In the winter we tend to spend more time indoors — reading, playing games, watching movies cuddled up on the couch. If your part of the world has very cold or rainy winters, it’s lovely to feel cozy and warm inside your home. A living room designed with comfort and relaxation in mind can lift read more »
Children’s bedroom design has been trending toward sophisticated neutral and monochrome backdrops with punchy accents. And there is a good eco-friendly reason for this, beyond just keeping up with the look of the rest of the house. A timeless bedroom design, with colors and furnishings that can last through years or decades of a child’s read more »
Whether you’re downsizing or simply choosing a minimalist home, you may find you have too much furniture. You can make the most of a smaller living space by thinking of new ways to use pieces you already own. Or you can buy a new piece and find clever ways to incorporate it into your space. read more »
Who doesn’t need extra seating in their family room? Guests stop by to watch the game. You’re hosting a wedding shower. Your children have friends visiting for a sleepover. Whatever the occasion, you will be ready if you have bar chairs on hand. Bar chairs are useful because they are comfortable for seating but still read more »
Incorporating home furniture as artwork is a wonderful way to reflect the many sides of your personality. Decorating has become so much more eclectic. Today we have fun mixing new with old, neutrals with bright colors, large shapes with small. Gone are the days when everyone bought a full matching living room or kitchen set read more »
Why should your guests get all the excitement? Private spaces like your home office and bedroom deserve your creativity too. Unique pieces, such as the funky painted wood chairs from EcoChic, are a great design element for these rooms. We’ve put together some ideas for chairs that are both practical and eye-catching. Create a spot read more »
An outdoor coffee table is a great piece to add to your entertaining space, especially for smaller homes. Just a small coffee table and two chairs can create a lovely seating area on an unused patio, making your living area feel instantly larger. EcoChic has a diverse line of coffee tables, all of which are read more »
So you’ve chosen chairs made of wood, wicker, or wire mesh — very chic but maybe a little stiff. Here’s the good news: it’s easy to make chairs comfortable and inviting at the same time. Styling your side chairs adds an extra level of creativity and appeal to your space, which makes your seating more welcoming to read more »
For a modern room that’s feeling unfinished, we’ve got some ideas for making things interesting by adding a wood bench to the mix. Why wood? Two reasons: contrast and comfort. Source: Michael Grant in Dwell First, contrast. Wood is often associated with the rustic design style, along with other natural materials like rattan, twigs, plants, read more »
Mealtime and parties are often high-energy events for families and their guests. And a fun way to enhance that sociable environment is with stimulating color. Color is often the most noticeable design element in a room, so amp it up and set a dynamic mood. Source: Wohn Idee Red, pink, orange, and rainbow palettes all add life read more »