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Why Solid Wood is the Solid Choice

  Have you ever found yourself sitting at your friend’s dining table and thinking to yourself, “What on earth is this made out of?” The dining set looks beautiful, no doubt, but once you sit down you find that you’re more uncomfortable than you thought you’d be. The chair doesn’t feel right, the table isn’t as sturdy as you thought, even the physical feel of the tabletop seems off. Well, you’re not alone. But what could possibly be so wrong about this dining set?    The ans ....

Spotlight on Canadel

    For more than thirty years, Canadel has built its reputation on high quality tables, chairs, buffets, kitchen islands, benches, and now even occasional furniture. They are a family-owned company who believe in quality manufacturing and environmentally friendly processes. All the furniture is made in North America using predominantly solid birch.        One of the features we love is that Canadel makes furnishings that are versatile enough to be used and enjoyed in any space. ....

Willis Furniture Holiday Gift Guide

  If you are still searching for the perfect gift for your loved ones – we hope this curated list will help!   For the Host    To the person who loves to host, entertain, and always makes the most of every celebration. Give them a gift that will be a piece in making memories for years to come.   Melange Bale Bar Cabinet   Simply enchanting, the exquisite Bale Bar Cabinet combines a handpainted white finish on hardwoods with a silver metal base. The dragonfly-shaped chrome-colore ....

High-Tech Performance Fabrics

  Revolution     Revolution Performance Fabrics are virtually unstainable, easy to clean, extremely durable, yet beautiful and soft while also resistant to fading from the sun. The fabrics are MADE IN THE USA in North Carolina. OLEFIN, also known as POLYPROPYLENE, is a unique material because it is totally inert that s why milk jugs are made from Olefin. Revolution Performance Fabrics are made from Olefin yarn that is SOLUTION DYED by mixing pigments in the liquid polymer. The color bec ....

The Cost of Low Cost by Luonto

  From food to clothing, anything can be purchased inexpensively, and acquired quickly. Our need for speed permeates just about every aspect of our society. Only nostalgia creates a market for slow. And the focus of nostalgic-spotlighting is as fleeting as time itself.     Furniture has been increasingly transitioning into a fast-good too. At least here in America, the IKEA model of supplying flat-packed low cost furniture started a fast-furniture market that was exponentially broadened w ....

Our Best Black Friday Deals this Weekend

  The holiday deals are here and we want to make sure you know about them! Here are our top deals going on this weekend.     Elran    Save an extra 20% off the Willis price on Elran’s high quality and customizable motion furniture.      Shifman Mattresses    Save an extra 20% off all Shifman mattresses. Plus save an additional $500 on select mattresses.  Shifman makes high quality two-sided hand-crafted mattresses using natural materials. The comfort level and support are ....

Spotlight on the Stressless Emily

    Stressless design is a unique selling point in the market where aesthetics normally plays a secondary role. They have always focused on quality, function, and sustainability, staying true to their Nordic traditions. For more than 50 years Stressless has developed comfort, design, and features based on insight into the human anatomy and people’s everyday lives. This has contributed to many patents which have reportedly set the agenda for the category.     Emily is one of the newest ....

The Value of Functional Furniture by Luonto

  What is Functional Furniture   Functional Furniture is defined as furniture having several functions combined. Functions can vary, but often include additional practical uses, such as sleepers, storage, recliners, seat adjustability, etc.    In Finland, the average home size is 1100 square feet, this includes 3 bedrooms, living space and a kitchen. With such limited space to entertain overnight guests, functional furniture is essential in order to maximize every square foot.    Th ....

How to Create an Inviting Dining Room

    The dining room is an important place for gatherings with friends and family. While it may not be used for every meal, or even every day, it still deserves attention. Here are 4 tips on creating an inviting atmosphere that will make you and your guests feel warm and comfortable:   Practical and Beautiful Storage   Every dining room needs some sort of closed storage. A buffet is a very practical and versatile option that allows hiding what needs to be kept out of sight, but al ....