So, you've already gone through the steps of deciding what furniture to buy. Perhaps you've even come into one of our stores  and picked a new sofa or bed frame that you love. But will it fit into your house Learning how to measure to fit for a furniture purchase is pretty important. After all, you don't want to spend money on something that won't be able to get through your doorway. Having the appropriate measurements will make it easier for our delivery men to get your furniture in your house. If you'd prefer someone to do the measuring for you, we have options for that as well. Our delivery men can do the measuring for you for a fee ...

  Shopping for a sofa comes with a lot of questions and it can be difficult to know where to begin.   This guide is intended to give you a basic knowledge of the types of sofas on the market; giving you a glossary of definitions and an idea of what style will suit your home best. If you're looking to become an expert in sofa style, you're in the right place.   First, an overview of terms that might be helpful in your search:   Tight back: A sofa with a fully upholstered back that does not have cushions. Tufted back: A style of upholstery in which fabric is tied down with buttons, creating folds and patterns. Skirt: A fabric panel that surrounds the base of a piece ...

  Choosing to purchase a new sofa is a big decision. On top of the frame and style, you have fabric to think about too.   Now you might be wondering how big a role fabric plays in the final cost of your upholstery. Simply put, it will definitely affect the cost of the frame. There are an array of fabrics to choose from, with varying degrees of durability, cleanability, and textures. It really depends on what you're looking for. In an effort to be open and transparent, we want to break down exactly how much additional cost fabric will be to your upholstery. There are a variety of styles to choose from, and a range of prices so you can find a ...

  Choosing fabric for your upholstery is an important step when thinking about purchasing a sofa or an upholstered chair. Style plays a part of course, but the fabric you decide to use will also change the feel, cleanability, and durability of your sofa. In order to choose the best fabric, you have a few things to consider.     First Steps   So, you've decided to purchase a new sofa or chair and are thinking about fabric options. What are the first steps you should take?   Firstly, you should consider what room it's going in. This is going to dictate how much use it's going to get and who's going to be using it. Will it be in the TV room getting daily use? Will it ...

  Thinking about a color palette for your home can be overwhelming. Especially if you're starting from scratch. It's tough to know where to begin. Before you stress about color palettes or whether or not you have sunlight coming into a room, start simply. Start with inspiration.   Where to begin   Cheryl Harrington, from our Pembroke showroom, advises you to "find an inspirational item or focal point." That could be a carpet, a tiled backsplash, or anything else that inspires you in your home. Or perhaps your piece of inspiration is the view out your window.   An ocean view could inspire you to bring in clean, crisp colors. Lush greenery might inspire you to have a palette that brings the greenery and flowers inside your ...

Stressless is a line created by the company Ekornes whose roots are in Norway, in a town called Sykkylven. The furniture tradition has been passed down from generation to generation in their family and they have spent decades crafting furniture and, in their words, "creating the ultimate comfort experience." They do this through careful consideration, years of vetting designs, and never cutting costs for profit. They pay close attention to every detail so that they can create a recliner that fits your body. It's the body that they're looking after. They don't just make a recliner and hope you fit in it. They use patented features which mold and form to your body positions. By doing this, they've created a recliner that is holistically comfortable. From the construction to the foam to the leather or fabric that you choose, Stressless recliners are known for their ultra-comfort.

Will Correia, from our Pembroke showroom, recently took on an interior design project for clients who were building a Post and Beam house on a lake. They had designed the house, an 8,500 square ft. weekend house, with an architect but wanted a designer to help with the furniture and interior. Will is not only a Design Consultant at Circle but also a  member of the American Society of Interior Designers.  He interviewed them on the phone and after showing them his portfolio they hired him on the spot. Our typical approach working with clients focuses on the furniture and space planning. For more info on our Interior Design process, check out this short video. However, some design consultants ...