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We’ll bring you great information on the essentials of interior design, ideas for room planning, color ideas, picking accessories and more!  We want to be the furniture store you rely on for information, education and inspiration.

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How to Find Quality in Upholstered Furniture

information is badly outdated! Besides, any list of even the best techniques can lead you astray. Because, in the final analysis, shoddy execution can ruin the best design. Your first defense is still to do business with someone you trust who offers great warranties. But, good construction does matter – so here are some things to look for…

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The Ten Commandments of Interior Design

by Design wants to help you create a room that expresses your personal style.  But how do you know what that is?  Here are a few tips that will help you think about style.  Take a little time with this process, then work with your designer to put the entire profile together.  Remember, the process [...]

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Wall Art

Coming Soon: What you need to know about wall art!

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Rugs

Coming Soon: What you need to know about rugs!

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Recliners

Coming Soon: What you need to know about recliners!

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Leather Furniture

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Coming Soon:  What you need to know about leather furniture!

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Dining Room

Coming Soon: What you need to know about dining room furniture!!

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Color

Coming Soon: What you need to know about color!

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Accessories

Coming Soon: What you need to know about accessories!

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Bedroom Furniture

Coming Soon: What you need to know about bedroom furniture!

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Fabrics

Coming Soon: What you need to know about fabrics!

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Sectionals

What you need to know about sectionals!

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Sofas

What you need to know about sofas! Loveseats! Chairs! Ottomans!

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A 20 year plan for acquiring furniture – a good idea?

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Glenna Morton has an interesting post at About.com called “A 20 Year Furniture Plan — How to accumulate furniture you love”.  She outlines three steps: Decide what you want Commit to a plan Purchase at least one major item of quality a year I agree that working on your home without some thought and a [...]

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Back to the future with UltraSuede fabric on your furniture?

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In the constant search for the new and better, furniture manufactures are looking again at ultra suede.  Ultra suede (used as a generic term for a type of fabric) became very popular some years ago and then faded from favor.  There were many reasons, but chief among them were the proliferation of cheap products calling [...]

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