Tag Archives: home entry

Combining Utility and Artful Expression with Hand-Painted Cabinets

beautiful hand-painted furniture available at InvitingHome.com

Very few furnishings in our homes are in place for no purpose other than to look good. However, having pieces of furniture that are useful doesn’t mean that they can’t look great, too. Combine the utility of a simple cabinet with a beautiful painting, and you have our extensive collection of stunning hand-painted cabinets. The […]

Setting your Style with Settees

benches; hand painted English style carved wood settee

Settees, settles, sofas, couches? Some people might have a hard time making the distinction. But not you. You know a settee when you see one and your sense of style calls for it like a siren’s song. But, choosing a settee – or finding creative ways to show it off – takes a bit of […]

Adding Style with Benches

benches and settees

For sheer versatility in serving a number of uses, it’s difficult to imagine a more hardworking category of furniture than benches. For occasional seating, storing an extra blanket, or serving as a perch for guests’ items, a bench can fill the job with style and panache. Benches have such a wide variety of uses; you’ll […]

How to Use Benches and Settees in Your Home

benches and settees

Designing with benches and settees is a sure-fire way to add flair and elegance to your home instantly. Available in a variety of sizes and styles, a well-placed bench or settee can completely transform the look of any room. Technically, both the bench and settee are similar in construction, and often the names are interchangeable. […]

A Grand Home Entrance

A grand home entrance

The look and feel of your grand home entrance play a critical role in setting the right tone for the rest of your home. The first impression of your home’s interior is established here, and you want it to be favorable. The entryway establishes the social contract with outsiders and communicates the position and status […]

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