We are always asked, “What is modern and what is contemporary?” Modern The 1900s to 1950s saw the birth of modern furniture with the Bauhaus School of Design. Modern has minimum features and maximum function. From the Art Deco period in the 1920s to the mid-century modern of the 1950s, modern style consists of straight…
The accessories that populate a room are rarely planned into a design scheme from the beginning, but rather they become the finishing touches that bring personality, colour, and textures into the space. Accessories are often collected over many years and can hold a great deal of personal meaning, so how they are displayed is important….
Most who come into Sofa So Good have no idea what their style is. For those who aren’t sure what they like, I have created a guide to help you define your style. There are at least nine different styles you can create – once you have decided what you like. I have a list…
It is difficult to determine where the stools were invented. It is plausible they evolved from benches, as evidence found in the Stone Age where benches brought humans off the ground, elevating them from animals. There is also evidence of bar stools in ancient Chinese and Egyptian tombs. Today, the kitchen island is the gathering…
Falling out of favour for several years, animal prints are making their way into our homes in subtle ways. Done right, this ancient décor material is classic and tasteful. Be it leopard, zebra, snake or tiger stripe, whatever you choose I would advise pairing it with more complimentary colours to highlight the pattern. An example…
Finding the right furniture – the style, the sit, the colour, the fabric – is only half the battle. The next step is not as easy as thought. I believe you should reverse this and create a plan first. Create a Plan If you go shopping without a plan, you run the risk of committing many…
Where is your new sofa going to live? Is this the piece that will be the sectional in the family room for watching movies and sports? Perhaps you will need something a bit more stylish for the living room, where entertaining guests and hosting gatherings take place. Once you have determined where, the right fabric selection…
Select artwork for your walls that complements the other colours in your space. Art can also introduce an additional accent colour but it should fit into the overall colour scheme. Look for common hues in your other furniture and décor to guide your selections. Hanging art too high is one of the most common decorating mistakes. The centre…
The most important aspect of colour is how to use it. We have warm colours of reds, oranges and yellows. Cool colours are the greens, blues and purples. You can improve your mood with colour. It is a powerful design tool that can make rooms in your home feel more comfortable, more calm, more cheerful or dramatic. Colour makes…
To begin is a daunting task. Where to begin is the most asked question and my answer is to find a style hero. Maybe it’s a painting you will not part with, a chair you love, or that beautiful lamp you scored at the garage sale. Perhaps it is a photo in a home-style magazine. Whatever it is, this…