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Sequels Simple Secrets to Furniture Repair: The Dreaded Water Glass Ring

No one solution gets rid of water rings on wood. There are a hundred different remedies. I’m sure they’ve worked for somebody but for us, many don’t work at all. Too many unknowns: the finish, depth of ring, type of wood, how long it’s been there, etc. This is a trial and error journey.

Home Offices Can Improve Your Productivity

Working from home just made the home office a priority for so many of us. With endless distractions, it’s hard to find the motivation to work at home. We bet you won’t mind “heading to the office” if you plan your space well. Think good lighting and/or plenty of sunlight, soothing colors, uncluttered surfaces and comfortable furniture. Whether you have a whole room or a small corner, inspire yourself using some creative tips.

Ten Questions to Ask a Furniture Consignment Store

Maybe you’ve never even considered consignment shopping. If not, why not see if it might work for you? When choosing a furniture consignment store, pick a reliable store with high standards. After all, the ambiance and comfort of your home are at stake here. Choose a store you trust to help you make the right choices.

To Our Customers and Consignors

Like many of you, we’re asking ourselves “What can we do?”

Top 5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Consignment Store

It’s eco-friendly. It’s fun. It supports small family businesses. It isn’t a cookie-cutter. It will pleasantly surprise you. It’s instant gratification. We’re talking about consignment shopping. Consignment shopping, especially for furniture, is different from shopping at traditional retailers. Furniture consignment shops are likely to have a much greater variety of styles and prices, and you can take home your selections that same day.

Great Savings on New Floor Samples

In case you haven’t noticed, almost every second TV ad is promoting a sale on new furniture. When you’re shopping for furniture, remember three words: floor samples, overstock, returns. These are essentially names for new furniture that could save you even more than the first-of-the-year sales at traditional furniture stores. If you choose your floor samples from Sequels Home Furnishings, you’ll be buying great quality furniture at remarkable discounts.

Decorate Your Dining Area on a Budget

Whether you have a separate dining room or an open concept eating area, your gathering space should be a place for family, friends, fine food and great conversations…a place where everyone feels comfortable. However, decorating that space doesn’t have to break the budget. If your dining area needs an update, Sequels Home Furnishings has a few decorating tips minus the hefty price tag.

Decisions About Buying Furniture

Shopping for furniture and accessories to make your house a home can come with some challenges. How you navigate the dizzying array of options when buying big ticket items in today’s global furniture marketplace can be the difference between enjoying the experience or dreading the chore.

10 Questions to Ask Your Industry Professional

What styles of furniture and accessories do you carry? Traditional, modern, antiques? Do you have a design expert who can help me decide what would fit into my particular space?

What You Might Not Know About Sequels Home Furnishings

Whether you’re decorating an entire room or simply changing a single piece of furniture, make your space your happy place. Surrounding yourself with a look and style you love is like getting a big hug from someone you love.

Design Your Bedroom to Help You Sleep Well

You most likely start and end your day in the bedroom. So, ideally, you want your room to be a clean and restful space. Creating a soothing atmosphere, and choosing the right furniture for your bedroom is a great way to start. At Sequels Home Furnishings we’re here to help.

Could you ever buy used furniture?

If you want the highest quality for a reasonable price; you care about the environment; you have creative vision; you reject cookie cutter decorating… discover high-end consignment shopping. If you’ve never considered buying “gently used,” you might want to reconsider.

Peeling Back the Layers

The process of wood lamination has ancient origins. Traces of laminated wood have been found by archaeologists in the tombs of the pharaohs. The Chinese shaved wood and glued it together more than a thousand years ago. Wood lamination continued to evolve as technology refined the process for ever-changing laminate applications.

Global Inspiration for Your Home

Africa, Chile, Belgium, Bali and Sweden. These are just of few of the travel destinations that have inspired Sequels to showcase unusual furnishings and accessories. Many of our wonderful travel finds have landed at one of two Sequels showrooms. My absolute favorite find was at a small antique store in Stockholm...