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…)
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…)
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…)
Q: My husband and I recently bought our first house together in San Jose. It is a small, Spanish-style bungalow built in 1926, with plenty of charm but short on space. The living room presents a decorating challenge because of the small room, four doorways and a diagonal path from the front door to the dining room and kitchen. We intend to use this room as a living, family, TV and music room and perhaps also as a library. One quandary is the placement of our flat-screen TV. Two obvious options are the front corner or along the wall opposite the fireplace. We would like seating for about six to eight people, and we have no furniture to work around. The floors are picture-framed hardwoods, and we have several beautiful area carpets from our travels overseas. (more…)
Thinking of packing up the family for that much-needed vacation? Think again. The roads are littered with potholes and the stress of backseat bickering will have you begging for mercy before you can unfold the map. If you really want to relax, look no further than your own backyard patio.
“Outdoor living rooms are becoming big,” says Cory Curtis, a patio and casual furniture store manager in Okemos, Mich. “People aren’t traveling as much anymore, and they want to add another room to have a vacation at home.” (more…)
