How To from 2010
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How to Find the Perfect Upholstered Piece
Pin itWhether you’re looking to upgrade from shabby to chic or searching for that piece de resistance to finish a new space, take the extra time to find furniture that fits your special needs. Finding a fabulous upholstered sofa, chair or ottoman requires more than spending a few minutes with it in a store — [...]
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4-Star Ideas for Staging Media
Pin it With today’s flat screen televisions, gaming consoles and myriad components, it’s likely you’ve outgrown your old entertainment center. Now’s the perfect time to update your look, get organized and create a functional media center for the entire family — all without sacrificing a square inch of style. The first step to finding the [...]
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Why We Love Our Louis Furniture
Pin it Whether you are fan of the ornate Louis XIV or love the simple refined lines of Louis XVI, French accent furniture remains as much in style today as in the reign of the “furniture kings”- Louis XIV, XV and XVI. Somehow these accent pieces fall right into place with our contemporary furnishings of [...]
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Know your Louis Furniture
Each king cultivated a signature style of furnishings and decorative arts reflecting the ever-changing tastes and politics that defined his time.
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The Art of Building a Room
Pin itThe Art of Building a Room You don’t have to be a professional designer to create a beautifully decorated room. A few key decisions at the start will guide you through the decorating process. You’ll end up with a room that functions well, creates the mood you want and shows off your own sense [...]
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Get the 411 on Ballard Finishes
Pin itAlmost 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 [...]
