Mar
Mar
I remember when I was growing up my grandparents had a set of nesting tables. I loved them in the way that kids do because the smallest one was just the right size for me. But even though I’ve since grown out of hosting tea parties for teddy bears on teeny tiny tables, they remain […]
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Five Pieces Of Furniture That Will Help You Entertain In A Small Space
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Feb
Feb
Everyone likes to have friends over once in a while – even people who aren’t every-weekend entertainers. But entertaining guests gets a lot more complicated the less space you have; if you don’t have a formal dining room, a big open kitchen, or even much space at all beyond your ordinary living areas, there isn’t […]
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Petite Accent Tables And Ottomans For A Small Living Room
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Jun
Jun
When you have a really small living room, there often isn’t room for much more than the bare minimum essential furniture. But even if it looks like there isn’t room for anything but your sofa and TV stand, sometimes adding a small accent table or ottoman can actually improve the look, feel, and functionality of […]
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Console Tables: The Must-Have Accent Table For Your Entryway
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Mar
Mar
Entryways are one of the oddest rooms in the home. They’re the first things guests see and set the tone for the house as a whole, but are often made of little leftover patches of space carved out or crammed in between the main rooms. That can make for some pretty unusual layouts, and a […]
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