Happy New Year!

Now that our Holiday season is behind us and we are all looking forward to the New Year.

I want to wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous 2012.

Thank you, to my clients and colleagues, for all of the support in making the past year a wonderful success.

Happy New Year !
Missy

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Returning from the DARK side…

During the last fifteen plus years, we have had a tidal wave of BROWN, BROWN, and BROWNER finishes in wood furniture.

{via Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture}

{via Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture}

However, in the last two to three years, the pendulum has started swinging back to a lighter, more refreshing palette.

{via Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture}

{via Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture}

Styles are becoming more transitional and clean in their respective design elements and origins.

{via Dovetail Furniture}

{via Dovetail Furniture}

One of the benefits of this trend is that it allows the space to be more open and inviting and easily complements many consumers’ existing décor.

{via Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture}

{via Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture}

This trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. What do you think?

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At Your Service

We know that shopping for furniture can seem like a giant task, but it doesn’t have to be. Travel plans, dinners out, let alone actually shopping for and selecting furnishings for your home, can all take a toll on the mind. But we’re here to help.

Forget about travel plans, where to dine, how you’re going to get from point A to point B – we’ve got you covered. Being a part of the World’s Largest Furniture Store has its advantages – we’re a one-stop shop for all your home furnishings needs from lighting to rugs, accessories, and of course, home furnishings.

{Design Consultants Patti Allen & Shana Martin}

{Design Consultants Patti Allen & Shana Martin}

And when it comes to selecting the perfect furnishings for your home decor, you couldn’t be in better hands.

{Patti & Shana working with a client}

As a team, we work together to help you create the home of your dreams. Whether you own a multimillion dollar estate or you have a single room project, we will assist you with space-planning, fabric and finish selection, and all of the finishing touches. We can even convert your floor plans or blue prints from English to Metric if needed.

{El Dorado Golf & Beach Club ~ Los Cabos, CA}

{El Dorado Golf & Beach Club ~ Los Cabos, Mexico}

Patti Allen has been a top Design Consultant at Furnitureland South for more than 10 years, with more than 25 years of experience as a Designer. A member of Furnitureland South’s prestigious $3 Million Club, she has clients from all over the United States and the globe including the coasts of North Carolina and Florida, Jordan, India, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and the Caribbean including the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands.

{El Dorado Golf & Beach Club ~ Los Cabos, CA}

{El Dorado Golf & Beach Club ~ Los Cabos, Mexico}

Bakers Bay Dining

{Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club ~ The Bahamas}

{Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club ~ The Bahammas}

{Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club ~ The Bahamas}

Shana Martin has more than 10 years experience in the Interior Design business and has been a Design Consultant at Furnitureland South for more than 3 years.  Shana boasts clients from throughout the US and the world including Alaska and Historic Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, China, Nigeria and Canada.

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We Do Logistics

When a design project is completed, I think about all of the logistics that are involved. I love design and the feedback from my clients is very important. The most rewarding feedback is when I hear from my excited client that everything has been delivered and installed into their home. All of the work that goes into the selections, pricing and ordering ends with the logistics of our White Glove Delivery Team. A great design project ends with great logistics.

Missy Caulk

Furnitureland South gives me and my clients the best Global Logistics Team and facilities in our industry. Our Logistics Team and facilities are located onsite and are committed to satisfying my clients. That commitment allows me to focus on what I love ~ “Design.”

{Furnitureland South's 250,000 square-foot Distribution Center}

{Furnitureland South's 250,000 square-foot Distribution Center}

Every item is unpacked, inspected and prepared for delivery to my client’s home. Onsite is “Very Important.”

We have onsite, state-of-the-art facilities. I can check any item should there be any questions. Onsite is “Very Important.”

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I can talk to a real Customer Service person to resolve any questions in a timely manner. Onsite is “Very Important.”

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“All Smiles” ~ that is what I want from my clients. You can say “Missy Loves Design” and “Great Logistics.”

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I would love your thoughts and comments,
Missy

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Yesteryear comes anew…

New items do not always represent new trends. We tend to keep the best and most appealing looks from past eras.

{via American Leather}

{via American Leather}

Minimalistic has become the new modern, and today’s modern draws heavily from the Mid-20th Century.

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{via Global Views}

This classic style is heavily influenced by Scandinavian & Art Deco designs and in fact dates all the way back to 5000 BC Egypt where we saw the first parson table.

George1098-103This movement inspires with classic style, elegant details, and superb materials.

{via Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture}

{via Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture}

Today’s Modern embodies harmony for the dwelling and one’s surroundings, perhaps resulting in the latest evolution of Feng Shui.

What do you love about today’s reinterpretation of modern?

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Making the Transition?

At Furnitureland South we have such a large variety of furnishings, we can easily fit every style, scale, and budget. Many of my clients come in to “make the transition” from traditional to transitional furniture. Whether you have those hand-me-down pieces from your family that don’t quite fit your idea of a “dream home,” or you purchased furniture 15 years ago and are ready for a change, or just want something new and fresh, we have hundreds of options for you.

Transitional style is a balance between traditional and contemporary, and possesses a relaxed and simplistic look. Take a look at some of these great collections.

Image courtesy of Huntington House Furniture

Image courtesy of Huntington House Furniture

Image courtesy of Hooker Furniture's Trilogy Collection

Image courtesy of Hooker Furniture's Trilogy Collection

Image courtesy of Stanley's Louis Louis Collection

Image Courtesy of Stanley Furniture's Louis Louis Collection

{Image Courtesy of Vanguard Furniture}

Image Courtesy of Thom Filicia for Vanguard Furniture

{Image Courtesy of Stanley Furniture}

Image Courtesy of Stanley Furniture's Hudson Street Collection

If you want to update your furniture with something new and fresh, come and visit Furnitureland South and see what we have to offer!

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I spy something white…

As I was perusing our endless selection of furniture today, I noticed this gorgeous chest from Caracole Home.

{Twin Peaks Chest from Caracole Home}

{Twin Peaks Chest from Caracole Home}

It’s perfect and fabulous in so many ways, and would blend with just about any style. It’s just curvy enough to be inviting without being overpowering. And it’s the perfect neutral tone to ring in the New Year.  I think I’ll add it to my New Year’s wish list.

What home furnishings are on your list? Do you plan to update your space in the new year?

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Oh the options!

With the biggest home furnishings selection in the world, Furnitureland South features thousands of unique manufacturers and styles. But even our 1.3 million square feet is not enough space to showcase everything we have to offer.

While our galleries have several pieces and collections from each of our manufacturers on display, let’s not forget all the other options to explore in our catalogs! Many manufacturers now offer programs that allow customers to customize their furniture, so any piece you purchase will fit into your style and home perfectly.

Pearson offers a great program for customizing upholstery within their Personal Choice Collection. With this collection, you can choose the style you prefer for size, arm, back, base, and foot and then of course, have it covered in your favorite fabric.

Here are just some of the great options:

{Some of the Arm Styles offered by Pearson}

{Some of the Arm Styles offered by Pearson}

{Pearson Base Options}

{Pearson Base Options}

{Some of the Foot Options from Pearson}

{Some of the Foot Options from Pearson}

Stanford offers a Buy-The-Inch program, so you can have a sofa that will fit into your unique space. For example, start with the Coco Two-Cushion Sofa (shown below). You can lengthen it from a standard sofa to a sectional, or cut it back to an arm chair.

{via Sanford Furniture}

{via Sanford Furniture}

If you’re still looking for more options, Sam Moore by Hooker Furniture may fit the bill. In addition to great fabric options, Sam Moore offers myriad finish selections and decorative nail choices.

Here are a few of the different finish options:

{via Sam Moore}

{via Sam Moore}

Or add decorative nails to create an entirely new look.

{via Sam Moore}

{via Sam Moore}

Contact a Design Consultant to learn more about these programs and others to customize your furniture and create the perfect look. All the options can be overwhelming, but the great Design Consultants at Furnitureland South have the talent and expertise to help guide you through the process and create your perfect upholstered piece. Plus, friends and family will be in awe when you tell them you designed your own furniture!

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Give yourself the gift of Free Delivery!

Yes, I know the holidays and all their assorted expenses are all over us, and you’re probably spent out, but I’m willing to bet you didn’t get any furniture as a gift. On the other hand, you may have gotten some cash as a gift so this is one of the best opportunities you’ll ever have to use it right now and get a real bargain on the fabulous furniture you’ve always wanted.

Until December 31, Furnitureland South is continuing our truly wonderful December Free Delivery* Promotion.

East/West Delivery MapThis means, if you spend at least $3000 and live anywhere east of the Mississippi River, your delivery will be FREE … really!! Even better, if you live anywhere west of the Mississippi River and spend the same $3000, your delivery will be HALF PRICE! This promotion to the entire eastern side of the US is not done very often, but even more significant is the half price delivery savings to the western side of the US.

{Marge Carson Marquesa Armoire}

{Marge Carson Marquesa Armoire}

Now is the time to order those big heavy pieces of furniture you’ve always wanted, but decided against due to delivery costs.

{Howard Miller Abigail Alarm Clock}

{Howard Miller Abigail Alarm Clock}

We’ll have several days after Christmas to get things selected and ordered so that you can take advantage of this promotion before it’s GONE December 31. Call or email me ASAP so you don’t miss this chance!

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Happy Holidays from Furnitureland South

This holiday season, we are thankful for you. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year.

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