You mention the possibility of using a knotty pine or a wallpaper in a trellis pattern on the walls. I think using a knotty pine or any other appropriate wood is an excellent idea. On a porch such as this – overlooking a lake and exposed on three sides – you want to “bring the outside in“ as much as possible. You want to feel as though you are outside. Using wood will help you to achieve this effect. Read the rest of this entry »
WICKER, THAT versatile vine that can be woven into everything from trash baskets to sleigh beds, is about as in as furniture can get these days: in vogue and inside. Read the rest of this entry »
If your home decor boasts overstuffed furniture, desert colors, glass accessories and a few faux finishes, you’re safe and comfortably in fashion. The biggest furniture exhibit in North America has shown no major trend that will make your home interior look dated. Read the rest of this entry »
It is a little late in the winter to insulate, weather strip or otherwise re-engineer your house to save energy and improve its comfort level. But here’s one trick worth trying on your next day off: Read the rest of this entry »
If you have a favorite wing-backed chair or a sofa in which you like to curl up and read, upholstery is doing you a favor. It is this type of furniture – the kind with soft, comfortable upholstery – that many people grow to love, for both its comfort and its design. Read the rest of this entry »
