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  1. Bohemian Bedroom Ideas for Your Home

    Bohemian Bedroom Ideas for Your Home

    While bohemianism didn't begin with the hippie movement, the bright swirls of colour and busy fabric patterns that became popular in the 1960s are quintessential aspects of this type of decor style. If you want to give your bedroom a makeover in true gipsy style, you'll need to learn about the different elements of bohemian interior design. In this guide, we'll help you get started with a few bohemian decor tips for your bed, nightstands, dresser, and other bedroom features.

    Use Bold,..

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  2. Rustic Farmhouse Design Ideas

    Rustic Farmhouse Design Ideas

    There's something about the rustic farmhouse decor style that evokes an aura of comfort that can't be matched by other interior design motifs. Whether you want to remodel your entire home in this rustic style or just make a few of your rooms look like you lifted them out of a countryside farmhouse, there are a variety of design options at your disposal. In this guide, we'll introduce you to some simple ways that you can make your urban home as relaxing and welcoming as a bonafide rural farmhouse..

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  3. Living Room Color Scheme Ideas for 2019

    Living Room Color Scheme Ideas for 2019

    As 2019 rolls in, it will be time to ditch the old colours arrayed throughout your living room and embrace new styles that will be trending this coming year. Many of the colour scheme trends that 2019 will bring are predictable evolutions of 2018's motifs, but some come from so far out of left field that they may surprise even the most jaded interior design critic. Here are some of the bold new living room colour schemes that you should watch out for in 2019.

    Mushroom..

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  4. Maximizing Style: Interior Designs for Small Spaces

    Maximizing Style: Interior Designs for Small Spaces
    Living in a cozy apartment or having a compact room doesn't mean sacrificing style and functionality. With clever design choices and strategic layouts, even the smallest spaces can be transformed into inviting and stylish retreats. In this blog, we'll explore some ingenious interior designs tailored specifically for small spaces.

    Embrace Minimalism

    When space is limited, less is often more. Opt for a minimalist approach to ..
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  5. Living Room Tables for 2019

    Living Room Tables for 2019

    Coffee table styles change from year to year, but some things never change. In 2019, coffee table designers will continue to use the same materials that have proven to be true performers time and time again, but a variety of upcoming trends for living room tables are so unexpected that they'll keep even the experts guessing. Check out this guide to coffee tables for 2019 to make sure that you're in the know as you decorate your living room for the coming year.

    Terrazzo Coffee Tables..

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  6. Turn Tree Stumps into Chairs and Stools

    Turn Tree Stumps into Chairs and Stools
    It's easy to overlook the stumps in your yard when searching for materials for your next DIY project, but these seemingly annoying tree remnants are perfect candidates for stools and chairs. Before you can begin the process of transforming your stumps into quality furniture, you'll need to lay the groundwork. However, once you're done, you'll have created the perfect addition to your patio or living room decor. Here's a detailed, step-by-step guide to preparing a stump for your usage, and we'll also..
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  7. Interior Design Trends for 2019

    Interior Design Trends for 2019

    If you want to make sure that your home is stylish and fresh in 2019, you shouldn't wait until the new year gets into full swing to get started on your interior updates. Get ahead of the pack by learning about the decor styles that are sure to be trending this upcoming year.

    Every new year brings with it new upsets to the world of interior decor, and 2019 is shaping up to be a year in which treasured conventions are thrashed to the floor, and brave new decor styles come out swinging. If you..

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  • Outdoor Furniture That Actually Lasts
    Outdoor Furniture That Actually Lasts

    When the weather warms up, our backyards, patios, and balconies transform into the most coveted "rooms" in the house. But creating a truly inviting alfresco retreat requires more than just dragging a few indoor dining chairs outside. The right outdoor furniture sets the stage for everything from quiet Sunday morning coffees to lively summer dinner parties under the stars.

    At Emma Mason, we believe your outdoor..

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  • The Ultimate Kids' Furniture Safety Guide
    The Ultimate Kids' Furniture Safety Guide

    At Emma Mason, we know that decorating your child’s room is one of the most exciting parts of making a house a home. You want a space that sparks their imagination, reflects their personality, and gives them a cozy place to rest. But beneath the playful color palettes and adorable designs, there is one factor that outranks everything else: safety.

    Every..

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  • Sectional vs. Sofa: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Life
    Sectional vs. Sofa: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Life

    You’ve stared at your living room layout. You’ve scrolled through the Emma Mason site for hours. You are officially torn between the sleek, tailored look of a classic sofa and the sprawling, binge-watch-ready appeal of a sectional.

    It’s the ultimate living room showdown. But buying seating isn't just about what looks good on a mood board—it’s about how you actually live, who is fighting for the armrest, and, crucially, whether the delivery team can physically get the..

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  • Why a Statement Headboard Changes Your Whole Bedroom
    Why a Statement Headboard Changes Your Whole Bedroom

    We spend about a third of our lives in bed, yet when it comes to bedroom design, we often obsess over the mattress, the thread count of our sheets, or the perfect bedside lamps.

    But there’s an unsung hero quietly waiting to elevate your entire space: the headboard. A bed is inherently the focal point of a bedroom—the clue is in the name, after all. But a statement..

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  • Why You Need a Buffet for More Than Just "Fine China"
    Why You Need a Buffet for More Than Just "Fine China"

    Think of a sideboard or buffet. What comes to mind? If you’re picturing a dusty piece of heirloom furniture holding a 50-piece porcelain set you only touch on Thanksgiving, you aren’t alone.

    For decades, the dining room buffet was treated like a museum exhibit—beautiful, traditional, and mostly off-limits.

    But here’s the secret: the modern sideboard is the ultimate design chameleon...

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  • End-of-Bed Benches: Bedroom MVP or Just a Pretty Face?
    End-of-Bed Benches: Bedroom MVP or Just a Pretty Face?

    Picture this: You’ve just spent twenty minutes wrestling with a fitted sheet, fluffed your pillows to hotel-quality perfection, and pulled up the duvet. Your bed looks great. But at the foot of it? Just… empty space. A blank canvas staring back at you.

    Enter the end-of-bed bench.

    If you’ve spent any time scrolling through interior design feeds or flipping through home decor magazines..

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  • The Round Table Revolution: Why Circular Dining is the Secret to a Better Party
    The Round Table Revolution: Why Circular Dining is the Secret to a Better Party

    We’ve all been there. You’re at a dinner party, stuck at the far end of a long, rectangular table. You’ve spent the last hour talking exclusively to the person on your left about their cat’s dental surgery, while a legendary laugh-riot is happening at the other end of the table.

    You feel like you’re on a different continent.

    If you’re looking to upgrade your hosting game, it’s time to talk about the Round..

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  • The "Nap Test": How to Choose a Sofa You Can Actually Sleep On
    The "Nap Test": How to Choose a Sofa You Can Actually Sleep On

    Let’s be honest: while we buy sofas for "hosting" and "decor," about 60% of their actual life cycle involves us passing out halfway through a Netflix marathon.

    Whether it's a planned Sunday afternoon snooze or an accidental Tuesday night crash, your sofa needs to be more than just a pretty face. It needs to be nap-compatible. If you’ve ever woken up on a couch with a stiff neck and a deep sense of regret..

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  • Dressers vs. Chests: Finding the Right Home for Your "Floordrobe"
    Dressers vs. Chests: Finding the Right Home for Your "Floordrobe"

    We’ve all been there. The "floordrobe"—that mysterious pile of clothes on the floor (or The Chair) that is too dirty for the drawer but too clean for the laundry. It starts with one pair of jeans and ends with you trekking over a mountain of spandex just to find the door.

    It’s time to retire the floor pile. But when you’re looking for a place to actually put your clothes, you’re faced with the ultimate furniture..

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  • The Best Modular Furniture for Adaptable Living
    The Best Modular Furniture for Adaptable Living

    Let’s be honest: life changes fast. One year you’re living in a cozy studio apartment, the next you’re moving into a suburban fixer-upper. One weekend you’re hosting a solo movie marathon, the next you’ve got five friends crashing on your floor for a game night.

    If you’re tired of buying "single-purpose" furniture that doesn't fit your next chapter, it’s time to talk about modular furniture. The adaptable..

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