Archive for August, 2009

Plant Stand Buying Guide

Plants provide an infinite supply of beauty to our homes – both indoors and out.  Luckily, there are many plants for those of us who are lacking the proverbial green thumb.  But incorporating our plants in our home décor takes more than a few green leaves and some dirt; to truly tie in houseplants – [...]

Plant Stand Glossary

Hanging Plant Stands – These are plant stands that are accompanied by hardware that allows the user to suspend it from beams and are great for small areas where floor space is limited.
Multi-Tiered Plant Stands – These plant stands have places, in varying heights, that allow the placement of several potted plants to create an [...]

Console Table Glossary and Common References

Cabriole Legs – A table leg style that many associate with Queen Anne style furniture. It presents as a curved, outward at the knees and in towards the bottom, or “ankle”.
Corbel – A small piece of wood placed on the side of a table, dresser or nightstand for extra support.
Mission Table – Indicative of a [...]

Console Table Buying Guide

Console tables are perfect for filling a gap in a room that feels too bare. They’re also used for storage and as part of a home’s overall decor efforts. When placed in the right place, a console living room table can change the entire feel of a room. Here are some great uses for console [...]

Interior Lighting Glossary

Base – The bottom portion of a lamp where the lamp rests.
Accent Lighting – Localized lighting used to provide focus or direct attention on a room’s paintings or other decorative elements.
Candlestick Lamp – Lamp with tall, slim column – much like the diameter of a tapered candle. Also referred to as a console lamp.
Circuit Breaker [...]