Indoor Plants: Trendy and Healthy!

March 20, 2020March 16, 2020 Loryn Dion Leave a comment

Bedroom with Indoor Plants — *Our Copeland Berkeley Bedroom Set looks so bright and warm with added house plants.*

Why Indoor Plants are Great for your Home and Health

It’s a fact that nothing classes up your home like an indoor plant or vase of fresh flowers. I’m not the tidiest person in the world, but I swear when I pick up a bunch of cut flowers at the farmers market on Saturdays, it makes my apartment look 10 times more neat. That may just be wishful thinking, but now that we’re in peak hay fever season and the changing of the climate is driving my allergies crazy, I’ve been looking for more reasons to add indoor plants to my apartment besides just for their beauty. Plants look great but have you ever thought of the health benefits behind adding greenery to your space? Here’s five reasons why houseplants are good for your heart, soul and decor:

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Tips for Small Apartment Decorating

November 22, 2014October 23, 2018 Loryn Dion Leave a comment

Last updated on October 23rd, 2018 at 04:38 pm

Within the past few years, studies have shown that the average home size is decreasing. Towards the end of the 20^th century, new homes were all about being bigger and better. Now, new homes are all about efficiency and economics. Homeowners want homes that are efficient in space and energy so they can save a bundle on their bills. While people are still buying bigger homes, trends show that as people move closer to cities for work, average home size will continue to go down as people purchase small apartments and condos. Here are a few furniture tips if you are looking for modest furniture for your modest space.

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Our Guide to Picking the Right Dining Table Shape

September 26, 2014January 2, 2018 Loryn Dion Leave a comment

Last updated on January 2nd, 2018 at 03:14 pm

Selecting the Right Dining Table Shape for your Home Décor

With the holidays around the corner (can you believe it?) I figured what better time to talk about dining tables! We have all of these shapes and sizes, but how does that apply to your dining space? What will look best in your room and will you be able to accommodate the right amount of guests? There’s lots to consider when considering the right dining table shapre, and I’ll admit, it can get a little confusing trying to guess what kind of table is best for your situation. Hopefully this post can help to remove some of the mystery about what you’re getting when you order one of our fine, hardwood dining tables.

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Trend Alert: What is Green Interior Design?

October 9, 2012September 29, 2022 Loryn Dion Leave a comment

Last updated on September 29th, 2022 at 08:44 pm

What is Sustainable Interior Design
Interior design is not a new concept. For decades, people have been making a living by creating works of art with furniture and accessories as their palette and empty rooms as their canvas. It is probably not a surprise that fashioning the perfect design for the inside of your home is crucial to how you feel and react in your environment. Interior design is all about aesthetics. It’s about taking items that are visually appealing and combining them with your personality to create something unique and personal to you.

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