The kitchen is an important area of the home as this is where families gather to prepare and share meals, and it often ends up being one of the places where people entertain guests.  The kitchen is also one of the most remodeled areas of a home as people prefer their kitchen to suit their needs and preferences when it comes to functionality and aesthetics.  In fact, a well-designed kitchen can increase the value of your home. The...

Coffee tables are often the centerpiece of a living room as everything else, including the furniture, TV stand, and rugs, are often arranged around the coffee table.  They not only affect the functionality of the living room by providing a usable surface, but also the appearance of the space.  An elegant coffee table can greatly enhance the décor of your living room, especially if it matches well with your furniture, carpeting, and...

You never know when a major disaster such as a fire can strike your home.  Fires can happen very quickly, and they cause immense damage to everything in their path, including your furniture.  It is not only the fire that causes damage as the smoke and soot created by the fire can also cause discoloration, etching, and corrosion.  Wood furniture is especially vulnerable to fire, smoke, and soot as wood is flammable and porous...

People invested a decent amount of money into making their patio or balcony area into a comfortable outdoor living space. You may have put out your wood furniture to make it look nice in the summer, but now it’s almost winter and it needs to be protected from the elements, so it does not get ruined. You should do your best to make sure and protect your outdoor furniture so that it can last for years to come. Here are some things you can do to...

Do you have outdoor furniture that you do not use because it is damaged or affected by sun rot?  Do you have outdoor furniture that you are afraid to have people sit on because they may “fall through?”  Do you have outdoor furniture that is wood, perhaps teak, that needs to be refinished to protect it and enhance its appearance?  Do you have outdoor furniture that you spent a lot of money on that is worn out and needs to be...

Wood furniture is an investment—not just because of its beautiful aesthetic, but also because the materials used to craft it are often costly and difficult to come by. From hardwoods like walnut, cherry, ash, and oak to tropical species such as teak, mahogany, and rosewood that require specialized harvesting techniques and have limited global supply chains—there are many reasons why solid wood pieces can be more expensive than their synthetic...