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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 ....

Designer Tips for a Better Night's Sleep

Color Palette   Choose colors that are soothing and tranquil like blues and greens. A dark and moody color will also help to evoke a deeper sleep.   Cut the Clutter   Clutter in any space can cause anxiety and stress so do yourself a favor and incorporate useful storage options like a dresser, chest, wardrobe, and even a storage bench at the end of your bed. Having a designated place for everything will help you conquer the clutter.   Invest in Good Bedding    Investing in go ....

The Rug Is the Foundation

Rugs are a great way to start any interior design project.  They make decorating easy and help to inform what steps need to be taken next.  When coordinating rugs, fabric patterns, and colors, the elements should be balanced just like in a painting.  It’s so easy to tweak the other choices in the room to fit the rug, but finding a perfect rug after furniture, soft goods, and paint colors are set is going to take a lot more time. A rug makes a room feel complete, providing a cohesivene ....

Solid Wood and Sustainability

As more people choose a greener lifestyle and find new ways to reduce their carbon footprint, creating a home that is environmentally friendly is high on the list for those redecorating. Wood is known to be one of the most naturally renewable energy sources, which means it will have less of an impact on the environment compared to other materials. Not only is wood a long lasting material, it can also be recycled and reused.  Plus it is one hundred percent biodegradable, which means it will e ....

NEW Gat Creek Solid Wood Furniture

Gat Creek manufactures solid-wood dining room, bedroom and living room furniture located in West Virginia. All of the finishing, final inspection and packaging work is completed in their Berkeley Springs facility. The wood used is sustainably harvested lumber from the Appalachian Forest and each piece of Gat Creek furniture is signed and dated by the artisan who builds it and then hand finished in a careful board-by-board process to bring out its natural beauty. While several U.S.-based furn ....

New Barclay Butera Malibu Collection

“The laid-back sophistication of Malibu makes it one of my favorite destinations, inspiring my new collection for Lexington. Natural materials, textural surfaces and a soothing palette of textiles offer a comfortable and collected look that conveys a fresh take on casual elegant living.”    ~Barclay Butera The Malibu collection is a beautiful take on traditional styling by infusing classically-inspired designs with three artisan finishes.  While the look is perfect for coastal liv ....