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A round sculpted solid wood coffee table on a wool rug in front of a leather sofa with a root-form side table beside it in a classic living room
Round, Root-Form or Live Edge: Picking the Right Coffee Table Shape
Round, root-form, looped and live edge solid wood coffee tables compared: which shape suits your room, sofa and family, and how to size it. Read more...
A rustic driftwood wall sconce and a carved branch wall lamp glowing warmly in a hallway with plaster walls and a wood bench beneath, evening
Warm Wood Lighting: Sconces, Wall Lamps and Pendants for Long Winters
How to use solid wood wall sconces, branch wall lamps and log beam pendants to layer warm light in a living room, hallway or kitchen. Read more...
A sculpted solid wood console table with a tree trunk base in a classic entry hall with a round mirror, a brass lamp and a bowl for keys
Choosing a Console Table for a Classic Entry or Living Room
Height, depth, length and style: how to choose a solid wood console table or sideboard for an entry, behind a sofa or in a dining room. Read more...
A live edge solid wood mantel shelf above a brick fireplace with candles, a small clock, evergreen branches and a framed print, warm light
Solid Wood Fireplace Mantel Shelves: Sizing, Clearance and Mounting
How long, how deep and how high a solid wood mantel shelf should be, safe clearances above a fireplace, and how to mount and style it. Read more...