Recently, our representative from Lee Industries, Liz, visited the showroom and told us about cork leather. Lee cork is from Portugal, home of some of the best cork in the world and is warm to the touch, natural, eco-friend and vegan, lightweight and nontoxic. Cork is inherently fire resistant, recyclable, biodegradable and water-proof. Lee cork
Its finally spring after a long Montana winter! This time of year many people look for new ways to revamp their home. We have some ideas beyond spring cleaning to help you optimize your space. If you’re looking for more happiness and success, the ancient art of Feng Shui coupled with interior design can help
Color of the Year 2023 While our furniture showroom is currently full of versatile, neutral colors, this year’s color of the year from the Pantone Color Institute is the vivacious Viva Magenta. The color institute has been choosing a color of the year for over 20 years with a panel of color experts who study
Bringing the outdoors in, also known as Biophilic Design, is a big trend for 2022 and after a long winter here in Montana, we are so ready for some outdoor vibes! Biophilic Design incorporates natural materials, natural light, vegetation, nature views and other experiences of the natural world into the indoor environment. Quite simply, it
Kitchens and baths often show age most in a home. Updating surfaces in those rooms will rejuvenate the space and lend to a renewed vibe in the room. A favorite of ours here at Ciao is the waterfall edge island. We simply love the clean lines! So lets’ talk countertops. Stone often comes to mind
Art plays such an important part in a space. It can set the mood in a space and even pull all the colors together in the room. If your pieces are more of a sophisticated look, then compliment them with your art choices as well. It’s helpful to measure your wall space and think about
Living in Northwest Montana often means company. Small little touches in your guest room will make your guests feel more comfortable. Leaving walls a nice light neutral color will make the space seem larger, clean and peaceful. Adding fresh cut flowers will add a nice touch and are a great way to pop some color
Outdoor spaces can be just as fun to make your own as indoor spaces. The more comfortable and appealing the space is, the more time will be spent outside. Who does not love that! Sitting outside enjoying a sunrise or sunset. Watching kids play on a vibrant green lawn or just enjoying conversation with friends
Gone are the days of thinking all furniture pieces need to be of the same collection. Sure, you want all pieces to look cohesive and coordinate, but the design trend is leaning much more toward inviting your own personal style into the design of a room. Mixing materials, textures, and shapes creates a much more
Living in the Northwest we often notice our lighting, or lack of therefore most during the winter months. Your light fixture style can transform or set the tone of a room. Even the lightbulb used will cast a warm or cool light from your fixture. Maybe you need to add more windows to let some