A holdover from past eras that has maintained its traditional uses while also taking on new ones, the oak sideboard is a fixture of many of today’s well-appointed homes. The term “sideboard” isn’t in common usage in some parts of the world, where it has come to be better known as a “server”. And in [...]
Do you have too much stuff in your home? The best thing to do would be to get rid of all the stuff you don’t need and then not buy anything to replace it. Have you tried to do that and found it impossible? Then the next best thing is damage control, and that means [...]
The Art Deco movement originated in Paris and lasted from the beginning of the 20th century until after World War II. It is characterized by its eclectic blending of diverse influences ranging from the field of archaeology and machine design to create very interesting works. The art deco style could be and still can be [...]
With living room furniture covers, more accurately known as furniture slipcovers, it is possible to hide stains and blemishes on upholstered living room furniture or create a new look without replacing existing furniture while protecting the furniture at the same time. Because the cover is merely fabric, the possibilities for decorating with slipcovers is limited [...]
In colonial living rooms, the “colonial” refers to English colonists living in America in the 17th and 18th centuries. Furniture at that time was based on English furniture making tradition, but the arrival on the shores of America yielded different materials, which was reflected in the furniture that colonists had in their homes. While the [...]
End tables are usually used next to sofas in the living room as a surface for resting drinks or books or for holding lamps. Small as they are, end tables can go a long way to creating the ideal look for your living room. They must be the right size and style to match your [...]
Unassembled furniture isn’t too different from most furniture nowadays, since the products you find in furniture stores often come unassembled. Keeping furniture unassembled makes for cheaper and more efficient shipping as well as taking up less warehouse space. This is true of some of the furniture from larger companies like Ashley, whose chests and cabinets, [...]
Furnishing your living room may seem like a complicated process. You have to take into account the space you have to work with, the designs that appeal to you, and how much you want to spend, among other factors. Once you’ve committed to one piece of furniture, say a leather sofa, subsequent purchases must match [...]
Everyone knows that leather furniture is associated with class and luxury. But did you know that there are actually many types of leather, and that some of these fall far short of this reputation? While the real, quality leather is very durable and reasonably easy to care for, much of what passes for leather these [...]