Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Lexington Upholstery Designed to Suit Your Style

There are a myriad reasons why you might choose custom upholstery. Maybe you have a particular look or fabric in mind for your sofa or loveseat. It can sometimes be difficult to find exactly what you have envisioned in your mind’s eye. Buying furniture is a long term investment in the look of your home, so you should take your time and find one that matches your vision.

When you choose a piece from the Lexington Upholstery Collection, you are getting a bespoke piece of furniture made exactly to your specifications. Lexington offers a stunning array of styles, fabric, and trim options to choose from, including leather. With so many options, you are sure to find the perfect piece to express your personal style. From dramatic contemporary to elegant traditional, nothing creates the tone in a space the way comfortable and luxurious upholstered seating does.


For instance, the Diane Settee offers a unique shape and curved back as well as padded arms for superior comfort. The turned front legs and gently tapered back legs add sophistication and make this the perfect place to relax. The soothing beige upholstery creates a serene mood in any space. If neutrals aren’t your thing, don’t worry, with 872 color and pattern options, you can choose a fabric that exactly matches your style.

Your home is the background against which you live your life, and the Lexington Upholstery Collection sets the stage for your life to happen. There’s nothing like sinking down into your favorite chair or comfortable sofa at the end of a long day. Visiting with friends and holiday get-togethers take on new meaning against the backdrop of furniture custom made just for you.


The unique designs available in the Lexington Upholstery collection make it easy for you to find a sectional, love seat, ottoman, upholstered chair, executive chair or complete furniture set for your home. The collection draws from casual, modern, and traditional design, and is sure to have a piece of furniture and fabric choice that will go with your décor.

If you are furnishing an entire room at once you can choose a sofa such as the Montgomery Rolled Arm Sofa and choose the fabric you prefer. You can then choose additional pieces and have them upholstered in fabric that you are sure will go so that your entire set looks like it goes together.

Whether you like formal or casual, traditional or contemporary, Lexington Upholstery offers you almost limitless possibilities in seating options, frame styles, luxurious fabrics and custom decorative trims. The collection showcases your personal style in every room in your home – living room, family room, den or office.

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Friday, December 2, 2016

What’s Your Style: Casual and Comfortable with Broyhill Furniture

Do you long for casual décor that is comfortable, homey, warm, and inviting? Who doesn’t want to feel comfortable in their own house? Homes that exude casual comfort are perfect for those who fully embrace the Florida lifestyle of sunshine, beaches, and casual entertaining.



The furniture is the most important element for setting the comfort factor in your home. Choosing plush, upholstered furniture sets the comfortable, casual, cozy mood for your home. Casual rooms have simple details, restful horizontal lines, soft upholstery, textured elements in accessories and fabrics, and low-luster surfaces. The details are simple and the elements are softly curved or rectangular. The Emily Collection by Broyhill offers a classic, casual look that blends in with any existing décor. It gives you a homey feel while maintaining a traditional feel in the space.

Elements of Casual, Comfortable Style with Broyhill Furniture

  •          Soft, comfortable upholstered furniture pieces
  •          Textured fabrics rather than shiny, with interesting weaves and natural fibers such as cotton or linen, or a new synthetic weave with a natural look and more durability
  •          Accents on upholstered pieces such as pleats, ruffles, buttons, or cording in contrasting colors
  •          Long, large, horizontal furniture and chunky tables to create a restful look
  •          Wicker, rattan, or iron accessories as well as antiques easily fit casual style decorating

Choose a soft, inviting color scheme: fabrics, textiles, and colors in soft hues. And don’t be afraid to add a touch of whimsy. Use some old wooden candlesticks, stack pieces of old luggage, or old chest for a coffee table.


Creating a comfortable living space is about adding layers and conversational seating to build a room that is both visually stimulating and functional. It should tease the eye in a manner that feels fun and edgy while also giving in to your need to curl up casually in a chair and read or watch a movie. 

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Sneaky Storage: Furniture Pieces Designed to Reduce Clutter

Everyone accumulates stuff. But you know it’s bad when your stuff starts to pile up in your living areas. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some place to stow all that stuff? Professional organizers will tell you to begin by purging, and while that is not necessarily a bad idea, you may still end up with more than you realize and need a place to store your things that don’t take over you whole room. Here are a few ideas to help you keep your stuff out sight, out of mind.

Storage Ottoman

A storage ottoman can give you hidden storage as well as additional seating. A hollow storage ottoman or bench gives you an instant hiding place for all your living room clutter. You can store toys, games, blogs, pillows, blankets, the list goes on and on. The one above serves as a coffee table when needed, provides comfortable seating in a pinch, and opens up to allow storage that keeps your living room clutter out of site. You can’t get much more versatile than that.

Inside of Doors

The inside of cabinet or closet doors are often underutilized storage space. They can give you additional storage space in a bathroom, bedroom or kitchen. Hang a shoe hanger on the inside of your closet door to help keep small items handy. Socks, scarves, and even shoes will fit perfectly in the little pockets. You can also use the same type of hanger in the bathroom to keep cotton balls, swabs, hair ties, and makeup more organized. Sturdy wire shelving can be installed to the inside a kitchen cabinet door to store heavier items such as the lids for pots and pans.

Ledge Picture Shelves

Used to display photos or pictures, ledge shelves can also be used for storage. Try mounting one beneath your upper cabinets to store salt, pepper, and any other spices you use regularly while cooking. Or put one above your bathroom sink for toiletries such as hair accessories, toothbrushes, and more.

Rolling Drawers

A shallow drawer that you can slide under the bed or couch will give you some extra storage space in your bedroom or living room. You can use one to store extra sheets, blankets, and clothing in the bedroom and books, magazines, toys or games in the living room.


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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Sandcastle Inspired Whimsy from Hooker Furniture

Coastal style can be as individual as its location. Coastal style works best when it subtly sets a mood rather than overwhelming you with beachiness. Yes, beachside element are appropriate, but you don’t have to pick up every shell, piece of driftwood, or sand dollar and drag it into your home. Instead, you want to create an easy, carefree vibe that evokes boating, beaches, and sand castles. You want the look to be whimsical not overdone.

In the Sandcastle Collection from Hooker Furniture that’s exactly what you’ll find. This is a collection filled with casual, coastal charm – a collection that has its feet in the sand of the Florida shore. The American design elements and classic traditional forms – floral motif hardware and spindle legs – give the collection a soft, vintage appeal.
baers furniture classic yellow bedroom
Light may be one of the most important, yet often overlooked elements of coastal style. But think about it. When was the last time you walked into a beach house and the space felt cramped and dim? It’s more likely that the space felt light, bright, and breezy. That’s only one reason why white is the main color in coastal interiors: it amplifies and spreads light. That’s also one of the reasons why coastal style is perfect for Florida homes: Florida is known for having plenty of sunlight.

In a coastal interior, the line between indoors and outdoors can be hard to find. Windows, glass doors, and skylight let the sunshine in. The bright, white bedroom furniture above and sunny yellow walls highlight the sunny feel to the room and is a great way to create the illusion of sunlight if your room doesn’t have many windows.

For a modern take on coastal casual style, add a few accents that will spread the light even further. Hang a mirror opposite a window or try a glass-topped table in the breakfast nook to increase the room’s sunny appeal. Just a few accents, though, you don’t want the room to lose its cozy, comfy ambience.

One way to ensure the space stays casual and comfortable is to use simple fabrics – ones that are unassuming and make you want to put your feet up. Pure white is always a good choice for this décor, but soft pastels or stripes also work. This is also where you can use some subtle nautical touches with throw pillows, a side chair, or prints on the wall.
baers furniture whimsical dining room
Done right, white rooms are stunning in their simplicity. But if you like a touch of color, layer creams, beiges, and taupes to reflect sandy beaches. However, you don’t have to eliminate color completely. Try painting an accent wall navy blue and bring in a bright, coral area rug. The traditional distressed dining room furniture lets you play with color on the walls and area rug. If your room has plenty of windows, you’ll still achieve a light, airy feel in the space. However, keep it consistent, too many differing color schemes in different rooms will give your home too many personalities.


Using the Sandcastle collection from Hooker Furniture as the foundation of your coastal décor will give you a head start. Its pieces are undeniably charming and create a perfectly relaxed feel in any room, from dining room to bedroom to breakfast nook. They provide the perfect blend of coastal and cottage styles with an effortless elegance and casual grace. 

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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Baer's Furniture Complimentary Interior Design Services

Are you thinking about redecorating your home? Or have you purchased a new home that needs interior design? You may be wondering if you should do it yourself or hire an interior designer. You may be intimidated by the process of choosing an interior designer or you may worry about the cost. As part of their commitment to enhanced customer experience, Baer’s Furniture offers a complimentary interior design service to their customers.

Working with an interior design professional can pay dividends tenfold since you will get not just beautiful, but lasting results. You may be worried that an interior designer will take over the project and you won’t see your personality or vision in your home. Nothing could be further from the truth. An interior designer can help you make your dream home a reality.

Below are 6 reasons why you should take advantage of Baer’s complimentary interior design service.


Specialized Knowledge

An interior design professional has specialized knowledge on how to take your vision and make it a reality. You can tell them what inspires you, what your vision is, and what you need in your home and they will help you realize that vision.

No Unpleasant Surprises

You probably have a picture in your head about how your home will look and feel. But you may not know how to get there. A Baer’s interior designer will help you every step of the way. In the end, you will have a home that meets or exceeds your expectations.

Time Savings

Designing or redecorating a home takes time and effort if you want to get it right. An interior designer can save you time by doing all the legwork for you. Your interior designer can pre-select items for your home, based on your preferences. So, instead of spending your time searching for furniture and accessories, you will only need to choose from what your design professional has found.

Details, Details, Details

Interior designers are by nature detail oriented. They examine every detail of the design. They take into consideration function and form as well as aesthetics. They may think of things such as lighting, accessories and other details that you haven’t considered.

They Work with Color

Many people keep their room neutral because they are worried about using too much color. An interior designer can find the right colors for your interior. You may be surprised at how they can put colors together to create the contrast that makes for a lively interior.

Accessories

There is more to design than choosing the right furniture. An interior designer can help you find the right accessories to put the finishing touches on your home. As a Baer’s design client, you can ask your personal designer to choose accessories, bring them out to your home, and place them for you. You decide which you wish to keep. Because they know your design style and preferences, they will be able to help you refresh your look with a few simple touches.

Once you are completely satisfied with the Baer’s Furniture complimentary design service, they will keep you up to date with new pieces and accessories that will work with your home’s interior. Read about Baer's Furniture interior design for move-in ready homes open in Kinross at TwinEagles. Learn more about Baer's Furniture.


Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Get Versatile Seating with a Sectional Sofa from Broyhill Furniture

The sectional sofa has been an innovative, problem-solving piece since the early 1800s. These sofas were convenient options for awkward spaces such as narrow hallways and then, as now, were used to create versatile seating arrangements. In fact, many experts believe that end pieces of these older sectionals are often mistaken for corner chairs in antique shops.

Fast forward to the mid-20th century and sectional sofas again began rising in popularity. With modern rooms featuring open floor plans, the sectional has remained a popular option for versatile seating. The Ethan Transitional Sectional Sofa by Broyhill Furniture puts a contemporary spin on the sectional sofa while keeping the features that have made it an enduring favorite.


Choose the Right Sectional for Your Space

A sectional sofa can define the area of your room — it creates a multipurpose family gathering place with a casual vibe. A generously sized sectional sofa such the one pictured above gives your family room or living room all the seating options it needs. With its mix of transitional and modern elements, it feels both fresh and familiar, with a relaxed sophistication that fits the style of any room.

The key to choosing the right sectional for your space is research. The first decision you have to make is what kind and what size sectional you need. The measure twice, cut once rule applies here. You need to be sure of the dimensions of your room so that you get the right size. Because it is separate pieces by design, a sectional can be easier to move around, but no one wants to do it more than necessary. If you can, sketch out your seating arrangement, a simple line drawing will do. This will help you determine where you want to place the sectional and whether you want a left or right side—that is where you want the arm to be on your sectional. Then decide if you want recliners, a chaise, or sleeper option.


It’s Not Your Grandmother’s Sectional Sofa

When most people hear the term “sectional sofa”, the think of a huge L-shaped piece of furniture that dominates the living room. While this may be true of some sectionals, it does not really do the modern sectional justice. Because a sectional has many different pieces, it is a versatile, practical addition to large and small living rooms alike.


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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Sofa Beds: A Shopper's Guide to Buying the Best for Your Guests

If you enjoy hosting for the holidays, sofa beds are a great way to provide guests with a place to sleep so that they don’t have to spend money on a nearby hotel. Sofa beds are a nice option if you have a smaller home, lack a spare bedroom, or if you prefer to have extra seating in a spare bedroom or office.

There are dozens of sofa beds on the market, so making a decision on which one to buy can be tough. Long gone is the tough and uncomfortable sofa bed of yesteryear, many sofa beds are now comfortable, quiet and cushiony.

Consider the following if you plan to buy a brand new sofa bed soon.


Style

Sofa beds come in a variety of styles, from a sofa sleeper to sleeper chair. A sofa sleeper is the most traditional and ideal choice as is acts a comfortable full-size sofa most of the time, and then a bed as needed. American Leather Comfort’s Sleeper Collection offers sizes ranging from cot size, to double cot, twin, full, queen, queen plus, and king. You’ll also need to decide on the style of the sleeper sofa.



The Makayla Queen Comfort Sleeper with Nailhead Trim offers style and functionality. The sofa has a traditional feel, while the nailhead trim provides a bit of edginess. The mattress extends to a full 80” and can comfortably sleep two.

If you’re looking for something that offers more seating as well as a place for guests to sleep, the Gina Queen Gel Foam Sleeper with Chaise features a pullout queen size bed with a comfy gel foam mattress for a luxurious sleeping experience.

Mattress Material

When purchasing a sleeper sofa, you want something that isn’t just comfortable to sit upon. Find a sofa with a high-quality, durable mattress. For many years, innerspring mattresses were the primary option available. However, memory foam and gel mattresses have become more popular than ever. American Leather Comfort’s Sleeper Collection provides buyers with a choice of Premier, Gel or Tempur-Pedic® mattress.

Budget

You will need to consider your budget when choosing the right sleeper sofa. Sleeper sofas can range anywhere from $800 to $5,000. Choose something within your budget, but remember that you want to provide guests with a comfortable place to sit and sleep.

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