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<p>Many principles are used to separate a good room from a great room. Two of those principles are scale and proportion. Have you ever sat on a sofa and the light from the table lamp was glaring in your eyes? Or &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/why-hire-a-designer-scale-and-proportion/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>Have you ever walked into a room and something felt &#8220;off?&#8221; Without proper balance a room will appear lopsided and you may feel uncomfortable in the space. Visual balance is key to creating a space worth spending time in. For &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/why-hire-a-designer-balance/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>Have you ever walked into a room and felt overwhelmed? Has there been a space in your home that didn&#8217;t have the &#8220;pop&#8221; of excitement you were hoping to achieve? It&#8217;s possible that the rhythm and harmony is off. As &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/10/22/why-hire-a-designer-rhythm-and-harmony/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>Fall has arrived in Central, Illinois. For many, myself included, it&#8217;s our favorite time of year. So now that we have our sweatshirts and Pumpkin Spice Lattes we can enjoy the seasonal benefits the Midwest has to offer. Not only do &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/trending-for-fall/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>The dining room table gets a lot of love. Family dinners, game night, and long Saturday mornings spent sipping coffee all happen around this central area. However, your tabletop might not be getting a lot of design attention. The occasional &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/09/18/rethinking-the-centerpiece/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>The average entryway gets a lot of use and very little love. Exposed to slush covered boots, muddy paw prints, and exploding backpacks that immediately hit the floor when the kids come home, your entryway absorbs the impact of racing &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/08/26/entryway-envy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>This blog has dedicated a lot of space to decorating specific rooms. From the family room to the office we’ve told how to “make it work” for your family. Today’s blog is dedicated to the big picture: your entire house. &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/495/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>Shabby Chic, french country, vintage farmhouse -today’s design style goes by many names. Although Shabby Chic looks best when it follows certain guidelines (outlined below), remember that the esthetic is whimsical and charming and can’t always be contained in four easy &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/08/12/your-guide-to-shabby-chic-decorating/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>This time every month I ask our designer’s what their favorite new piece is. However, as August is already underway I asked them to reflect on this summer’s signature trends. From color combos to mixed materials our designers have brought &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/08/05/the-summers-biggest-trends/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>If you’ve perused Pinterest lately you can’t help but notice the very new, very trendy Scandinavian design. Alternatively called minimalist, Nordic, or even (misleadingly) Ikea, this monotone craze can’t be ignored. What exactly Scandinavian style entails and how to achieve &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/07/22/scandinavian-design/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>It’s that time again, the monthly round-up of our designers&#8217; favorite pieces. Some are old favorites of the store and others are brand new, arriving just this week. What does remain the same is the creative ways our designers imagine &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/julys-must-haves/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>The spot above the fire can be a tricky place. All that dead space, front and center, waiting to be filled. Sauder’s designers know that this can be the black hole of a room, where accessories and family photos disappear &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/how-to-style-a-mantel/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>When the days get longer and are filled with blue skies and lots of sunshine I throw the windows open and have vases of fresh flowers everywhere, and do everything I can to bring the beauty of the season indoors. &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/how-to-make-your-home-more-summery/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>Trends are fun, inspiring, and can completely transform your home and how it functions. Sauder’s loves trends and the endless revolution of color and design that comes through the store. However, I wanted to ask our designers what they considered &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/06/24/key-pieces-for-a-timeless-look/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>June has been a busy month at Sauder&#8217;s. Lots of new furniture, accessories, and art work has been rolling into the store, out on the floor, and back to the truck for delivery. No wonder it took our designers a &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/06/17/junes-must-haves/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>The safest place you can be while decorating is pairing a neutral with a color. Tan or gray can be paired with any other color, but if you’re sick of the tan couch or gray wall color you’ve been living &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/06/03/unexpected-color-combos/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>The home office or workspace may look like any other room; however don’t be fooled by a simple desk and chair, this room needs special attention. From lighting to comfort, your office is where you spend a large part of &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/the-home-office-essentials/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>When I received two wedding invitations this week my excitement quickly turned to anxiety as I realized I would have to once again go gift shopping without really knowing what to buy. In many cases you know one of the &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/05/22/wedding-season-avoiding-the-registry-and-getting-them-what-they-want/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>Sauder Furniture constantly has new furniture and accessories coming through the doors. This week I asked our resident pros to give me their current must-have list from our new inventory knowing that their designer’s eye would catch details I never &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/05/15/mays-must-haves/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>

<p>The bedroom might be one of the most personal rooms in your house. Not only do you begin and end each day there but it’s also where you get your shut-eye. In order to make this room feel like your &hellip; <a href="https://sauderfurnitureanddesignstudio.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/a-better-bedroom/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></p>