If you’re looking for a classic upholstery fabric, you can’t do much better than linen. Made from the fibers of the flax plant, linen has been around for thousands of years (it was even used as currency in ancient Egypt). It’s still loved today for its beauty, feel, and durability. Considering ... Read More about Linen Upholstery Fabric: Pros and Cons
Upholstery Fabric Types: Velvet Furniture
Velvet, with its plush feel and sheen, is pretty much the original glamour fabric. For most of its history—from China, where it was made for the first time more than 4500 years ago, to Italy in the 14th and 15th centuries—only the very wealthy could afford it. Thankfully, these days, velvet is still ... Read More about Upholstery Fabric Types: Velvet Furniture
Easy Lemon Bars: The Queen of Summer Desserts
Our mom always made these tart, sweet bars during the summer. They are pretty simple to whip up and people go absolutely crazy for them. Take a batch to a barbecue or potluck and tell us how they were! ... Read More about Easy Lemon Bars: The Queen of Summer Desserts
Sofa Details: How to Pick the Perfect Extra Touches
It goes without saying that when you order a sofa, you have to pick out the style, fabric, and finish. But you don’t have to stop there. While most furniture pieces are designed to look great no matter what, you can also add extra details to make a more unique sofa or chair. You can’t always add ... Read More about Sofa Details: How to Pick the Perfect Extra Touches
Area Rug Rules: How to Figure Out the Perfect Size
Have you found the perfect rug for your home? Great! (If not, check out our gorgeous styles at The Stated Home.) But now you have to decide what size rug to choose. That can be a little harder to figure out, so we put together some guidelines to help. We aren’t saying you absolutely have to stick to ... Read More about Area Rug Rules: How to Figure Out the Perfect Size