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Everything You Need To Know About Chinoiserie Decor Style

Everything You Need To Know About Chinoiserie Decor Style

In recent years we’ve seen a resurgence of a popular style and fabric pattern: Chinoiserie. Chinoiserie is a unique and beautiful decor style that has been popular for centuries. It’s inspired by Chinese art and culture, and when used in the home, it has a luxurious,...

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Modern vs. Contemporary Furniture: What’s The Difference?

Modern vs. Contemporary Furniture: What’s The Difference?

The thesaurus isn’t always your friend in the design world. When it comes to different styles, specificity counts — and just because one thing sounds like another, doesn’t mean the two are interchangable. Case in point? Modern design vs. contemporary design: Two...

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What Furniture Styles Are American? 7 Key Eras to Know

What Furniture Styles Are American? 7 Key Eras to Know

One of the best things about personal style is that you can draw inspiration from all parts of the world and all time periods. If your style errs on the traditional side (maybe the term “grandmillennial” resonates?), then you might find yourself drawn to English or...

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Modernism vs. Art Deco Furniture

Modernism vs. Art Deco Furniture

Spotting the difference between Art Deco and Modernism styles can be tricky. There’s a lot of overlap both in terms of timing and even designers and artists who moved from one style to the next as their personal design styles evolved over time. Fret not - by the end...

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What is Art Deco Furniture?

What is Art Deco Furniture?

You may have noticed the craze for dramatic interiors decorated with furniture containing geometric patterns, naturalistic motifs and muted colors often in a chrome finish. These furnishings and interiors are constantly making an appearance on television, at the...

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Harlem Toile: In Sheila’s Words

Harlem Toile: In Sheila’s Words

After many years searching for the perfect Toile for her own home, Sheila Bridges decided that it quite simply didn’t exist, so she created it. Harlem Toile rewrites the iconographic narrative of a classic decorating staple and challenges constructs of representation...

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What is Upholstered Furniture?

What is Upholstered Furniture?

It’s more likely than not that you’ve sat on – if not owned – quite a bit of upholstered furniture. It’s cushioned, soft and versatile, not to mention found in just about any living space, from the bed to the dining chairs to the sofa. But if you’re like us, you may...

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