Recently, we had a chance to visit a local woodshop that we've been partnered with for over 30 years and get a peek into their daily routine. They've been making hardwood furniture for around 35 years, and they specialize in bedroom furniture as well as mirrors, tables, and occasionally media cabinets. We spoke to Chris who's been with them for 19 years.   He describes the wood they use for their pieces, "Everything we do is cherry, but our secondary woods for the drawer sides are pine. Most of our cherry comes from the Alleghany National Forest in Pennsylvania."   Sustainability   Caring for, and not harming, the environment is important to them and they take care to ensure that the wood they source is from ...

Upholstery and interior design trends are constantly in flux. And, as with everything else, it's important to invest in pieces that work for you and your lifestyle. That being said, learning about the latest trends will inspire you, inform you, and help you along your design journey.       High Style, High Performance   There are a few key elements in upholstery that are trending right now, including layering textured styles, and softened shapes. But the main takeaway You want a fabric that looks beautiful but isn't high maintenance. In other words, as Catherine Willey, our store manager in Framingham, likes to call it, "High-Style and High-Performance." While patterns and color trends come and go, the trend is consistently moving towards fabrics that are made ...

"Hygge", is, to put it simply, the Danish art of being cozy, and it has traveled overseas and become an American obsession. And with good reason. Most people wouldn't object to a little extra coziness in the home.   When the weather starts to get chillier we layer up with cozy knits, so why not do the same with our decor?    We're giving you all of our best design tips to add warmth to your decor and create a cozy living room fit for the weather.     Layering textures   Adding warmth to your home decor is best started the same way you add warmth to your clothing, with layering. The easiest way to start is from the ground up. In this case, a rug.   Specifically a rug ...

The primary bedroom is an important part of how rested and rejuvenated you feel on a daily basis. Unfortunately, it's often an area of the home that's designed and then forgotten, leaving you with the same set-up you had 15 years ago.

 

We're here to give you simple tips on how to decorate your primary bedroom and give it the attention it deserves, whether you're starting from scratch or updating an older room.

Thanks to our contributor this week, Bruce Irving, who spoke with us about his take on dining room walls. Check out his book, New England Icons, and his website. Enjoy!

  A new collection is always an excuse to celebrate. And this one even more so, as it's inspired and named by the city where Circle Furniture began. The Cambridge Collection is exclusive to Circle Furniture and is a modern collection of timeless styles at a great price point. As someone with a newfound love for mid-century modern furniture and an affinity for jewel tones, this collection speaks to my design aesthetic. Peggy Burns describes,  "I'm very excited about the collection first and foremost because it's the most extensive exclusive collection that Circle Furniture has embarked on, available only in our stores." Heather Chiapperini, the manager at our Cambridge showroom, is also excited about this collection, "The designs are on trend ...

The dining room has evolved over the years. Many people are opting for an open concept kitchen and shifting what "dining" means to them. However, the dining room is by no means extinct. The idea of a separate dining room to host family on holidays is still idealized and loved by many. Or perhaps you don't have the budget for a major renovation.

 

Either way, we're here to help you design a modern dining room. Whether you're starting from scratch or updating an older room, everything you need to bring a little contemporary flair into your dining experience can be found here.