In an ideal world, we would be able to find a beautiful, comfortable chair at a rock-bottom price. But we don’t live in an ideal world, do we? You can find a very comfortable and stylish chair if you are willing to pay $800 to $1600 in a reputable retail...
I have a little weakness for chairs. Vintage chairs. In their original upholstery. I wouldn’t consider myself a clean freak, but it does concern me that I sometimes bring home a 50-year-old chair that could be dirty. I don’t buy any upholstery from...
Amanda Brown owns Spruce, a furniture redesign studio in Austin, Texas. Formerly a contributing writer for Design*Sponge, Amanda just published a book called Spruce: A Step-By-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design. Since so many of my readers enjoy DIY projects and...
Sometimes it’s good to look at your home with fresh eyes and consider a little strategic updating. It’s easy to be blinded to the space you live in day after day, so it can be helpful to have a professional point out a few things that can make your house...
There is simply no reason you must live perpetually with a dated wood kitchen if you don’t want to. Or live in a dark, wood-paneled den just because your home contains one. And, no, you don’t have to rip the wood paneling out. Pull Up a Comfy Chair and...