Custom upholstery is furniture built to your specifications after you order it, with your choice of fabric, frame, dimensions, and finishing details. It costs more than off-the-floor furniture (typically 20% to 50% more for comparable styles) and is usually worth the difference because the construction quality, fabric options, and longevity are meaningfully better. The break-even…
To measure for a new sofa, take three sets of numbers: the room itself (length, width, ceiling height), the wall and floor space where the sofa will sit, and the path from your front door to that spot, including doorway widths, hallway turns, and stairwell clearances. The single most important measurement is the door diagonal,…
The best sofa fabric for most homes is a performance fabric (Crypton, Sunbrella, Revolution, or Inside Out) with a double-rub count of 50,000 or higher. For households without kids or pets, natural fibers like wool, cotton blends, and tightly woven linens hold up well and feel beautiful. Velvet, leather, and boucle each have a place,…
A sectional is best for larger rooms, open floor plans, and households that gather in groups. A standalone sofa works better in smaller rooms, formal spaces, conversation-driven layouts, and homes with quirky shapes or architectural features. The right choice almost always comes down to how you actually live in the room, not how the room…
A custom sofa in Raleigh, NC, is one built to your specifications: your dimensions, fabric, cushion fill, leg style, and arm shape. The process takes longer than buying off the showroom floor, usually 8 to 14 weeks, and that wait is the trade-off for a piece sized to your room, finished in a fabric chosen…
How Fashion Trends Influence Home Decor Fashion and home decor are closely connected. What you see on the runway often influences what you’ll find in furniture stores. Patterns, textures, and colors popular in clothing frequently make their way into furniture styling and accessories. This year, Spring Fashion Trends 2025 emphasize soft pastels, bold floral patterns,…
Mixing dark and light wood furniture in a living room can be a daunting task, but it can also create a stunning and inviting atmosphere. By understanding the basics of color theory, wood types, and visual weight, you can successfully mix dark and light wood together to achieve a balanced and harmonious aesthetic. This guide…
Summer brings the perfect time of year to enjoy the warmth and sunshine, but it can also bring hot temperatures and bright sunlight into our living spaces. One important aspect of preparing your living room for summer is arranging your sofas in a way that maximizes natural light, allows for optimal ventilation, and keeps the…
Choosing the right size rug for your living room doesn’t have to be a daunting task. It’s simple and can create a cohesive design aesthetic for your room. And when done well, it can pack a significant designer punch, tying the whole space together. We love rugs for what they bring to a space– beautiful…
When it comes to total rest and relaxation at home, there’s no place quite as comfortable and inviting as the living room. If you feel like this space needs a transformation, it might be time to consider investing in new living room furniture. Before you make a final decision, be sure to stop by and…