It’s the holiday seasoning; picture family gathered by the fire, enjoying hot chocolate, and sharing moments together.  Your home environment should add to that picture, but you may need to rethink your space to make this dream a reality.  

• While in your daily life you might be content with a single sofa facing the TV, the holidays are about spending time with the ones you love.  The spaces you entertain in should reflect that. Consider the layout of your room and look for ways to incorporate more seating that invites conversation.
• Furniture crafted and chosen with love promotes a loving ambience to welcome all your guests.  Carefully choose pieces should reflect your taste, warmth, and be inviting.
• A comfortable armchair, a soft rug, or added tables can transform your living space into a space for conversation in which family and friends are the focus.
• One of the best ways to impress your guest and cultivate a space that they enjoy spending time in is to add furniture items that make your home unique.  Interesting conversation pieces that show your family’s flair will not only enrich but add interest while creating discussions about the space they love.
• Well thought out accessories can add coziness, and warmth to any room for the holidays.

Let us help you put a little extra love into you home this holiday by transforming your house into a home everyone wants to be in!

The rule of thumb is you should replace your mattress every 8 to 10 years, but if you are asking yourself the question then I’m sorry but it is probably time. The replacement age varies based on the type as well as the manufacturer. There are things you can do; however, to increase the life of your mattress:

• Use a mattress protector! Investing in a good mattress protector is well worth the money. It not only helps protect against spills and debris but there are also some that help protect against dust mites as well.
• Rotate your mattress! We always rotated our mattresses twice a year when we did our spring and fall cleaning. Some have suggested every 3-6 months. Double-sided mattresses should not only be rotated but you should flip them over at least once a year. Regardless of your mattress preference, rotating it can extend its life so follow your manufacturer’s suggestions.
• Don’t allow jumping on the bed! It can actually damage your mattress especially the coils. Sorry kids but the bed should not be your playground.
• Clean your mattress! Regular vacuuming is vital and can help prevent dust mites and other allergens as well.   Read your manufacturers suggestions and incorporate a regular cleaning to your routine.
• Your mattress needs the proper support! Think of your mattress as a set because the proper box springs or foundation is critical to the life of your mattress.

Interior decorating can be difficult, expensive, and overwhelming, but you need to also account for your space, style, and budget. Before you start your design project, make sure you are prepared.

Mistake #1: Not Establishing Your Budget & Sticking To It

The first step of any project should be establishing your budget. To prevent yourself from running over budget before you complete the space, make a list of all the furniture you need and how much you’re likely to spend on each one. Next, determine which furniture pieces are most important and purchase those first.

Mistake #2: Not Having a Plan

Before you start the buying process, ask yourself a few questions:

• Do you have any existing furniture you’d like to use? Would you like the furniture if it was refinished?
• Do you know how you intend to use the room? Will it have two purposes (i.e. office/guest space)? How many people will be regularly using the space?
• Is there a certain an interior design style that inspires you?

Mistake #3: Forgetting Your Style

Don’t opt for trends and forget your individual style. You can be relevant and select an overall interior design style and broadly stick to it to ensure your home has a flow, but don’t sacrifice your personal style. Don’t copy what is popular and also consider what pieces are trendy vs. lasting.

Mistake #4: Not Planning Around the Size & Shape of the Space

After step one, step two should ALWAYS be taking proper measurements of the space and understanding the flow of the room. Figure out how you want the room to function and where you’d like potential furniture to go.