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Design Tips: Adult AND Kid Friendly Family Spaces

Rockridge Furniture September 19, 2019

We don’t need to have one or the other, you can have both adult & kid friendly family rooms.

Smart Storage Solutions

Storage is important, especially when you have kids. It’s not impossible to have a clean and organized living room when you have kids, you just need smart storage solutions so you can easily tuck away the mess. Storage benches, storage ottomans, coffee table with storage, etc. Storage that blends in with the rest of the motif will flow easier throughout the space.

Bold & Cozy Sofa

Sectionals or chaise lounge sofas have comfy seating options for everyone in the family. Just because they’re cozy, doesn’t mean it needs to look big and bulky. Choose a style with clean lines and a bold and rich fabric. The color and texture of a fabric will enhance your design.

A Touch of Playful Art

Large framed art pieces made by your kids or large-scale colorful artwork can make the space look more laid back, but also elevate your style into a more contemporary look.

Floating Shelves

Floating shelves add a modern touch and extra storage space. It’s a cool and unique way to display your collections.

Fun Accents

Mix and matching your accent pieces will create a relaxed environment that’s open to growing with the family rather than keeping it static. Pairing unexpected items, like modern art work with a vintage family heirloom, brings character and a story to your family room.

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Small Space? Design Tips for Tiny Spaces

Rockridge Furniture July 29, 2019

It’s not about how big the space is, it’s about how you design it. Here are several design tips on how to live big in a tiny space:

Vertical Garden

Houseplants can take up plenty of room, from counter to floor space, especially if they’re growing in big fancy pottery. What about hanging your plants on the wall? There are plenty of simple DIY vertical hanging ideas, like this ladder, that will clear up space while creating a peaceful design.

Multipurpose Shelf

A floating wall shelf for storage not only frees up floor space, but it can double as a vanity or a desk. Just add a stylish accent chair to finish the look.

Wheeled Storage

A bar cart with wheels doesn’t have to be just for drinks and snacks. You can also use them for storage too! They can easily be moved around the space and can be tucked away when you have guests.

Large Statement Art Pieces

Small collections of art pieces, whether they’re paintings or sculptures, will visually clutter your tiny space. Instead, make a visual impact with one large art piece. Your space will appear more clean and design forward.

Nesting Tables

Nesting tables come in all sorts of styles, modern to traditional, and materials, from acrylic to wood. There are nesting tables for every design style. They’re lightweight, versatile, and can be useful in any room of the house. Nesting tables can be used for storage or displays and they don’t have to be anchored down to one space.

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Design Tips: The Forgotten Space, The Patio

Rockridge Furniture June 26, 2019

Now that the warm weather is finally here and the sun is shining until late in the evening, it is the best time to bring life back into that forgotten space, the patio! Here are a few of our favorite decor ideas for the great outdoors:

Colorful Design

For a timeless design, a colorful and bright palette is always pleasant and inviting to see in a patio. Style your patio with patterned outdoor throw pillows and cushions. Anchor the space with a bright outdoor rug. Let your style shine with the sun!

A Cozy Hammock

Don’t limit your hammock time to when you’re only on vacation. Create your own beachy oasis and hang a hammock in your patio. A hammock or even a porch swing will make your patio that much cozier and inviting.

Outdoor Mood Lighting

You’ll be surprised what a string of twinkling lights can do. Hang them from the porch ceiling or string them around a tree or on the fence that surrounds your outdoor space. The lighting will definitely spark up the ambiance.

Alfresco Dining

Warm evenings calls for alfresco dining. Whether it’s a big or small space, incorporate a table so you can dine under the stars.

Outdoor Patterned Tiles

Whimsical tiles make all the difference on a outdoor patio. With a beautiful design and bright colors, your outdoor setting will not go unnoticed.

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Design Tips: Upgrade Your Entertainment Room

Rockridge Furniture May 29, 2019

The entertainment room should be the place of ultimate comfort and functionality. Here are a few design tips on how to elevate your entertainment room:

Media Console

A shelving unit or media console will display all your media in an organized and design-forward fashion.

Wall Art:

Every entertainment room needs wall art. It adds a pop of personality. From movie posters, to photos of your favorite sports and your favorite sport teams, they also bring color into your space.

Snack Bar

What’s a movie or a binge-worthy TV show without some popcorn or candy? Have a snack bar close by and fill you bar with your favorite drinks and snacks. A simple bar cart will hold enough treats for a movie or two.

Cozy Furniture and Accessories

Layer throw pillows and blankets on your sofa so you and your guests can cozy up during the show. A deep comfy sectional is a bonus luxury, after all this is not a formal living room. Also adding plenty of surface space to place your drinks, snacks, meals, laptop, etc. is essential for a flowing functional space.

Dimmers

Add dimmer switches to all your lights. Dimmers create the perfect ambiance while watching a game or show. They’re also the great medium when hosting a viewing party.

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Health Benefits of Owning a Recliner

Rockridge Furniture May 8, 2019

Recliners add a next level of comfort in your home. From the living room, to the game room, to the nursery, or even to the bedroom, there are many places that can benefit from having a recliner. Owning a recliner not only encourages relaxation, but using a recliner also has a few health benefits. Here are the important health benefits to owning a recliner:

Improves Circulation

At the end of the day, relaxing on a recliner actually improves blood circulation. Swollen legs and feet are caused by poor body circulation, clogged veins are caused from standing or sitting for long periods of time. By elevating your legs and feet on a recliner, your body circulation is naturally redirected, helping blood flow.

Back Pain Relief

You can take the pressure off your back muscles by laying on a recliner. Your back muscles are sore because they are constantly balancing your upper and lower body. On a recliner, you can recline and elevate your feet, which will take the pressure off your spine. Elevating your feet also sends blood to your back muscles and tendons.

Breathe Easier

Taking a nap on your recliner can help you breathe easier! Sleeping in an upright position on a recliner opens up your diaphragm, helping you breathe easier. It also decreases stomach acid reflux by gravity keeping the acid down.

Encourages Relaxation

Owning a recliner encourages you to sit back, kick up your feet, and relax. By reclining, you are giving your body a chance to heal, recharging your nervous system and body circulation.

Customized Comfort

There are a variety of positions that you can choose on a recliner. The ability to customize comfort to your specific needs is one of the best reasons to own a recliner. Let’s face it, sometimes a stationary accent chair isn’t enough.

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Design Tips: Which Rug Material is Right for You?

Rockridge Furniture May 1, 2019

Rugs come in all types of materials. Here at Rockridge Furniture & Design, we always get asked by our customers which material is the right choice for their home. You’re in luck! We listed the 5 most popular rug materials and their benefits.

Silk

For an elegant look and a sophisticated feel, silk rugs are your best choice. They bring on a stylish and dramatic design to any room. We suggest placing a silk rug in a low traffic area to avoid any spills or shoe tracks on the delicate material and because they require a professional clean only.

Viscose

You can buy a rug that looks and feels like silk, without putting a dent in your wallet. Viscose mimics silk’s sleek shine and lavish style, creating a luxurious space. To keep the quality of the viscose rug, you should also keep it in a low traffic area to preserve their shiny fibers and soft touch.

Wool

Wool rugs are great if you have kids, pets, parties, or all of the above.

Well-made wool rugs have a natural ability to resist staining and soiling. The sheep’s natural oils repel water, dust, and dirt. Plus they are soft and cushy to the touch, so please barefoot only!

Polypropylene

For a more affordable alternative to a wool rug, a polypropylene rug is your next best choice. It’s durable and easy to clean. They can also be used outdoors!

Cotton

In a casual, laid-back room, a cotton rug is a great piece because they are budget-friendly, reliable, and most are reversible. If you’re going for a natural and bohemian look, a cotton rug will work well in the space. Don’t forget to add a rug pad underneath to insure that it stays in its’ place.

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Bloom into Spring with these Colorful Houseplants

Rockridge Furniture April 19, 2019

Flowers are the best way to bring color and life into your home. Celebrate Spring by incorporating flowers into your interior design! Here are a few of our favorite houseplants that will spring your house into full bloom:

Hibiscus

Welcome in the Hawaiian vibes, with the Hibiscus plant. The best Hibiscus species for indoor growing, is the Chinese hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis). They need lots of sunlight and must be watered as soon as the soil is dry to the touch.

African Violets

Known for its’ vibrant purple petals, Violets create a sense of mystery and romance. They thrive in bright, indirect light and only need a moderate amount of water. Make sure to keep the leaves dry!

Peace Lilies

For a more formal, sophisticated tone, the Peace Lilies’ elegant form and white flower will help your home feel and look light, airy, and fresh. Keep them in a well-lit area, but not under direct sunlight. Peace Lilies love humidity, so misting leaves will keep them happy and healthy.

Hydrangea

Hydrangeas not only smell wonderful, but they are a great accessory to any table top or shelf or entryway. Place them in the bedroom for a romantic touch. They come in a variety of colors too! Hydrangeas grow well in moist soils and prefer full sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. Just make sure not to over water!

Kalanchoe

If you’re a big fan of succulents, then you already know about the Kalanchoe. They bloom small clusters of colorful flowers and will easily cheer up any room. Kalanchoes are low maintenance and only need to be watered when the soil is completely dry. They grow best under plenty of sunlight, so display them in a well lit room that gets direct sun exposure.

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Design Tips: The Magic of Slipcovers

Rockridge Furniture April 11, 2019

Have you thought about freshening up your sofa or armchair with a new slipcover? Changing the cover of the toss pillows sometimes isn’t enough. Slipcovers not only protect your new furniture from pets and kids, but slipcovers are a cost-effective way to spruce-up your living room. Here are several different types of slipcovers that you can incorporate into your home:

Form-Fitting

For a more modern and clean style, a form-fitting slipcover is your best look. A sofa with sleek lines and showy legs can benefit with a form-fitted slip cover because it will showoff its’ natural design. Usually, these types of slipcovers are made of a stretchy fabric that should perfectly fit over the piece of furniture. You don’t want excess fabric from the slipcover because it will make it look untidy and unnatural.

Custom Made

You can have a slipcover that is custom made to your furniture. The benefit of this, is that it fits like a glove. You can also design every inch of it to your liking, from adding some welting or buttons or zippers or ties, you can definitely make it one of a kind.

Furniture Throw

If you’re looking for something less permanent and just want something to throw on when your grandkids come over or when you’re throwing a party, then a furniture throw sofa slipcover is what you need. It’s easy to put on and protects your furniture from damage.

Pet-Friendly

Pet-friendly slipcovers are a little more sturdier and protects your furniture from pet hair, pet stains, pet smells, and claw marks. They’re not as design-forward as the other slipcovers, but they definitely do its’ job.

Skirted

Skirted slipcovers are more casual and relaxed. Also, depending on the material of the fabric, they can help make a room feel and look more cozy. They can look traditional or fit perfectly in a farmhouse designed home.

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Design Tips: Storage Solutions

Rockridge Furniture April 4, 2019

Storage is key, especially in a small space. It’s important to know how to style storage furniture, like consoles, buffets, sofa tables, etc., so they don’t stick out like a sore thumb. Here are a few different types of storage furniture that you can easily incorporate into your space without disrupting the flow of your personal style.

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Consoles

Console Cabinets come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on their style, they can be placed in the living room or entry way.

If you have an open living room with a sofa floating in the middle, you can place a console behind the sofa. This way, you can display table lamps on the console to illuminate the seating area. It’s also the best place to store throw blankets, books, or picture frames.

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Buffets & Sideboards

A buffet or sideboard is ideal for a large dining area because you can store your dinnerware, table linen, or glassware in the buffet. You can place the buffet behind the dining table and use the surface to display food when you’re having a party.

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Server

If it’s a small server, you can store it in a corner by an accent chair to create your own cozy reading nook. Display a reading lamp on top and your books inside.

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TV Stand

TV Stands are best at hiding all your media gadgets. Make sure there are holes on the back of the TV console so you can easily hide those pesky wires.

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Sofa Table

Typically, a sofa table doesn’t have as much storage as a console, but it’s the best if you’re looking for something less bulky and are only looking to store a few smaller items. Place the sofa table behind the sofa and display a lamp or two on top for intimate, mood lighting.

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Design Tips: Inspiring Springtime Decor

Rockridge Furniture March 22, 2019

Spring is finally here! We gathered our favorite spring inspired decor ideas that will turn your home into a bright and inviting oasis.

Large and Bold Houseplants

The beautiful outdoors does not have to stop at your front door step, embrace nature with large potted houseplants. Don’t just think of houseplants as an accessory, but as an essential to everyday design because they bring life, energy, and visual impact into a room.

Sheer Window Treatment

With longer sunny days, we want to make sure we can soak up as much of it as possible. Sheer curtains or sheer roller shades will help welcome in all that sunshine.

Rattan Chairs

Rattan chairs are a great way to invite the beachy, laid-back vibes in the dinning room, living room, or your outdoor patio. Add fun inspired seat cushions to your rattan chairs for a comfy, but stylish look.

Bright Vibrant Rugs

Set the tone in the room with a bright and vibrant rug. Sometimes it’s all you need to revive your space.

Colorful Toss Pillows

The easiest way to bring springtime cheer into your home is to incorporate colorful, pattern filled toss pillows into your decor. Don’t be afraid to go wild and layer different patterns!

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