The news this week about Williams Sonoma getting fined $3.17MM by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for false “Made in the USA” claims reminded me how hard it can be for consumers to source these products. Due to confusing terminology or straight-out lying, you may think you’re buying an ... Read More about American-Made Furniture: What the Term Really Means
The Best Shades of Gray Paint
I’ve been in my house for almost two years and have still only repainted the two rooms I did when I first moved in. For those walls, I chose Benjamin Moore’s Simply White because I did not (and still don’t) have a design plan and needed something that would work with whatever I decided to do. ... Read More about The Best Shades of Gray Paint
INSIDE OUT FABRIC: WHY WE LOVE THIS PERFORMANCE FABRIC
Performance fabrics have exploded in popularity lately, becoming the go-to choice for everyone wanting a sofa that can withstand messy kids, muddy pets, and the occasional wine spill. Just a few years ago, we never would have guessed how readily available—and advanced—performance fabrics would ... Read More about INSIDE OUT FABRIC: WHY WE LOVE THIS PERFORMANCE FABRIC
Best White Paint for Walls
Our founder Laura recently bought a home in Louisville (the new home base for The Stated Home!) and found herself in the market for some new white-ish paint colors. After scouring the internet for advice (and getting overwhelmed by the hundreds of different options there are to choose from), she ... Read More about Best White Paint for Walls
Classic or Modern Design with a Traditional Area Rug
One of our go-to ways to design a room is to choose the rug and then base the design off of that. It’s easier to pull colors from the rug and pick upholstery fabrics in those hues than it is to find a rug to go with an existing upholstered piece. To show you what we mean, we’ve put together a ... Read More about Classic or Modern Design with a Traditional Area Rug