Home & Garden Blog

It’s getting a bit frigid here in New England, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to break out the winter clothing and down comforters just yet. There’s still time here (and I’m sure many other places) to take advantage of the season and give your living room and home space a much-needed autumn face lift. Here are some tips inspired by Better Home & Garden’s website . Enjoy!

Start with Neutrals

You want to create a nice, stable baseline for the dark browns and oranges that will certainly make it’s way into your autumn color palette. White is too stark and wood is too cottage-like, you want to create a warm beige base that plays off of the browns, but doesn’t create too stark of a contrast.

Here are some top choices in neutral-colored furniture that will make your autumn accents pop:

Capri Microsuede Sleeper Sofa: Full from Target.com: $779.99

Beige Ottoman and Table set from Amazon.com: $478.40 (marked down from $813.28!)

Loft Leather Chair in Beige/ Butterscotch from SamsClub.com: $668.00

I have received a few emails and comments suggesting that I only like show pieces and do not highlight “functional/comfortable” furniture. The following post is my response to such allegations. I offer you the most comfortable sofa this side of the Universe.

LANCASTER LEATHER SOFA

So my bestfriend Michelle found this sofa from Restoration Hardware about two Christmases ago. She would not stop raving about it, she was hoping to buy the following floor model at a discount but alas it was betrothed to another (sheds single tear).

That’s her lounging on her beloved. So turns out this sofa is part of the Lancaster Leather Collection and it is currently on SALE at Restoration Hardware until September 16!

Was: $4365 - $4910

Now: $3965 - $4169

Now here is why the above price should not alarm you. First of all, great furniture is worth the investment. This particular piece is timeless, has that great broken in quality that stands the test of time. The leather is as soft as a babies tooshie and is the type of leather that looks better with age. It’s also pet and child friendly and smells great to boot!

Here are the official stats:

• Made in the USA
• Kiln-dried hardwood
• Eight-way, hand-tied spring suspension
• Double-doweled frame
• Corner-blocked joinery
• Sports a depth of almost 4′ and a length of nearly 8′
• Down cushions feature foam cores wrapped in premium, hypo-allergenic white goose down blend and sewn into a down proof ticking
• Dimensions: 94″W x 47″D x 39″H

My friend got hers in Madera Gold, but I personally prefer the Bourbon shade. Oozes Old Hollywood glamor and swankiness if you ask me. I can imagine myself smoking a smuggled Cuban cigar with Frank and the rest of the Rat Pack, whilst sipping on my Brandy.

It’s nice to dream…

More great deals on leather sofas here.