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 …
You’ve probably seen it in movies from the 60’s, or heard it mentioned jokingly in conversation: the conversation pit is infamous, yet not many of us know the real history behind it. And, are there any that still exist today? Let’s find out! Origins and Inspiration: Also known as recessed seating, the conversation pit seems …
This month we bid farewell to our lounge suite. An unfortunate accident occurred between my puppy’s teeth and the couch; the puppy claimed a decisive and undisputed win! This started me on my quest to replace the beloved couch with a high-quality leather couch. Hopefully, the lessons I learned will benefit you in your journey …
When it comes to choosing timber for the furniture, flooring, and cabinets in your home, there are plenty of choices on offer. Many factors will enter into your decision, including durability, strength, and, most significantly, aesthetics. Oak and Walnut have very similar characteristics and are both excellent choices for furniture, flooring, and cabinets. Generally, Oak …
There are always plenty of options available when it comes to choosing the right timber for your home’s furniture, flooring, and cabinetry. The choice can often be a difficult one, but understanding a little more about the types of wood and their advantages and disadvantages will assist in making the choice a little easier. Oak …
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Modular and space-saving furnishings are the key to transforming a small house into a multi-functional and adaptive home. If you live or have ever lived in a dense urban milieu (like I do), it’s likely that you have experienced living in apartments. While the hustle-and-bustle of city living makes them worth it in spades (where …
Every room needs furniture that is both functional, and aesthetically pleasing. While it might seem like a daunting task to furnish an entire house, we’ve got you covered from top to bottom; bathroom to basement. If you’re a new home-owner looking to furnish your entire house, you’re going to want to read this! While …
In every project related to wood, it is essential to know which wood to use for the specific project. The question of which wood to use is specifically related to the project that will be done. We will be taking a closer look at poplar wood and maple wood and their application to furniture, flooring, …
Carpentry is a unique hobby or profession that combines creativity, skill, and hard work. When entering into a project like this, choosing the correct wood will make the job easier. We will be looking at the uses of Maple wood and Cherry wood regarding furniture, flooring, and cabinets. Maple wood and Cherry wood are …
All wood projects are different, and all projects require different characteristics from the wood used. Whether it is furniture, flooring, or cabinets, each one requires a special kind of wood, depending on the need of the person using it. We will be looking at Cedarwood and Walnut wood. Cedarwood is one of the most durable …
Birch and cedar are both readily available kinds of wood. But what exactly are these two kinds of wood, and which is better for furniture, flooring, and cabinets, birch or cedar? Cedar is easier to work than birch, but both finish well. Cedar excels in applications that require rot and pest resistance, whereas birch …
Cedar and beech are both commonly used kinds of wood for various woodworking applications. But apart from being common, they do not have much in common. Which is better for furniture, flooring, and cabinets, cedar, or beech? Cedar and beech are both easy to work with. Cedars are generally durable woods suitable for exterior applications, …
Birch and beech are related woods with similar-sounding names and many similar properties. But these two kinds of wood are not the same, and the differences between them will affect whether to choose birch or beech for furniture, flooring, and cabinets. Beech is easier to work than birch, but both finish well. Both kinds of …
The more one understands the particular features of wood and its source; the more one can appreciate the warmth and beauty it offers to our everyday surroundings. Both pine wood and walnut wood are some of the best options out there that can leave your home looking stylish and elegant. To make things easier, I’ve …
Composition Establishing the perfect composition can be a daunting element of styling a coffee table. The aim is to think about how all the items you’ve chosen will work cohesively on top of your table. Connecting various pieces through style, shape, color, theme, or maybe a mixture of all these factors is an excellent way …
When renovating or beginning a new carpentry project, an important thing to consider is the type of wood to be used. We will help you with this decision by considering cherry wood and poplar wood and their usefulness when building furniture, cabinets, and flooring. Cherry wood is magnificent in color, durable, and ages …
There are countless types of wood available on the market, the majority of which are perfectly fine for most applications, including furniture, flooring, or cabinetry. Each of these types of timber has its strengths and weaknesses, and there is often a big difference in price between them. Both pine and maple wood are good for …
Different types of construction projects call for different kinds of timber. The choice between Poplar and Pine appears to be a no-brainer when it comes to constructing furniture. Pine is generally inexpensive, so it must be better, right? No, it’s not so. Various things must be taken into account before making the right decision about …
Not all wood is created equal, and when you’re looking for sustainable wood choices for your furniture needs, you may be drawn to the quicker growing species like Poplar and Birch. Each wood has its advantages and disadvantages when it comes to woodworking and furniture making, and you may be concerned about making the right …
Maple and poplar are used widely in carpentry. Both are types of hardwood, but they have different qualities. Maple is harder and thus generally better suited for making heavy-duty wooden objects, while poplar is softer and, therefore, more advantageous for intricate carpentry work. Maple is a dense, strong hardwood, well-suited for making objects that undergo …
When it comes to choosing the best wood for your furniture, flooring, and cabinets, knowing the characteristics of each wood makes your decision easy. Both Cherry and Walnut wood is excellent wood choices for either of your furniture, flooring or cabinets or even all three. However, how do you know which one of the two …
It is a question that every furniture buyer comes across. Choosing the proper wood for furniture is crucial because it influences the final cost of your unit. Which one to choose for furniture, flooring, and cabinet? Don’t worry! We have got you covered. Pine is widely available all over the world and can be handled …
Maple and beech are similar-looking woods with similar weights, and both are readily available. But despite these similarities, there are some critical differences. Which is better for furniture, flooring, and cabinets, maple or beech? Beech is relatively easy to work, whereas soft maple is more challenging to work, and hard maple is renowned for …
Deciding which type of wood you want for your furniture, cabinets, and flooring can be pretty intimidating when there are so many different types of wood out there. Although both Maple and Walnut wood come from the hardwood of the tree, they are different from each other. How does each of these feature in …
Home renovations can always be a decision nightmare; the choices that are available today are endless. Wood furnishings have always been a must in my home; it has always been a choice between Birch and Cherry wood for me. So I set out to weigh the two kinds of wood up against each other; which …
Cherry and Oak are woods that are used in the furniture industry. These hardwoods are deciduous to North America. Both are frequently selected for their natural appeal and complex grain patterns. They possess unique qualities. Oak and Cherry (hardwoods) possess distinct strengths and weaknesses for furniture, flooring, and cabinets. Oak is significantly denser, stronger, and …
Pine and cedar are readily available softwoods. But what exactly are pine and cedar, and which is better for furniture, flooring, and cabinets, pine or cedar? Pine and cedar are both relatively easy to work, although the resins in pine can create problems. Cedar excels in applications that require rot and pest resistance, whereas pine …
Looking for good quality woods for your furniture, flooring, and cabinets can be a hassle, especially when you do not know much about the different kinds of wood species. Pinewood and Cherry wood are some of the best options out there that can leave your home looking stylish and elegant. So, which wood species between …
Poplar and Pine are two distinct wood species that have very similar properties. Pine and Poplar vary in degrees from one property to the next. Pine is a softwood that is extremely soft, and Polar is a hardwood (deciduous) that is also very soft. Poplar and Pine are highly sought-after woods prized for their affordability, …
Oak and beech are both well-known lightly colored kinds of wood. But despite superficial similarities in appearance, there are some critical differences. Which is better for furniture, flooring, and cabinets, oak or beech? White oak and beech are both relatively easy to work and bend well. White oak is harder and more resistant to rot …
Oak and cedar are both well-known woods. But what exactly are oak and cedar, and which is better for furniture, flooring, and cabinets, oak or cedar? White oak and cedar are both relatively easy to work. White oak is harder and heavier and is considered more attractive. Western red cedar is the most expensive. …
When we’re looking to choose wood for our furniture or flooring, we want to know that we’re getting the best wood for the job. Not only do we want something that is beautiful and suits our décor style, but it needs to be durable and suit our budget too! With American woods, like cedar and …
When building projects in your home or having someone helping you to make new wood furniture around your home, you need to know the best wood to use. A common issue faced by many newcomers is choosing between affordable poplar wood and expensive oak wood. Oak cabinets are hardier and will be dent-resistant when used …
With all the wood options available for furniture, flooring, and cabinets, the decision about what to choose is intimidating. Although walnut and poplar are both options, how do they compare with each other? Walnut is a medium-grain hardwood, and poplar is a fine-grain hardwood. Walnut can be used for flooring, furniture, and cabinetry. Poplar is …
Is it time to replace your mattress for your bed? Depending on how much you use it and the type you have, you could be due for an upgrade if it’s ten years or more old. You may also find that you’re waking up with aches and pains, or you’re not sleeping well at all. …
Oak and birch are two of many different kinds of wood you may be looking at when choosing woods for your flooring or furniture. While both kinds of wood are known to be durable and hard-wearing, some differences may make one or the other more appealing for you. Both are beautiful woods with different grain patterns …
We’re about to move shortly. Once we have our new house, I want to get a small home bar. We host large parties and dinner parties frequently (it’s been on hiatus with COVID but we’re keenly waiting to resume hosting plenty of gigs soon). Installing a small home bar is pretty easy these days because …
Coffee tables and end tables are great additions to any living area and are not only key elements in your home decor, but they’re functional as well. But what’s the difference between a coffee and an end table? Which one is more suitable for your home? Coffee and end tables are pieces of furniture that …
After your sofa, your coffee table is one of the most important features in your living room. But it’s not easy picking the right coffee table. Whether you have a standard sofa or one with a chaise or sectional, picking out the right shape to match your decor is far easier said than done. So, …
I love sofas. I love trying them, shopping for them and, of course, sitting in them. I doubt the store staff liked it all that much, but they were polite. Our furniture store date led to more dates and ultimately to getting married. We still laugh at how we actually spent much of a date …
Leather is one of the most popular materials used to upholster sofas, couches, armchairs, and footstools. This durable material is incredibly comfortable to sit on because it acclimates to our body temperature. There are many different types of leather sofas made from various grades of leather: full-grain, top-grain, split-grain, suede, nubuck, bonded, or faux leather. …
We have our fair share of lamps in the house. Some floor lamps. Table lamps. No piano lamp though. As an aside, piano lamps are often also referred to as banker’s lamps. They’re very similar in design (and price). Before we answer the question why piano lamps are so expensive, it helps to set out …
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There are many different types of chairs, and some chairs and chair designs are more complex than others. Take a look below at the image of the desk chair. The desk chair in the image is mechanically complex compared to other chair types. On the other hand, the dining chair is simple. The armchair is …
Tuxedo sofas are not only stylish but also functional. They can help you relax and unwind. This is especially true if you’re in the market for a new upright sitting area for your sitting room. The best kind of furniture is certainly more than just the basic rectangle; it should be given an aesthetic makeover …
A settee sofa is a super comfy cushion option for your living room, bedroom, or spare room. It can be styled in so many ways — with a modern twist in real leather, or as an elegant vintage piece. A settee sofa, also known as a conversational sofa, offers versatility to any home. Related: Types …