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Holiday Gathering Essentials From Stickley Walnut Grove Collection

Fall is finally here in Virginia Beach and that means the holidays are right around the corner! It's never to early to start prepping your dining area--especially if you are hosting! Walnut Grove is one of our favorite new collections from Stickley. Here are the essentials to create the perfect dining space! 1. Walnut Grove Dining Table Dynamic in stance, this table thoughtfully showcases the natural beauty of walnut grain. The table base features discreet pull-out extensions to support leaves ....

A Touch of Spring

Once a month, we like to feature one of our designers and allow them work their magic on creating a newly designed space located in our showroom.  This month’s feature is by our talented designer, Sue Clements.  Sue has amazing attention to detail and really puts her whole heart into creating the perfect space for her clients.  Sue's experience includes draftsperson/designer, CAD operator, and project manager in the corporate environment. Sue has drapery workroom experience, working ....

Sustainable Furniture

Sustainable furniture makes a huge impact on our environment. The higher the quality means that customers will keep their furniture for longer periods of time, rather than replacing it after a few years (which is what happens with lower quality products). Choosing to invest in higher quality goods prevents it from being discarded in landfills, leaving a smaller environmental footprint on our earth.  Consider choosing sustainable materials such as solid wood, leather, wool rugs, and soy-based ....

Benefits of an Outdoor Umbrella

There are many things to consider when buying a patio umbrella. Outdoor furniture allows you to enjoy nature, without sacrificing style or comfort. As spring and summer arrive, you’ll spend more and more time outside entertaining or lounging poolside. To keep you and your guests cool and protected from the hot sun, it’s important to have ample shade.  Solar radiation can dramatically change the temperatures of an object that it hits, heating it far above the actual air temperature. The pr ....

THE BEST OUTDOOR FURNITURE MATERIAL FOR WHERE YOU LIVE

Furnishing your porch, patio or sunroom in the right outdoor furniture can increase the longevity of outdoor enjoyment. However, some outdoor furniture material may hold up better in warm, dry climates rather than cold, wet climates. So, what’s the trick to choosing the best outdoor furniture material? Take a look at your weather. While most outdoor furniture material is designed to withstand regular wear-and-tear, some materials may be more (or less) suitable for your environment. In Virg ....

Outdoor Project: Four Tips for Creating an Ideal At-Home Retreat, from Willis Furniture

As spring turns into summer and the days get warmer, it’s the ideal time to transform your patio, deck, garden, or even your entire yard into a serene lounge space. Think about setting up your outdoor living space much like you would when planning your interiors. These days, we’re spending a great deal of time at home: Not only are we working from home and relaxing there in the evenings, too, we’re also hosting small, distanced gatherings in our outdoor spaces and planning staycations. H ....

A Lesson in Leather: What’s the Difference between Full-Grain and Top-Grain?

Leather is one of man’s earliest and most useful discoveries. Our ancestors used leather to protect themselves from the elements. Primitive man hunted wild animals for food, then made clothing, footwear and crude tents from the hides. Like then, hides used today are a by-product of the meat industry. Animals are raised for the meat, dairy and wool industries, not for their hides. Isn’t it amazing that we can take what is essentially a waste product and make it a useful and beautiful mater ....

Spring Designer Space By Sandra Doddy

Spring is here!  Interior designer, Sandra Doddy used the spring season as inspiration for designing this beautiful and serene space.  We love how she incorporated fresh pops of green and blue with crisp and neutral whites. This space can be viewed and shopped in-store or online.  Read on for more tips and inspiration from Sandra! Art can be the inspiration for the entire room, or simply support the color palette you've chosen. Most people do not have enough lighting in their spaces. ....

Tips for Buying Leather Furniture

Just like any big life investment, purchasing leather furniture should require thoughtful consideration and planning. What room will it go in, and who will be using it? Does it need to stand up to a household of pets and kids, or are you looking for a living room showpiece? And what’s the style of your home? It’s important to ask yourself these questions so that you can hone in on exactly what you need before you start shopping.   There are two basic types of leather to consider:   ....