As we stock up on antihistamines, sunscreen and bug spray, gearing up for Summer, we’re also dreaming about our favorite ways to relax in the out-of-doors. So what makes an ideal outdoor oasis? It all starts with a chair. Generally, where you’ll be sitting drives your choice of materials and construction. Around the campfire, for […]

A fresh year is finally here. And we are thinking about products we expect to take off in 2017. The products we selected were released previously, but they have yet to receive the attention we feel they truly deserve. There is plenty of modern style, exceptional comfort and functional technology to go around in 2017! […]

Every new parent agonizes over the many decisions and purchases that need to be made before first baby is born: Home birth or hospital? . . . Which car seat is safest? . . . Breast vs bottle? . . . Do I really need the stroller with monster truck tires? I mean, last I […]

Much of our modern lifestyle demands that we sit – hour upon hour, day after day. But, news flash, shiny modern people: Our bodies were not designed to do this! In the caveman days, when we were hunting, gathering, playing with fire, and raising our little cave boys and girls, there were plenty of things […]

It’s that first cool day of September that brings back all of my favorite Fall memories. I step outside first thing in the morning to discover the air temperature is about ten degrees cooler than expected. The humidity has dissipated. And I feel compelled to take a deep breath of that fresh, cool air. I […]

We visited Copeland Furniture headquarters this week in movie-set-idyllic Bradford, Vermont, for a factory tour and training — think summer camp for furniture nerds. The visit confirmed a few details for us: Furniture made at Copeland’s state-of-the art facility melds the Arts & Crafts, Shaker, and Scandinavian aesthetic with modern, functional design. In other words, […]

I always loved how the great George Carlin would riff on the most outrageous oxymorons: jumbo shrimp . . . act naturally . . . good grief . . . drive on the parkway/park on the driveway . . . they’re all classics. But here’s one George overlooked: sofa sleeper. I guess it’s because there’s […]

Fields trips were always the bee’s knees when I was in grade school. Getting away from the classroom for a day, wearing coordinating shirts with all your classmates, and playing endless games to pass time on the bus always helped push us through the school year. So what if you were told for your next […]

In the land of two months of summer, we are faced with the ever present dilemma of wanting to make the most of the warm days we have, but also being realistic about how long we will get to use our outdoor furniture.  Just a little planning can make these fun pieces enjoyable year round.  […]

One of the most challenging design issues is the lack of space, or square footage. At The Century House, many of our customers live in small homes or condos and deal with this challenge on a regular basis. Fortunately, with the right multipurpose furniture, you can get everything you need out of your space. Here […]