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 […]

Nothing gets us more revved here at The Century House than new furniture! We love us some new eye candy to gaze at while we work. We love the smell of a newly finished table. We love taking turns seat-testing every new chair. We especially love learning more about the thought processes and care behind […]

For many of us, January marks the start of a very exciting time of year. The NFL playoffs are underway and there are many hours of very exciting football ahead. As most sports fans know, the best way to experience the playoffs is while watching a high definition picture on a big screen TV. But, […]

Nothing makes me more aware of the fact that the long winter months are quickly approaching than the first snowfall! Personally, I need a color change to make it through the dark months. The bright colors and bold graphic of Marimekko have become my latest inspiration. Here are a few tips when playing with patterns […]

The Century House turns into a different place in December. The rest of the year, we are especially apt to getting lost in Marimekko patterns and staring too-longingly at BluDot and Gus sofas, but when holiday music hits the radio and the twinkle lights begin to go up around Madison, we make a little extra […]

Fall seems to be lingering in Madison, but that hasn’t stopped the staff at The Century House from preparing for winter. Since our Holiday Open House, which we hold annually in November, we have been excitedly anticipating the holiday season. One item that has caught our attention this year is the Swedish Gingerbread House Cookie […]

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 […]