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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Furniture with clawed feet – where the bottom of a table’s legs taper out into a round, claw-like shape – was a style popularized in the 1700’s. There are many variations clawed feet can have, and it’s a style that has aged well and is sure to remain a timeless piece in your home. For […]
Most of the furniture you buy for a living room, you buy for the long-term. Big ticket items like your sofa set and seating, and workhorses like your TV stand or bookshelves serve two functions: to get the job done, and to look neutral enough that they won’t make your living space feel dated a few […]
Coffee tables only first appeared in their current form during the mid-nineteenth century. But nowadays a coffee table is nearly as indispensable to a sitting room as a sofa. Whether or not you actually plan to use yours to hold coffee isn’t important. They are trendy, all-purpose surfaces to build a room around. Style and […]
Some things just go together, you know? Milk and cookies, peanut butter and chocolate, tea and scones. Also, the harmonious balance of midcentury modern decor: a trendy blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics. In the lean economic conditions of the last few years, many people are seeing the appeal of the simplicity and practicality of design […]
As someone who’s spent most of her life living in smallish spaces, I’ve really learned the value of making the most of the space you have. That can mean anything from hanging an extra shelf in your bedroom to choosing just the right coffee table. Even small changes can make your home feel less cluttered, […]
It’s hard to find good TV trays. Many are made of cheap plastic, cheap metal, or a generic-finished wood, which makes it difficult to find one that looks like real furniture. Especially if you have a sophisticated modern decor, even an otherwise nice light oak folding table looks out of place. But never fear – […]