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  1. The Right Light Touch: 5 Types of Lighting Fixtures to Mix-and-Match in a Room

    When creating a captivating and functional living space, lighting is a crucial element that often doesn't get the attention it deserves. Good lighting serves a dual purpose: it's not only a functional necessity but also a tool to infuse style, charm, and character into your space. While natural light is undoubtedly the superstar of illumination, it's often insufficient on its...
  2. From Good to Great: How to Buy the Best Quality Sofa for Your Budget

    Not all sofas are created equally! Like automobiles, the price for a quality sofa can vary broadly. With so many options to choose from, selecting a sofa that you love without breaking the bank can seem like an impossible feat. Fortunately, our design team is here to help. With over 100 years in the furniture business, Star Furniture is uniquely...
  3. Is it Time to Get Professional Help? 9 Tell-Tale Signs That You Need an Interior Designer

    In life and decorating, it can be hard to know when it's time to ask for help. The process of decorating a room or a home can be joyful and rewarding while also challenging and, at times, overwhelming. If you've got a decorating project on your mind and are wondering if you should seek the support of an interior designer...
  4. Pull Up a Chair: How to Pick the Perfect Accent Chair for Your Space

    Whether you're looking to revamp a room, put a finishing touch on an already beautiful space, or provide a cozy spot to sit in your home, you can't go wrong with a great accent chair. Along with being an easy way to make virtually any space feel more inviting, accent chairs are versatile, comfortable, and charming supporting players all through...
  5. What the Pros Know: 4 Designer Tips for Selecting a Nightstand

    When it comes to bedroom décor, your bed should be the star of the show. It's the biggest piece of furniture in the room and the place where you hopefully spend one-third of your time. As essential as the bed is, don't neglect the supporting cast, your nightstands, when designing your space. Nightstands help complete the look and keep your...
  6. How to Easily Remove Pesky Fabric Pilling on Your Upholstered Furniture

    Fabric pilling is a pill, we agree. Furniture wear and tear is inevitable. But, while annoying, pesky fabric pilling on your favorite sofa, loveseat, sectional, chair or ottoman is not necessarily a defect. Pilling is normal and to be expected with some fabric types. What causes pilling, how can it be removed, and is there a way to prevent your...
  7. Gone to the Dogs? 3 Tips for Living with Dogs AND Fine Furniture

    Think about who lives under your roof. Moms and dads. Sometimes roommates, soulmates or singles. Babies, toddlers and teenagers. Some homes are multi-generational: hello grandma and gramps. Our homes and how we decorate our spaces must take everyone into account.   Even our four-legged family members. According to a recent Forbes report, it's estimated that up to 66% of US households...
  8. Truth or Fiction: Do Memory Foam Mattresses Sleep Hot?

    Memory foam mattresses revolutionized the bedding scene when they burst onto the market in the early 1990s. The mattresses captured the attention of consumers with their unique combination of support and comfort. However, from these early days, memory foam mattresses have built up a reputation for heat retention. Was this drawback justified, and do modern memory foam mattresses exhibit the...
  9. 6 Ideas to Spruce Up Your Child’s Room for the New School Year

    A child's bedroom should be a space where they feel comfortable, can relax, and look forward to spending time. While this is true all year long, it's especially important at the start of the school year. With the busyness that comes with homework, sports, and extracurriculars, having a space that meets your child's ever-changing needs and preferences is essential. Check...
  10. Reimagining Your Dream House: 5 Hot Tips to Get the Look You Love

    At Star Furniture we know quite a bit about creating Dream Houses. We’ve been furnishing American Dream Houses for real life for over 100 years. It’s our passion – pure and simple and not necessarily pink! Today, Star Furniture design experts are excited to weigh in with five fab tips for creating your own Dream House, whether you live in...

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