A basement, unlike most other rooms in the home, doesn’t have a designated purpose. This means that the options are endless when it comes to designing and decorating.

But that doesn’t mean it comes without challenges. Basements, even when furnished, can come across as stark, cold, and unfinished. We met up with the team in our Middleton showroom to get their expert advice on how to design a functional, cozy basement.

There are a lot of factors when it comes to buying wood furniture; cost, color, and quality to name a few. But the most important question, arguably, is what kind of wood you’re getting.

There are, essentially, three types of "wood" used in furniture: solid wood, MDF, and plywood. Within these categories you'll find high-quality and lower-quality versions, which will ultimtaely affect the long-term durability of the furniture and its price.

Much like our retail stores (and other non-essential businesses), furniture factories were forced to pause their production and either close-down for 2 to 3 months or switch focus to creating PPE for essential workers.

It’s not unusual to wonder why wood furniture is so costly. In fact, we got the question enough that we answered it in a blog! 

The fact is, high-quality, hand-made furniture is more expensive than poorly-made furniture made with MDF and veneers. But, even on the higher-end, there are variations in how much you’ll pay for a piece of hardwood furniture.

A bed, like a dining table or a living room sofa, is usually a long-term purchase. Which means you want to be sure exactly what you need before you buy.

We met up with Georgianna, our Store Manager in Cambridge, to discuss everything you should consider before making a decision.

To say this year hasn't gone as planned would be an understatement. There's been a lot of change, and, often with change, we see things in a new light. 

With all of us spending more time at home –it’s only natural that we’re seeing our home in a new light too. Is that sofa you bought 3 years ago really comfortable? Is hunching over your laptop on the kitchen the best long-term option?

We talked to our team of designers to get their point of view on how home design needs have shifted over the past few months along with some simple solutions.

Sometimes creativity requires thinking outside the box - making new connections, seeing things in a new light. Like, for example, pairing your coffee preferences with a coffee table (link), or your tea with an upholstered chair.

Or, your favorite show with a corresponding piece of furniture. Can you take a multiple series show and dilute it down to just one piece of furniture that encompasses its tone, style, and feel? We say, why not!?

So, here are some of the most popular shows in recent history, paired with their furniture counterparts.