Twenty years ago, buying a piece of custom furniture would've meant spending hours (maybe even days) in the design process, thousands of dollars, and months waiting for that piece to be built and ...

We had one of those couches that was just… rank. The kids were relentless: My 4-year-old often asked me, “Mommy, why is our couch falling apart?” — as he pulled out piping from the pillows. (Thanks, ...

For decades, mass-produced furniture has dominated the market. However, these pieces often lack individuality. As a result, many have opted for customized furniture instead of off-the-shelf items. The ...

I’m on a quest to find my perfect couch without having to sell my car in order to afford it. It’s been a long process, full of heartbreak and frustration — and it’s been entirely online. Shopping for ...

Direct-to-consumer is big these days when it comes to purchasing a sofa. But with so many options to consider — chaise or no chaise? Performance fabric or linen? Foam or down cushions? Extra deep ...

When Nidhi Kapur went furniture shopping after moving into her first adult home with her husband, she was frustrated. She wasn’t sure why the big chain stores didn’t have anything she wanted in her ...

There’s more to furnishing a room than picking out fabric swatches or conducting a sit test: It’s a careful mix of palettes, proportions, and materials—and finding the right balance can be easier said ...

In recent years, mattresses in a box have exploded in popularity, thus normalizing the concept of buying and receiving all of our furniture in a series of boxes, delivered to our door for free. Among ...

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Former firefighter Harold Greene has spent 40-plus years crafting custom handmade furniture in San Pedro, often using locally sourced wood. His functional, lasting pieces, from dining tables to a ...