The Good Home

Does the word recliner send a chill down your spine? Perhaps you get images flooding your mind of the one Archie Bunker used to practically live in on as he spewed forth nonsense on the controversial sitcom All in the Family? It would make sense, as this seat was so iconic it is now on [...]

When you think of buying a bed, you tend to think of the size and the comfort of the mattress, but you should also consider the bed frame. The bed frame determines how a bed will look; whether it will look modern, traditional, or simple. As a rule, you have five different bed frame types [...]

If you are the happy owner of teak outdoor furniture, then you should be taking a concerted effort to maintain that beautiful stuff. Now we know this does not sound like much fun, but is a requirement if your are to preserve its original appearance. This material is gorgeous and that is a wonderful thing, [...]

I have been shocked to see what poor quality furniture can pass for decent in the eyes of my husband. Maybe it is the fact that I grew up in a city known for high quality antiques, and I would frequent those shops with my well informed mother that I instantly know certain things. Or [...]

You know how a small child gets excited over a new toy from Lego City, well I react the same way over a new piece of handcrafted furniture. The mere sight of a dovetail joint makes me grin from ear to ear, and the thought of how durable the piece has been made based upon [...]

Having twins, one of which is a girl and the other a boy, has been a challenge in many ways, and not the least of which has been decorating their bedroom. There of course needs to be some semblance of consistency in the way the room is decorated, but their personalities are as far apart [...]

I find that all living rooms, no matter what the style benefit from at least one cosy blanket. Whether it be casually draped over the back of a couch, or precisely folded over the arm of a chair it does a room much good. As such, that is precisely what I have decided to give [...]

While you might not consider yourself one to go antiquing, it might just be time for you to reconsider. The idea that antique stores are only for the wealthy, and maintain an air about them is only true of some elite shops. No doubt there are world famous antique stores, and even entire districts, but [...]

Though most of us do not think of swings as furniture, they most certainly are wonderful pieces that deserve recognition for the service they provide. This is especially true now that there are swings as large as couches, and as elaborate as recliners. The craftsmanship and detail elevate others to forms of art. One of [...]

If you are not familiar with the term upcycling, let me introduce you. The now popular term was created by the American architect William McDonough and the German chemist Michael Braungart in the book Cradle to Cradle. To upcycle means to take a used possession and make it into another purposeful object. This is seen [...]

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