The American Leather Comfort Sleeper Difference

The Holidays are on Their Way For many of us, that means out-of-town friends and family are, too. If you're planning to host loved ones in your home, now is the time to ensure it's in tip-top shape. For those without dedicated guest rooms – or those who host many people during the holidays – a sleeper sofa like the American Leather Comfort Sleeper is an ideal solution. Known for their unprecedented comfort when open as a sleeper, these sofa beds are also comfortable and beautiful as sofa ....

How to Prepare for Your First Appointment with an Interior Designer at Willis Furniture

Whether you are starting from scratch with an empty room or simply accessorizing, we provide a custom and personal service that will meet your every need. Our dedicated designers will guide you through the entire process so you get the home you want and love! We feel the relationship between designer and client is one of collaboration. We will listen to your ideas, make suggestions, sketch our concepts. As a team, we will work together in the selections of furniture, accessories, art, floorin ....

Willis Furniture’s Top Living Room Design Ideas for 2020

If you’re spending more time at home lately, you may be taking a fresh look at spaces where you relax and unwind, especially your living room. To inspire a remodeling or decorating project in your living room, consider these standout ideas from Willis Furniture. Calming Color Palette Focus on using neutral, calming color palettes that come from the beach – sand tones, soft blues and greens, whites and creams. Get out in nature and be inspired by the beautiful colors Coastal Virginia has ....

Furnishing and Enjoying Your Home in Time for the Holidays During the Pandemic

  Plan ahead It’s hard to imagine, but now is the perfect time to start planning your home for the upcoming holidays.  With many delays and disruptions occurring due to COVID-19, it has certainly changed the way we shop and how we spend our time at home.  Casual Comfort We all live in a more casual way, less clutters, simpler but it does not mean that it has to lack style and smart sophistication. Customize and personalize your seating selection and don’t settle for the first thing ....

How Performance Fabrics Have Changed the Way People Design and Live

Performance Fabrics  Performance Fabrics are resistant or repellent to things such as wrinkles, spills and environmental conditions. Learn more about performance fabrics.  At one point performance fabrics were mostly limited to outdoor furniture. Today, these fabrics are available in such a wide variety from traditional performance-fabric makers like Crypton and Sunbrella, as well as other brands just entering the market.  In fact, almost every upholstery manufacturer here at Willis Furni ....

Tight-Back Verses Loose-Cushion Sofas and Sectionals

Do you struggle with constantly feeling the need to fluff your sofa or sectional? Consider a tight-back for a buttoned-up and cleaner look.  Tight-backs will retain their shape for a more tailored appearance.  It is important to think about how you will be spending the most time in your space.  Would you like it to be a place that’s cozy and soft for movie nights and napping or firmer with less maintenance? If you are lucky enough to have space for both, dedicate one space as a TV/family ....

Add Distressing to Solid Wood Furniture

Bring the antiqued, rustic look into any space with options like distressing. Distressing is carefully done by hand by adding dents, scratches, and other distress marks, depending on the level chosen. The distressing is achieved without compromising the quality or strength of each piece. It takes true artisans to imitate the ravages of time without damaging the wood.  Several of our solid wood manufacturers here at Willis Furniture can make a piece look brand new or 50 years old.  This is a ....

How to Create a Welcoming Front Porch

Your porch should be an extension of your interior decor while also creating curb appeal for passersby and approaching guests alike.  Here are 5 ways to create a relaxing and welcoming front porch: 1. Landscape and Seasonal Blooms Even though they’re not on the porch itself, the plants you include in the landscape leading toward your front door can have a huge impact on how your porch looks and feels. From the street, colorful plants create a great focal point and also help to add privacy ....

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 ....