Every year, we gather our panel of design experts to discuss some of the hottest design trends. In 2024, expect to see natural-looking finishes, natural materials like wood, and more recycled and upcycled choices for the environmentally conscious. Comfort is the key for families. A “must-have” is gathering areas, where you can meet and converse […]
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Reduce, Reuse, Redecorate: Why and How to Shop for Used Furniture
If you’re searching for new ways to make a positive impact on the planet, have you considered how you buy furniture? By opting for preowned or used furniture, you can save money, plus it’s an excellent way to reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable future. Why shop for preowned furniture? Purchasing new furniture […]
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Dining Rooms That Dazzle
Many people commonly refer to the kitchen as the heart of the home. If that’s the case, then the dining room is the soul. It’s a space where families make memories, laughter bounces off the walls and you share home-cooked meals with loved ones. Whether you use the dining room daily or only during holidays […]
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Reinventing the Formal Living Room
You may have noticed a popular trend in new home architecture and designs — grand open concepts. An “open concept” consists of a family room with little or no separation from the kitchen and dining areas. It’s a united space to gather, entertain, watch TV and dine. This concept has greatly appealed to consumers and […]
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Pet-Proofing Your Home Before Your Cat or Dog Arrives
Bringing a new pet home is an exciting time. During those first few months, while the new member of your family gets used to their new home, there are a lot of things that need to be done. The training, the gaining of trust, the playtime — becoming a pet parent takes a lot of […]
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Rising from the Ashes
In the wee hours of a summer morning in 2009, three teenagers broke into Arnold’s Home Furnishings on Kitsap Way in Bremerton and set the landmark store ablaze. The devastating fire dashed the dreams of Betty Arnold, who started the store with her late husband, Wendell, in 1951, along with longtime general manager Ralph Erickson, […]
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How to Skillfully Select Furniture for Your Home
What is your “perfect fit” when it comes to furniture and the way you want to live in your home? As a result of this unprecedented year, homeowners have connected with their interior environment and the pieces in it. The increased level of working and schooling from home has required people to reflect on the […]
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Makeover with Texture
Interior design is an ever-changing industry of color and pattern. It can be difficult to make decisions regarding your home’s “new look,” particularly if you find yourself quickly getting tired of revolving design trends. Texture — what may be considered the most interesting element of design — adds variety and depth to each space in […]
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Design Trends in 2020 — Advice from the Experts
So many new trends coming our way for 2020. It’s been exciting to watch design ideas evolve. See what’s coming in new designs from colors and furniture to flooring and surfaces. Every year, we gather our panel of design experts to discuss what are some of the hottest design trends. In 2020, expect to see […]