Jen and I have been filming a video about the comfort of Home Reserve Furniture, discussing options and answering the question “Is it comfortable?” There are a lot of options to create your version of comfortable here at Home Reserve. Maybe it’s the tightback cushions of Brook, or the big rolled arm of the Monroe style. Jen and I both have Home Reserve sectionals in our own homes, and Jen’s kids especially love the cozy corner unit.

Here’s a look behind the scenes, filming in the studio.

Q. We are planning on ordering two Ali Sectionals, in groups 4 and 10, to furnish a new home theater room.  We were thinking of alternating each piece of the sectional with the Altima Hickory and Altima Latte fabrics. We couldn’t find pictures of anything like that on the website, and we wondered how you think this would work.

A. Great question, Matt and Vicki. We think that combining fabrics on a sectional is an excellent idea. We love to see people be creative with Home Reserve Sectional units and fabrics. This will give you a hip, modern look that will have your friends wondering how you did it!

Here how a multi-tone sectional might look.

The fabrics used in this image are:

Enjoy your stylish new home theatre room!

Lately, Jen and I have been using a lot of big accent pieces. This completes a room quickly and efficiently. We recommend using only a few large accents for a BIG impact instead of several small pieces that can become decorative clutter. My Illustration teacher used to call this impact “The wow factor”. To get the look, Choose solid items with different textures and don’t be afraid of dark colors. This will make your carefully selected items look confident and intentional.

Take a look at the set of our recent video “Renewability.” A wall screen in a dark contrasting color makes a nice backdrop and adds dimension. A synthetic tree provides light texture, and a solid tile-top table completes the look.

Watch Video: Renewability

10 reasons why we designers love to use Home Reserve throw pillows.

1. They are an easy way to add bright colors to an otherwise neutral scheme.

2. They aren’t a big commitment, so you can take some color risks.

3. They are a good way to keep up with the trends, by choosing a neutral piece of furniture and then adding the latest flourish with a bright pillow.

4. They add texture, which makes for more visual interest.

5. They add spontaneity to a room.

6. They cooporate with any theme. (Box, and rectangular pillows are modern, square and round pillows are traditional.0

7. They make everything look intentional. (By putting the same color pillow on two different pieces of furniture)

8. They make napping more comfortable

9. They make “pillow fights” more stylish.

10. At Home Reserve, they’re available in 5 sizes so there’s a pillow for every setting.

Casey and I often get questions about wall colors and backdrops for Home Reserve Furniture, so I just wanted to share a note about a new favorite accessory . . .

Wallpaper used to be a thing of the past, when people buying a home couldn’t wait to rip the hideous designs off their walls! Well, good news. . . Wallpaper today has evolved and is the hottest new trend for modern home decor! I love these new graphic and bold designs. Check out places like nest-living.com 2modern.com, and designpublic.com to see a wide variety of modern wallpaper.

If you’re not ready for the commitment of wallpaper, wall stickers can achieve the same look. Using modern wallpaper or stickers as a backdrop for your Home Reserve furniture will give you a modern trendy look. It will liven your room, and accessorize your furniture like jewelry on a dress. Here are some modern wall designs right out of our studio at Home Reserve.

Tip: Use Solid colored furniture inf ront of interesting patterns.

While scrapbooking with my friend in her beautiful cottage home last week, Kristen asked me to help her design her family room space. She has bright sage green walls with white trim and a large built-in bookcase on the back wall which designates her office area.

Kristen’s requirements:

She wants a space that feels bright, in a cottage style, and has a small separation (made by a sofa or sectional) between the bookshelves and the entertainment set on the opposite wall. The seating space should be large enough for her family to stretch out and relax.

Home Reserve Solution:

Kristen and I decided on a Group 8 Monroe Style Sectional with a Cozy Corner Ottoman. Sectionals act as great room dividers because of their strong presence in a room and the 90 degree corner they create. Casey and I recommend ottomans as instant space enhancers. They make furniture bigger, and invite stretching out. The Cozy Corner Ottoman is perfect for sectionals.

Monroe Style Sectional, Group 8, with Cozy Corner Ottoman

 The Fabrics:

Kristen’s sectional will be in the beautiful bright Claiborne Poppy fabric, with an ottoman in the complimentary Cricket Berry. Throw pillows in Marcie Chive, Eureka Natural, and Cricket Berry will add variety and spontaneity to the design and help tie in the Sage Green Walls. A Monroe Chair & 1/2 with a Standard Ottoman in Marcie Chive will fill out the space and finish this Cottage Chic theme.

Claiborne Poppy, Cricket Berry, Marcie Chive, Eureka Natural

 We can’t wait to see the finished room!

Thanksgiving is here, and already people are looking ahead to the next holiday and putting out Christmas decor. As Jen and I look around at all the Christmas decorations that are out there, we’re delighted to see that’s is not all about traditional green and red anymore. Pretty much any color goes this year. The most popular colors are bright green, aqua, yellow, and orange . . . adding silver accents makes it all holiday appropriate!

We can’t help but notice how great the Home Reserve fabrics fit into this modern day holiday color theme.

Hondo Apple, Hondo Aqua, Hondo Sunburst, Mission Tangerine, and Fiorenza Alabaster.

Use these fabrics on big pieces of furniture, like our Tux Chair & 1/2 for maximum “wow” effect. Or, use them on accent pieces like ottomans, designer cubes and throw pillows to create your own unique Holiday decor.

Check out this inspirational pic I took at a friend’s house the other day. (That’s an 18″ cube in Holiday Red from Home Reserve!)

I’m working on creating a cozy reading corner in my home. It’s so peaceful to have a place to relax and enjoy spare time. Every house, no matter what size, can have this tranquil space. Here are some tips on creating your own cozy space:

1. Choose a favorite feature in your room to put your reading corner next to, window, fireplace etc.

(I have a fantastic bookcase that I love, so I want to have my reading space next to the bookcase.)

2. Make your reading space convenient with plenty of light and a place to prop up your feet.

(I’m adding an 18″ cube ottoman and a floor lamp.)

3. Provide a handy place to set coffee and books.

(I’ll use a Small Designer Cube to finish it off.)

Voila, A cozy space to pass the time! For fabulous reading chairs and perfect ottomans for your cozy reading corner, check out the Chair & 1/2 with Modular Ottoman (pictured below), or the Avenue Chair with a Standard Ottoman or an 18″ cube ottoman for smaller spaces.

Q. Hi, I’m wondering if a sectional can be ordered with two different fabrics? I’d like to have the seat cushions be a different color than the back cushions and the frame. Thanks!

A. Yes! Great question, Mary. Combining two fabrics on one sectional is a unique and coordinated look that you can create on any Home Reserve furniture item. Here are some examples of different ways fabrics have been combined on a sofa, ottoman, and sectional.

Orders like these are placed over the phone with Customer service: 1-800-482-2712, or e-mail support@homereserve.com