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Lighting creates the mood, tone and atmosphere of a room. There are many different types of lights that you can use in your dining room such as task lighting, ambient lighting, and accent lighting. Task lighting is used for specific tasks such as reading or writing while ambient light is used to create a comfortable mood. Accent lights are mostly used to draw attention to a particular part of the room such as the wall art or the dining table centerpiece. Louis Poulsen is one of the most well-known premium Danish lighting brands in the world. Sophistication, elegance, and functionality are all hallmarks of the brand. There are a plethora of possibilities to pick from, with dozens of beautiful products of all varieties and designs. Let’s look at some of the best choices for your dining room and answer some dining questions along the way. By the way, if you’re...

Table settings are more than just a place to set your plate. A well set table can set the tone for the evening and provide an opportunity to express your unique aesthetic and style. Table settings have a significant effect on the mood of a meal, a modern table setting with clean lines and simple shapes can add a feel of elegance and sophistication unmatched by other styles.  Blomus creates innovatively designed objects that beautifully mix function and form, employing steel, silicone, glass, stone, and oak to bring a touch of luxury to any modern table setting. While cooking, food preparation is made easier with Roca Stone chopping boards and polished steel kitchen accessories. When setting your table, using delicate accent pieces like linen napkins and colored silicone salt and pepper shakers will help create the ultimate dining experience with Blomus' stunning assortment of tableware and glasses. Blomus cookware and dinnerware also emanate a simple,...

The right stools can make or break a space. Whether it’s your kitchen or an outdoor bar and entertaining space, the right bar stools add the perfect finishing touch to your home. There are so many options to choose from - combining form and functionality. The right bar stool completes the “look” of your space, but also ensures that your family or guests are comfortable. The right stool is a signature piece in any room. Having said that, it is important to combine artisan craftsmanship with comfort. The Essentials for Living Stools profiled in this piece combine the best of both worlds. They are works of art and they are comfortable.  Yes, the right stool can be both a signature piece in the room, and can be incredibly comfortable to sit on.  With this article we wanted to talk about the Essentials for Living Furniture range of stools. These stools will complete...

  Here's the thing I've realized —  you just can't fake your vibe. You look at Fanny Lindén's home and she's just doing her thing. And she's so inspiring because she's authentic and honestly, there is no faking living in the Swedish countryside, LOL. 

Whereas traditional design can feel stuffy or outdated at times, and modern design can lean too much on the sleek and streamlined look, Transitional design incorporates elements from both aesthetics to create a timeless and contemporary feel, while allowing for a high level of personal expression. Transitional design is simply a synthesis of both contemporary and traditional design to bring about a fresh timeless look.   Brands like Four Hands and Essentials For Living typify this design style with their unique combination of both modern and traditional elements throughout their furniture collections. Metal, wood, linen, and leather - even concrete and other elements are combined and juxtaposed to create exciting new designs that harken to the past while while feeling fresh and contemporary at the same time.  In 2019 the Transitional interior design style was popular in 18% of American homes, outranking the Rustic and Traditional decor styles by some...

Designing / decorating your bedroom can be a lot of fun if you have some beautiful pieces of furniture to work with. Four Hands furniture works very well when designing a transitional space as they incorporate some elements of traditional and modern design into almost every piece. In this article, we’ll learn a bit more about creating a bedroom you love with Four Hands furniture. To learn more about the brand Four Hands, check out our in depth Four Hands Furniture Buyer’s Guide Transitional style furniture is such a joy to design / decorate with. With it’s blending of traditional and modern elements, the possibilities are almost endless. The combination of old and new allows for so many fun and unique juxtapositions, creating a timeless style with a lot of room for personal expression.  How do we furnish a relaxing and stylish bedroom with Four Hands furniture? Let’s have a...

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Dessert season has officially been kicked off — thank you, Thanksgiving! Anything pumpkin & spice captures me this time of year but chai poached pears? Spiced hazelnut oat crumble? With caramel sauce? Yes & yes. I could never say no. This recipe by Taylor Harbin is at the tippy-top of my list. Recipe, here.