How To
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How to Find the Perfect Upholstered Piece
Whether 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 — no [...]
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How to Light a Room
One thing in design we can’t live without – good lighting. It is one of the most important elements in design, and yet most homes are either under-lit or you can use their space as a landing strip for an airplane. We would like to give you some simple ways to figure out not only [...]
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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 [...]
