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How to Mix Different Wood Tones in Your Home Decor

By Jerome Rackers / July 28, 2022
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So, you’ve found the perfect coffee table and can’t wait to bring it home. But how can you be sure the rich, dark wood of your new table will fit in with your lighter-toned hardwood floor? Today’s home decor is all about mixing and matching. The immaculately coordinated living or dining sets of yesteryear have…

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Spruce Up Any Room in Your Home with a Stylish Indoor Bench

By Jerome Rackers / June 27, 2022
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Do you have a room in your home that could stand to look a bit more finished? If so, a versatile indoor bench is a fabulous option.  With a slimmer profile than other types of furniture, this go-to piece can play many different roles in your decor. For starters, it’s perfect when you need more…

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How to Pull Off Mix-and-Match Dining Chairs

By Jerome Rackers / June 2, 2022
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For many people, the thought of dining room furniture conjures up images of a carefully coordinated set with everything perfectly matched.  But what happens if you find more than just one style of chair that you love while shopping around? Do you have to choose one over the other? Or is it okay to mix…

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Wondering What to Put on a Coffee Table? Get Inspired with These Ideas!

By Jerome Rackers / April 26, 2022
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A fabulous coffee table is a key ingredient for creating the living room of your dreams. Think of it as the heart and soul of your space. Whether you’re visiting with guests or catching up on your favorite show, your coffee table is always in your line of sight. It sets the tone for the…

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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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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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Home Decor 2020: Embrace Livable Elegance for a New Decade

By Jerome Rackers / February 21, 2020
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A beautiful home environment offers a calming retreat from the stressful world outside.  Amidst so many changes in how we live and work, people are seeking out inviting spaces that look lived in, not like a museum. This year’s best home decor ideas combine the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. If you’re ready to…

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What’s Coming in 2020? Home Decor Ideas for the New Year

By Jerome Rackers / December 31, 2019
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If a home decor makeover is on your 2020 to-do list, you may be wondering where to begin.  Our friendly design professionals at Lifestyles Furniture are here to help! We offer personal design consultations along with a showroom full of beautiful furnishings to choose from.  To help you out, we’ve put together five of our…

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Entertain with Dining Room Furniture that Fits Your Lifestyle

By Jerome Rackers / November 15, 2019
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The dining room. It’s a special place in every home.  It’s where we share good food and conversation with those we care about. It’s the setting for holiday feasts and year-round get-togethers. And the right dining room furniture sets the stage with an inviting atmosphere for your guests. But today’s furnishings must do so much…

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