Tips & Tricks

Sharing some hidden gems in home furnishing and maintenance.

  • 10
    Oct

    Designer’s Corner: Cozy Candle for Fall

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    Post by FOA Team

    We are fast approaching that warm, snuggly time of year and this cozy candle will give you all the feels! It’s perfect to enjoy at home or to give as a unique holiday gift to friends and family. You’ll love this easy and inexpensive way to add warmth and character to any room. Whether perched […]

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  • 08
    Nov

    Pros and Cons of Common Furniture Woods

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    Post by FOA Team

    This was written as a quick guide to some of the most common woods you’ll encounter around your home or in the furniture store. Hopefully you can use it as a reference sheet for your next furniture purchase.

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  • 25
    Aug

    Designer’s Corner: Accessorizing Shelves

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    Post by FOA Team

    Accessorize your shelves with personality! Explore your local thrift store and you just might find the unexpected; a polka dotted bowl, a fluffy plant, a faux typewriter or camera, some books and a random statue of a Chihuahua. 80% of the accessories in this photo can be found at a thrift store. Your shelves will […]

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  • 01
    May

    Designer’s Corner: Setting the Table

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    Post by FOA Team

    Create your own beautiful table setting! Our designed table displays all of the basic elements that you need to create an amazing look. Blue, rustic dinner plates, matching bowls and patterned dessert plates are nested together to add height and volume. When shopping, choose one item that you love and build on it; finding items […]

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  • 03
    Apr

    Designer’s Corner: Lighting 101

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    Post by FOA Team

    Good lighting vs. bad lighting: it makes all the difference. There are three basic types of lighting; general overall lighting, focused task lighting and accent/spot lighting. Don’t fall victim to the dull overhead fixtures that are standard in most homes; replace them stat!! There are so many trendy styles to choose from but be sure […]

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  • 15
    Mar

    Designer’s Corner: A Touch of Greenery

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    Post by FOA Team

    Bringing a sense of well-being and life into your home—that’s why we need greenery. Plants represent life and nature. Studies show that live plants reduce harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and carbon monoxide which improves overall health. Plants diffuse sound and echo in the room, and our surroundings would look pretty dull and lifeless without […]

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  • 08
    Feb

    Designer’s Corner: Daybed Delight

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    Post by FOA Team

    Spring is still a ways off, but it’s never a bad idea to get a head start on your spring cleaning efforts. How about a quick and easy makeover for your guest room? This transformation features the Furniture of America Leanna Daybed. The sophisticated Chesterfield style rolled arms, button tufts and nailhead trim are all subtle […]

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