Category Archives: Design Tips

Saturday Morning with Bob Timberlake …

By Furnitureland South | Published: February 6, 2012
Thanks to everyone who joined us Saturday morning for a special visit with Mr. Bob Timberlake in Furnitureland South’s  new Bob Timberlake Home for Century gallery. Bob shared stories of family and tradition, and offered special insight into his new collection based on the places, textures and memories of his storied life in the rural South. From [...]
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Splurge vs. Steal

By Olga Smith | Published: January 30, 2012
I am really passionate about finding great deals (and who isn’t, especially with today’s economy)!  It is so much fun to hunt for treasures at bargain prices and with the money saved, to afford the more pricey items you absolutely love!  I am so very lucky to be surrounded by 1.25 million square feet of the [...]
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Meet Bob Timberlake February 4th!

By Furnitureland South | Published: January 25, 2012
Are you an admirer of the art and design of Bob Timberlake? If you have a fondness for high style and creature comforts, and draw inspiration from heritage, family and tradition, you should take a look at the new Bob Timberlake Home for Century collection. AND … Bob will personally introduce his new collection on Saturday, February [...]
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Back to Basics ~ Black and White

By Kate Zylstra | Published: January 19, 2012
It’s no surprise to me that I’m a big fan of black and white interiors {about 95% of my business attire is black and white}. While I enjoy the beauty color adds to an interior, black and white spaces evoke elegance and class. They create rich, upscale interiors that last for decades {b&w color schemes [...]
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The Tribal Vibe Beats on…

By Tracy Dunn | Published: January 18, 2012
Decor drawing from native cultures will continue to expand in 2012 and beyond, inspiring furnishings with a historical perspective. This nomadic trend draws heavily from North & South America, with details from Middle Eastern cultures, and island tribes sprinkled in for an even more eclectic statement. Geometric patterns, stripes with a hand drawn feel, kilims, and animal-skin [...]
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The Finishing Touch

By Jaime Berg | Published: January 17, 2012
Perhaps you have a good looking room to start with, but if you’re like me I always think “What can I do to make it better?” I recently had a client with excellent taste whose rooms had great bones, but needed a few items to “finish” them.  The pieces that she selected really helped pull her look [...]
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Super Bowl Shuffle

By Rob Hart | Published: January 16, 2012
It’s almost Super Bowl time! Some of you have probably never heard of the Super Bowl Shuffle, but for the guys reading this post, it should bring back the days of the Chicago Bears: Jim McMahon and William “The Refrigerator” Perry. How many of you are hosting a party for the big day? This may be the [...]
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Trends in Outdoor Living

By Ann Bump | Published: January 13, 2012
New trends in outdoor living are taking the indoors outside. A great example of this is Gloster’s outdoor collection, Cloud. Cloud, created by London based designer Mark Gabbertas, offers a wide number of individual units that, when integrated together, create endless design possibilities. It’s time to start thinking about your outdoor living space for spring. Let us [...]
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Glamour is Forever in Style

By Tracy Dunn | Published: January 12, 2012
Think Old Hollywood style – the glamour of Bette Davis and Marilyn Monroe with the sophistication of Cary Grant and Clark Gable. This style draws greatly from the “Roaring 20’s” with lots of jazz-age sizzle. It incorporates 21st century classical styling, modern traditional styling, and a touch of glitz and glam into a [...]
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Design on a Dime

By Kaitlyn Carpenter | Published: January 11, 2012
Design is often seen as a pricy matter. From end tables to rugs, the bill can really stack up. I tend to be the “budget-conscious” type. One of my greatest joys in life is finding a GREAT DEAL. This month at Furnitureland South, our MAGIC NUMBER is $3,999. For qualifying states, that number means FREE [...]
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