Tag Archives: design

  • 10
    Mar

    Distinctive Chair Backs: The Defining Designs

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    Post by FOA Team

    Chairs come in all sorts and sizes. They are fixtures in our daily lives. We’ve encountered countless examples of specific styles yet most of us would be hard pressed to “put a name to a face” (so to speak). If you’re among the unenlightened, allow us to shed some light on the mystery in plain […]

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  • 17
    Dec

    Designer’s Corner: Glitter & Glam Cocktail Party

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    Post by FOA Team

    All it takes is some creativity and sparkle added to velvety upholstery and mirrored accent tables to turn your living room into a festive holiday party. The key to decorating a fireplace mantle and accent tables is to use glittery pieces in different heights to add fullness, balance, and shine. The fireplace is topped with […]

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  • 22
    Nov

    Thrift Store Finds

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    Post by FOA Team

    Accessorize your space with personality! Buying accessories for that new bedroom makeover can add up to more than you bargained for at a home décor discount store. Let’s talk about another avenue to gather most of the accessories for your new room; give less money to that department store.

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  • 09
    Nov

    Victorian Era Furniture

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    Post by FOA Team

    Much is affiliated with the English Victorian Era (1837 – 1901): brilliant-yet-unpractical gowns, Charles Dickens, the first railroads, etc… but when it comes to furniture, the term has special significance. It represents a beloved and timeless niche.

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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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