There's a lot to think about when buying wood furniture. Do you prefer walnut, maple, or cherry Do you want the natural color of the wood to shine through or do you want a stained or painted finish   We're here to answer those questions, giving you an in-depth guide to wood finishes so you have all the resources you need before making an investment. We talked with Kelly Sullivan, a Design Consultant in the Acton showroom, to learn a little more about the wood finish options.     Types of wood finishes   Kelly says, "There are a lot of options for wood finishes when you're buying furniture. In general, you're choosing between paint, stain, and a natural finish option"”which can either be lacquered or hand ...

We're so excited to have had the opportunity to work with the iconic local PBS program, This Old House. Brian Bechard, our Visual Merchandiser, and Erica Tubman, Communications Director, give us the inside scoop on what it was like to be featured on This Old House.   He says of the project, "We had worked with This Old House 10 years ago on a couple of different projects. When this house came along they thought of us because they knew we have mid-century modern pieces in our collection."     The furniture selection process   The house, in Brookline, features mid-century modern architecture and our goal was to have the interiors to reflect that style. Brian chose and arranged furniture for the living room, the loft, the ...

We met up with Hawley Appleton, a Design Consultant in our Cambridge store, to get her pick of the week, the Chelsea Dining Table.     The Chelsea is a customizable table, pictured here in cherry and available in several kinds of wood and finishes. "It would look gorgeous in walnut too," Hawley says. "Although there are finishes available, I personally love the natural wood; it's beautiful to see the variegations."     What she loves most about the table is the considered design. She explains, "It's a thick table but they've beveled the edges so it's very delicate, and although it's a trestle style table the legs are stylized. The attention to detail makes for an extremely aesthetically pleasing table."   The craftsmanship of the table ...

There are a lot of choices when it comes to recliners, and it's important to make sure you're investing in a piece that's going to work for you long-term. Yes, you want it to look good in your home. But you also want it to fit your lifestyle, support your body, and be ultra-comfortable.   We spoke with Hawley Appleton to get her expert take on both the American Leather Comfort Air and the Stressless Mayfair Recliner. We're giving you all the details you need to make an informed decision and choose a recliner that suits you perfectly.   American Leather Comfort Air     The American Leather Comfort Air is a recent addition to the American Leather collection. It's a unique chair that they describe as ...

The desk is an important piece in the home office, if not the most important. It sets the tone for the style of the room and provides you a space to comfortably work. And that's the goal, isn't it To be comfortable.   If comfort for you means a sit-stand desk, check out our comparison and review of the BDI Sola versus the Copeland Invigo. However, if you prefer a more classic wood desk, you're in the right place.   Catherine Willey, our Framingham store manager, takes us through two hardwood desks, the Preston and the Sarah.   Preston Desk     The Preston desk is a classic desk with modern, clean lines and it's available only in Cherry, in a variety of finishes. Catherine says, "The front's ...

As we become more health conscious as a society, lift desks have become more popular. It's common knowledge that sitting all day is not the best for your long-term health, and sit-stand desks are an excellent way to have the flexibility to stand when you want to.   Because lift desks are an investment in your health and your work lifestyle, it's important to do your research before purchasing one. We talked to Catherine Willey, our store manager in Framingham, about the Copeland Invigo Sit-Stand Desk and the BDI Sola Lift Desk.   Copeland Invigo Sit-Stand Desk     The Invigo desk is, in Copeland's words, "a highly configurable series of sit to stand desks that can be specified in a range of sizes and finishes." It ...

Push-back recliners allow for the ease and relaxation of a motorized recliner without the need for a motorized system. They float beautifully and act not only as a functional and comfortable seat but as a beautiful design addition to the home.

 

We decided to compare two of our favorite push-back recliners: The Thayer Coggin Viceroy and the American Leather Reinvented Recliner.