Home Decor

When buying new furniture, there are several keys to success.

Start by examining the layout of the room and deciding where the new furniture will go.

Does the current layout of your furniture work for your needs? Does your room have a focal point, such as a window view or a fireplace? Do you have a big-screen TV that the family likes to gather around?

Next, consider how you use the room. Is it a formal living ...

Wouldn't it be nice to have a crystal ball to tell us what awaits us in trends and innovation for the future in interior design? Well, some experts have given us hints of what is to come.


- Corduroy isn't just for pants anymore. The future sees corduroy as an upholstery fabric. You've enjoyed the comfort and coziness of corduroy pants for years, and now you can have that same comfort when you sit or lounge on your favorite recliner, sofa, ...

Modern or traditional? The answer might depend on your age

What does your dream kitchen look like? Sleek and modern or Old World charm?

Your age offers a clue as to which look tantalizes your eye, according to a new survey. Younger homeowners tend to drool over contemporary kitchens, and older homeowners prefer a traditional look.

That finding surprised Liza Hausman, vice president of community for Houzz, the home ...

You want furniture that's affordable but also built to last. Here's how you figure that out.

What to look for:

1. Know your wood types. Wood furniture falls into three categories:

• Solid wood furniture is typically more expensive than other types and looks great, but can be susceptible to scratches and water rings.
• Veneers have an inexpensive wood base covered by several thin layers of better-quality wood.

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Rugs are used in homes and offices. The purpose of it is to produce a beautiful living, but the decision of which carpet for where, is a tough one.

The science of mastering the correct rug size is a tricky one. It relies on a number of guidelines that can narrow the possibilities and bring out the most appropriate selection.

When a space is considered it is advisable to leave a certain length in the borders. This frames the area and ...

When you consider furniture for storage, then it does not always have to be cupboards and cabinets. In our modern small homes, furniture serves more purpose than just one. Most often, we do not have space to spare for huge cupboards. Building too many wall cabinets eat up the space in the room. But, we still have to store thing while we decorate our small apartments appropriately.


Thus, the new concept of storage furniture is to ...