Start by thinking about which area of your home you want to update.   Do you want to create a relaxing space to read, like a sunny nook in your kitchen or living room?   Or do you prefer to entertain friends and family in your kitchen or dining room?  Once you identify your space simply pick a key design element and a few accessories.

Creating a relaxing space

To create a relaxing cottage style space, our Paula Deen Chaise Lounge is a must have.  Add this piece to a corner in your living room, or on a covered porch.  Then choose a nautical themed pillow and something that reminds you of the beach, like our seashell lamp.   Your room is instantly transformed and you are ready to spend an afternoon sipping lemonade in your favorite new chair.

Updating your entertaining space

If you love to entertain friends and family you can easily create an inviting gathering space.   Start with a statement piece like our Paula Deen Bistro Table,  or a cottage style armoir or sideboard.   Then add a centerpiece such as a serving tray filled with seashells or mementos from your favorite vacation.

For another twist on cottage style,  visit our furniture showroom and browse our one-of-a-kind chairs.  Just pick out the chairs that suit your style, even if they don’t match.   Mixing different styles of kitchen and dining room chairs is a great way to add a casual cottage style to your home.

No matter which living space you decide to update, Stone’s Home Furnishings has what you need.    And if you need help, don’t worry.  Our design services can help you pick out the perfect piece to transform your home no matter what style you prefer.

So how do you keep up with trends if the color of the year doesn’t go well with your sense of style? Even if you tend to decorate with soft pastels or dark and rich colors, you can still add hints of tangerine in ways that will spruce up your home without overwhelming.

Decorating with tangerine can be affordable and included in a DIY project

If you are on a budget, consider adding splashes of color by incorporating tangerine colored candles, flower vases, or lamp bases. Add these items onto shelves that already display your decorative objects, and they’ll blend right in while also brightening your space.

If you’re feeling adventurous, there are plenty of do it yourself projects that will help you add the color of the year to your home. Line the back of your bookshelves with solid or patterned tangerine paper or fabric to make items there pop, or line the inside of your dresser drawers, so you get a sudden burst of color all to yourself whenever you open them.

Take advantage of our design services in Richmond, and get help incorporating the color of the year into your home decor

If you’d rather add bursts of color with bold furniture items, Stone’s Home Furnishings is the place to go. We offer design services, too, so we can help you stay on trend and incorporate tangerine into your décor in a way you’ll love. Stop by today as ask us about the color of the year!

Improve Your Lighting

A lamp like this one can help you showcase your home.

The way a room is lit can drastically change how it feels, and lighting preferences vary from person to person. Play it safe. You may enjoy the dimmed down feel of only two, heavily shaded lamps in your living room, but to ensure that potential buyers see the whole picture you’ll want to make it a bit more dramatic. Think about adding additional lighting, lighter shades, and placing lights at different heights or angles to really make a room stand out.

No Blank Canvases

The idea behind home staging is that buyers have a hard time imagining furnishings in an empty room. It’s your job to help them imagine their own belongings in your home. The best way to do this is to set up your rooms as though they were furniture showrooms. I’m sure that the coffee table made from bicycle parts expresses your unique design sense, but not everyone is so daring. We recommend going with furniture and accent pieces that have broad appeal. They should have character, of course, but look for something that isn’t overly quirky.

It’s not a room; it’s a makeshift closet.

Another thing to keep in mind is the preparation of rooms that you aren’t currently using. I’m talking about junk rooms, “offices” that are now home to your winter clothes and sporting gear, and the like. Put those things in storage and sell that room as something more useful. A simple desk, a chair, a couple of light sources and, if you’re a real go-getter, something for the walls, will give your potential buyers the impression that your home is just the right size for them.

Tidy Up

It’s important that your home be clean, but make sure that all of your clutter is gone too. Clutter tends to sneak up on us over time and sometimes it consists of things that we don’t want to throw away. If you don’t have enough storage, try looking at furniture that also provides extra storage space. We offer several coffee tables that make a great place to stash all sorts of things. A clean home is a welcoming home.

The bedroom furniture you choose can help shape the room’s atmosphere

When furnishing your bedroom, start with your bed, then work your way to other furniture and accessories with that starting point in mind.

Bedroom furniture isn’t just for function; it’s for creating a peaceful atmosphere that promotes calm and rest. Stone’s Home Furnishings, or as some like to call us, Stone’s Furniture, in Richmond, VA, has a large variety of bedroom furniture, including brand name furniture collections, that promise to do the trick, and we’ll even help you arrange your pieces so that your room reflects your style and helps you sleep.

When you are furnishing your bedroom, start big, then work your way down to the details. Pick out a bed frame that you love, and you’ll have a piece to work around when choosing home accessories for the rest of the room. A solid wood bed frame, for example, makes a classic statement and will last for years to come.

Low lighting and ample storage will help your bedroom feel peaceful

Lighting is also important. Overhead lights can be harsh and too bright, so consider opting for lamps or choose a stylish ceiling fixture that can be dimmed. In addition to lights and your bed, don’t forget to choose bedside table or night stand that meets your needs. Choosing one with drawers or a shelf will give you a place to store your books, reading glasses, and other items that are part of your nighttime ritual so that your room stays free of clutter.

Ask us about these tips and more the next time you come into our Richmond store, and, until then, sweet dreams!

Bright Colors are a Major Trend this Season

This season, bold colors are a major trend, but when it comes to your home, remember that a little pop of pink, blue, green, orange, or any other hue can go a long way. Choose a unique, colorful lamp, or add a bright, floral print decorative plate to your wall to bring a little bit of spring inside.

Include Home Accessories that Reflects Your Sense of Style

Pairing bright colors or bold prints with a neutral color palette can enhance the pieces you choose that have a lot of personality.  Try starting with a white or neutral colored sofa, end of the bed bench, chaise, or armchair, then layer on bright throws, pillows, or other home accessories. The look will not only lighten up your home, which is perfect for spring, but also give you an opportunity to show off your unique style.

Design Services Can Help You Find the Right Furniture for Your Home

Patti Stone of Stone’s Furniture can help you choose pieces that fit with what you already have in your home and enhance and celebrate the bright colors of spring. Come in to see her at our furniture store in Richmond, VA, and, you never know what else you might see while you are there. With the brand names you love and plenty of one of a kind items, this furniture store should be your one stop shop for spring home décor.

Buy Pieces From The Same Collection

Not every piece of furniture matches with every other piece. One way to help ensure that your furniture is well-matched is to buy all of your larger pieces such as sofas, chairs, and coffee tables from the same collection. Collection pieces will typically utilize similar materials and colors which will give you a cohesive look.

Add Your Own, Personal Touch

While you want your larger, main pieces of furniture to match with each other, it’s okay to have a few pieces that stand out. You want your home to reflect your tastes and personality, so put a little of yourself in there. Whether it’s an unusual lamp, rug, or an accent chair, try to make sure that there is at least one unifying element that ties it to the rest of the room. Such elements include use of the same color (your lampshade matches accent pillows or couch cushions, etc.) or materials (your accent chair has brass legs that match the brass tacks on your couch, for example).

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help

Stone’s Home Furnishings is pleased to offer design services to its customers. With this service we’ll help you pick the right pieces for your home according to your taste. We even arrange a time to come to your home to get a feel for the space and what fits in it, as well as help you arrange your new furniture in a way that maximizes the space and accentuates the elements of the room. When we’re done, you’ll have a room that’s exactly what you pictured the interior of your first home to be. To learn more about Stone’s Home Furnishings, the pieces we carry, and additional services we offer, please explore our site.