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Blogger Spotlight | Quick and Inexpensive Summer Home Makeover Ideas with Jill Esteban
Blogger Spotlight | Quick and Inexpensive Summer Home Makeover Ideas with Jill Esteban
If you’re looking for quick and inexpensive ways to give your home a summer refresh, Jill Esteban has you covered! We recently partnered with her on retouching a few rooms in her home while maintaining the modern style and fresh, clean décor she loves—all without breaking the bank.
How To Properly Clean and Protect Your New Furniture
How To Properly Clean and Protect Your New Furniture
You’ve just made a great investment buying a new living room set, complete with clean wood furniture and comfortable leather seating. But after a few months of introductions to your kids, pets, and various guests, your furniture is starting to lose its brand-new glow. One of the most frequently asked questions AFW hears is, “How do I clean and care for my furniture?” You don’t have to wrap your furniture in plastic or make your living room off-limits to keep it at its best. We have some tips that will protect your both your budget and your brand new home furnishings.
Easy 4th of July Indoor And Outdoor Décor Ideas
Easy 4th of July Indoor And Outdoor Décor Ideas
The 4th of July holiday season means prepping areas to enjoy your favorite festive foods and casual entertainment with family and friends. If you’re looking for ways to make your home ready to host indoor and outdoors, check out our festive ideas sure to compliment any sparklers and sangria.
How to Create A Calming Coastal Living Room
How to Create A Calming Coastal Living Room
Imagine bringing the relaxing, airy vibes from the beach into your living room. Coastal design instantly adds a natural and refreshing feel, with uplifting blue hues, calming sand colors, and clean lines inspired by the coast. This décor can help you unwind and transition into relax mode after consecutive hours of work.
Blogger Spotlight | Trendy Hacks for Creating Functional Spaces with Claudia Estrada
Blogger Spotlight | Trendy Hacks for Creating Functional Spaces with Claudia Estrada
If you're looking for simple ways to keep yourself and your kids organized at home, we've got you covered. Small closets are perfect for creating an area for shoes, bookbags, packages, and more.
Best Bargain Gift Ideas For Father's Day
Best Bargain Gift Ideas For Father's Day
It’s been said that a man’s home is his castle, so why not go big in refreshing it? Going big doesn’t only have to mean big, bulky furniture. There are creative ways to use sizable, multifunctional furniture in large spaces, and incredible ways to add multipurpose spaces in a large room with smaller furniture.

Check out our thoughtful Father’s Day gift guide with options for dads of all types: 

1. Go Big on Entertainment
The living room or entertainment area is perfect for adding larger furniture. A sectional makes seating options a breeze, and cupholders and hidden storage for remotes make it easier to stay put. If dad is big on sports and movies, consider gifting him a larger Samsung TV to enhance the experience.

sectional with ottoman in living room

Larger ottomans are also perfect for multipurpose use. They can easily be turned into a table or magazine stand.

blue sectional with ottoman in living room

2. Smaller Options with Big Purpose
Did you know that it’s possible to give dad a few multipurpose options within one large space?

Sectional with sofa table and barstools
Placing a sofa bar table behind a sofa or sectional is a perfect way to maximize seating options in addition to giving dad a unique dining and entertainment space, adding more function to his favorite room.

Adding a French Country Kitchen Island can also give creative, multipurpose use in a larger room or kitchen. Islands offer seating options as well as helpful storage options for accessories, décor, and dishes to keep dad organized.
White kitchen island
3. Father's Day Wall Art
Large walls or wide gaps can be filled with appealing wall décor.

This Wood Wall Clock is amazing at adding rustic charm. The roman numerals and metal hands give an appealing industrial feel to the room. Abtract or metal wall art can also be used to add a special dad touch to his favorite space. 


Picking the perfect Father’s Day gift seems to get harder each year. Use our guide to make it easier this year with meaningful choices that will last well beyond that special date. Visit us online or in-person, where our friendly sales associates are happy to help you pick the perfect Father’s Day gift.

Interested in other gift guides? Check out our blogs below! 


How to Make An Efficient Small Scale Home Office
How to Make An Efficient Small Scale Home Office
There’s no need to turn your house or apartment upside-down to create an effective, small-scale home office. Dining rooms and bedrooms are popular places to incorporate compact desks and tables that can be used as workspaces. Smaller desks and stand-up options make impromptu work areas effective and comfortable.