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We talk about tufting rather a lot on this blog (because we adore it), but channel tufting is one of our new obsessions. Aesthetically associated with the Hollywood of the 1920s and enjoying a resurgence in the 1970s, channel tufting never really went anywhere.  It went undercover, in terms of home design.  But cast your […]

The term “bachelor pad” has a long history of depicting young, single male life as an endless party, peopled by other boisterous bachelors and a bevy of scantily clad women. For many decades, the ideal bachelor pad has been typified by James Bond movies, Hugh Hefner’s lavishly decadent persona and perhaps a spicy dash of […]

Wood inlay has existed as a form of decoration for centuries, practiced in various countries and cultures at different points in time. This form of decoration continues to this day, maintaining the same level of elegance and artistry that it has evoked for years. One of the most famous pieces of furniture inlay was made […]

When shopping for living room furniture sofa set design is the primary consideration of many homeowners. But apart from design, there are a few other important considerations that you need to factor in, in order to achieve the look you are after and prevent buyer’s remorse some time later. If you are furniture shopping for […]

Rachel Ashwell’s “shabby chic” style of home decorating boomed in the nineties (earning fans like Jennifer Aniston, Oprah, Marcia Cross, Britney Spears and countless others), and now — 20 years later — it continues to provide people with a limited budget the special ability to achieve a brand of prettiness that’s accepted by all classes. […]

The dining table is sometimes considered as the centerpiece of the dining room with every other design consideration emanating from it. Conventional wisdom dictates that your choice of dining room furniture designs should match your personal style preferences. However, it is worthwhile to consider a few other factors which can help pick out a suitable […]

When we hear “Italian furniture,” most of us tend to think of luxurious, albeit period, pieces. We tend to visualize ornate chairs, tables, and beds reminiscent of the Renaissance era. It’s time to update our notions and learn about modern Italian design. A good place to start would be a haven of Italian furniture boasting […]

Colors act in three basic ways: active, passive and neutral. You can easily match every room’s colors to your personal desires, to your taste and to the room’s purpose. Light colors are expansive and airy, making rooms seem larger and brighter. Dark colors are sophisticated and warm; they give large rooms a more intimate appearance. […]