Jim Allen

The main furniture components that make up your living room are sofas and chairs, coffee tables, end tables and console tables. A good combination of these pieces should leave you with a well put together living room that is both livable and aesthetically pleasing. Overdo it and pick pieces of furniture that are too large for your room or try to cram too many pieces into your space, and you’ll quickly ruin your living room.

Some call them rugs, some carpets. Whatever your preferred way of referring to these handy floor coverings, one’s things for sure – there are more uses for area rugs than meets the eye.

If you’re looking for another way to make a positive impact on the planet, in addition to recycling, look no further than the wonderful world of composting. In basic terms, composting is the act of breaking down organic food and yard waste into a potent soil amendment called humus.

Choosing Energy Star light fixtures is an easy way to make a positive impact on the environment while also saving money. Make your next lighting purchases Energy Star qualified and do your part to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gases.

This article explores the wonderful world of ceiling lighting and how you can use these versatile light fixtures in your home or apartment.

Summer is here and that means one thing – (no, not rolling blackouts) it’s time to go outside and enjoy your yard or patio. This is easy during the day, when the sun is shining and natural light is plentiful. If your outdoor areas are not properly lit, however, the setting sun can be like a countdown to pack up and head back indoors.

Give your bedroom a sleek, modern look and save money at the same time with a stylish new platform bed.

If you’re looking for a sleek, exotic look perfectly suited for smaller apartments and living spaces, Oriental-styled furniture is a definite option to consider. Bedroom furniture pieces such as the platform bed and futon, as well as stacked chests and trunks are examples of Asian-inspired furniture that is practical and compact, and at the same time stylish and sophisticated.

If you’re one of the few yet to be swept up in the platform bed hysteria, consider yourself, well...unlucky. A new platform bed is an easy and affordable way to give your bedroom a new look while adding some contemporary style and Far East influence.

If you find traditional styles too gaudy and outdated, and at the same time see trendy, impractical furniture and lighting options as cold and boring, then transitionally styled furnishings may be right for you.