People very rarely need to buy furniture. Usually, it's a choice, and even then, you can usually scrounge up most items for ...

Remember those plush, opulent sofas that graced the living rooms of the chic and fashionable, decades ago? Well, if you thought they were relegated to the annals of design history, think again. A ...

If you're sick of your sofa but aren't quite ready to ditch it, these simple tricks can give it a fresh look. All it takes is a little styling magic, some sneaky switch-outs, and the secret to making ...

Even the most resilient, well-built furnishings have one expiration date or another: Maybe your once-gorgeous old sofa is getting a bit saggy in the middle. Or you just can't take the canary yellow ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. If you haven’t shopped for a new couch in a few years, that old sofa may be harboring ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Amanda Brown encourages creative types who are looking to upgrade their furniture to think outside the box — big-box retailers, that is. “I’m not the same ...

Your sofa can experience significant wear and tear after many years of use. I, for one, love cozying up to my couch, but I also know when it's time to let go. Whether you're moving locations or ...

Local furniture stores were popular with consumers dating back to the 1960s, when furniture stores sold about 78 percent of ...

Think twice before taking a seat. From home furnishings to construction supplies, flame retardants are added to fabrics and other materials to slow the spread of fire. Despite being in common use ...