The modern coffee table is modern furniture regular, found universally throughout modern homes and offices. The modern coffee tables that grew from the contemporary furniture movement combined the artistic form of function and usability that was demanded of the style. The coffee table is an extension of our social selves. It allows us to feed ourselves, our guests and our space with a artful approach that encompasses purpose, utility and beauty. Coffee table from this collection are not only practical but also allows us to enjoy the ambience of fire. (more…)
Joy Kacik has had a lifelong love affair with older houses.
They’re lovely to look at, she says, but inevitably come with one of two problems: They cost too much to repair and maintain or, even worse, have had their architectural details and charm torn out by previous owners.
When the North Hills native decided to relocate in the early 1990s to the Avery’s Fields development in Cranberry, she found a way around that predicament: She built a new “old” house.
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With a mixture of old and new, Pierre-area native Rick Jensen and his wife, Ana, are embarking upon the massive project of converting one of Pierre’s most historic homes into a bed and breakfast.
The home, currently located on East Wynoka Street, served as the governor’s mansion for Gov. Peter Norbeck from 1917-1921, and was completely restored, beginning in 1993, by former owners Dr. Kelly and Cynthia Krizan. (more…)
The Erdmans have three fireplaces in their Mahwah home: One in the dining room, one in the library and one in the great room.
“The only one we’ve ever used is in the great room,” said Diane Erdman.
But that one gets a lot of use once the cooler weather rolls around.
“My husband, Andy, makes a wood fire every Saturday and Sunday,” said Erdman. “He gets it started once we’re in for the day. On Sunday, he likes to hang out and watch his football by the crackling fire. It’s so cozy. He likes to get it really roaring.”
Some might say there’s something primordial about the urge to build a roaring fire. Nowadays, fireplaces serve largely a decorative function in our homes. But we still have a soft spot in our hearts for the hearth, and its connotations of psychological warmth and togetherness.
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A living room your family and friends will love to gather in starts with stylish comfortable seating.
According to Paula Hoyas, merchandising manager for La-Z-Boy, today’s active families favor traditional furnishings and accessories that provide “psychological comfort.”
Your selection will depend on how often you use the living room, how big it is, how many people will use it at the same time and the amount of furniture your floor plan can accommodate. Although traditional upholstered sofas and chairs still hold sway, new trends include multifunctional pieces and motion furniture. (more…)
