What Is Consignment? It is defined as a trade arrangement between the supplier and the buyer to sell and buy a specific item. Consignment stores work on a percentage basis, where sellers get paid a portion of the decided percentage from the store on the resell of the previously owned goods that have been sold [...]
According to a recent survey, most consumers expect the couch they bought to last for 3-5 years only. Although the study results and findings are accurate, you might be surprised by the actual reason behind this, such a short lifespan of couches. While shopping for a new sofa, what do most of us probably ask [...]
What room in the house is more multi-purpose than the living room? It's the place you spend your evenings. It's the place you invite guests. It's where you share the special moments with the people you love. And what is the heart of the living room, but the coffee table? The coffee table can be [...]
It’s a new year, a new decade, and a new era in design. You may or may not choose to follow every trend which surges in the coming months, but it’s certainly worth knowing what they are – or what they’re likely to be. Practically Perfect One of the growing trends in recent years, which [...]
ec*lec*tic: deriving ideas, styles, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources (from the Greek eklektikos – to ‘pick out’ or ‘to choose’) Let’s not kid ourselves. All interior design, like many other forms of artistic or personal expression, involves choosing from a “broad and diverse range of sources.” If your style is [...]
It seems like today everything has a label, if not multiple labels and names. You might ask yourself if it's worth the time investing in learning all these terms and names. Everyone has their thing, and it can be a lot of fun to learn all about the things that interest you. Whether you want [...]
Before looking at tips on how to effectively clean your furniture, let’s step back and address the larger issue: You should clean your furniture. A little basic attention a few times a month can extend the life of your household furnishings and accessories while regaining some of that “pop” they had when you first brought [...]
The next stage in your life, moving into your first home, is a definite big step. But what do you do first, and what is the best method of attack? This can indeed be a considerable undertaking, but it doesn't have to be a stressful one. After all, you are now able to finally put [...]
There are hundreds of different style profiles out there that make a huge difference in the way that we design our homes. While farmhouse chic is still popular amongst many homeowners, there are other aesthetics out there that are gaining in popularity. Three new design themes that are up and coming are Memphis, Sustainable and [...]
Your desire for the finer things in life does not have to come with a high price tag. It is certainly acceptable for you to spend thousands on new furniture, but such does not have to be the norm. There are things that you can do to give off the luxury appeal in your home [...]
