Can we consider wood in its raw state as a design must? All of a sudden I am obsessed with natural wood in home decor. If you really think about it, almost every piece of furniture we buy for our homes is composed of wood. Some of it is manipulated to become a table or chair, some made of chips and pressed...

Sadly, summer is over which means time to get back to work. Why not inspire yourself by carving out a creative home office? Ideas are abound to update the look of some often overlooked spaces. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a dedicated office or craft room, with some creativity and ingenuity...

It's always exciting to see what home decor trends become popular each season. (Maybe it's just me? I am kind of a design dork. No matter what your taste, there's sure to be a style you can embrace to update your home while also keeping true to your own tastes. The Modern Industrial style...

What's a nesting table? It's a series of side tables (usually three) that neatly store one under another when not in use. Very versatile, they can be used as end tables, serving tables, drink tables and more. The space-saving design allows them to be easily stored away when not in use. When...

Hi all and happy 2013! Given that the new year is about fresh starts and all, I'm going to be focusing my posts here on style and design tips for small spaces I've certainly done enough of it, inhabiting apartments as small as 475 sq feet. (My current San Francisco loft at 1,000 sq ft feels palatial...

Could a classic mirrored accent table be any more glamorous? Unless you painted over it, probably not. Lamps Plus has some great examples of mirrored furniture and are all either total classics or on-point with current trends. The Formal Mirrored Table is great in French-inspired rooms, bedrooms and...

One item from our furniture selection has proven suprisingly popular - the chairside table . They're perfect for fitting in between two chairs or recliners without taking up a lot of space like a conventional end table would. Make yourself comfortable - these tables have shelves, drawers, and...

My top five decor updates for summer are inspired by the interchange between indoors and out. Yes, it might be a tad too chilly to lay in the sun, and yes, it’s not quite Memorial Day, but it’s never too soon to dream of lazy days and a sun-kissed glow on your cheeks. That said, nothing says...

Just as our skin sometimes requires a little extra attention, so does the surface of any wood furniture in your household. Quick Tips 1.Wood needs moisture but you should thoughtfully select your polish and/or wood conditioner. Choose a wax or oil based polish and then stick with it. Your furniture's...

This outdoor serving cart has arrived just in time for Spring. It is crafted from beautiful eucalyptus wood and has a tough, UV-resistant polyurethane finish. The removable top tray is perfect for serving drinks or BBQ treats. Eucalyptus Outdoor Serving Cart with Tray . It also comes in a natural oil...

Do you feel bombarded with Mid-Century interiors lately? Yes, we all love Mad Men, but Mid-Century design doesn’t need to be all glitz and no guts. The core to this design aesthetic is not about Martinis and loose morals, rather a pared-down approach to furniture and embracing new materials in...

I love finding innovative furniture that makes great use of space. The Gaston Collection of tables includes a cocktail table and sofa table which feature nesting stools. This fantastic design means extra seating is there when you need it, and it stores away neatly when you don't. Brilliant! Check...

Tables come in many shapes and sizes to fit various decor applications. Since the variety of names can be confusing, I put together a quick guide to the key types. One major distinguishing characteristic is height . End tables , side tables , accent tables , and chair-side tables, range from...

Want French style, but live 3,700 miles away in Toronto? As seen in this Style At Home article , mere distance didn't stop homeowners Laurent Papaix and David Toto. They redecorated their vintage home with French style, mixing rustic motifs and traditional tables with more modern accents, drawing...

Got a small room space you want to make the most of? Use a glass top or transparent top table. These make a room feel larger and less cluttered. I especially like the nesting tables that tuck neatly out of the way when not in use. Glass top tables . Glass top seating .

Time Out New York magazine featured our Trompe L'oeil Booklover's Table in their Use Your Illusion product feature. So what if you couldn't finish that classic? This home decor look is the next best thing. Post Update 10-1-11: Sorry all, but it looks like the Time Out New York website...

As a follow-up to Monday's post, I found these fun, very readable blog entries from Jonathan Adler on the Huffington Post in which he offers his charming/cheeky decorating advice. The entries are from 2008 but this post on making small spaces look bigger is timeless. Mirrors are the central theme...

These gleaming accent side tables caught our eye. They come in a sleek polished aluminum finish and have a traditional curved leg base. These would be great for adding a dash of style to traditional rooms, or for capturing a more contemporary Hollywood luxe look. Kensington large accent table. Kensington...