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Make a Complete Game Room and Have a Ball

Having a game room, especially once with a pool table, means that your house is going to be the place to go for game night. Friends and family have a way of inviting themselves over when they know that you’re equipped for entertaining, and pool tables in particular have a way of attracting guests. Though it can be a bit frustrating when people just assume that you’re going to be the host of the party, the positive side is that … Continue reading

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Cedar Bed, Good Night’s Sleep

What is it about log beds that makes them so appealing? Is it the rugged nature of the logs, carefully crafted together into an image of the great outdoors? Or is it the deviation from the norm, a desire to decorate with something a little different and special? Whatever draws you to log furniture, it’s important to have comfort in addition to beauty, especially when it comes to beds. And if you’re like most people, your furniture budget can only … Continue reading

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Humble Hickory, Beautiful Bedroom

You know the scenario. You settle into bed, ready to spend a little time relaxing before you go to sleep, only to discover that you’ve left the book you wanted to read or the glasses you need to read it with clear across the room. Or worse, in another room entirely. Whatever the case, you have to get out of bed to retrieve something, interrupting what is supposed to be your downtime. If you had a bedside table or nightstand, … Continue reading

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Seated in Rustic Style

It never hurts to have extra seating in the house. A solid bench adds character and beauty to a room and offers a place for friends and family to relax together any time. Benches also make great seating for the dining room, especially if you like to entertain and find yourself needing to seat a lot of people around a big table. Choosing log furniture goes one step further to add an extra dimension of character to your home. The … Continue reading

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Rustic Office Style With an Executive Feel

Being able to work from home is a common dream. But it’s not the pajama-clad wonderland that most people picture when they think of staying home all day. Working from home can be harder than working in an office setting. You have to keep on top of things without a boss or coworkers to help you out when it gets crazy. Anyone who has to bring work back from the office gains a new appreciation for the importance of managing … Continue reading

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Foosball Fun for All Ages

When you have enough space in your home to include a game room, it’s fun to fill it with things that the whole family can enjoy. Pool and poker are fine for adult family gatherings or evenings in with friends, but one of the truly classic tabletop games that both kids and adults get a kick out of is foosball. Putting a foosball table in your game room adds instant fun for everyone in the family. Kids love the fast … Continue reading

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Creating Unique Bathroom Beauty

Unlike formal dining rooms, dens, and guest rooms, bathrooms are an essential part of every house. Whether full or half, master suite or freestanding, a bathroom is something that everyone needs. Perhaps because of its ubiquitous nature, the bathroom is often thought of more for function than for form. But with a little creativity, even this everyday room can be transformed into a beautiful space. If you like cottage furniture, it may seem almost intuitive to place it in other … Continue reading

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A Lodge Atmosphere to Make Family and Friends Howl

Sometimes it’s the little things in a home that make all the difference. The beautiful throw over the back of a friend’s couch might stick in your mind more than the couch itself. A particularly striking wallpaper design in your mother’s kitchen could be what you remember most about holiday gatherings. Finishing touches to a room can be simple or elegant, bold or subdued, but all are personal and impart a unique feel to your home. Rustic lodge décor is … Continue reading

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Enjoying Stylish, Rugged Dish Storage With a Barnwood Hutch

When modern kitchens are pictured on television or in magazines, often what you see is a streamlined, high-gloss room full of gleaming stainless steel appliances and spotless countertops. Often it doesn’t look as if anyone ever has or ever will cook in such a kitchen. But once upon a time, kitchens and dining areas were hubs of activity where friends and family would gather to share meals, swap stories, and generally have a good time together. The spirit of these … Continue reading

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Enjoy Log Furniture Even on a Budget

Log furniture has a unique look that brings the beauty of the outdoors into any home. But if you’re on a budget, the high price tag of many pieces may make you despair at ever being able to include the attractive features of rustic décor in your home. When you’re feeling strapped but still want to purchase something with that woodsy feel, it’s a good idea to start small with individual pieces priced for budget shoppers. The Rustic Lakeland log … Continue reading

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