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Nestalgia: Why Today’s Homes Are Embracing the Comfort of the Past
When it comes to modern home design trends, more homeowners are embracing “nestalgia.” This emerging design mindset blends nesting and nostalgia to create living spaces inspired by comforting memories, familiar environments, and slower living. While the first thing that may come to mind is your grandmother’s home, nestalgia is not about recreating outdated spaces from the past. Instead, it’s about... -
By the Numbers: 5 Recliners Texas Dads Dig
Every home has “dad’s chair.” In many Texas homes, that chair is a recliner. Recliners have long been a staple in Texas living rooms, offering a comfortable place to relax and unwind. Today’s recliners, however, offer much more than comfort alone. Modern designs combine support, durability, style, and technology-forward features that older oversized recliners often lacked, all features that resonate... -
Furniture in a New Light: 7 Ideas for Designing With Natural Light in Mind
When it comes to decorating your home in a way that feels effortless yet impactful, natural light is one of the most powerful design elements available. Because natural light shifts throughout the day, it influences the mood, color, and overall perception of a space. The furniture you choose will either reflect that light or absorb it, shaping how the room... -
No Kids Sleep on the Floor: Star Furniture and the Houston Furniture Bank’s Shared Mission
It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep is essential for supporting growth, development, and emotional well-being in children. Unfortunately, not all families have access to basic sleep essentials. That’s why the Houston Furniture Bank is on a mission to provide furniture—including beds and mattresses—to families in need. Through its mattress program, the organization is working to ensure that no... -
The Mom Edit: 7 Home Décor Scores Every Mom Craves
Mother’s Day is always a welcome moment to celebrate the people who shape our homes in the most meaningful ways. Moms are often the true “decorators in residence,” thoughtfully balancing comfort, beauty, and function to create spaces that feel both lived-in and intentional. With this in mind, this Mother’s Day is less about simply gifting something and more about offering... -
Where to Hang a Mirror (and Where Not To): 5 Placement Secrets That Change Everything
Mirrors are one of the most powerful tools in interior design. They do far more than offer a quick place to check your reflection before heading out the door. When used thoughtfully, mirrors can amplify natural light, create depth, and completely reshape how a room feels. A well-placed mirror can make a compact space feel expansive, brighten a darker room... -
Posture, Presence, and Comfort: How Furniture Impacts Your Body Over Time
Most people think about furniture in terms of style and how it will look in their homes, but its impact goes far beyond aesthetics. The pieces we sit, sleep, and relax on influence our posture, muscle tension, circulation, and overall comfort over time. Hours spent on poorly designed seating or unsupportive mattresses can contribute to discomfort and fatigue, while well-designed... -
Ground Rules: Why Area Rugs Matter More Than You Think
Area rugs are often chosen for their color, pattern, or ability to complement furniture, but their value goes far beyond aesthetics. In reality, the right area rugs can quietly enhance comfort, reduce noise, improve safety, and even support better indoor air quality. They play a subtle yet impactful role in how a home looks, feels, and functions day to day... -
Join Our Free Event in Houston: The 411 on Feizy Rugs at Star Furniture
Rugs have a way of shaping a space in ways people don’t always realize. They are often treated as a final decorative layer, but in reality, they play a much bigger role in how a room looks, feels, and functions. To explore that idea further, Michael Bauer, Director of Trade Relations at Feizy Rugs, is joining Star Furniture this spring... -
The Top 5 Sofas Texans Chose Again and Again
In Texas homes, the sofa tends to be the heart of the living room. It’s where families gather, guests settle in, and everyday life unfolds. Because of this, Texans gravitate toward sofas that balance comfort, durability, and timeless style. Star Furniture has been furnishing Texas living rooms for over a century. Time and time again, we see certain sofas consistently...