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No Fabric-ation: Tricks and Tips for Shopping for Upholstery That Will Last
When it comes to maintaining an active lifestyle, we always put our best foot forward and give 100% to everything we do. So why shouldn’t we expect the same out of our furniture? To start shopping for performance upholstered furniture, there are a few things to keep in mind; the most important being UV Resistance, Durability, and Liquid Repellency. So often we lean towards fabrics that are soft and plush in the moment without considering their wear and tear down the line. As designers we put extra care into selecting both sustainable and beautiful fabrics for our BGI clients that...
Wallpaper is Here to Stick Around!
One of the biggest impacts on a room are the very walls (and ceiling) that create it. Whether those walls are textured or smooth, painted a crisp white or a bold color or two or there’s wainscoting added or molding throughout one thing is certain to stick around, literally, and that’s wallpaper. It's been as much as a bad word in the past but designers everywhere are utilizing this material in a range of designs to add individuality and a fresh perspective to their client's homes. I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much we love using wallpaper...
Helpful Tips : Accessorizing Your Home!
Follow these helpful BGI tips for a surefire way to accessorize without over doing it! When you're at the point of adding accessories to your home, the task can seem a bit daunting to say the least. But, there are some helpful tips that can really guide your decisions and keep you from stressing over the little things! After all, you've made it this far! And it's these final things that not only make your home complete, but can close the chapter on the long road leading up to this moment! A few things to consider when selecting accessories include...