We’ll be honest: the fall is one of our favorite times here at Carriage House Furnishings. Why, you might ask? Aside from apple donuts and fall foliage, it’s the season where we can really bring in that rustic feel to everything we do and that starts first with the home. Here’s how to decorate your… Read more »
In recent years, many homeowners located within suburbs and cities have started to decorate their homes in a farmhouse-focused motif. Farmhouse décor often creates feelings associated with warmth, comfort, and family and many people are busy creating a space that reflects that. Consider these ideas for creating the charm of a farmhouse within your home…. Read more »
Kitchen islands come with many benefits: they provide extra kitchen storage, allow for additional seating, and grant more space for cooking. If you bought a kitchen island from Carriage House Furnishings, consider adding some décor to help make it a focal point of your home. Showcase Your Green Thumb Simple yet charming, fresh greenery and… Read more »
Traditional design etiquette might have you believing that you should be sticking to one certain type or stain of wood within your home. However, modern design trends are shifting away from this concept and are encouraging people to incorporate some mixed woods. Here are a few easy ways to mix different woods into your home… Read more »
After a dreary, gray winter, spring inspires us to add color back into our world. With the flowers blooming, sun shining in blue skies and growing green grass, the joyful outdoor scene sparks creativity in our home décor. Spring is the perfect time for change, so why not add spring-like rustic charms and accents to… Read more »
Calling all lovers of reading! March is National Reading Month, which means it’s time to dive back into stories you’ve loved and try a few new tales out, too. Reading can transport us to different worlds and teach us about people who are interesting and different than us – people we may not have the… Read more »
Moving heavy furniture is often the most difficult part of any move. These big and burdensome items can easily strain backs and pull muscles if you’re not careful, and trying to navigate weighty items through narrow hallways or stairwells can be all the more frustrating. In this entry, we’ll look at a few simple ways… Read more »
When you’re filling your first home with furniture, or replacing pieces that haven’t stood up to wear and tear over the years, consider buying pieces made from hickory. Handcrafted from this strong, beautiful wood, hickory furniture will withstand the test of time and might even be passed down in your family for generations to come…. Read more »
At Carriage House Furnishings, we’re committed to adding comfort and style to your outdoor living spaces. And isn’t the beginning of spring the perfect time to redecorate your outdoor living room? Many of our outdoor products are made from premium recycled plastic and stainless steel hardware, which will give you years of continued use… Read more »
As purveyors of fine wooden furniture, we feel an obligation to our work that compels us to preserve the work of the artisans who came before us. In an earlier post we shared some helpful tips for staining furniture with our readers. While a fresh stain and finish can work wonders to revitalize a piece… Read more »
When deciding how you want to arrange your bedroom the first thing you should consider is what you want to use the space for. If you have a large bedroom you have more space to utilize and if you have a smaller bedroom you have to be smarter about the space you are using. The… Read more »
Your home decor is a part of you and speaks about, not only your style, but also says a bit about who you are. All of us want to be inspired when decorating our homes, and do something unique to us. Using unusual pieces, things that can be transformed from their original intention, may just… Read more »
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