The dining table is a workhorse in the home because it holds all of your meals, holidays, and family gatherings. Maybe it also holds your coffee every morning, or perhaps it's reserved for special occasions, adorned with a beautiful table setting.

 

Regardless, finding a table means thinking about your lifestyle to ensure it's the right one for your home.

There are numerous natural wood types used in furniture, ranging in density, color, grain pattern, and price. The more informed you are about the wood used in your furniture the easier your shopping process will be. It will also give you a greater sense of connection to your furniture.

  Adding color to your outdoor living space will not only add interest and depth but it will also make the space more inviting for friends and family members. Learn how to create a thoughtfully designed outdoor living space by adding color with these simple tips.   Choose a Color Theme   The easiest and most effective way to add color to your outdoor living area is to choose a color theme. Modern backyards will incorporate a select few colors into their outdoor living space as opposed to choosing a variety of random colors. Start with colors that bring you joy and work from there. Consider  choosing a color that meets your atmospheric goals for your outdoor living space. Red is a great color for ...

I had the opportunity last week to journey up to Bradford, Vermont to attend Copeland Camp, a 2-day jam-packed instructional camp, hosted by Copeland Furniture Company.   Copeland has been creating sustainably harvested hardwood furniture since the 70's, and we've been working with them for nearly 4 decades.   On deciding to work with Copeland, Peggy describes, "One of the most important things for me is the care they give to the environment and their desire to protect it for future generations. Tim Copeland was also a founding member of the sustainable furnishings council along with Circle, and one of the first winners of the Sage award given by the National Association of Manufacturers back in 2008."     Copeland Furniture Company   Copeland Furniture has many attributes, they're ...

Harvard Square might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Cambridge, but there's so much more to the city. Sitting opposite Boston on the Charles River, Cambridge is a university community and a hub of innovation.     We have roots in Cambridge going back over 60 years. In fact, Circle Furniture takes its name from the location of the original store, in Putnam Circle (now Putnam Square) in Cambridge, MA. We still have a beautiful showroom in Cambridge right in Fresh Pond. Over the years we've discovered so many reasons to love Cambridge and we want to share them with you.     Why we love Cambridge   Heather, from our Cambridge showroom,  has "enjoyed walking around Fresh Pond for many years." ...

  Whether you're downsizing or you just don't have the space for a separate guest room, having an office that serves as a guest room is sometimes necessary. However, office spaces don't always lend themselves to being comfortable, homey environments for guests.   There are several steps you can take to create a multi-purpose space that acts as both a home office and a guest room.   What are the benefits of a multi-functional room?   In a lot of cases, you may not have a choice when it comes to deciding between a guest room and an office. Maybe you don't have an extra room but you want to be able to put up guests.   Or, you might have guests coming to stay very infrequently. So even ...

If you spend hours sitting either at work or in your home office, you've probably wondered if your office chair is ergonomically correct. You may have even experienced back or neck pain from sitting in an uncomfortable chair.   Sitting puts a lot of stress on the lumbar spine, and prolonged sitting, especially in an office chair that doesn't work for your body, can cause long-term issues for your neck and back. But what exactly is an ergonomic office chair.      What is an ergonomic office chair?   An ergonomic chair is one that's designed with efficiency and comfort in mind. In other words, it's all about aligning your body and your spine correctly and comfortably. These days, a lot of people are using sit-stand desks ...