Wood furniture isn’t all that different from your car or TV. If it’s not cleaned periodically, what was once shiny and spotless becomes dull and dirty.  Remember when the reddish–brown tint of your antique cherry dining room table gleamed? Or your dark oak coffee table seemed to shimmer in the sunlight? Not anymore. As dust,…

Choosing barstools for your kitchen or home bar can be tough, especially if you’re not sure which material is best for these prominently displayed—and sometimes heavily used—seats.  What the barstools or counter stools are made of is one of many decisions you’ll need to make before you can narrow down your top choices. Height, comfort,…

Arranging bedroom furniture is a lot like art. It’s all about expressing yourself and creating something that fits your mood and taste.    Think of a bedroom like a blank canvas. There’s a finite amount of space for your creativity and inspiration. The possibilities are endless—within the confines of four sides and four corners, of course.…

Loving the vibe of a popular new media center you’ve spied online? Before settling on a trendy design, make sure it can expertly accommodate your electronics and conceal those unsightly cords, or you might experience buying remorse.  We get it. That mod, mid-century media console or tidy farmhouse TV stand is dead on for your…

Shopping for a new table, sofa or bed? Furniture is an investment—not something you want to replace often. You want high-quality furniture that will last and won’t chip, fade, scratch or break. So how do you spot poor-quality furniture before it finagles its way into your home and disintegrates before your very eyes? It’s a…