How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
If you are lucky enough to have hardwood floors in your house or apartment, you’ve probably noticed they need a little TLC from time to time. Even if you keep on top of spills, sweep, vacuum, and wash them on a regular basis, floors take a beating. You walk on them and kids run over them. You have that long scratch from when you rearranged the living room and dragged the sofa to its new spot. Or maybe you just notice they look a bit dull. If that’s the case, it may be time to refinish your hardwood floors.
Types of Wood: What is Maple Wood Good For?
The Maple Tree is a sentimental favorite of many people. It brings to mind cozy times of maple syrup and brilliant fall foliage. Maple wood also one of the most popular types of wood used in the making of fine furniture. There are more than 120 species of maple trees, most of which grow in Europe and Asia. However, here the ever-popular Sugar Maple, also known as the Rock Maple, is the tree of choice. Sugar Maples love cold weather and are most usually found above the 42nd parallel in the northern United States and Canada.
What Is Mission Style Furniture?
Mission Style furniture is often considered the quintessential example of simplistic style. But what led to that popularity? How did it become such an iconic style? And most importantly, what is the best way to showcase it in your home?
Our Favorite Rustic Living Room Design Ideas
It’s called the living room for a reason. The kitchen may be where everyone gathers, but when you are home with just your family, the living room is where it’s at. That’s why you want it to be warm, inviting, and comfortable. Living room design can feel challenging at times. There are so many pieces […]
The Benefits of Amish Furniture
There are many ways to transform your living space into the perfect home. Decorating is a fun project, you get to play with colors, moods and accessories. But what about furniture? As you begin to think about furniture, consider including a few high-quality solid wood furniture pieces into the mix. It’s a real game changer, […]
How to Set Up a Home Office
Working from home often creates an entirely different set of obstacles most people don’t think about. A big one is your office space. It may sound great to work from your living room couch, but in reality, it’s not the most productive work environment. Read on for some great tips on how to set up a home office (with the perfect office furniture) that will make you eager to wake up and seize the day!