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Get the 411 on Ballard Finishes

Almost every product Ballard sells is finished using one of four hand-applied techniques: “solid,” “rubbed,” “distressed” or “antiqued.” To make sure you know exactly what to look for when purchasing one of our pieces, we’ve put together these easy-to-understand explanations to help guide you.

Product with Solid Finish:
· The surface has been stained or painted to [...]

Need a Floor Plan That Makes Sense?

Now you can draw out your room dimensions on our Floor Plan Grid.
Each ¼ inch equals one foot. Choose your selected furniture which is scaled
to fit the grid and you are on your way to designing your dream room.
No more second guessing whether the sectional will fit or if [...]

Four Events. Four Looks. For An Entertaining Summer.

What a wonderful time of year for a party. The warm weather transforms the backyard patio into an open-air entertaining space. And with just a few Ballard basics and creative details, you can turn any backyard occasion into a memorable summer event.

Step-by-Step Instructions

A Casual Summer Neighborhood Get Together

Napkin – Tie with raffia and slip a leafy stem underneath
Votive Candles – Hot glue two leaves, meeting in the middle and tie with raffia
Lavender Sachet – Cut 8″ square of Burlap, fill center with lavender and tie with raffia

The Event: Mom’s Birthday

Personalized Votive Candles: Fill a small [...]

How to Care for Sunbrella Fabrics

The Style Studio Team has received quite a few inquiries on the care of Sunbrella fabric. Our customers are now using Sunbrella fabric for indoor decorating. They are having their sofas, chairs and pillows covered in the durable and lasting fabric. We thought it was a good time to post Sunbrella’s Care Guide to help our Ballard customers keep their furniture looking fresh and new.