Factors to Consider When Shopping for Rugs
What room is the rug for?
Is it a high traffic area? Do you have pets or children in this area? Will you be eating in this area? Do you have furniture picked out for this area? We recommend measuring both your room and furniture before deciding what size rugs best suits your space. |
Tips for Caring for Your Rug
Rotate your rug once a year.
Vacuum your rug with care, make sure your vacuum is set to the right height. Use a rug pad to help with durability. |
The Living Room |
SQUARE TABLE
A square dining table provides a more unique, contemporary look to your home. For flexibility, find a square table with leaves to transform into a rectangle. |
RECTANGULAR TABLE
The classic dining room table. With plenty of style and size options, it's hard to go wrong, as long as you have the room for it. |
ROUND TABLE
Round dining tables are great for smaller dining spaces or for those who love intimate, conversation-filled meals. Some round tables have leaves to expand into an oval. |
OVAL TABLE
If you love the overall appeal of rectangular tables, but appreciate smooth curves over sharp angles, then consider an oval table. |
STANDARD HEIGHT DININGStandard height dining tables, sometimes called regular height dining tables, sit between 28 and 30 inches and should be used with 18 to 23 inch chairs, stools or benches.
Why should I choose standard height dining? This traditional option is the most common and gives you the widest selection. You can mix and match chairs, stools and benches from a vast array of collections, styles, and finishes. Many people find standard height dining to be comfortable because their feet are able to rest naturally on the floor regardless of their height. Standard height dining is also very inclusive as it's the perfect height for those in a wheelchair and is also more kid-friendly, as taller tables and chairs may require you to lift your child into their seat. |
COUNTER HEIGHT DININGWhat is counter height dining?
Counter height tables sit at around 34 to 36 inches and should be used with stools or chairs that sit around 24 to 26 inches. Why should I choose counter height dining? A step above regular height, counter height tables and chairs gives you a unique look in your dining space or eat-in kitchen. Counter height tables are great for food prep as the height, as its name implies, sits near or at the same height as your counters. Counter height dining is also great for small or cramped spaces as the raised height creates a more open and less traditional look than standard height dining. Thanks to this less formal and traditional look, counter height dining is great for entertaining guests. The environment they create tends to be more casual and the table sits at the perfect height for your company to rest their drink regardless of if they’re sitting or standing. Revamp your dining room to match your style with contemporary or casual pieces of your choice. |
BAR HEIGHT DININGWhat is bar height dining?
Bar height tables sit at 40 to 42 inches and should be used with stools or chairs that sit around 28 to 30 inches. Why should I choose bar height dining? Bar height dining takes the entertaining features of counter height dining and raises them even higher. The extra height makes them even further removed from the traditions associated with standard height dining, and this is reflected in the environment they create. Rooms that utilize bar height dining are optimal for entertaining and can easily, and comfortably, be converted into a standing space. |
DOWN SEAT CUSHIONS
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INNERSPRING SEAT CUSHIONS
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FOAM SEAT CUSHIONS
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MEMORY FOAM SEAT CUSHIONS
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Down blend or full down cushions are made entirely of down or feathers and create a plush or soft seat. Down blend utilizes a mixture of down and fiber to create a slightly firmer cushion similar to that of full down. Down blend cushions typically have a foam core as pictured above.
How durable is a feather seat cushion?
Full down cushions are unique in that you can easily fluff, and for many refill, the cushion to regain the desired support and comfort. Many full down cushions allow you to refill them making them last longer. Partial down cushions durability will be dependent upon the quality of the foam used. Look for high-resiliency foam for a longer lasting cushion.
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Innerspring seat cushions will typically feature a series of individually pocketed coils similar to those found in an innerspring mattress. These coils are commonly wrapped in a foam layer. Innerspring seat cushions can vary from a medium to a firm seat depending on the coils and foam layer.
How durable is an innerspring seat cushion?
Like an innerspring mattress, durability will depend largely on the resiliency of the coils. Heavy gauge steel springs will offer a more durable seat than springs with a lower gauge. The quality of the foam used to encase the innersprings is also a key contributor to durability in an innerspring cushion. High-resiliency foam will help ensure the cushion stands the tests of time.
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A high-density foam is at least 1.8 lb density and typically will provide a firmer seat while medium and low density foam cushions will be at 1.5 lb density or below and normally will provide a more plush seat. Fiber, full down, or down blend wraps on foam cushions can add comfort and help maintain the quality of a seat cushion.
How durable is a foam seat cushion?
The durability of a foam cushion will depend on the resiliency of the foam. A high-resiliency 1.8 lb high-density foam cushion with a fiber wrap will last longer than a 1.5 lb density cushion without a wrap. Look for higher density and high resiliency foam wrapped in fiber or down for the best quality foam cushions.
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Memory foam cushions typically offer a firmer, form fitting, sit and won't be just memory foam, instead they tend to utilize a memory foam core with a wrap to combine the best of memory foam and other materials. Wraps are commonly made of traditional foam, fiber, or a gel layer.
How durable is a memory foam seat cushion?
Much like standard foam, memory foam is often reliant upon resiliency for durability. Memory foam is consistently going to be a high density foam which will help the cushion last.
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SCRATCHINGCats, or dogs, who scratch can cause significant damage and leave lasting marks. Choose a tightly woven fabric to resist damage or a patterned one to hide marks.
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LICKING/CHEWINGAn obsessive licking habit can leave unattractive wet spots on your upholstery that can resemble water marks, while a chronic chewer can wreak havoc on exposed wood. Be wary of microfiber type fabrics, as they are more prone to water marks.
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SHEDDINGLike it or not, your pet's hair will find your furniture. If your companion sheds, consider either a patterned fabric or one that matches your pet's coat.
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TRAININGPuppies and kittens can be difficult to house train and messy accidents are bound to happen. Fabrics that are easily wiped will help in this case, as well as ones that don't retain odors.
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LEATHERBenefits
Easily Remove Hair Easily Wiped Clean Odor Resistant Disadvantages Vulnerable to Scratching Doesn't Hide Blemishes Distressed Leathers boast all the benefits of normal leather, PLUS the distressed pattern will be able to better hide blemishes. |
FABRICBenefits
Easily Remove Hair Easily Wiped Clean Can Withstand Scratching Tightly Woven to Resist Damage Disadvantages Vulnerable to Odors No Pattern to Hide Blemishes and Licking may Leave Water Marks |