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Home Office Furniture Guide: Choosing a Desk and Chair
Sizing a desk, judging chair adjustments and planning storage, cables and light, with ideas for working comfortably from a small corner of your home.
Nov 08, 20267 min read
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End Tables and Side Tables: How to Choose and Place Them
Match the height to your sofa arm, pick a size and shape that fit the room, and decide between pairs, singles and nesting tables with these practical tips.
Nov 08, 20266 min read
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Counter Height vs Bar Height Stools: How to Choose the Right Height
Bar stools and counter stools look alike, but they are made for different heights. Choosing the wrong one is the most common mistake people make when shopping for kitchen island stools. Here is how to...
Oct 08, 20263 min read
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What Size Dining Table Set Do You Need? Seating for 4, 6 and 8
A dining table is where meals, homework and holiday dinners happen, so the size matters more than almost anything else. Too small and the table feels crowded. Too large and there is no room to pull ou...
Oct 08, 20263 min read
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Bed Frame Sizes in Canada and How to Choose a Storage Bed
Choosing a new bed frame starts with two questions: what size fits your room, and how much storage do you need? This guide covers standard Canadian mattress sizes, the space you need around the bed, a...
Oct 08, 20263 min read
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Sofa Bed Buying Guide: How to Choose a Comfortable Sleeper Sofa
A sofa bed gives you a living room sofa and a guest bed in one piece of furniture. It is the easiest way to turn an office, basement or condo living room into a guest room. The trick is to choose one ...
Oct 08, 20263 min read
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How to Choose a Sectional Sofa: L-Shaped, U-Shaped or Chaise?
A sectional couch is usually the biggest piece of furniture in a home, and the one the whole family uses every day. The right one makes a living room feel finished. The wrong one blocks a walkway or l...
Oct 08, 20264 min read
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Power vs Manual Recliners: Which Recliner Chair Is Right for You?
A good recliner is the most comfortable seat in the house. Today you can choose between manual and power recliners, chairs and full reclining sofas, and styles that rock, swivel or sit close to the wa...
Oct 08, 20263 min read
