Moving houses is often a challenging task. When all the technical things are done and you finally move in, your new home won't always feel like home right away. You may find yourself referring to it as the "new house" while your old place will still be referred to as "home."   Getting adjusted to a new living situation takes time, so it shouldn't worry you that you don't feel like you're truly home yet. To help speed up the process, you can always take matters into your own hands.      1. Focus on natural light   If your new house is dark and gloomy or filled with artificial lights, it's not going to feel like home. The drab yellow light that artificial lights emit is ...

Spring High Point Market has come and gone and our merchandising team has returned with their hands full of inspiration, ideas, and trends.   As in fashion and other outlets of style, home décor trends tend to be cyclical. Colors and textures from the 70's return, wallpaper comes back, and designers find ways to make old trends new again with modern takes on classics.   Spring is a wonderful time to refresh your style and add life to your home. Brian Bechard, our Visual Merchandiser, details his favorite trends from Market this year to help you do just that"”whether you're looking for one piece to liven up your space or doing a major home makeover.   Green     With each season, a new color tends to come out ...

Performance fabrics have become increasingly popular over the years. And although these fabrics aren't invincible, they're far more cleanable and durable than others than the market; making them perfect options for those with small children or who prefer to worry a little less when it comes to their upholstery.   We spoke to Cindy Rubenfeld, our manager in Middleton, about the three most well-known performance fabrics, Sunbrella, Crypton, and Ultrasuede.     What are they?   Sunbrella   Sunbrella was originally invented for outdoor purposes with a heavy canvas feel that was extremely durable and fade-resistant. Over time, Sunbrella was adapted for interior upholstery. Cindy explains, "Sunbrella is the most colorfast and fade-proof fabric." It's also mold and mildew resistant and can be power-washed and cleaned with bleach.   Although it ...

Everyone has a different relationship with cleanliness and organization. Some of us are Monica from Friends and others prescribe to an organized chaos lifestyle. Either way, we can all agree that spring is the perfect time to clean out and organize our homes, our cars, and our wardrobes.

 

The state of your home has an enormous effect on your wellbeing and your mood. And it may not be something you experience until you take the time to organize your home and feel the difference when you walk in your door.

We spoke to Cindy Rubenfeld, our manager in Middleton about florals and how she likes to incorporate them into the home in a modern way. She describes, "Florals continue to come back every spring. Keeping the look modern is all about the type of floral pattern and how you pair it with your decor."   When you think of florals as an overarching category, you may also associate it with an outdated style. But the truth is, 'florals' is a blanket term that encompasses many different styles of prints; from the ultra-feminine and dainty to more abstract bold patterns.   Regardless of your style, you can find a way to incorporate florals into your home in a way that's unique to you.     A modern ...

When the weather starts getting warmer, our mood starts getting a little lighter. The days are longer, the sun is out, and there's a refreshing feeling in the air.   We think this refreshing feeling should translate to your home as well. Because like our manager in Boston, Linda Maguire, describes, "Our houses tell a story. And what's going in our home decor has a significant effect on our mood and wellbeing."   We're here to give you inspiration and simple ideas on how to take your home from winter to spring.     Simple changes   Although spring is a great time to do a huge makeover, sometimes all it takes is a few simple changes to change the look and feel of your home.   Firstly, you'll ...

City living can often mean that your space is limited. And even if you don't live in the city, smaller, narrower rooms can prove challenging. But there's no reason you can't have the design you desire with a smaller scale.   And scale is really what it's all about. When you're designing a smaller room it's all about optimizing the space you do have in the best way possible.   James Keeter, a Design Consultant in our Boston showroom, often works with customers who are looking to make the most out of their smaller homes or apartments. His pick for optimizing small spaces The new Micro Depth in Personalize from American Leather.     What is it   Previously, we wrote a review (read it here!) about the Personalize ...