Your furniture layout will influence how the room operates. Aim to position pieces so people can walk directly from one side of the room to the other; it’s not ideal to be skirting around sofas and tables. If possible place the heaviest pieces away from the point of entry and put the television on the Read More …

In the previous Post, Furniture Decisions One, I mentioned Good Lines, running parallel to the walls and Naughty Lines which go across the room diagonally. In most cases we place furniture on good lines but there are exceptions. For example, when a television is across a corner it’s on a Naughty line, although it can Read More …

With all the choices available at so many furniture stores in your area and online how do we decide which sofa, chair, table etc to have in our own home. If you live in a small town they may allow you to have pieces “On approval” although in most cases you’ll have to use your Read More …

Why should we consider our bedding choices? My answer is “Because you spend about one third of your life between the sheets”. The products being discussed today include pillows, sheets, duvets and blankets. The following tips will help with your next purchase: * Always buy the best you can afford * Natural fibres breathe so Read More …