Brocade Home

Sitting Pretty: Chic And Comfortable Tufted Furniture

Anna Yu on Sep 17, 2009 10:08 AM PDT

Unlike many of my friends, I actually like firm furniture and beds. If I sleep on a soft and mushy bed, I wake up with a sore back. Guess I could blame it on my semester abroad in Taiwan where I slept on a bamboo mat for four months. Hard as a rock beds and wooden furniture are now my priorities when shopping for my home. That's when I discovered the beauty of tufted furniture! I know tufted pieces can seem really old fashioned and taken right out of Versailles, but I can imagine just getting one or two and having it look super chic with my minimalist (read: IKEA) furniture. Best of all, it's a nice balance between firm and soft. I really like the convertible couch found over at PB Teen which doubles as a sofa and a full size bed, and this velvet ottoman from Brocade Home which does triple duty as an ottoman, coffee table, and extra seating. I can imagine Goldilocks finding tufted furniture "just right." Take a look at my slideshow for more!

Tags : wisteria , williams sonoma , tufted furniture , tufted , brocade home

Hive 5: Chic Bachelorette Pad Decor

Greta on Jul 31, 2008 8:19 AM PDT

Whether you're newly single or just looking to spruce things up around the homestead, now is a great time to embrace your feminine side with bachelorette-friendly decor. Decorating is easy when you don't have to worry about whether or not he would approve - just fill your space with whatever you please! For me it would a mix of old Hollywood, art deco and a little pop art. I love glamorous chandeliers that make a room sparkle and draw the eyes up, as well as sheepskin rugs that are soft enough to lounge on. My room would definitely include some art deco-inspired mirrored furnishings, as well as some punchy pop art pillows. It was fun looking through the Hive for all of my bachelorette pad necessities - you should try it too! And also be sure to check out my slideshow to see what I found to make my apartment go from barren to bachelorette pad-chic!

Tags : sheepskin rug , sheepskin , rug , room , brocade home

Fab Finds: A Serious Starck Steal And 4 More Home Decor Deals!

Lisanne Silverman on Jul 1, 2008 12:16 PM PDT

Time to take a break from stuffing your closet - the rest of your place needs some love too! Each week I scope out the best scores and savings for you and your pad. You won't find an assortment like this anywhere else - check out the lace pendant lamp, textured silk pillow, and cork ottoman that I can already picture in my apartment. And you won't want to miss Starck's iconic 'bubble club' chair - it's on sale too! Just click SEE SLIDESHOW, and start shopping!

Tags : west elm , nest , living , hiveslides , brocade home