September 04, 2013

Top Five Tips for Decorating your First Home or Apartment

September 04, 2013/ Katrina Guzman

Whether you’re moving into your first apartment or purchasing your first home there will always be the large, and sometimes daunting, task of furnishing and decorating it. At Belfort Furniture, we love creating beautiful rooms so we’ve put together a list of tips to help you with your first home. This list can get you started and if you’d like some assistance with your furniture selection be sure to take advantage of our Design Services.

August 30, 2013

The groups all here get your home ready for Labor Day Dining!

August 30, 2013/ Katrina Guzman

Summer may be officially coming to a close with the arrival of Labor Day, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end with summer. Summer's gatherings of family and friends for fresh meals, cookouts and delicious desserts are what made summer so exciting. Send summer out in style with a last hoorah Labor Day weekend…and then continue the family dinners and friendly gatherings all fall long.

August 27, 2013

The best of both worlds: Tempur-Pedics new Tempur-Choice Mattresses feature head to toe personalization thats independent for each side

August 27, 2013/ Katrina Guzman

Maybe your sleeping partner likes a firm mattress but you prefer a soft mattress…now, there’s no need to compromise – just customize. With Tempur-Pedic’s newest collection, Tempur-Choice, you have the ability to completely customize your mattress with remote-controlled air chambers that allow you to adjust support for your head, legs, and back. With famous body-conformed support, plus multiple adjustable comfort zones, both of you will get your best night’s sleep – together!

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!