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 […]

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 […]

With the weather nice enough to start enjoying more time outside, it can make coming back indoors a drag. Want to freshen up your furniture without breaking the bank? Why not start with one of the smallest pieces of furniture. It’s also a plus that it is the easiest to move. Whether you call it […]

When I think of parrots, I think of tricks and mimicry. (Except for the feathered “performers” that I used to watch on Johnny Carson’s version of The Tonight Show that, despite copious cheerleading from their handlers, would invariably sit at Johnny’s desk like brilliant pieces of taxidermy.) But when I listen to Parrot’s Zikmu system, […]

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 […]