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Create a Modern Farmhouse in 5 Easy Steps
Create a Modern Farmhouse in 5 Easy Steps

The modern farmhouse look is no longer just for the country-side! This on-trend look combines traditional farmhouse style with the sleek, clean lines of contemporary design to create a unique style that’s both sophisticated and simple. By following a few design principles, this look can be achieved by anyone, anywhere! 

Designing with Light Neutrals
Designing with Light Neutrals

Originally posted on June 21, 2017 - price and availability of particular products mentioned in this post may have changed.

Three Design Principles for Creating a Space Without Relying on Color

If you've read our Designing with Dark Neutrals post or seen our Dark Neutral Design video, you know just how easy it is to create a room with a neutral color palette. Here, we created a room with light neutrals to demonstrate three more basic design principles that you can use to create a home that tells your unique story without relying on color.

Designing with Dark Neutrals
Designing with Dark Neutrals

Originally posted on March 29, 2017 - price and availability of particular products mentioned in this post may have changed.

Creating a Sophisticated Neutral Look in 3 Easy Steps

Creating a space with neutrals yields a high-end, sophisticated look. While it can seem more challenging to execute than a space with color, by sticking to three basic design principles you'll see just how easy it is to create a space that is warm, inviting, and impactful.

5 Tips to Wake Up Your Space for Spring
5 Tips to Wake Up Your Space for Spring

Is your home still in winter hibernation mode? Check out these 5 ways to wake up your space for spring!

We're Totally Crushing Over BLUE
We're Totally Crushing Over BLUE

Originally posted on November 17, 2016 - price and availability of particular products mentioned in this post may have changed.

The color blue is trending right now—and for good reason. This easy-on-the-eyes color is gender neutral, promotes a sense of calmness and relaxation, and is incredibly versatile. What's even better is that it works with the colors you already have in your home, so incorporating this trend into your decor is a breeze.

A Splash of Color

If you want to add some blue to a space but don't want to commit to (or have the budget for) a large piece, home decor items are a great place to start. They're easy to switch up and work in every room in your home. A throw pillow introduces color and can be used in almost any room, a blue rug can ground a space in soothing blue, and a vase adds the perfect pop of blue to any space.

Teal Iris 18x18 Pillow *PBerkshire Chilmark Blue 8x10 Rug22x22 Navy Fringe Pillow *P

Kimber Blue Flower Vase8X18 Teal Pillow *P

Azure Accents

An accent piece is a great way to incorporate blue into your decor. A deep blue accent chair with nail head trim will add a touch of sophistication to a space, while a sea foam blue accent chest can contribute to a soothing ambiance. A blue and white geometric pattern on an accent chair will lend a touch of crisp, modern style to a space.

Trina Blue Accent ChairSeafoam Accent Chest Dinah Navy Accent Chair

Big Blue Impact

If you want to dive into the deep end and make a bold style statement, there's no better way to do so than with a large blue piece, like a sofa or bed. A blue mid-century modern sofa creates a retro-chic vibe in a space, a blue-grey and espresso bed gives a bedroom a unique modern-meets-rustic twist, and a navy leather sofa with nail head trim adds a touch of class to a room.

Puget Sofa Blue *DPrana Grey Queen BedNavy Recline Sofa

A Sea of Shades

One of the great things about working blue into your decor is that there's a blue for every room and every mood, from pale periwinkles and barely-there blues to stunning sapphires and captivating cobalts. A pale blue throw can lend a soothing air to a bedroom, a parsons chair in a velvety ocean blue adds a designer touch to a dining room, and a dark slate blue sofa creates the perfect laid back (yet sophisticated) design in a living room.

Stitched Pillow *DWing Parson Chair Ocean FabricBellamy Slate Blue Sofa

How to Style Your Entryway to Make a Beautiful First Impression
How to Style Your Entryway to Make a Beautiful First Impression

Originally posted on November 9, 2016 - price and availability of particular products mentioned in this post may have changed.

While it can be easy to overlook, your entryway is pretty important. It's the first thing guests see when they walk into your home and it's the last thing you pass by on the way out the door—so it needs to be both stylish and functional.

How to Bring an Autumn Atmosphere to the Table
How to Bring an Autumn Atmosphere to the Table

Originally posted on September 21, 2016 - price and availability of particular products mentioned in this post may have changed.


Fall is here! The days are growing shorter, leaves are turning brilliant scarlet and gold, and a crisp edge is creeping into the air. Read on to see how we styled this dining room to give it a cozy autumn feel.

Into the Woods: Tips for Decorating with Wood Accents
Into the Woods: Tips for Decorating with Wood Accents
Originally posted on December 4, 2015 - price and availability of particular products mentioned in this post may have changed.
 
Adding natural accent pieces, like wood, to your home is a great way to add texture and visual interest to help create an inviting space. We rounded up a few of our favorite wood pieces that are sure to help you create a unique and beautiful home. Whether you live in the city or up in the mountains, these accessories will make an impact!
 
Winter Blues: Tips for Decorating with Blue Accent Pieces
Winter Blues: Tips for Decorating with Blue Accent Pieces

Originally posted on November 12, 2015 - price and availability of particular products mentioned in this post may have changed.

As we enter the holiday season we are starting to see a lot of red, green, gold and silver. And while we love these traditional holiday colors, we also enjoy mixing it up a bit! Adding gorgeous blue tones to your home in the winter adds depth and variety to your home decor. We picked a few of our favorite blue accent pieces that we think would look great this holiday season and beyond! Follow these decorating tips and don’t forget to share your photos with us on Instagram using #AFWatHome

  1. Blue and White Geometric Pillow – We love the bold design on this accent pillow. It would look fantastic on a white or grey couch and adds the perfect pop of color.
  2. Blue Table Lamp* – This fun blue table lamp is sure to make a statement on any end table or mantel. Plus, the glossy finish on the lamp paired with the ivory linen shade adds a dynamic design element.
  3. Blue Ceramic Vase* – If you are looking for a unique centerpiece for an upcoming dinner party, look no further than this stunning ceramic glass vase with painted blue finish.
  4. Indigo Linen Chest – This piece definitely makes a bold statement! This striking upholstered chest is a unique and contemporary addition to your space.
  5. Blue Retro Jars* – Add a bit of retro flair with these hand made glass jars. Perfect for a winter floral arrangement or as stand alone pieces – these jars also makes great gifts!
  6. Navy and White Pillow – This gorgeous pillow adds the perfect amount of sophistication with its classic design and bold color.

*Available in store

Top Five Halloween Home Decor Accent Pieces
Top Five Halloween Home Decor Accent Pieces

Originally posted on October 10, 2015 - price and availability of particular products mentioned in this post may have changed.

Fall has arrived and with it comes cooler temperatures, all things apple and pumpkin, and, of course, Halloween. It is one of our favorite seasons at American Furniture Warehouse because there's a new chance to ghostly home decor inside and out with our large selection of accent pieces and accessories.