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I have always loved visiting my family in the South. One of the reasons is that I can stop at Cracker Barrel for a home-cooked meal. While I’m waiting, I can lazily sway in one of the most amazing rocking chairs ever. I moved forward and back to put my babies to sleep or just …
As someone with three teenagers in the home, I can absolutely relate to the amount of clutter that quickly builds up. From socks and t-shirts to jewelry and bags, keeping a home tidy without a properly functional wardrobe and dresser setup can be quite a feat. If you’re in the market for a new dresser …
If you’re looking to update your living room, you might consider getting rid of some of the old furniture and replacing it with something new. While there are many changes you can make in your living room, adding some black furniture might be just what you need. In order to create a luxurious and classy …
Super clever design and execution. Perfect for pretty much any outdoor/backyard area including deck, patio, fire pit area or on the edge of a garden. Watch it in action: Standard Dimensions: Bench dimensions: 57” x 24″ x 32″ Picnic Table dimensions: 57” x 48″ x 30″ Table Top dimension: 19″ x 57” Large Dimensions: Bench …
I am sure I am one of a million to say this, but, yes, leather couches are comfortable. Seriously! I am not an owner of a leather couch right now, but sure. That’s the truth. However, I have sat on a leather sofa in the past and even took a nap on one. These are …
Have you thought about whether your sofa has arms or not? No, I don’t mean the type of arms with fingers. I mean armrests on the sides of the couch where you can sit and rest your arms and upper body more easily. These are also great for serving as an instant pillow for taking …
If you want to know whether or not you should get a slipcovered sofa, here’s an outstanding “Yes!” for you to hear. That’s right, slipcovered sofas are in style. There are many benefits of having a slipcovered sofa and examples of ways to use this type of seating. See what I’m talking about and learn …
The Victorian era, which is literally the period of Queen Victoria’s reign, spans from 1837-1901. The furniture from the period has a distinct aesthetic with dark finishes or gilding, embellishments and heavy proportions. The Victorian period overlapped the Industrial Revolution, making it the first style of furniture to be manufactured. Don’t expect to find any identifying …
Sectional sofas have become a mainstay of the modern living room, but its history goes back further than you might expect. The casual style and invitation to lounge brought on by the sectional sofa may seem a reflection of contemporary times. However, the sectional sofas Victorian roots, and mid-century renditions say otherwise. Besides, who liked …
This age old question for designers and homeowners is one that can’t be answered by a simple yes or no. So, stay tuned to read about all the factors you want to consider in making the decision on whether to match your living room furniture or not. We’ll walk through everything from colour palettes, to …
I’ve recently decided to use beech or cherry wood and found that many people don’t know which is better for furniture, flooring, or cabinets. So I took the time to research this topic to find better the two kinds of wood; Beech vs. Cherry wood. Cherry is a hardwood perfect for carved chairs and shows …
Deciding between two different kinds of wood for building furniture, flooring, and cabinets can be difficult. Especially between two that are so similar, in many ways, things can get complicated. That’s why I looked into it to see which is better between the two of Birch vs. Walnut wood. Birch is perfect for people looking …
People that work a lot with wood know just how important a type of wood is for their quality of work. So it made me wonder which to use between two different types of wood, Maple vs. Cedarwood, and which is best suited for furniture, flooring, and cabinets. So I asked around to find out …
If you’re a carpenter or woodworker, you would know that all types of wood aren’t the same in saying that people wonder which one is better between the Maple vs. Birch Wood regarding furniture, flooring, and cabinets. So I did some exploration on the web to find out! Maple wood is harder and more durable …
Woodworking can be tricky when you don’t know exactly what to use to do some patching up. Ever wondered what to use between Wood Putty or Wood Filler, and ask yourself which is better? I took the liberty to research it and find out exactly when to use these two applications. Wood putty, as it …
Daybeds are not comfortable, not even to look at with your eyes at least a dozen feet away. Not even 25 feet away, not even a little bit. Daybeds are so discomforting they squeak just from the wind. You can’t lay on one of these without listening to those squeaks from the metal, simply because …
I personally do not find any couch to be comfortable, so this is a hard sell. As a definitely-not-a-couch-potato type of person, the reason that Chesterfields are so uncomfortable is the style. Let me explain to you why I would not buy a Chesterfield couch if I had a million dollars. Ok, maybe then, but …
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 28,400 job openings for woodworkers each year over the coming decade, primarily due to the retirement of older workers or workers who move into other occupations. Overall employment of woodworkers is projected to grow at an average pace of about 8 percent from 2020 to 2030. With the …
The profit margin on sofas is large and can be as high as 50 percent. If you are thinking of making sofas to add an income stream to your work, build a new business, or are just pricing out new furniture, the markup can be high. I used to wonder why couches and sofas for …
It doesn’t matter if our sofa matches the floors and walls of our living space. Having a piece that stands out well adds a whole new life to the room and prevents it from being too bland or boring. For instance, while it’s not a couch but a recliner, I have a maroon piece in …