Beautify Your Home

The introduction of many shows on HGTV and similar programming stations has prompted a new movement in “Do it Yourself” home repair and design.  Working with this trend, Target stores are now making it possible for customers to match bedding and paint colors instantly online and in the store.  A story in The Detroit News [...]

Have you ever wondered what the homes of your favorite artists would have looked like?  While many might have been so-called “starving artists,” there is little doubt that someone with a talented eye for painting, drawing, or sculpture would also be able to think outside the box when it comes to décor.  A popular website [...]

A new home is a wonderful thing and a reason for excitement.  Whether you are moving into a bigger place to accommodate a growing family or you are downsizing as empty nesters, this is the time to rethink your approach to home design.  Among the many challenges that can come with moving into a new [...]

The Daily Herald recently ran a piece online about Brooke Giannetti, creator of the very popular Velvet & Linen blog.  Though her design aesthetic might not speak to everyone, Giannetti has made a splash in the design world because of her ability to mix and match old and new in a way that is truly [...]

In reading through the furniture and home related headlines, one article regarding furniture and the economy and how it affects the modern home stands out.  While this article at News.com.au is written in respect to current affairs in Australia, the truth is that it hits pretty close to home, as many Americans continue to know life on [...]

On September 7 and 8, 2011, a large area in Upstate New York was devastated by flood waters that reached approximately ten feet above flood levels, burying many areas in as much as nine feet of water.  Homes, business, schools, churches, and more were left in a mess of damage and debris.  Press and Sun [...]

There has been an undeniably large movement in recent years among corporations and even small businesses that finds many employees working from home these days.  The saved expenses of having to supply computers, desks, chairs, phones, and other business essentials can mean big changes to the bottom line for most companies.  So, it makes sense [...]

It is no secret that much of the country and most of the world is paying a little closer attention to the financial markets.  In one of the scariest economic times in this country’s history, this comes as no surprise, but still many wonder when an end to the turmoil will come.  In the meantime, [...]

When an individual or couple sets out to redesign a room of their home today, they will typically consider the essentials, such as a couch, chair, bed, tub, or toilet, depending on the purpose of the space in question.  Of course, there are always accessories to choose as well, including artwork, vases, pillows, throws, and [...]

Furniture Today recently covered the story of how the Chinese companies hosting the International Famous Furniture Fair are also preparing to welcome two American organizations for a meeting regarding the sustainability of the Chinese furniture industry. The Industrial Designers Society of America and CDI Lifestyle Company (a American-based importer of home furnishing products), will join [...]

There has been a new movement in home design recently, which highlights the ability of talented eyes to mesh old with new; hard with soft; warm with cold.  But, it doesn’t take a four-year college degree, twenty years of experience, or even unlimited access to the hottest design shops.  Trash to treasure takes on a [...]

It’s no secret that there has been a new movement in recent years that has homeowners looking for the best ways to reduce their negative impact on the environment and also seeking a healthier lifestyle.  Among the many ways that individuals, couples, and gorganizations are accomplishing this is through the use of “green” furniture. In [...]