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
Made-In-America Gifts: Our 2019 Gift Guide Is Here
Want to totally win the holidays this year? Instead of going to the mall and shopping the same old stores you go to every year, get your loved ones these unique, lovely gifts. All are made in America and none will break the bank. (And while you’re at it, go ahead and get something for yourself, ... Read More about Made-In-America Gifts: Our 2019 Gift Guide Is Here
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
Solid Wood Furniture: What Quality Will You Find at Different Stores?
Shopping for high quality wood furniture can feel so frustrating. Something may look great in the store, only to start to fall apart once you bring it home. The thing with furniture is that it’s what’s on the inside that matters--and that can be hard to figure out. For an in-depth article on what to ... Read More about Solid Wood Furniture: What Quality Will You Find at Different Stores?
Non-Toxic Sofas: Do They Exist and How to Find Them
It seems like everywhere you turn, there’s something lurking in a product ready to kill you: nitrates in your bacon, parabens in your face lotion, even food dye in your delicious cupcake! And sadly, furniture isn’t innocent. The problem is that plenty of manufacturers use toxic materials, from glue ... Read More about Non-Toxic Sofas: Do They Exist and How to Find Them