Picking the perfect sofa isn’t always an easy thing to do.  We tend to sit on our sofas a lot and for many years.  It’s a huge commitment to make and it can be scary.  A sofa can be a place for a family to build memories or a place to enjoy precious time off […]

The sofa is not what it used to be! Today’s sofas are literally bending over backwards to be exactly what you and your space need. While finding a wonderfully traditional sleeper sofa is still an easily available option, the same transformational qualities can be found in the most unexpected of places. Here are three of […]

When starting fresh with a room, it can be hard to know where to begin.  This is where it can help to have an inspiration.  Inspiration can spring from many different places- a specific color, a certain piece of furniture, or even just a vibe that you would like the room to convey (ie soothing […]

American Leather reinvented the sofa sleeper when they launched the Comfort Sleeper Collection. A new concept was created; one involving comfort and luxury. No longer would your guests be forced to sleep on a thin, sagging mattress with bars pushing into their backs. American Leather has done it again. The new Comfort Recliner Collection eliminates […]

We only have a few warm months in Wisconsin and its best to make the most of them while they’re here.  We are already half way through our warm weather period this year, so if you haven’t spent time making your outdoor space comfortable and fun yet, now is the time! Of course, it is […]

Choosing an office chair can be a daunting task.  There are tons of options and dozens of features to sort through.  However, there are a few things to ask yourself when shopping for an office chair that can help simplify the task. How long will I be sitting in this chair in any given day? […]

As Apartment Therapy and other home design sources have noted in recent weeks, sustainability isn’t the only green trend currently transforming interior decor. At the 2011 Home & Housewares show in March, shoppers and bloggers alike noticed one thing: the incredible concentration of chartreuse, kelly, viridian, and other emerald shades present in the show’s displays. […]

We excitedly welcome the new Blue Series of Wishbone Chairs, made by Carl Hansen & Son.  These cool blue colors are a brand new concept, but the design of the Wishbone chair goes back much further… Form & Function This distinctive chair is just one of Danish designer Hans J. Wegner’s five hundred chair designs, […]

Sometimes things just take off…. A little over a week ago I was at High Point for the Furniture Market.  There are many great things that happen at Market.  One of them is obvious, the discovery of great new furniture!  The other is just as important; talking with friends!  The chance to chat with others […]

From hybrid cars to wind power to sustainable urban planning, the world is turning green. The furniture industry,  is no exception.  Designers are placing a greater emphasis on, among other practices, green manufacturing processes, such as building with Forestry-Stewardship-Council-certified woods and incorporating recycled materials into their work. The Century House takes pride in the fact […]