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An interior design blog delivering you the best furniture to fit your style, space and budget.

July 18, 2014

Storage Beds 101: Bedroom Storage and Style

July 18, 2014/ Katrina Guzman

When it comes to bedrooms, priorities are changing! Whether you live in a studio apartment or a suburban mansion, your bedroom needs function and beauty. Storage and function now control your bedroom layout but that doesn't mean it needs to be boring. Combine the best of both worlds and create a beautiful bedroom that's functional with built-in storage. There are multiple options for Storage Beds and whether you're trying to accommodate a small bedroom or you're filling a large home a storage bed is always functional.

July 16, 2014

Fabric 101: Textile Basics for Sofa and Upholstery Shopping

July 16, 2014/ Katrina Guzman

Shopping for sofas, chairs, or sectionals can be as basic as saying 'yes' as you see it or customizing every choice to create the perfect piece for you. When considering what fits your wants and needs with sofa and upholstery shopping, you'll need to take into consideration the fabric option. Thanks to our Upholstery Buyer, Alician, our design consultants are constantly trained and refreshed on textiles. Below, I've adapted Alician's training into a short guide that's hopefully helpful for your sofa shopping experience.

July 08, 2014

The Basics to Designing your Nursery

July 08, 2014/ Katrina Guzman

Preparing for a new baby (or two!) is such a joyful time in life and designing the nursery should be too! We've compiled our best tips for designing your nursery in three easy steps. These nursery design tips are helpful hints towards creating a nursery that's beautiful and functional!

June 24, 2014

The Best Dining Tables for Small Spaces

June 24, 2014/ Katrina Guzman

Whether you're down sizing, just starting out, or somewhere in between, decorating small spaces can be challenging. Consider it an opportunity to choose something different than the 'norm'. Dining tables are one of the most used pieces of furniture in your home, so we always encourage that you pick one to suit your personality and lifestyle. Check out some of our favorite choices for dining tables for small spaces.

May 30, 2014

How To Pick Your Perfect Color Palette

May 30, 2014/ Katrina Guzman

We know picking paint colors can seem like a daunting task. Follow these easy tips and make the process fun again!

Don’t pull color from your artwork to use as a wall color. You may love that ocean view in the painting above your sofa, but pulling out that blue hue for the living room wall will make the painting disappear. Instead, select a neutral wall color and bring in painted furniture, accessories around, and sofa, pillow, and window treatments fabrics in the blue color.

May 13, 2014

Home Office Style for Small Spaces

May 13, 2014/ Katrina Guzman

Whether you're a student, a CEO, or an entry level associate, everyone needs a great workspace that's functional and personalized. If you have a small space to work with, no need to worry! You can always make your space work for you. Checkout our ideas and tips for personalizing and organizing your small workspace and creating a home office just for you.