Designing Dining

It’s a great time to be thinking about your dining space with the holidays quickly approaching.  Lucky for you−we are here to help!  Willis offers a large variety of dining styles and options where you have the ability to customize the size, finish, shape, and so much more.  As a society, we have shifted to a more casual lifestyle and we see this in dining room furniture trends. The finishes are more subtle and sometimes distressed.  However, if you have a traditional home we are stil ....

Shades of Blue

Anyone who’s been in our store knows how much we love the color blue.  On furniture, walls, or anywhere in between, blue always adds the perfect touch of color to any space. Regardless of the year or season, there will always be an assortment of blues in interior design. Blue invokes a sense of calm and relaxation, and reminds us of the sky and ocean.   Incorporating elements of nature has become especially important today with our high exposure to technology. Blue is definitely one ....

The Evolution of Performance Fabrics

Performance fabrics have come a long way since their inception and you no longer have to sacrifice what you want because of spilled drinks, messy kids or pets.  Lighter fabrics and finishes have gained in popularity over the years, and are especially important in coastal areas like Virginia Beach where a light and bright aesthetic is important for a lot of our customers living by the beach. The fabric textures and colors have vastly improved and you would never know that they are performance ....

The Art of Dining With Canadel

Now that the weather is getting cooler and the kids are back to school, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home for the upcoming fall and winter holidays quickly approaching us.  Gathering around the dining table to enjoy meals with family and friends is so important and you will want to have a durable table to withstand the elements. Canadel’s catalyzed lacquered finish and solid birch make that possible.   Canadel also makes it easy to design exactly what you need to ....

4 Reasons Why Fall is Our Favorite Season to Enjoy Outdoor Living…

1. Cooler Temperatures Summers get very hot and humid here in Virginia Beach making it unbearable at times to appreciate the outdoors.  We are looking forward to cooler days where we can host al fresco dinners or even just being able to lounge around and enjoy a glass of wine and a good book. 2. Football Season Tailgate parties and Sunday night football are perfect reasons to take advantage of cooler weather in your outdoor space.  Try setting up a projector screen to view the game outd ....

Gather Around Stickley's Patented Gathering Islands

Stickley’s patented Gathering islands offer a wonderful functional space perfect for entertaining, watching the game, dinner and a movie, study sessions, or even a home office.  Lights, laptops and cell phone chargers can all be plugged into the integrated power strip while the cable management system keeps cords neat and out of the way.  Stickley’s Gathering Islands are designed to fit neatly behind your sofa. Coming in a variety of heights, the Gathering Islands are built so the she ....

A Personal Touch Makes All the Difference…

The internet gives shoppers infinite access to making purchases all over the world.  With just a click of a button you have the ability to order a sofa, rug, lamp, or whatever your heart’s desire.  Consumers can also read reviews to help narrow down what places are best to shop at based on customer experiences.  The problem with internet only shopping is the lack of service and buyer’s remorse you may experience when something does not meet the expectations of what was shown online.  ....

Casual Coastal Downsize

New customers came in to Willis Furniture with the goal of furnishing their new townhome in Kings Grant, Virginia Beach.  As you can see in the photos below, the townhome was a clean slate with the exception of one sofa.  The couple loved that everything was fresh and new, and wanted to create a space with a relaxed coastal vibe. Willis Interior Designer, Sue Clements started the process by discussing what rooms they needed furniture for and what style they were looking to achieve.  Sue ma ....

Design Your Own

If you are struggling to find that perfect sofa or sectional to fit your space, we offer a variety of different styles, sizes, and price points here at Willis Furniture. Our C-9 series is a great place to start where you can choose from a variety of options for arms, legs, seat depths, cushions, and finishes.  Sofas start at just $1199 making it a budget friendly option for custom orders.  In addition to our C-9 Series, we offer several “Design Your Own” collections to fit your o ....