Most often the focal point of any room it happens to be in, the fireplace deserves some serious attention when it comes to a room’s overall design. A well-decorated fireplace has the potential to completely transform a space. We’re going to cover a number of ways to turn a fireplace into an area worthy of [...]
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Is it a bookshelf? Is it a china cabinet? Maybe something more? Finding a piece of furniture that is as beautiful as it is functional makes the purchase truly satisfying. The Camden Dark Bookcase China Cabinet by American Drew is an example of such furniture. Flawless, thoughtful design has incorporated traditional lines and textures with [...]
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Posted in Dining, General Home Design, Living Room
The cost of flat-panel televisions, Blu-Ray DVD players and other gaming consoles can be astronomical. Pair that with the sentimental value and/or cost of accent pieces and it immediately becomes apparent that furniture worthy of displaying it all is necessary. There are simple statements and grand gestures. This entertainment center is the latter. The Grand [...]
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Occasional tables have become immediately identifiable with living and family room settings. It’s quite difficult to imagine one of these rooms without an occasional table of some sort. For some time, people have had the need to set things down on in a common gathering room. However, the origins of the occasional tables as we [...]
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It’s pretty clear there’s no challenging the importance of the sofa to our daily living routines. While their appearance and use vary from home to home, everyone needs a place to sit and sofas have become a dependable and expected solution. So find a comfortable place to sit and let’s talk sofas. The terms “couch” [...]
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Watching a new episode of your favorite television show; viewing a highly anticipated movie just released on DVD; relaxing peacefully to calming music or the soothing sound of silence. All of these are better when enjoyed with a significant other and can be (should be, rather) enjoyed on the Montecito Leather Loveseat by Abbyson Living. [...]
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How often do you daydream about the opportunity to go home, plop down on the couch and do absolutely nothing for as long as possible while you’re at work? For many of us, it probably happens more than our employers would like it to. Sometimes, we just need a temporary vacation; a brief period where [...]
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Have you ever noticed that on the days when you are the most parched, it only takes a little bit of water to make a world of a difference. Although any beverage would do the trick, there’s nothing like the effects of water. However, this concept can be applied to more than just issues of [...]
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Posted in Accent, Bedroom, Living Room
What one kid wants, the other(s) will want soon after. Any parent of multiple children will testify to that. The sad thing is, things don’t seem to change as we get older. So much of our time is spent doing things in order to “keep up with the Jones”. It’s human nature. We want to [...]
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When children become adults, they often find their childhood collections of toys, dolls or stuffed animals. Parents and grandparents can’t seem to help it. They just hold on to these kinds of things. For those who had a favorite teddy bear or other stuffed animal, you more than likely have fond memories of times spent [...]
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