Furniture 394 Ideabooks

One of the first things I do when I see a room for the first time is study the options for furniture arrangement. Sometimes there can be more than one great option. Occasionally, things like windows, a fireplace or doorways... more »
When I was doing custom upholstery for clients and designers, I used to add a little complimentary service. Instead of leaving the furniture with its original harsh metal glides, plastic glides or those drippy, sticky felt pads, I'd replace them with... more »
A sofa is one of the biggest furniture investments you'll make — and one of the most permanent. Even if you're just buying one for a temporary fix, it'll eventually get demoted from the living room to the family room to the basement and, finally, the... more »
My design style tends to lean toward the beautifully odd, gently worn and subtly masculine. I'm not very Shabby Chic, but I'd fall in love with an old, chipped wicker footstool at the drop of the hat. Woven furniture doesn't have to remind you of... more »
The days of old iron patio furniture are behind us. We're all about going green and reclaiming materials for new purposes! Today the possibilities with pallets are endless, and the materials are often free. If you've got access to pallet wood and more »
Yep, it really was designed in the Adirondack Mountains in New York. In 1903, to be exact. Throughout its next 110 years of life, the Adirondack chair has become an iconic image of summer. It's synonymous with front porches, lake house, fire pits, beach... more »
With a design of the future on top and a nod to the past on the base, this eclectic chair mixes iconic and innovative design in an award-winning piece of furniture. Katie Lee, a product design student at the University of Oregon, designed this "6 Shades... more »
Pull up a chair at the dining table of a family member or friend these days, and there's a strong possibility it will be a cane or Chippendale-style chair. The two styles are hot commodities on the flea market and thrift store scene, highly sought after... more »
I just spent six full days — and I do mean absolutely full, morning-till-night days — at North Carolina's High Point Market, which is the largest home furnishings trade show on the planet. By the time... more »
I'm forever looking at upholstery details. I make and buy chairs, sofas and headboards regularly and have studied various tucks, seams and welts for years. Certain details really do define a look of a chair, much like a necklace or scarf can change the... more »
We’ve talked endlessly about “the book problem”; one contributor even referred to Overreaders Anonymous. Sure, using... more »
I start to crave nature like a kid craves candy in spring. I think we're all ready to start spending some time with the brighter side of nature. For those of us still stuck inside thanks to dreary weather, the natural materials and nature-inspired forms... more »
“Functional" might as well be my middle name. I usually create furnishings and accessories that serve more than one purpose, or that can be easily changed out for a different look. After way too much fussing over a complicated... more »
If you do yourself one decorating favor, make it this: Do not match your armchairs to your sofa. I mean, they can have stuff in common and all, but there is just something so stodgy about a matching living room set. Especially when you can have so much... more »
I've never really been a shoe-and-handbag girl. As a matter of fact, my standard-issue shoe is flat and comfortable. Additionally, my handbag hasn't changed for a couple of years now. I know that is a fashion no-no, but I found a cool purse (diaper bag)... more »