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Fast Furniture vs. Investment Pieces: Understanding the Difference
When it comes to designing your home, the choices between fast furniture and investment pieces play a significant role in shaping the aesthetics, quality, and longevity of your space. Understanding the differences between these two categories can profoundly impact your interior design decisions and the overall ambiance of your home.
Show + Tell with Hobbs Modern: Redefining Midcentury Modern Furniture
In the heart of San Diego's vibrant design scene lies a hidden gem that captures the essence of nostalgia and timelessness - Hobbs Modern. This unique haven of vintage furniture pays homage to past eras while seamlessly revitalizing and re-introducing these special pieces into the present. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of vintage furniture and explore why places like Hobbs Modern are essential for preserving the past and shaping the future of design.
Collected: Handmade + Sustainable Products
I have recently been loving Wescover (pronounced We-scover, like ‘discover’). Wescover focuses on curating a collection of sustainable products made by independent artists and designers. They prioritize products that are crafted with care and attention to detail, often using reclaimed, locally sourced or natural materials. Nothing is mass produced and creators are more than happy to work with you on custom pieces.
Furniture Off-Gassing — What is it?
That ‘new’ furniture smell, well it may not be what you think.
Off-gassing in interior design is the release of chemicals from materials and products used in the design and construction of indoor spaces. This happens when new products or materials are used and they emit chemicals into the air as they age or when they're exposed to heat or sunlight.