Journal
Much like a blog, Journal will chronicle our adventures along the way. We look forward to sharing inspiration through product stories, product quality reviews, detailed new product launches, and of course, insights into the amazing life at GFURN.
Apartment Living: Modern Style
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Many of us live and thrive in small spaces, apartments, condos, and townhouses. Modern style fits well into small rooms just as it does into larger spaces. There are lots of sofas, loveseats, and sectionals that are designed to fit into apartment-size living rooms. After choosing furniture that fits the scale of each space, it’s simply a matter of adding appealing modern style as you would to any other space. Coffee tables, occasional tables, and dining sets with glass tops work extraordinarily well in small apartments.
Pictured below is a handsome small living room. The media cabinet below the television is just right for an apartment, not so long and a bit taller it’s the perfect dimensions for the wall in this apartment living room. The geometric rug adds that light airy feel that’s needed in small spaces.
Skoda Twin Seater - Dark Salmon
The Skoda Twin Seater above looks like it belongs in a modern apartment. It’s small in length, but still comfortably plush and soft. If this great color isn’t for you, it also comes in tangerine and a handsome battleship gray.
Sometimes, in apartment living, giving the illusion of having more space can be very important. Furniture that makes the room seem light and airy can add to that illusion. The see-through shape of the Jonas Media Unit can add to that look.
When space is limited like in a small apartment, there always seems to be a need for occasional extra seating. The Kiley Handmade Pouf should easily and cleverly fill that need. And when not needed for seating, it would be so cute and stylish sitting in the corner at the ready. It’s available in five great colors.
Decorating an apartment in modern style can be just as much fun as adding that great look to a house. The result should be the same, just on a smaller scale. You can go for a warm and cozy retro vibe or a chic and stylish look; modern style can give you either. And, should you ever decide to move into a house, the wonderful modern furniture and decor can merge seamlessly into that new home.
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Apartment Living: Modern Style
Posted by Team GFURN on
Many of us live and thrive in small spaces, apartments, condos, and townhouses. Modern style fits well into small rooms just as it does into larger spaces. There are lots of sofas, loveseats, and sectionals that are designed to fit into apartment-size living rooms. After choosing furniture that fits the scale of each space, it’s simply a matter of adding appealing modern style as you would to any other space. Coffee tables, occasional tables, and dining sets with glass tops work extraordinarily well in small apartments.
Pictured below is a handsome small living room. The media cabinet below the television is just right for an apartment, not so long and a bit taller it’s the perfect dimensions for the wall in this apartment living room. The geometric rug adds that light airy feel that’s needed in small spaces.
Skoda Twin Seater - Dark Salmon
The Skoda Twin Seater above looks like it belongs in a modern apartment. It’s small in length, but still comfortably plush and soft. If this great color isn’t for you, it also comes in tangerine and a handsome battleship gray.
Sometimes, in apartment living, giving the illusion of having more space can be very important. Furniture that makes the room seem light and airy can add to that illusion. The see-through shape of the Jonas Media Unit can add to that look.
When space is limited like in a small apartment, there always seems to be a need for occasional extra seating. The Kiley Handmade Pouf should easily and cleverly fill that need. And when not needed for seating, it would be so cute and stylish sitting in the corner at the ready. It’s available in five great colors.
Decorating an apartment in modern style can be just as much fun as adding that great look to a house. The result should be the same, just on a smaller scale. You can go for a warm and cozy retro vibe or a chic and stylish look; modern style can give you either. And, should you ever decide to move into a house, the wonderful modern furniture and decor can merge seamlessly into that new home.
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Wallcoverings for Modern Homes
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Are you considering wallpaper or another wallcovering to one of your modern rooms? As you’ve probably noticed, there are lots of options to cover modern walls. Of course, paint is probably the first option that comes to mind. From pure white to one of those deep tones of gray, green, or navy and a myriad of colors in between, you have more choices than you can imagine. But, still, traditional wallpaper, a new easily removable wallpaper or one of the removable blown-up floral wall-to-wall murals is calling your name. We understand we know where you’re coming from. There’s just something so appealing about a pattern, large or small, on a wall in a great modern space.
In the room-image above, glorious overblown blooms cover one wall in a modern dining space. Doesn’t the mural look great with the classic wide baseboard and other architectural elements? We don’t know when this cool floral mural trend will wane, but this oversized floral wallcovering has become one of our favorite things. You will find many, many different flowers in an amazing range of gorgeous hues are available, and these murals don’t take an expert to install and are said to be super easy to remove, making them a favorite with renters.
In the modern dining room pictured below, turquoise on white wallpaper is modern with a great contemporary look that means it works well in Mid-Century rooms and in all-out contemporary spaces.
If retro-modern rooms are what you’re freshening up, you find all sorts of wallcoverings that are inspired by original Mid-Century wallpaper designs. The brilliant colors in the retro wallpaper below definitely captured our attention.
Looking for the perfect sofa to add to your modern living room. We think the Mirage in Midnight Blue is just right for so many spaces that need a touch of deep blue and seating that’s “oh, so comfortable.”
Mirage 2-Seater Loveseat Sofa - Midnight Blue
Or, perhaps, what would be just right for your modern space is a vision in a lighter shade of blue. This one is called Safari, and it’s shown in aquamarine.
Safari 3-Seater Sofa - Aquamarine
We hope you enjoyed this look at wallcoverings for modern homes. Whether you decide to go with one of the newer floral murals or more traditional wallpaper with a retro feel, we’re sure you will find lots of colors and patterns to choose from.
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Wallcoverings for Modern Homes
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Are you considering wallpaper or another wallcovering to one of your modern rooms? As you’ve probably noticed, there are lots of options to cover modern walls. Of course, paint is probably the first option that comes to mind. From pure white to one of those deep tones of gray, green, or navy and a myriad of colors in between, you have more choices than you can imagine. But, still, traditional wallpaper, a new easily removable wallpaper or one of the removable blown-up floral wall-to-wall murals is calling your name. We understand we know where you’re coming from. There’s just something so appealing about a pattern, large or small, on a wall in a great modern space.
In the room-image above, glorious overblown blooms cover one wall in a modern dining space. Doesn’t the mural look great with the classic wide baseboard and other architectural elements? We don’t know when this cool floral mural trend will wane, but this oversized floral wallcovering has become one of our favorite things. You will find many, many different flowers in an amazing range of gorgeous hues are available, and these murals don’t take an expert to install and are said to be super easy to remove, making them a favorite with renters.
In the modern dining room pictured below, turquoise on white wallpaper is modern with a great contemporary look that means it works well in Mid-Century rooms and in all-out contemporary spaces.
If retro-modern rooms are what you’re freshening up, you find all sorts of wallcoverings that are inspired by original Mid-Century wallpaper designs. The brilliant colors in the retro wallpaper below definitely captured our attention.
Looking for the perfect sofa to add to your modern living room. We think the Mirage in Midnight Blue is just right for so many spaces that need a touch of deep blue and seating that’s “oh, so comfortable.”
Mirage 2-Seater Loveseat Sofa - Midnight Blue
Or, perhaps, what would be just right for your modern space is a vision in a lighter shade of blue. This one is called Safari, and it’s shown in aquamarine.
Safari 3-Seater Sofa - Aquamarine
We hope you enjoyed this look at wallcoverings for modern homes. Whether you decide to go with one of the newer floral murals or more traditional wallpaper with a retro feel, we’re sure you will find lots of colors and patterns to choose from.
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Awesome Underfoot - Rugs for Modern Interiors
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Large area rugs can transform modern rooms. Change an area rug and see instantaneous results--no waiting for contractors or workmen. Select that one irresistible color and pattern that calls your name, whether online or in a brick and mortar store. Bring it home yourself, or if you find it online, have it shipped directly to your front door. Then you do the hardest part, moving the furniture to make way for your new and exciting look.
We love how the pattern in the rug above plays so well with the oversized art in black and white and the deep red seats and backs on the woven chairs.
About area rugs in modern dining rooms
All sorts of dining rooms can benefit area rugs underneath the table and chairs. Under the table and chairs is the key to success with rug-placement in the dining. Be sure the size of the rug allows for plenty of room for dining chairs to be pulled out and still be resting on the rug. Also, rugs for the dining room should be chosen with care (the fiber from which a rug is made should allow for easy clean up) because accidental spills will happen.
From the gorgeous modern chandelier to the beautiful rug on the floor, this inviting dining room is a great example of how a retro space should look. And did we mention how awesome we think Tolix chairs are?
Live in an open loft?
Those who have the opportunity to live in the open space that is a modern loft have the perfect opportunity to use multiple area rugs to define the different “rooms” that are mostly undefined in a loft. Think living room, dining room, home office, bedroom, and even the kitchen. A rug can immediately define each area’s perimeter.
The main thing to remember here is that in choosing the color and pattern of each rug, you should consider how each floor covering will fit into the overall look of the space. The goal should be to create a cohesive, complementary design aesthetic.
Made of Bikaner wool, the Cristallo area rug in glorious shades of pink would be a welcome addition to the bedroom. It would be warm and cozy underfoot.
The Galaxy Rug is crafted from leather and offered in light gray with touches of darker tones. We think it’s time to learn more about stunning leather rugs.
There are so many amazing ways to use area rugs in modern spaces that we definitely revisit this topic again soon. Shop our rug collection on Gfurn to find that perfect rug you’ve been searching for.
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Awesome Underfoot - Rugs for Modern Interiors
Posted by Team GFURN on
Large area rugs can transform modern rooms. Change an area rug and see instantaneous results--no waiting for contractors or workmen. Select that one irresistible color and pattern that calls your name, whether online or in a brick and mortar store. Bring it home yourself, or if you find it online, have it shipped directly to your front door. Then you do the hardest part, moving the furniture to make way for your new and exciting look.
We love how the pattern in the rug above plays so well with the oversized art in black and white and the deep red seats and backs on the woven chairs.
About area rugs in modern dining rooms
All sorts of dining rooms can benefit area rugs underneath the table and chairs. Under the table and chairs is the key to success with rug-placement in the dining. Be sure the size of the rug allows for plenty of room for dining chairs to be pulled out and still be resting on the rug. Also, rugs for the dining room should be chosen with care (the fiber from which a rug is made should allow for easy clean up) because accidental spills will happen.
From the gorgeous modern chandelier to the beautiful rug on the floor, this inviting dining room is a great example of how a retro space should look. And did we mention how awesome we think Tolix chairs are?
Live in an open loft?
Those who have the opportunity to live in the open space that is a modern loft have the perfect opportunity to use multiple area rugs to define the different “rooms” that are mostly undefined in a loft. Think living room, dining room, home office, bedroom, and even the kitchen. A rug can immediately define each area’s perimeter.
The main thing to remember here is that in choosing the color and pattern of each rug, you should consider how each floor covering will fit into the overall look of the space. The goal should be to create a cohesive, complementary design aesthetic.
Made of Bikaner wool, the Cristallo area rug in glorious shades of pink would be a welcome addition to the bedroom. It would be warm and cozy underfoot.
The Galaxy Rug is crafted from leather and offered in light gray with touches of darker tones. We think it’s time to learn more about stunning leather rugs.
There are so many amazing ways to use area rugs in modern spaces that we definitely revisit this topic again soon. Shop our rug collection on Gfurn to find that perfect rug you’ve been searching for.
Read more
Gfurn Reflections - Wall Mirrors to Enhance Your Foyer or Entry Hall
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Call it an entryway, foyer, entry hall or something else, the space just inside the front door welcomes you and your family home and gives guests a glimpse of what they’ll see in the rest of your home. No matter the size, whether spacious or tiny, that space can be made stylish and inviting.
Consider adding a mirror or two as a way to add light and make your modern entry hall seem larger and more open. Placed over either a table or a bench, a mirror reflects light from lamps, a ceiling light or a chandelier, if you’re fortunate enough to have a foyer with a soaring ceiling. A large mirror also reflects the room in front of it and giving the illusion of more space.
The modern foyer in the image below is filled with natural light. The space is defined by the variation in flooring. The pale herringbone pattern contrasts beautifully with the dark wood of the surrounding area. A large round mirror is set high above the narrow console table.
In the room pictured above, a round mirror makes a big style statement when it’s hung above a low wood bench. Not only is this small entry beautiful and inviting, it’s also practical for family and guests.
Here, for your consideration. are two lovely mirrors from our mid-century collection. First up is the Buttercup Round Wall Mirror with oak frame and ingenious attached hanging strap that surrounds it.
Seen below is the appealing Emilia Mirror. It’s perfect for over a console table in a modern or Scandinanian entry hall. Created of solid wood, the Emilia also shows off a dark leather handle. Such a clever design!
When you’re furnishing your modern entryway, be sure you think about what you want to see as you walk in the door after a busy day at work, shopping or volunteering. If you’re pleased with the space you create, you’ll guest are sure to feel welcome. Don’t forget the foyer is a reflection of the rest of your home. It’s all about first impressions!
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Gfurn Reflections - Wall Mirrors to Enhance Your Foyer or Entry Hall
Posted by Team GFURN on
Call it an entryway, foyer, entry hall or something else, the space just inside the front door welcomes you and your family home and gives guests a glimpse of what they’ll see in the rest of your home. No matter the size, whether spacious or tiny, that space can be made stylish and inviting.
Consider adding a mirror or two as a way to add light and make your modern entry hall seem larger and more open. Placed over either a table or a bench, a mirror reflects light from lamps, a ceiling light or a chandelier, if you’re fortunate enough to have a foyer with a soaring ceiling. A large mirror also reflects the room in front of it and giving the illusion of more space.
The modern foyer in the image below is filled with natural light. The space is defined by the variation in flooring. The pale herringbone pattern contrasts beautifully with the dark wood of the surrounding area. A large round mirror is set high above the narrow console table.
In the room pictured above, a round mirror makes a big style statement when it’s hung above a low wood bench. Not only is this small entry beautiful and inviting, it’s also practical for family and guests.
Here, for your consideration. are two lovely mirrors from our mid-century collection. First up is the Buttercup Round Wall Mirror with oak frame and ingenious attached hanging strap that surrounds it.
Seen below is the appealing Emilia Mirror. It’s perfect for over a console table in a modern or Scandinanian entry hall. Created of solid wood, the Emilia also shows off a dark leather handle. Such a clever design!
When you’re furnishing your modern entryway, be sure you think about what you want to see as you walk in the door after a busy day at work, shopping or volunteering. If you’re pleased with the space you create, you’ll guest are sure to feel welcome. Don’t forget the foyer is a reflection of the rest of your home. It’s all about first impressions!
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The Curated Home: Decorating with Found Objects
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Decorating with found objects knows no style boundaries. No matter your interior design style, you can infuse your home with the charm and appeal of the found objects you love. One of the most appealing things about decorating with the things that attract you and captivate your heart is that they give you joy every day, every time you walk past them. They bring a smile to your face and make you eager to return to your home each time you walk out the door.
Natural elements are exceptionally favored found objects. Branches can fit into just about any style, from cottage to minimalist modern and everything in between. Sea glass and shells are always popular for that beach house vibe.
A single object can be displayed dramatically or in a vignette with other favorite things. If you find yourself discovering multiple found objects, you’ll need shelves for displaying those treasures. Large or small display shelves like those you’ll find in our Wall Shelves collection.
Large or small, choose what works for you and your found objects.
Just today, we discovered two newfound objects on Gfurn. Discovering found objects online just might become one of our favorite pastimes. We have fallen for the stunningly simple Kiley Handmade Pouf/Stool with a convenient built-in carrying handle. This pretty pouf comes in five luscious colors.
Paintings, posters and photographs are among the most collected found objects. Their frames can give them your desired style look-Mid Century Modern, contemporary or eclectic.
Can a fantastic table lamp be considered a found object? The Oda Marble Table Lamp - Mini is another of those things discovered today. We fell for this one.
As you see, found objects come in all shapes and sizes. When it comes to those things you love, the age of the found object doesn’t matter and neither does price. Something free can be just as treasured as a thousand-dollar piece of art. So, follow your heart, decorate your interiors spaces with the found objects you love, whether they’re new, old with a long history or gently loved. Your home will be a joy in which to live and share with friends and family.
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The Curated Home: Decorating with Found Objects
Posted by Team GFURN on
Decorating with found objects knows no style boundaries. No matter your interior design style, you can infuse your home with the charm and appeal of the found objects you love. One of the most appealing things about decorating with the things that attract you and captivate your heart is that they give you joy every day, every time you walk past them. They bring a smile to your face and make you eager to return to your home each time you walk out the door.
Natural elements are exceptionally favored found objects. Branches can fit into just about any style, from cottage to minimalist modern and everything in between. Sea glass and shells are always popular for that beach house vibe.
A single object can be displayed dramatically or in a vignette with other favorite things. If you find yourself discovering multiple found objects, you’ll need shelves for displaying those treasures. Large or small display shelves like those you’ll find in our Wall Shelves collection.
Large or small, choose what works for you and your found objects.
Just today, we discovered two newfound objects on Gfurn. Discovering found objects online just might become one of our favorite pastimes. We have fallen for the stunningly simple Kiley Handmade Pouf/Stool with a convenient built-in carrying handle. This pretty pouf comes in five luscious colors.
Paintings, posters and photographs are among the most collected found objects. Their frames can give them your desired style look-Mid Century Modern, contemporary or eclectic.
Can a fantastic table lamp be considered a found object? The Oda Marble Table Lamp - Mini is another of those things discovered today. We fell for this one.
As you see, found objects come in all shapes and sizes. When it comes to those things you love, the age of the found object doesn’t matter and neither does price. Something free can be just as treasured as a thousand-dollar piece of art. So, follow your heart, decorate your interiors spaces with the found objects you love, whether they’re new, old with a long history or gently loved. Your home will be a joy in which to live and share with friends and family.