Posted on March 28th, 2019
Congrats, it’s your first house! Now it’s time to invest in some furniture. Even when you’re not intending to stay forever in this place, still, you would like to make it look amazing while you’re living in it. Of course, there are pieces that are worth investing in. Those are the ones that do [ read more… ]
Tags: furniture buying, furniture buying tips, furniture shopping, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, shopping for furniture
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Posted on March 27th, 2019
Now that 25% of the year about to be over, it’s time to revisit your resolutions. This weekend, make it a point to recommit to the goals that you’ve previously set. You probably said yes to decluttering, eating healthy, and even exercising, so it’s time to be true. Get up and out of that cozy [ read more… ]
Tags: declutter, decluttering, home organization, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, weekend organization, weekend project
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Posted on March 26th, 2019
Have you noticed how even when a home is traditional or contemporary, subdued or bold, the living room is always the place that looks and feels comfortable? This is, after all, the very room where the family convenes and where you and your friends relax. But there is both a science and art in [ read more… ]
Tags: decorating the living room, designing the living room, living room accents, living room color palette, living room colors, living room designs, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings
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Posted on March 25th, 2019
Haven’t you noticed that there is at least one house on every block that’s considered the social hub? It is easy to spot one – just take a careful look at the number of kids that drop by there and the parents who chat while sitting on the porch – everyone just seems to [ read more… ]
Tags: dining outdoors, hangout spot, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, neighborhood social hub, outdoor dining, outdoor dining area
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Posted on March 24th, 2019
Thousands of years ago, ancient fire pits were already in existence. These were the predecessors of the modern-day fireplaces that we now enjoy and these are a far cry from the fires that were placed inside dwelling places. Beginning in 500 AD, in the Medieval era, houses with different luxurious levels were made and along [ read more… ]
Tags: fireplace, fireplace design, fireplace elements, fireplace history, fireplace parts, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings
Posted in Architectural Elements, Decorative Elements, Interior Design 101, Interior Design Elements | Comments Off on Traditional or Contemporary Fireplace?
Posted on March 23rd, 2019
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Tags: McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, wall sconce, wall sconce installation, wall sconces
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Posted on March 22nd, 2019
Tin is a chemical element; it’s a silvery metal when it is refined. It is known for being able to resist corrosion. It is also being used to coat other metals and as a plating on steel sheets. It is also the main material for cans. Tin can also be combined with copper and [ read more… ]
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Posted in 2019 Trends, Accents, Color Schemes, Decorative Elements, Interior Design 101, Interior Design Elements, Interior Design Themes | Comments Off on Tin Is Absolutely In
Posted on March 21st, 2019
Fashion, art or interior design, the world today is all about showcasing your personal style. We’re now in an age where identities are shared on social media and digital photography seems to be everyone’s hobby. Individual identities are now being embraced and accepted so you have a leeway on how you would want your home [ read more… ]
Tags: maximalism, maximalist design, maximalist elements, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, minimalism, minimalist design, minimalist elements
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Posted on March 20th, 2019
A lot’s starting to happen now that spring is finally here. Flowers are all abloom and the days are, once again, longer. Let’s not forget that the air is also fresher and warmer so this only means that the outside world is ready for your scheduled activities. If you love making activity lists during [ read more… ]
Tags: McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, outdoor activities, spring activities, spring cleaning
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Posted on March 17th, 2019
If you’ve ever appreciated shabby chic style before, what was it about this design that truly caught your eye? Are you able to recall a French country distressed piece that truly matched (or mismatched) the crockery? If this style excites you, then this spring might just be the perfect time to redress your home. [ read more… ]
Tags: McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, shabby chic, shabby chic essentials, shabby chic furnishings, shabby chic history
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