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
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
Kid-Friendly Couches: How to Shop for Pieces Your Children Won’t Destroy
A lot of people believe they shouldn’t invest in good furniture because they have small kids full of destructive tendencies. While this logic may sound solid on the surface, it ends up falling apart when you dig a little deeper. If your furniture is getting trashed by your kids, it’s ... Read More about Kid-Friendly Couches: How to Shop for Pieces Your Children Won’t Destroy