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Everything here comes out of questions we get asked on the showroom floor. How to tell a good leather sofa from one that will crack in three years. What fits in a condo. Whether Caracole or Bernhardt suits the room you are furnishing. No filler, just the answers we give in person.

Bright newly built open-concept home being furnished, illustrating furnishing a new build home
The Ultimate Checklist for Furnishing a New Build Home with Modern Furniture

The most expensive mistake in a new build is trying to finish it in a [...]

30
Oct
Boutique hotel guest bedroom with an upholstered headboard and warm nightstand lamps
How to Curate a Boutique Hotel Experience in Your Guest Bedroom

A boutique hotel guest bedroom is built from a short, repeatable list of furniture and [...]

21
Oct
Narrow modern condo living room with a single accent chair placed to keep the walking lane clear
Choosing the Right Modern Accent Chairs for Narrow Condo Living Rooms

A narrow condo living room punishes the wrong accent chair fast. Here is how depth, [...]

16
Oct
Modern Italian dining room with a sintered stone dining table under warm pendant lighting
Choosing Ceramic and Sintered Stone For Italian Dining Tables

Ceramic and sintered stone dining tables both promise the look of natural stone. Here is [...]

05
Oct
two matching walnut desks positioned for a shared home office for two
How to Design a Shared Home Office Space for Two

A step-by-step plan for a shared home office for two: choosing a desk layout, separating [...]

25
Sep
Split image of online furniture browsing on a laptop beside a modern showroom sofa
Buying Modern Furniture Online vs. In-Store: Ultimate Guide

Online wins on selection and price; the showroom wins on comfort and true colour. Here [...]

17
Sep
Modern living room with a fabric sofa and a rectangular coffee table paired in balanced proportion
How to Pair a Modern Coffee Table with Your Living Room Sofa

A modern coffee table works with your sofa when the size, height, shape, and material [...]

10
Sep
Modern condo living room with a low ceiling and a glowing semi-flush luxury light fixture
How to Choose Luxury Lighting for Low Ceilings in Condos

A low condo ceiling does not rule out beautiful light. Here is how to choose [...]

03
Sep
Emerald velvet and cream boucle cushions on a modern sofa illustrating fabric care
How to Care for Velvet and Boucle Furniture

Velvet crushes and shows water; boucle snags and pills. Here is the fabric-by-fabric care routine [...]

27
Aug
Contemporary living room at dusk with hidden tech, showing furniture for smart homes
Blending Tech and Design: Curating Modern Living Room Furniture for Smart Homes

The best smart living rooms do not look like showrooms for electronics. Here is the [...]

20
Aug