Monday, February 29, 2016

Add A Little Sophistication To Your Dining Room

The transitional style is a hybrid that provides a comfortable, casual, and understated interpretation of luxe living. A blend of lighter wood tones, relaxed shades of taupe, ivory, gray and natural textures will give your dining room or breakfast nook an air of laid-back sophistication.

Mix, Match, and Meld

If your tastes hover between contemporary lines and traditional shapes, modern and classic pieces, natural and industrial materials, this style may be perfect for you. The eclectic mix of elements such as button-tufting, turned legs, and breakfront profiles with geometric metal bases, natural materials, and burnished stainless steel tops provides the right blend of old and new. This is also a style that can easily be freshened up by bringing in new elements here and there, or changing out bigger pieces if desired, without having to redo the entire room.

Oyster Bay Formal Dining Room

Friday, February 26, 2016

Show Your Style with Colorful Transitional Furniture

Comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal are the hallmarks of modern design. The right transitional furniture, accessories, and lighting creates an inviting and beautiful space where you can live your life at ease. These transitional pieces blend well with your existing furniture and quickly transform your rooms from merely functional to gorgeous.

Keep It Fresh and Colorful with Transitional Pieces

Transitional furniture is known for its fresh material combinations, decorative elements, and vivid colors, making them ideal for designing one-of-a-kind rooms. When considering adding colorful, transitional furniture to your home, do not be afraid to experiment with pieces that are unusual—let your creative side run wild as you add attractive touches that exemplify your personal style. After all, it’s your home, why should it be ordinary when you are anything but?

Melange Pure Bliss Chest

Monday, February 22, 2016

Create a Little Parisian Flair in Your Bedroom

Ah, Paris, city of lights, what could be more romantic? Now you can bring a little Parisian style into your home, especially your bedroom. Parisian style is a mix of new and old, where traditional and modern pieces coexist peacefully, side by side. It is always chic and stylish, just like the city itself. However, the intriguing mix of contemporary and vintage only looks effortless. Here are a few tips for bringing Parisian style to life in your bedroom.

Mix and Not Match

The typical Parisian room will have a mix of old and new styles, art, and books, creating a distinctively eclectic look and feel. It is never too precious or too perfect, but carefully put together so as to look not too thought-out, but definitely not thoughtless. Layered, curated but undecorated, this look depends on the perfect paring of flea market finds or heirlooms with modern pieces for an organic, bohemian eclectic style.

Vintage Appeal

Paris is famous for its flea markets that appear every weekend in a different arrondissement (borough) as if by magic. The by Stanley Furniture exemplifies the glorious juxtaposition of pieces and periods that are the essence of French style. Anchor your room with the Reverie Panel Bed, then accessorize with quirky pieces, knickknacks, and curiosities from your own flea market treasure hunting.

Arrondissement Reverie Panel Bed


Thursday, October 29, 2015

Style With Prints & Patterns

Mixing prints and patterns can bring an airy freshness your home. But it can also be a challenge to mix and match in a way that doesn’t overpower or suffocate your rooms. By keeping it 60/30/10 you’ll create inviting spaces that you love to relax and entertain in. To follow the 60/30/10 guideline, you’ll use 60% of a favorite pattern, 30% of a second pattern, and 10% of a third as an accent. Then experiment with a range of scales: a narrow stripe, a midsize geometric, and a bold floral. Balance the look with solids on a sofa or accent rug.
Bali Hai San Carlos Chair with Exposed Wood Arms and Casters

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Warning: Nice Curves Ahead

Curves have always been sexy, but recently furniture designers have been bending to fashion’s trend by rounding edges and flirting with circles and curves. These are elements that you often don't notice but add a sense of style and comfort to your décor. The swirling shapes are sensuous, but also unexpectedly practical. Curved sofas draw people close and round dining tables make it easier for everyone to join in the conversation.
For example, the Miramont King Upholstered Sleigh Bed with Button Tufted Headboard by Bernhardt adds romance and glamour to everyday furnishings. Designed to be the grand centerpiece of your bedroom, the bed not only has a contemporary feel but exudes comfort and luxury. The round accent tables with metallic bases add opulence, making this room one you’ll never want to leave.
Miramont King Upholstered Sleigh Bed with Button Tufted Headboard

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Cottage-Style Seating for Counters

Cottage homes are renowned for their casual comfort and sophisticated style. As soon as you walk through the door, you feel welcomed and comfortable. The calming, neutral colors, design details such as woven water hyacinth, and laid-back luxury and sophistication create a refuge where beauty surrounds and instantly sooths your soul.
You can quickly give your space an upscale yet cottage casual look with the Oyster Bay Hidden Lake Bistro Table and Merrick Swivel Counter Stool Set by Lexington. Tailored yet casual is the recipe for cottage style and the fresh, coastal look of Oyster Bay is the ideal way to create a space that looks and feels comfortable, easy, and livable. As relevant as it is timeless, the burnished stainless steel top adds a hip, modern edge to this classic bistro table, making it an ideal place for casual entertaining and dining. The four, full-extension drawers keep serving ware and dining necessities handy. The pre-worn finishes hint at daily use but can easily be dressed up for more elegant occasions.
Merrick Swivel Counter Stools and Bistro Table

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Transform Your Room Into A Cottage

Have you considered bringing the feeling of nature into your bedroom? Imagine coming home and feeling like you are in the middle of a forest, surrounded by the vast harmony of the wilderness, and disconnected from the stresses of work and traffic. We all need a few moments of peace after a long day, just get away from reality. If you have been looking for a way to transform your room into your “Me-zone”, then turn it into a cozy vacation cottage.
This can seem like a challenge because it can’t just be any furniture that creates this cozy cottage atmosphere. Fortunately, you can count on one of Baer’s interior designers to steer you in the right direction. They will give you design tips and help you create the perfect retreat that takes you away and makes your house really feel like a home.
The Preserve Bedroom Group by Stanley Furniture is a great way to start since the place you should be able to relax the most is in your bedroom. This classic piece is made with delicate patterns and holds every promise of comfort. Enjoy a long nights sleep on this rejuvenating piece.
Preserve Bedroom Group by Stanley Furniture