We're aware that starting a home decor project can bring up a lot of emotions. First, it's exciting! Change is always thrilling and a new, fresh take on home decor can change how you feel in your home.   Along with excitement, nervousness tends to creep in too. Home decor projects can be scary. You are, after all, investing your money into something.   It's natural to be afraid that you'll make a mistake or end up with decor that you don't love.   We're here to make sure that doesn't happen, answer your design dilemmas, and hold your hand through the process so you can create spaces in your home that speak to you and bring you joy.     1. Draw inspiration   When you're starting a design project, ...

The coastal look seems pretty self-explanatory; a few seahorses, some stripes and you're set. But in reality, it's easy to take coastal too far.   We're here to give you pro tips and guidance, whether you want to transform your home to coastal chic or prefer a more relaxed cottage style.     What is the coastal home decor style?   The coastal look is exactly what it sounds like, a style that incorporates beachy, maritime, and seaside elements and motifs into your home decor.   Although it can feel like coastal decor is reserved for a beach house on the cape, you don't need to live near the ocean to create a beachy, breezy look in your home!    Key features: Color, Textures, Accessories, and Patterns     There are many features ...

  Cheryl Harrington, from our Pembroke showroom, has a favorite this week. And it's the aptly named Cheryl Sofa! The sofa is an English arm, tight back sofa. "It's always nice and neat looking because of the tight back," she explains. It's 42" inches deep, making it cozy and cuddly, and perfect if you're tall. "It's a classic design, and you can put a couple pillows on the arm if you want to nap, relax, or watch TV." Cheryl loves the versatility of the sofa, "You can dress it up or dress it down, and it comes with two big pillows. I love the leg, but you can opt for a feral instead if you don't like that look." There are ...

    This week, Alisha  Simkhovich  tells us about her pick of the week, the Luna Bedroom Collection from Wilton. She loves it so much she has a few of the pieces in her home! The Luna is available in several pieces of varying sizes, including a nightstand, a dresser, a gent's chest, a sweater chest, and several media storage options. "What I love about the Luna is how incredibly beautiful the wood grain is. It really glistens in the light" She explains. "I also appreciate that it's made right here in Massachusetts." She describes, "It's all natural cherry wood so it's going to last a long time, and I love the walnut pulls, they're really simple and classic." Out of ...

The living room is a central room in the home, and for many, a primary gathering spot. For some, it's a cozy space to watch movies, and for others, a more formal area to host get-togethers and sit with their coffee in the morning.   Either way, we know that cost is an important factor in the process of buying furniture. That's why we're giving you a comprehensive guide to the cost of furnishing a living room.   Living Room Furnishing Cost Guide   How much does it cost?   In general, the cost of furnishing a living room starts at around $10,000 and can go up to $25,000 or more. However, you should be aware that the cost of decorating a living room will vary greatly. ...

Gary Fisher, our Director of Sales, shares his pick of the week in the form of the ultimate cozy sofa: The Milford.

  We make a constant effort to create connections within our community. Recently, we hosted an Art Show Brunch in our Pembroke location, inviting local artists to display their work. The art show was the brainchild of Lucia Ventura, our manager in Pembroke, who, as an artist herself, wanted to host a new kind of event in the store. I spoke to Lucia and the artists to hear their perspective on this outstanding event.   How it came together   The idea came about when Rita Berkowitz, an artist and old friend of Lucia's, dropped by the store to buy furniture. Together, they came up with the idea of an art show, and the rest came together naturally. "It all fell right into place, and ...