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Coastal-Friendly Outdoor Furniture

Living by the beach is wonderful, but it does come with its own set of challenges. Specifically, harsh weather patterns like high winds, drying saltwater, and quick-moving coastal storms. So, how do we resist these elements & enjoy the view? The answer is simple. Expertly engineered beach-friendly furniture.   It is important to choose tough materials for coastal climates and furniture that will withstand the elements like teak, extruded or cast aluminum, and resin wicker furniture.    ....

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is just around the corner and Willis Furniture is here to help! Here are our top 5 ideas to help mom relax this year and for many years to come.     1. The gift of a better night’s rest with a new mattress and adjustable base. Adjustable bases are growing in popularity because they’re recognized not only for their potential health benefits, but for their superior comfort and luxury.   2. Or try one of our lavender infused memory foam pillows. Lavender is known to pro ....

5 Easy Styling Tips For a Breezy Beach House

If you are anything like us, summer vacation means one thing — the beach! And for those who are proud beach house owners, it also means it’s time to refresh your space to ensure it is ready for the next few months of relaxation and easygoing fun. Read on as we break down 5 simple ways to welcome breezy elegance back into your beach home this summer. 1.     Introduce Natural Materials Including natural materials in your design scheme, like woven wicker, abaca, and rattan, subtly introd ....

Lighting Tips To Brighten Your Space

The right lighting is an important element of any beautifully designed space. From chandeliers to sculptural lamps, Willis Furniture lighting mixes materials and shapes that exude functionality and sophistication. Function is key when choosing lighting for a space. It also helps to create layers of lighting for different tasks and moods. Using multiple sources of light creates maximum effect in a space. For example, ambient lighting can be combined with task lighting to provide shadow-f ....

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 ....

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.� ....

How Better Furniture Can Make Work From Home Work For You

If you’re among the millions who are new to working from home, you’re probably dealing with some unfamiliar and, perhaps, frustrating feelings. There’s a reason for that. Our brains have a “work” setting and a “home” setting. At work we are conditioned for structure. We are focused on tasks, alert to coworkers and bosses, roles and responsibilities, proper language and behaviors. Home is, well, not that rigid. Our brains aren’t exactly sure how to process the new workplace. Fo ....