Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buying new may not be all it’s cracked up to be right now in home furnishings. If you’ve ordered furniture in the past year or so, ...

Furniture slipcovers have a bad rap. Maybe it's because they can be so frumpy, the perfect foil for a finely upholstered antique. (We all know someone who self-slipcovered, bunching and stapling new ...

At Wine Down on 4, an event presented by the Boston Design Center’s 4th floor showrooms this week, my Lowell business neighbors from Weissbach Slipcovers held center stage. The showrooms hosted ...

Ikea is known for its crazy affordable furniture and decor—but its pieces aren't always exactly high design. (With the exception of these latest collections, of course.) Is it functional? Definitely.

Ikea's furniture has become so ubiquitous that it's difficult to make it stand out. To deal with this problem, several new businesses are offering add-ons that make furniture look like it doesn't come ...

Each summer, interior designer Ken Stückenschneider transforms the look of his country home’s wicker porch furniture with ease. The cushions, dressed in off-white and tan stripes to complement the ...

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to transform the look of your couch, couch covers are the way to do it. In addition to making your furniture look brand new, they have the added benefit of ...

Outdoor furniture is impressively resilient: those pieces are hit with intense weather conditions that can cause them to fade, tear, or, in some cases, get too damaged to even use. While you could ...

Bright chair covers can refresh dining spaces instantly. These eight playful picks add colour, charm and an easy summer vibe.

YOU MIGHT think of slipcovers as a saggy, dun-colored signature of shabby chic, that ’90s decor style. In 2023, however, designers are rethinking the concept, with tailored box pleats, clever closures ...

Buying new may not be all it’s cracked up to be right now in home furnishings. If you’ve ordered furniture in the past year or so, you know it’s become a mysterious waiting game. “Backordered” and ...