August 22, 2013

Trend Alert: Moroccan inspired interior design

August 22, 2013/ Katrina Guzman

The Morrocan Design trend is as strong as ever and is shown throughout the pages of home design magazines and on interior design blogs everywhere. Some attribute the recent surge in popularity of Moroccan style design to the restoration of many riads throughout older cities such as Marrakech. A riad is a traditional Morrocan home or palace with a centrally located courtyard to protect against weather and focus on family. Morrocan style décor builds roots from Moorish architecture including everything from royal arches to modern buildings.

August 20, 2013

Back to School Inspiration: Displaying Books in Kids Rooms!

August 20, 2013/ Katrina Guzman

With school quickly approaching, it’s time to prepare and refresh. Perhaps the kids’ rooms need a little refreshing of their own – and what better way to do it than with school in mind! This year, get inspired by books. Displaying books around nurseries and kids rooms is a new trend that’s great for kids and parents. The use of ledges, shelves, and bookcases is helping to create reading nooks and storybook nurseries.

August 15, 2013

Design Advice: How to find the best sized rug for your room

August 15, 2013/ Katrina Guzman

Creating a cohesive look throughout your home can often be a challenge, but don’t forget about area rugs. Rugs are the finishing touches to your rooms to help anchor your furniture, coordinate your décor, and create defined spaces throughout your home. Throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington DC suburbs you’ll find grand homes with open floor plans that often need some definition. Area rugs are the perfect solution!

August 14, 2013

Say Hello to Modern Furniture by Loft Living

August 14, 2013/ Katrina Guzman

Whether you’re looking for modern furniture to fill your downtown loft or you want to mix in some modern pieces for a unique design, Belfort Furniture’s new Loft Living furniture features modern design and a stylish look. Sleek metals, bright hues, and clean lines combine to create rooms that will make heads turn…in the right way!

August 08, 2013

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Sofa

August 08, 2013/ Katrina Guzman

Whether it's football season or an at home movie marathon, it’s time to ensure your living room, basement, or man cave is ready for the family. Most importantly, everyone needs a comfortable sofa or sectional that is ideal for game watching, snacking, and experiencing the drama of our favorite movies.

July 30, 2013

It's that time of year again - let the Back to School Shopping Begin at Belfort!

July 30, 2013/ Katrina Guzman

We know, summer’s not quite over yet…but back to school shopping is already in full swing! Take a look and see what your kids need to succeed this school year – and tackle that shopping list now. Whether you’ve purchased all of those new backpacks and school supplies for the 2013-2014 school year yet or not – you’ll want to have some organization set up in your son or daughter’s room to wrangle all of those new goodies. Here’s a list of the top organizational pieces their rooms will need along with a variety of options per category available at Belfort Furniture.