Home Decor

You want furniture that's affordable but also built to last. Here's how you figure that out.

What to look for:

1. Know your wood types. Wood furniture falls into three categories:

• Solid wood furniture is typically more expensive than other types and looks great, but can be susceptible to scratches and water rings.
• Veneers have an inexpensive

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Rugs are used in homes and offices. The purpose of it is to produce a beautiful living, but the decision of which carpet for where, is a tough one.

The science of mastering the correct rug size is a tricky one. It relies on a number of guidelines that can narrow the possibilities and bring out the most appropriate selection.

When a space is considered it is advisable ...

Rattan is a vine that grows mainly in Southeast Asia. Known for its incredible strength, Rattan is still used in the construction of many suspension bridges throughout the world. Rattan’s natural beauty and strength has inspired craftsmen for centuries to make intricately designed furniture from it.

Wicker means "to weave", or "woven." The main ...

When you consider furniture for storage, then it does not always have to be cupboards and cabinets. In our modern small homes, furniture serves more purpose than just one. Most often, we do not have space to spare for huge cupboards. Building too many wall cabinets eat up the space in the room. But, we still have to store thing while we decorate our small apartments appropriately. ...

When it's time to furnish your home, you want to get it right the first time: most of us don't have the luxury to toss out all our purchases in a couple of years and start from scratch. So how do you know if that couch or lamp is going to stand the test of time?

"Look for something that is built well, like good quality tables that are a little bit older and not mass manufactured," ...

Sometimes the most difficult part of decorating is getting started; deciding where and how to begin can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the basics of room design can be broken down into three simple rules of thumb that make decorating any room as easy as 1-2-3. Use these rules to tackle your home one room at a time as your budget allows. It usually makes sense to begin with the rooms you ...