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We embellish our homes with visual delights: mantle scrapes, table centerpieces, candles, florals and all that glitters. Our rooms come alive with accessories that compliment, enhance and ultimately bring our home interior design to a whole new level of interest. But, come January we pack it all away and our rooms go back to "normal".

Why not carry the principles of holiday adornment throughout the winter season and frankly all through the year ?

Sorry, but the answer isn't leaving the tree up through the Super Bowl!

But here are some ideas to keep the cheer in your home:

1. Replace your holiday florals with seasonal florals , While holly and ornaments read Christmas, greenery and florals (fresh or fresh-looking) are timeless. Consider a mantelpiece and table centerpieces just as you would for the holidays.




2. Keep those candles glowing! We carry a variety of candle bling to transform any candle into its own mini design element.


3. Add pillows and throws! Or perhaps a new area rug and hall table to fill the void where you placed your tree. No need to return to an empty corner or unwelcome front entry!


4. Display holiday photos in a collage of beautiful picture frames to remind you of the true gift of the holidays: treasured time with family and friends. Dedicate an entire table to your collection and watch the area visually come alive!


At the HIW we're here to help you keep the holiday sparkle in your home long after the holiday decorations are packed away.

Mention this blog post and receive 25% off any of the design elements mentioned here!

Happy New Year!
Jackie Schwartz]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry120105-095136 Home Interior Warehouse Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:51:36 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=12&m=01&entry=entry120105-095136 http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111102-082924

The High Point Furniture Market is the pinnacle event to showcase all that is new in home furnishings and interior design for the coming year. I just returned from High Point, and if I could summarize the trend for you, I’d say, “Refined Meets Rustic” in both style and sensibility.

What is “Refined Meets Rustic”? On the surface, it’s the juxtaposition of classic furniture lines (chesterfield sofas, wing chairs, tufted ottomans) with natural fabrications: linen looks, weathered woods and distressed leathers. The catalog furniture retailers have been quick to create an entire “look” with this surface definition of Refined Meets Rustic.

But, the idea is so much more than meets the eye! This trend invites consumers to reconsider classic rules and the traditional formality that normally comes with classic furniture. This concept is all about mixing moods and layering effects. Crystal chandeliers can play right alongside casual, linen fabrics! And, with classic lines as the anchor, you won’t fall too far astray!

How do you know if this look is for you? Look at your own wardrobe. If you like to mix patterns and styles in your own clothes, if you aren’t afraid to ‘dress down’ a blazer with a great pair of skinny jeans, or perhaps take a simple white T-Shirt and dress it up with great jewelry, you can apply this concept to your home interior design!

If, however, you are more comfortable with a consistent ‘head-to-toe’ look you might want to stay away. Because… This look can become quite clichéd in a hurry if you buy a vignette that doesn’t flow with the rest of your home!

At The Home Interior Warehouse, we’re here to help you achieve Refined Meets Rustic. It may be as simple as helping you to mix accessories to create a more layered style in your room. We can also help you with new sofas, chairs, and tables that follow this new aesthetic. If you aren’t so sure about ‘linen’, that’s okay. We will help you with an array of fabric choices: perhaps an aged leather will work better for you!

The whole idea is choice, comfort, and a level of ‘mix’ that suits your personal taste.

Feel free to stop by and learn more about all the great finds from this year’s High Point Furniture Market. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Regards,
Jackie
]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111102-082924 Home Interior Warehouse Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:29:24 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=11&entry=entry111102-082924 http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111019-082111 How do you select an area rug that is right for you? Like any piece of artwork you should 'fall in love'. And, while beauty is in the eye of the beholder, here are two practical guidelines to help you find your Soul mate:

1. Start with the End: Area rugs can tie an entire room together. In this case, select all your furnishings, first. Then shop for a rug that incorporates all the colors in your room. Select a background color that compliments the main color of your room: be sure the background color is appropriate for the amount of foot traffic in the room: dark backgrounds can hide a multitude of mishaps! Don't be afraid to mix patterns: select an open patterned rug to make a space feel larger, or a tight patterned rug to cozy up a space and add interest

2. Love at First Sight: Sometimes, it's "Love at First Sight" and the rug will simply have to come first! In this instance, use your rug as your 'Painter's Palette' and source of inspiration for upholstery fabrics and wall colors. Let the rug do all the hard work for you. By using the rug’s color and pattern as a style guide, you will be amazed by how easy it is to keep a room coordinated: both by color and fabric schemes.

Here are photos of two different rooms: in one case, we “started at the end” and the area rug brought the finishing touches to a newly remodeled room. In the other case, the rug was “love at first sight” and the room came together around the rug. Can you tell the difference? I didn’t think so!





In either case, we’re here to help! The Home Interior Warehouse has literally hundreds of area rug samples to choose from across a variety of colors, styles, patterns and price points. I hope you are inspired to think of your floor covering in a whole new light: have fun walking on your artwork!

Best Wishes,

Jackie

]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111019-082111 Home Interior Warehouse Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:21:11 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=10&entry=entry111019-082111 http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111008-112826

The design team from the Home Interior Warehouse is back from our trip to the Norwalk Pre-Market. Here's the scoop:

First and foremost, meeting Candice Olson was a true inspiration. She is a rare blend of engaging, down-to-earth, and downright fun personality coupled with a rare gift for impeccable design. We were particularly impressed by her concepts in space planning and storage.

An important lesson for any design job: the space plan and room flow is a critical first-step. Take the time to engage with a trained designer to help you maximize the layout and utility of your space. It is a relatively small investment that will yield maximimum return on your room design.

Candice has a "look": classic yet contemporary. But, she isn't afraid to infuse personality into special pieces in any room. Just look at the limited edition Swarovski crystal chair, that Candice featured at market! What a great conversation piece!

The Norwalk factory was filled with new introductions that broke the typical furniture cycle of: neutral, neutral, neutral! Norwalk dared to introduce color: across the spectrum and inspired from global influences. In each instance, they showed how color would work in to existing and classic neutrals. For once, we won't have a "color du jour" that will look dated in a few years!

I was left with the problem: how much product could I possibly fit into the Home Interior Warehouse? Thank goodness we have 17,000 feet of room!

Feel free to stop by, or contact us to learn more!

Best Wishes,
Jackie

]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111008-112826 Home Interior Warehouse Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:28:26 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=10&entry=entry111008-112826 http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111002-095028
Pre-Market is a great time to head to a manufacturer and see all the new product (sofas, chairs, ottomans, upholstery fabrics, you name it!) that will be debuted at the official High Point Furniture Market.

I'm a big fan of Candice Olson and her product at Norwalk so I believe that pre-market is well worth the trip!

Stay tuned as I will be sending you pictures so that you, too, can get a sneak peak at what is coming soon!

Best Wishes,

Jackie

Here is a link to Candice's line at Norwalk ]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry111002-095028 Home Interior Warehouse Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:50:28 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=10&entry=entry111002-095028 http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110925-183120
Jackie shared several great design ideas today on the FOX 2 Morning Show. Click on the link below to watch the segment about how to incorporate red into your home this fall. ]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110925-183120 Home Interior Warehouse Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:31:20 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=09&entry=entry110925-183120 http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110905-164330

As the hot summer days turn into a crisp fall, we start to spend more time inside. At Home Interior Warehouse, we love the change of seasons as it is an opportunity to help our customers add special touches to their homes.

Our motto, "Your store for affordable design...one great piece at a time" continues to ring true as we kick off our September Sale with Half-off in-stock upholstery from Sept. 10-17th.

In addition, the entire store will be 30% off, including special orders. A few considerations apply.

We look forward to seeing you soon!




]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110905-164330 Home Interior Warehouse Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:43:30 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=09&entry=entry110905-164330 http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110317-192247

Let's face it, this winter has been too cold and too long. We've been productive and remodeled the store... again!

It's the perfect time to stop in and check out our Floor Sample & Clearance Sale. I'll admit, we do love our semi-annual clearance sales. It's spring cleaning for us and great values for our customers.

Save up to 75% off on in-stock furniture, accessories, artwork, mirrors, florals and more! I also just marked our original Oil Painting Gallery at 40% off.

The sale runs through March 26th and includes 12-5 this Sunday, March 20th.

Stop by and say hello. We'd love to see you!
]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110317-192247 Home Interior Warehouse Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:22:47 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=03&entry=entry110317-192247 http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110208-201854

Avoid the ordinary and stop in or call us for the perfect Valentine's Day gifts for the special people in your life.

Great gifts start at under $20, plus free gift wrapping.

Sid Dicken's Memory Blocks, jewelry, embellished photo frames, forever yours floral arrangements, candles with jeweled pins, vases, and more!

We also have adorable pop up cards that your sweetheart will adore.

]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110208-201854 Home Interior Warehouse Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:18:54 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=02&entry=entry110208-201854 http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110208-200851

It's the perfect time of year to get cozy and comfortable. We're celebrating winter with an upholstery sale we're calling, The Ultimate Couch Potato.

Thru February 28th, save 33% on all in-stock and special order upholstery couches (and chairs.)

We are pleased to offer 12 months, same-as-cash financing too.

Plus, mention you saw this blog post for discounts on non-upholstery items too. (A few exceptions apply.)

There are hundreds of fabric and leather combinations available from top manufacturers.

Stop in and have a seat...it's easy to relax here!

Click on the related link below to see my recent FOX 2 segment.]]> http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry110208-200851 Home Interior Warehouse Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:08:51 GMT http://www.homeinteriorwarehouse.com/blog/comments.php?y=11&m=02&entry=entry110208-200851