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  If you’re among the millions who are new to working from home, you’re probably dealing with some unfamiliar and, perhaps, frustrating feelings. There’s a reason for that. Our brains have a “work” setting and a “home” setting.   At work we are conditioned for structure. We are focused on tasks, alert to coworkers and bosses, roles and responsibilities, proper language and behaviors. Home is, well, not that rigid. Our brains aren’t exactly sure how to process the new workplace. For newcomers to WFH, difficulty concentrating is common. So is procrastination. Why take on that unpleasant task when the refrigerator is right there? And the TV? And the dog who needs petting? Experts tell us there are ways to minimize the power of distractions and a well-appointed, organized workspace tops the list.   Are you one of the fortunate ones with a room you can dedicate as a home office or must you share a room t...

Budgeting for a furniture and home d cor can get overwhelming at times. There are so many pieces that go into completing a room! Whether you ve just bought a new home or are redecorating an old space, you ve likely encountered this problem. Balance out your budget by figuring out where to save and splurge. Don t know where to start? We re here to help! Splurge Sofa   Your living room sofa can easily be the most expensive piece of furniture you will buy. Because your sofa is in such a high traffic area, you should make a larger investment. Look for high quality materials for the frame and durable fabrics and leathers for the exterior. Splurging on your sofa will allow you to enjoy it for years to come. Save Accent Furniture Trends are constantly coming and going! While the designer, custom made leopard print chair may catch your eye now, you ll be finding a place to store it in a few years when the print goes out of style. Whethe...

  What’s Inside Matters   Before you buy a car, you probably pop the hood, take a peek, and ask a few questions even if you have no idea what you’re looking for. When it comes to buying a sofa you likely take a different approach—choose one that matches your style and provides a soft place to land after a long day. But what about everything you can’t see? Do you ask how it’s built, what it’s made of, or how you can be sure it will last?   Flexsteel furniture  is made with integrity from the inside out. Every piece is designed with purpose and precision. In fact, if you flip over any of their sofas or chairs you will see exactly what we’re talking about. Engineered to Last a Lifetime   At the core of  Flexsteel’s upholstered seating  is their very own Blue Steel Spring. This patented component is not hidden behind a fabric dust cover. It is left in plain sight so customers can see the remarkable technology that powers their lifetime guarante...

  A rug provides the perfect finishing touch for a space. It makes walking on floors warmer, gives a room a feeling of coziness, and is a stylish way to carry out a color scheme or add to your decor. But how big should a rug be to look natural in a room? Living Room  9x12 rug  A large rug not only provides more floor coverage, it also allows you to place all furniture legs on the rug, bringing together all of the elements in your room. Create a natural border by leaving about 18 inches of flooring exposed around the rug.  8x10 rug  Create a natural conversation grouping with a mid-size rug that allows you to place all furniture front legs on the rug with the back legs off. This arrangement opens up a path for walking around the area and also shows more of your floor. This also works well in open-concept rooms where there are multiple furniture groupings.  6x9 rug  Both your furniture and your flooring are showcased in this arrangement with sofa legs of...

  During these unprecedented times of going through a pandemic, a change to our relationship with home is being experienced across the globe. This is happening not in one place or to one group, but to everyone, everywhere.   Practically overnight, the spaces in which we lived transformed into offices, schools, gyms, playgrounds and social spaces. Households were together 24/7, extended families were divided and friendships, distanced. People adjusted to an entirely new way of living, with home at the heart of their lives.   While it’s felt differently by people of different ages, household sizes, incomes and nationalities – and not always for the better – globally, the vast majority of us feel closer to our homes than we did before the pandemic. Now, many of us are making plans to protect this newfound closeness by creating spaces that really fit our emotional needs during a lockdown.  It is important to create a space you love and can relax in. And that's wh...

  Leather furniture   is something you can enjoy for years to come if it is properly cared for.  Since leather is a natural product, aging brings out its natural patina making it even more beautiful over time. 2. A Smart Investment You don’t have to be rich to enjoy leather furniture – just smart. Since leather is a product that lasts four times longer than fabric, leather furniture is a great investment for your home that you can enjoy for many years to come. After all, don’t you deserve beautiful comfort that lasts? 3. Easy to Care for While leather initially repels most spills, liquids will be absorbed if not treated properly. Blot any liquid spills immediately with a clean, absorbent cloth or sponge, and then allow the leather to air-dry.  If the spill is absorbed, it will dissipate over time as the leather naturally diffuses the stain. Practicing regular preventive maintenance is key to keeping your leather looking fresh. Leather’s resistance to soil will improv...

  If you’re spending more time at home lately, you may be taking a fresh look at spaces where you relax and unwind, especially your living room. To inspire a remodeling or decorating project in your  living room , consider these standout ideas from Willis Furniture. Calming Color Palette Focus on using neutral, calming color palettes that come from the beach – sand tones, soft blues and greens, whites and creams. Get out in nature and be inspired by the beautiful colors Coastal Virginia has to offer.  Gallery Wall Creating a  gallery wall  is a wonderful way to personalize a living room and pull together a color scheme. Try using a variety of frame finishes, which add visual interest to the arrangement and prevent an overly formal look. Warm Neutrals Warmer neutrals seem poised to overtake popular cooler grays and whites. Try using a palette of creams, beiges, greiges and browns that exemplifies how fresh and restful warm neutrals can be.   Relaxed Furnishi...

  Plan ahead It’s hard to imagine, but now is the perfect time to start planning your home for the upcoming holidays.  With many delays and disruptions occurring due to COVID-19, it has certainly changed the way we shop and how we spend our time at home.  Casual Comfort We all live in a more casual way, less clutters, simpler but it does not mean that it has to lack style and smart sophistication. Customize and personalize your seating selection and don’t settle for the first thing you see. Collaborate with someone who is knowledgeable and an experienced guide. This will help save time and money. But don’t wait too long because many have had this same idea and this year factories are busier than anticipated and orders are taking longer than normal. Home is your Haven  Your home is your sanctuary and now, more than ever, a place we are all spending most of our time.  Setting up spaces like the  home office  is suddenly a priority for people now working ...

  The Holidays are on Their Way For many of us, that means out-of-town friends and family are, too. If you're planning to host loved ones in your home, now is the time to ensure it's in tip-top shape. For those without dedicated guest rooms – or those who host many people during the holidays – a sleeper sofa like  the American Leather Comfort Sleeper  is an ideal solution. Known for their unprecedented comfort when open as a sleeper, these sofa beds are also comfortable and beautiful as sofas in their own right. Smart Engineering Smart engineering, along with perfectly proportioned cushions and great scaling make the fold-out mechanisms undetectable when closed in sofa form. With styles ranging from more transitional to modern, a Comfort Sleeper can be an ideal anchor for living rooms, family rooms, and even home offices! Invest in Comfort You will likely spend most of your time using your sofa sleeper in sofa form. It stands to reason that you should invest in additional...

  Whether you are starting from scratch with an empty room or simply accessorizing, we provide a custom and personal service that will meet your every need. Our dedicated designers will guide you through the entire process so you get the home you want and love!   We feel the relationship between designer and client is one of collaboration. We will listen to your ideas, make suggestions, sketch our concepts. As a team, we will work together in the selections of furniture, accessories, art, flooring, window treatment, or whatever is needed to reach your dream. We work on all levels of projects from re-staging a home with the client’s existing items to assisting in new construction to designing the total home.   We find that once client’s schedule an appointment with our interior design team, they are filled with excitement and anticipation. We would welcome you to put that energy of yours to good use. Doing so can speed up the design process and help us, help you! H...