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7 Tips for Arranging Bedroom Furniture

By Jerome Rackers / January 25, 2022
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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.…

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Picking the Best Media Center for Your Electronics

By Jerome Rackers / November 18, 2021
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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…

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The Rise of the Minimalist Dining Room

By Jerome Rackers / September 23, 2021
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The minimalist dining room is everywhere you look these days—Instagram, interior design magazines, TV shows—and it’s been trending in recent years as more people embrace its serene simplicity.  The basic tenet of minimalist design—less is more—sounds counterintuitive. How can subtracting or limiting items add up to a more impactful space? Especially in the dining room?…

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What to Look For in High-Quality Furniture

By Jerome Rackers / July 14, 2021
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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…

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How to Pair Paint Colors with Wood Types

By Jerome Rackers / May 26, 2021
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Wood can lend texture, warmth and a natural energy to your living space, but pairing it with the right paint color is sure to make an inspirational impact guests won’t soon forget. Wood furniture, flooring and trim throughout your home play an important role in your interior design. While solid wood furniture has always been…

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How to Choose the Right Size Furniture for a Room

By Jerome Rackers / April 5, 2021
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You’ve just spotted that perfect sofa on the showroom floor.  Ideal style? Check. Stain-resistant fabric? Check. But will it fit in your living room? If it’s too big, the room will feel crowded. Too small, and your space will look empty.  For starters, don’t be afraid to bring along the tape measure when you’re shopping…

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Sectional or Sofa? – Four Questions to Help You Decide

By Jerome Rackers / March 8, 2021
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Picking a sectional or sofa for your living area may not be the biggest decision you’ll ever have to make, but quality furniture is an investment that can be a part of your world for a decade or more, so you want to get it right.  Comfort is paramount, but there are many other variables…

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Seasonal Makeover Basics: Area Rugs & Occasional Tables for Wintertime

By Jerome Rackers / December 16, 2020
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As the last of the leaves fall from the trees and temperatures drop, Old Man Winter is rapping at our doors once again. But just because nature’s color palette is trending toward drab doesn’t mean your living space should. Liven things up with a seasonal makeover. Hunkering down. Going dormant. Hibernating. We often equate these…

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Transform Your Bedroom into a Relaxing Oasis

By Jerome Rackers / September 25, 2020
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With more people at home these days, bedrooms are becoming less of a place to sleep and more of a domestic refuge for family members to relax and recharge. Are you craving a place of your own to retreat to? With some simple upgrades, your bedroom can become a den of Zen that you’ll never…

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Complete Your Home Makeover with Custom Upholstery

By Jerome Rackers / June 29, 2020
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If you are wondering how to fill some extra time at home this summer, now might be the perfect time to liven up your home décor. And what better way to get the look you want than with fabulous home furnishings tailored to fit your unique taste, your lifestyle and your budget? When choosing upholstery…

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