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  1. Use Google Lens to Find Furniture on the Go

    Now that most of us carry around smartphones with cameras, visual search technology has been improving rapidly. Google lens is an AI driven tool that has received some significant upgrades in the last few years. Using just a photo from your smartphone, you can find a place to buy that chic chair you saw in a hotel lobby or the...
  2. Don't Let Your Balcony or Porch Go to Waste

    Is your outdoor living space like your balcony or porch bare and unused? You can create a more inviting and enjoyable area for both relaxation and entertainment by adding just a few comforting and stylish touches. If you're unsure of how to begin, read our useful advice to help you transform your existing space into one of your favorite places...
  3. A Brief History of Flat Pack Furniture

    Great Flat Pack Bar Stool on Light Blue BackgroundFlat Pack Bar Stool Flat-pack furniture, also known as RTA (ready to assemble), Self-Assembly, Knock-Down, or Kit Furniture, has taken over our homes. Many of us have labored with tiny allen wrenches over desks and bookshelves with a partner or friend, often squabbling over vague and cryptic diagrams. It hasn’t always been this way. In the past our parents and grandparents would have gone to a furniture showroom, picked out a piece or set, and then went home empty handed, waiting weeks to months while the furniture was built and then transported to their home. So how did it come to be that we plan a weekend outing with military precision to buy a couch, nightstands, and bed frame? Our weekend forecast includes furniture with a chance of meatballs! Continue reading →
  4. Art Deco Style

    The Art Deco Style was all about glamor, luxury, innovation, and hope. The style has proven to be timeless and instantly recognizable even 100 years after its first appearance. Famous for its streamlined look and bold interiors, simultaneously decadent and severe, this dramatic aesthetic is still alive and well, remaining even more relevant and popular today in modern design as...
  5. Add Character to Your Dining Room with Table Cloths

    With the worst of the pandemic behind us the world is ready to get back to partying! If you aren’t quite ready to throw a giant bash yet (we get it) then a small, intimate dinner party might be just the ticket to get back into larger scale socializing. Just because it’s your closest friends doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the decorations and table dressings, if anything it’s more of an excuse to go all out! This may bring up some questions if you are new to hosting, like what size of tablecloth do we need? How much overhang looks best for a table runner? What’s the difference between dinner and formal dinner napkins? We can help answer these questions and more as we continue, whether you’re looking for a last minute DIY project to wow your party guests, or for thoughtful gifts for your friends and family. Continue reading →
  6. The History of the Modern Table Base

    Some of the earliest tables and bases can be dated back to ancient Egypt, where they were constructed out of stone to play games that sometimes required intricate carvings on the surface. Ancient Greeks and Romans often used table bases with three or four legs as altars for sacred rituals. Romans tended to have low tables to suit their equally...
  7. How to Pick the Right Dining Table for Your Space

    Finding the right table may take some initial preparation, but its ability to accentuate and upgrade the look of your entire dining area makes it worth it. By selecting the best size, shape, and overall design, your investment should leave you and all of your guests feeling inspired and comfortable every time they sit down for a meal.  Measure the...
  8. How to Choose a Pedestal Table Base for Rectangular and Oval Table Tops

    Today we’re going to TEST take a look at how to choose the best pedestal table base or metal table legs for rectangular and oval shaped table tops. Most pedestal table bases are round, X-style with legs, or square, which means they fit perfectly in the center of round and square table tops. With rectangular or oval shapes, the table top is going to be much longer that it is wide, making fitment a bit more tricky. To support these elongated table tops, Tablebases.com has rectangular and oval shaped pedestals that are specifically designed for longer tables. Another option is to use multiple table bases spread out along the length of the table, or to use some of our strong metal table legs to support the table top from the corners. Below we’re going to go over tips for how to make sure you’re picking the right option for your project.  Continue reading →
  9. Improve the Vibes in Your Home with Scented Candles

    Candles can dramatically alter the mood and feeling of a room. Here's some tips on achieving great ambiance using scented candles in your space. Imagine sitting outside on a warm summer night. You’re surrounded by friends, enjoying a brisk glass of golden sauvignon blanc, feeling the pine scented breeze flowing gently across your skin. Or maybe you’re cozied up inside on a gloomy day. Cool gray light softly filters in through the window, with that distinct smell of rain dancing across your nose. Smells are a big part of how we experience these moments, and you can recreate a similar ambiance with scented candles. Candles are symbols of celebration; we use them on top of cakes when celebrating a milestone, in spiritual ceremonies or vigils, for soothing and for healing. Candles produce a relaxing ambiance that is hard to replicate. Occupations like massage therapy and acupuncturists often use candles to create a more soothing and relaxing experience for their clients. Candles expand a space, they can help to create a wide variety of lovely ambiances to suit the mood and occasion.  Continue reading →
  10. Our Favorite Properties from "Selling Sunset"

    We take a look at some of the most iconic properties from the hit HBO show Selling Sunset. Making its debut in March of 2019, Selling Sunset has become one of reality TV’s hottest shows. Selling Sunset was just awarded “Best Docu-Reality Show” at the MTV movie awards in 2022, and has recently been approved for the production of two...

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