How to Select Art for Your Home
Art is a place for expression through color, content, and texture. Choose art that inspires and sets the tone you are trying to achieve in your home, and don’t forget about sculptures and rugs. They can make artistic statements, too. Art doesn’t have to match your room, you can be eclectic. Traditional rooms can take modern art, and modern rooms can take older-style paintings. Often, it is better to mix it up. Living in Coastal Virginia, we love to choose art for Willis Furniture inspire ....
Read MoreFun Ways to Celebrate Independence Day Without the Fireworks
The City of Virginia Beach has canceled July 4th fireworks and some other events through July 5th. Although this is disappointing, there are many ways we can still celebrate safely at home this holiday. Here are some great ways to enjoy this patriotic summer holiday: Go for a bike ride. Spending time outdoors getting fresh air, exercise, and sunlight help contribute to good health and a better immune system. Get active on your day off and go for a bike ride before all the eating and ....
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Outdoor Furniture Looking New
Patio furniture is bound to take some abuse from the elements, especially in Virginia Beach, as well as all the local cities of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk and even the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Eastern Shore of Virginia are impacted by the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. Salt water creates a unique challenge in caring for furniture use outside on patios even if it is an open sunroom space. That’s why it’ ....
Read MoreHow to Create an Outdoor Living Room
Creating a relaxing, stylish outdoor living space or outdoor room can greatly increase the appeal and value of your home and provide an oasis for friends and family to enjoy the great outdoors in supreme comfort. Decorating outdoor spaces has some minor differences from interior decorating, mostly due to the fact that you want items that can withstand the elements. But overall, the same design concepts apply. It is all about comfort, functionality, and style. Here are some tips to start creat ....
Read MoreMattress Care Tips
A mattress is an important investment to your health and sleep, so you will want to do everything you can to take care of your investment. Keeping your mattress looking and feeling like new requires regular maintenance. Not sure where to start? Check out these 4 easy tips for taking care of your mattress. INVEST IN THE RIGHT BEDFRAME AND FOUNDATION For all mattresses, but particularly for larger mattresses, like queen or king size sets, it is critical that one use a proper foundation with ....
Read More5 Benefits of Indoor/Outdoor Living
1. Indoor/Outdoor Living Areas are the Ultimate Open Floor Plan If you are lacking square footage in your home or would like more space to entertain, expanding your indoor/outdoor space is something to consider. This is a great way to expand your home without investing in an addition or expensive remodel. Homeowners can easily entertain and enjoy the indoors and outdoors without feeling limited with a versatile, multi-use space. 2. Indoor/Outdoor Living Spaces are great for Your Health ....
Read MoreOur Top 5 Memorial Day Deals
Memorial Day is a great time to shop, whether you're hoping to redecorate a room in your home or just add a few new accents to refresh it for summer. Here are our top five deals during our Memorial Day sale: 1. Clare View Sofa An effortlessly elegant choice in outdoor furniture, this outdoor sofa marries sturdiness and style in such a delightful way. For that much more weather protection, the sofa’s eucalyptus wood frame with tapered touches and slat styling is treated to a 5-step fin ....
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space
With spring in full swing and summer quickly approaching us, it’s a great time to think about what your outdoor space may be missing. We are all spending a lot more time at home and have the perfect opportunity to show our outdoor spaces some extra love. Patio BBQ Along with great physical health benefits, grilling can be a mood lifter. Grilling tends to be a social activity in the summer months and gives people the opportunity to entertain guests. While we may not be entertaining a ....
Read MoreContactless Mother’s Day Gift Guide
1. Order take-home or delivery from her favorite restaurant. Many local restaurants have put together take-home and delivery options for the holiday. Here are some great suggestions from the Virginia Pilot: Mother'sDayMeals The larger charcuterie platter at Milk and Honey Cookery, which can be delivered on Mother's Day through most of Hampton Roads including Hampton and the five cities.(Courtesy Melissa Jaycox / Milk & Honey) 2. Send her flowers from your favorite local florist. Mothers, g ....
Read MoreSolid 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 ....
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