For a comprehensive review of Purple Mattress and a comparison with several other brands check out Purple Mattress Review | Tuck Sleep. Know someone who might be interested in this post? Please like and share…
“Orthopedic mattress” is a marketing term. It is generally used to describe “firm” mattresses that supposedly offer additional support, but there are many non-Orthopedic mattresses that are just as firm and do just as well…
If you are just looking for a headboard or headboard/footboard without other matching pieces, check out flea markets, estate sales, antique shops, etc. There are some amazing pieces available very inexpensively. This solution works best…
My favorite furniture in the world. To truly appreciate the complexity and beauty of the furniture created by the Roentgen family between 1742 – 1800 you must see this 2 minute video. The father and son…
There is a historical difference between the origins of the terms “couch” and “sofa.” Traditional couch with skirt by Simplicity Sofas shown above. According to the popular blog, Apartment Therapy, Couch comes from the French verb “coucher,”…
The size of a 3 seat sofa usually ranges from 78″ – 90″ (198 cm – 220 cm.) The size (length) of a sofa is determined by: the width of the cushions and the width…
On average mattresses last 10 years or more before replacement. That may seem to be infrequent. But almost every person in each home needs their own mattress. Take a family of 4 – two parents…
Before buying furniture you need to research both the manufacturer and retailer. Google provides a quick and simple way to do this. Most furniture manufacturers and retailers have accumulated large numbers of customer reviews, complaints…
Bonded leather furniture is upholstered furniture made with a “bonded leather” fabric. This is not the same as top grain or full grain leathers made from animal hides. Bonded leather combines the worst characteristics of…
Mushroom leather is real, but they are not the edible type of mushrooms. Mushroom leather is a eco-friendly Vegan alternative to leather produced from animal hides. Several high end European designers have already introduced handbags,…
There are currently ten e-commerce retailers with furniture and home furnishing sales exceeding $100 million annually. Below is a list of the top 10 websites for furniture. 2018 annual sales are listed for each. Amazon.com $86…
Most low and mid-priced sofas have removable (screw in) legs. Exceptions include: Sleepers. (The front base panel needs to come down lower to hide the mechanisms. This requires smaller built-in legs that can withstand the…
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