The Bedroom Source is a high end kids & teen furniture store located on Long Island in Carle Place, New York. The store has been in business for over 35 years and offers a wide variety of furniture, including bunk beds, loft beds, dressers, nightstands, and much more. The Bedroom Source also offers delivery and […]
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Stressless Furniture by Ekornes at Country Willow
Ekornes is a Norwegian furniture manufacturer that specializes in the production of comfortable, durable, and stylish furniture, especially their Stressless® line of furniture. The Stressless® brand is a market leader in the ergonomic seating industry, and is renowned for its use of advanced ergonomic technology and innovative designs. The Stressless® line of furniture is designed […]
5 Things You Should Know Before Purchasing A Reclaimed Wood Table
Reclaimed wood tables are a Country Willow specialty, and because we have built more than 4,000 of them since 1996 we consider ourselves experts on the topic. We also have thousands of customers who have shared their own experiences with us, which has contributed to our knowledge in this area. In the past, we have […]
Entertainment Centers & TV Consoles: 8 Things to Know Before You Buy
Entertainment Centers, TV Consoles, or Media Centers… they go by many names. Whatever you call it, chances are you have at least one or more in your home, or wish you did. So where do you start? You might be thinking it will depend on the size of your TV, but that is not necessarily […]
Chandeliers: The Perfect Size And Hanging Height
A chandelier can look great in almost any room. They are pretty over the island in the kitchen, casual in the sunroom, and elegant in the dining room. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to hanging them, but here are some helpful guidelines you can follow for three areas where you […]
Farm Table Styles: 6 Great Designs to Consider for Your Home
Farm Tables come in many sizes and shapes. Below are 6 great designs that will help you when considering your options. (There are many more designs, but this is a good place to start.) 1. Double Turned Trestle Farm Table Our Double Turned Trestle Farm Table is a natural beauty. Substantial in appearance with double […]
Picking The Perfect Colors For Your Home: Part 3 – Cool Colors
As we learned in our previous post, color has a psychological effect on us that is directly related to the value and intensity of the hue. Colors on the cool side of the spectrum include blue, green and violet. Cool colors are often considered calming and soothing, and encourage a more passive reaction in the brain than […]
Picking The Perfect Colors For Your Home: Part 2 – Warm Colors
Color is a powerful communication tool. It affects moods, feelings and emotions, and can cause physiological reactions (see Part 1). While perceptions of color are subjective, there are some effects that have universal meaning. Colors in the red area of the color spectrum (red, orange, and yellow) are known as warm colors. In nature they […]
Picking The Perfect Colors For Your Home: Part 1 – Color Basics
Color is essential in an interior. It is a personal thing, and considers your design style, your home’s aesthetic, and your own taste. In the next two posts we will be discussing color, how it evokes emotions, and how to use it in your home. For now, let’s start with some basics. When color is […]
Barnwood Farm Tables: 5 Things to Consider Before You Buy
Barnwood farm tables, reclaimed wood tables… whatever you want to call them, the fact is you love them and want one (or perhaps two) in your home. But where do you start, and what should you consider when choosing a barnwood farm table? Here are a few things to ask yourself: 1. What size table […]
How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 2
Televisions are a major cause of tipping-related injuries and fatalities, in addition to accidents involving just furniture (see Part 1). In fact, both TVs and furniture are involved in a startling 70% of tipping events. Let’s examine the significance of this issue and what you may do to address it. How Serious Are TV-Related Tipping […]
How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 1
What does it mean to prioritize safety when choosing furnishings for your child’s bedroom? Well, for starters, it entails anchoring furniture to prevent the possibility of tipping. How dangerous is furniture tipping, and how can it be avoided? The solutions might surprise you. How Common Are Injuries & Deaths Caused by Furniture Tipping? Two children […]
The B&B Guestroom: Making Guests Feel Extra Special!
The holidays are right around the corner, and that means house guests for some of us. The guest room in your home is a great opportunity to explore your style and push your decorating boundaries. Don’t you love the memory of the weekend you spent at that gorgeous B&B? The fresh flowers, the wonderful breakfast… […]
Child Safety Month: Window Treatments and Safety
As a parent, you always have a million things on your mind when it comes to your kids. Keeping up with active children and making sure they’re safe around the house can be a challenge, and window treatments are a potential safety hazard that may not be on your radar. From seeing dangling cords, tiebacks, […]
Simple & Inexpensive Decorating Ideas to Warm up Your Home for the Fall
Even though the afternoons are still warm enough to wear sandals, there was no denying the frost on my windshield yesterday morning. The weather is changing! It’s time to start thinking about leaves crunching under your feet and curling up in your favorite throw. Here are a few simple tips to start transitioning your home […]