Much like the seasons, home decor changes over time. Before the Industrial Revolution, home design maintained a focus on luxury and grandeur. The Progressive Era challenged these fundamentals by drawing inspiration from quality craftsmanship and minimalist design. Architects began cultivating radical thoughts on home structure and experimented with simplicity. One prevailing notion was how the…
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Retro Cool: The Allure of Mid-Century Modern Design
Aptly named, mid-century modern was an American architectural and interior design movement in the mid-20th century. The timeless appeal of this retro modern style has allowed its popularity to endure over 60 years on, as it still finds its way into modern homes around the world. Mid-century modern design was influenced by the International and…
Simple Ways to Entertain Guests for a Stress Free Holiday
November marks that magical time of year when friends and family start gathering to celebrate the holidays. Whether you are hosting overnight guests or throwing your annual holiday get-together, it can be stressful ensuring that your friends and family are comfortable while visiting your home. With Thanksgiving kicking off the annual holiday season next week,…
How Work Modes Impact Modern Workplace Design – Part 4: Socialize
The next work mode impacting modern workplace design is socialize. Being social by nature, people need interactions with others throughout the day. While collaboration and learning can satisfy this need to some extent, break time plays an integral role in the social work mode. Having designated areas in the office where employees can come together…
Quick & Easy Dining Room Refresh
Ready for a quick & instant update in your dining room or kitchen? Not everyone has the time or the resources for a complete remodel, but this simple and affordable upgrade can bring new life into your space. It’s easier than you might think. Simply swap out your dining chairs or bar stools with something…
What You Need to Know Before Moving Into Your First Dorm Room
Are you one of the millions of students across the country enjoying the last few weeks of summer before heading back to school for another year of college studies? Perhaps you are getting ready to embark on your first experience away from home, moving into a campus dorm room and beginning your path to adulthood….
5 Ways to Incorporate an Accent Chair Into Your Home
The accent chair is often an overlooked or completely forgotten piece of furniture in the home. Yet, they can be a great way to add extra seating space for your guests, while adding personality to the room. With a wide variety of fabrics, shapes and styles available, it is easy to infuse your living space…
How to Choose the Perfect Bar Stool
If your kitchen design features an island layout or peninsula layout, you know all too well the importance of finding the perfect bar stools for your kitchen space. Kitchen seating can add warmth and character to an otherwise utilitarian space. However, it can also make a space look dated and out of place when the…
Maximize Your Productivity with Colorful Office Chairs
Who said that your office chair has to be basic black? Have more fun with color! Traditionally, office chairs have been issued in basic black to match nearly any office design. While these chairs may be functional and do their job, they often lack style and do little to inspire yourself or your staff. In…
7 Easy Tips for Decorating Small Spaces
Decorating any space can certainly be a challenge. Finding the right furnishings and accessories that match your style and blend well together can take time and perseverance. Small spaces present their own unique challenges. On one hand the smaller space means you have less room to fill, but it means finding just the right pieces…
How to Find the Right Office Chair
If you work in an office environment you know all too well the challenge of finding the right office chair. Between personal preference and our diverse body shapes there is no such thing as a one size fits all office chair. The tasks you perform at work can also influence the type of office chair…
Effortless Shabby Chic Farmhouse Style
Inspired by post after post on Pinterest of DIY projects and repurposed vintage furniture, but find that you have little time in your busy schedule to tackle such projects? Perhaps you have tried a DIY project yourself only to find that you ended up with a Pinterest fail, worthy of an internet meme. There has…
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