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At Woodchuck’s we strive to educate and inform our customers. That’s why we stay up to date on the latest trends and news in the fine furniture world, and share it all with you here. Find an article below, created by our design and sales professionals, that will guide you to find the perfect piece of furniture.
Painted Wooden TV Stand with Glass Doors
Design Trends

10 Tips for Choosing a Paint Color

Everywhere you go, you’re surrounded by color… but do you ever stop to think about how individual shades make you feel? Each color affects your mood and perception in a slightly different way. Shades of light blue, for example, are familiar and relaxing whether they’re splashed across the sky or woven into a baby blanket. But what about the official colors of your favorite brands and teams, or the neutral paint on your workplace walls? These shades were chosen because of the moods they evoke, too. That’s why it’s so important to make the right choice.

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art rendering of outdoor furniture overlooking ocean
Outdoor + Patio

6 Tips to Get Your Backyard Ready for Summer Parties

Summer’s finally here, but is your backyard ready for the season of entertaining? Whether you plan to throw big pool parties, grill for a few guests, or just unwind with your family at night, it’s easy to maximize your outdoor space. Just make these six simple tweaks, and enjoy your inviting new retreat.

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Home Decor

5 Ways Interior Design can Improve Your Home

Your home should look and feel like your own personal retreat, but sometimes it’s harder than it seems to bring that unique feeling to life. From selecting paint shades and upholstery patterns to arranging artwork and furniture, there are so many details that go into the overall effect of an indoor space, and it’s natural to be a little overwhelmed by it all. That’s where interior designers come in.

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A Bassett Furniture sectional and living room set
Furniture Buying Tips

Update Your Living Room Furniture

No matter the home, the living room is almost always the entertainment “hotspot”. Whether it’s the family watching TV or entertaining guests at a party, we tend to always find ourselves in the living room. With it being such a focal point, living room furniture should not only be attractive, but should be extremely comfortable and durab;e as well! With just a few simple furniture updates and easy decorating tips, you can make sure your living room is truly a LIVING room!

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Matching Chair & Accent Chair
Furniture Layout

Rearranging Furniture for a Fresh Look

Rearranging furniture in your home is much easier said than done, some even calling it a strategic process. There are specific elements that designers recommend taking into consideration before committing to the task. Here we will break down the rearraning process for you so you can determine the best way to sucessfully optimize your home decor.

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An outdoor patio set from Universal Furniture
Furniture Cleaning Tips

Refresh Your Furniture for Spring

Spring cleaning has come once again, but this time don’t forget your furniture. While spring cleaning your furniture usually doesn’t take much time, it does require your attention in order to get it looking its best again. Whether your furniture is new or used, following the tips below will put life back into any piece of furniture in any room of the hous

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Furniture Buying Tips

In-Home Design, How it Really Works

Our in-home design consultation services are completely free, but from the moment you meet with us, you’ll get our undivided attention and access to our best resources and ideas. All the furniture and home decor in our carefully curiated inventory is full of design possibilities, and we’re honored to tap into them for you. All you have to do is ask.

So, what should you expect after scheduling an appointment? Every furniture design consultation includes the following four steps:

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Cream Sectional Sofa in living room
Flexsteel

What Makes Flexsteel The Best?

“Fine furniture” is in our name for a reason. We want our customers to be happy with their purchases for years to come, so our inventory only includes the very best in style, craftsmanship and construction. That’s why you’ll find so many Flexsteel sofas in our showroom and online inventory. These detailed, durable pieces are designed to stay comfortable and stylish for years, and they’re part of a long legacy of fine Flexsteel furniture design.

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white kitchen honey comb tile
Entertaining

Updating Your Kitchen & Dining Room Furniture

We can all agree that everyone gathers where the food is. Your kitchen is the heart of your home, and many homes have a common space for the kitchen and dining room, so it’s important to have a good flow between the two areas. An open, inviting space will make your home not only look better but also appeal more to your guests, while the perfect dining room furniture will be more inviting. Not to mention, while you’re busy in the kitchen you are still able to interact with all your guests.

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A sofa and coffee table set
Furniture Buying Tips

Your Living Room Furniture Needs an Update!

No matter the home, living rooms are almost always the entertainment “hotspot”. Whether it’s the family watching TV or entertaining guests, we tend to always find ourselves in the living room. With it being such a focal point, living room furniture should not only be attractive but should be extremely comfortable as well! With just a few simple furniture updates and easy decorating tips, you can make sure your living room is truly a LIVING room!

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A hat and sunglasses on a bed
Redecorate + Remodel Tips

Making Your Home More Inviting: The 5 Items Every Guest Bedroom Needs

When entertaining out of town guests, we want them to feel comfortable, relaxed, and welcome, but the truth is that we usually cram them in the smallest room of our house and expect them to make-do with old, outdated, or cheap furniture we don’t want in our own bedrooms. A clean, highly-functional, and impressive guest bedroom can be created, however, without spending master bedroom levels of money or hiring a professional decorator. There are 5 simple pieces of furniture that are a must for making your home more inviting.

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Custom Furniture

Furniture Customization at Woodchuck’s

Picking out just the right piece of furniture to fit one’s style is not always an easy process and can be very stressful. When shopping for furniture, there is nothing more frustrating than finding what could be the perfect piece, the right size, the right color, or right fabric. However, these frustrations can be minimized right at the start of the shopping process by starting with manufacturers that deal with customized furniture. This allows furniture buyers to choose from the many options that may be available for different types of furniture and create a piece that fits their unique style.

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A Bassett sectional in a living room
Furniture Layout

How To Update Your Furniture Room-By-Room

Whether you need to find furniture that keeps your home up to date with current styles or you’ve put off updating your home for so long that your furniture is falling apart … upgrading to new furniture is inevitable.

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Cleaning desk computer coffee mug
Furniture Cleaning Tips

Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Furniture

Spring time is upon us, which means It’s time to spring clean your entire house… even your furniture! While cleaning furniture usually doesn’t take much time, it does require your attention in order to get it looking its best again. Whether your furniture is new or used, following the tips below will put life back into any piece of furniture in any room of the house!

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A bedroom accent wall
Design Trends

How Do I Choose Accent Walls?

Accent walls are among the most accessible, affordable updates you can make in an indoor space. It doesn’t matter what kind of furniture or flooring you have, and it doesn’t require you to clear a whole room or spend a whole day on a ladder. With just one wall and one can of paint, you have the power to pull a whole room together. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to make the wrong choice.

When a room feels too big or too boring, four neutral walls don’t help — but the wrong accent wall will cheapen the furnishings or make the room feel dark or crowded. To make sure you’re putting the right paint in the right place, consider the following criteria.

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