Your sofa is arguably the most important piece of furniture you own. Along with acting as the focal point of the living room, it's likely the one furnishing that gets the most use from your family and guests alike on an everyday basis. Because they're exposed to so much activity and attention, your sofa cushions can lose their shape over...
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...
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...
Leather furniture can be a beautiful and timeless addition to your home, but properly caring for genuine leather can be more complicated than cleaning many other common furniture materials. Many types of leather have very specific maintenance needs and require specific products, and knowing what your furniture needs is key when it comes to preventing damage and keeping it looking...
If you're throwing a party for the Big Game, the last thing you want is for your furniture to get stained, scratched, or torn. From organizing seating arrangements to ensuring spills stay away from upholstery fabric, there are plenty of ways to protect your home and furnishings from the fun, and mess, of a Big Game party! Whether you're hosting...
Velvet has a reputation for requiring a lot of maintenance but caring for velvet upholstery really shouldn’t take too much time or effort. Here’s how to care for velvet furniture the right way. What is Velvet? Velvet isn’t a natural fiber like cotton or wool. It’s a soft, smooth, and man-made fabric characterized by a dense pile of evenly cut...
