There are many misconceptions out there when it comes to furniture warranties. They don’t always operate like warranties for cars or electronics. Furniture warranties cover things like manufacturer defects, but not performance issues – and differentiating the two areas can be tricky. Many companies also offer extended warranties to their customers at an additional charge, […]
Millennials Are Shopping for Quality Furniture That Lasts
Creating a home environment is a very personal process as it becomes an extension of who we are. Because of this, every generation tends to take a different approach to the task. As Millennials begin to shape their homes, their ideas and social sensibilities are beginning to impact the retail world. According to RetailerNow magazine, […]
What Is Industrial Chic and How Can I Use It?
Industrial Chic tells a story. To understand this aesthetic, just imagine a workshop from the 1700s. It’s an open space with high ceilings, bare brick walls, wood floors, and exposed pipes and beams. It has no air conditioning or powerful lights; so enormous windows brighten and cool the building providing the potential for gorgeous views. […]
Window Treatments Ideas for Every Room
Window treatments are one of your most powerful decorating tools. With curtains or blinds, you can change how light falls into your room and turn hard angles into easy swoops or full curves. But don’t let the ocean of options dismay you. To find your best combination of form, fabric and color, think of function […]
How to Incorporate the Pantone Colors of the Year into Your Home Decor
Looking for inspiring decorating ideas? Get started with Pantone’s 2016 Colors of the Year – Rose Quartz and Serenity. Whether you want to update your overall interior design or simply add new touches, you’ll love the versatility of this year’s selection. Pantone surprised us all by going with a pair of colors rather than a […]
Could Your Home Use a Lighting Makeover?
When you walk into a beautifully designed room, you see the colors, windows and furniture, but you feel the lighting. It’s a little secret that interior decorators know; the right lighting scheme takes a room from attractive to captivating. So if you want to add charm and interest to your décor without a complete remodel, […]
How to Arrange Furniture to Fit Your Home and Your Lifestyle
Whether you’re moving into a new home or planning to refresh your decor, it’s important to plan a practical and attractive furniture arrangement to suit your space and your lifestyle. Interior designers suggest starting with these basic guidelines, but don’t shy away from breaking the rules if it feels right. In the living room, arrange […]
Designing for Holiday Guests
School is back in session and that can only mean one thing: the holidays are just around the corner. While we bask in the lingering days of summer, we still need to think ahead to make “the most wonderful time of the year” the best ever. Holiday entertaining requires planning — and if you need […]
Protecting Your Investment: Living Room Furniture That Lasts
When searching for living room decorating ideas, the best place to start is with the living room furniture. Adding quality living room furnishings to your home decor makes sense for a lot of reasons. First, it’s green. Mass-produced furniture doesn’t hold up well and will eventually end up in a landfill. Heirloom quality furniture, […]
5 Big Benefits of Shopping Small
When we opened The Guest Room over sixteen years ago, we simply wanted to provide handcrafted furnishings and accessories so that our clients could create beautiful, comfortable homes. That was our mission, then and now. So, the re-birth of “shop local, buy small’ movement was a surprising yet welcomed one because it’s a drum we’ve […]
