Think Ahead: Fun Furniture and Interior Design Ideas for Spring

You know how the Christmas stuff always comes out in the stores after Halloween now? And how your department store racks and shelves are ready with next season’s clothes? We at Jerusalem Furniture are getting into the seasonal swing of things by offering you these tried-and-true designer tricks to freshen up your home’s decor including furniture to make it bright and cheery for the coming change of season.

Spring Design Tip No. 1: Celebrate Natural Wood

While we love vintage-style brown furniture as much as any connoisseur, shake things up a little by switching it out or add a new piece or three with a lighter finish as the sun gets higher in the eastern sky and the days lengthen. Top interior designers swear by the natural warmth of wood. For our purposes, the rawer the wood looks, the better, be it rustic or simply with a clear finish. Think of your new furniture’s grooves and other idiosyncrasies as beauty marks of authenticity, not flaws.

Spring Design Tip No. 2: Lighter Colors

Choosier more upbeat colors for your home’s palette doesn’t necessarily mean frying your eyes with bold primary colors. Rather, you may consider reflecting the season thanks to pastel hues, particularly in easy-to-switch-out accent furniture and accessories. The possibilities range from different pillows and throws on your sectional sofa to different wall art. If you need a tranquil crash pad as a refuge from the day’s stress, designers recommend neutral colors both for brightening and to “open up” a room visually, an optical illusion that works!

Spring Design Tip No. 3: De-Clutter

While being surrounded by your accumulated goods may be reassuring in the dead of winter, in the sunlight of spring it just looks like a right mess, getting in the way of your mood. Think of the new Japanese KonMari design watchwords for de-cluttering, from popular author Marie Kondo: if an item doesn’t “bring you joy,” store or toss it!

For more interior design inspiration so your home welcomes the return of light, life, and color to nature, stop by one of our Philadelphia, PA area stores.

All the Hidden Charms and Versatility of Accent Furniture

Undeniably, your home is full of many hidden charms and treasures: ones you display in your living room, others you tuck away, and some you may have even misplaced. But what’s often overlooked amidst all of our home decor are often those most essential and subtle pieces—the accent furniture. When we think accent furniture, that means delectable wall art, antique accent mirrors and decorative lighting, all seamlessly blended together to make your living spaces that much more exciting for gatherings.

Accented Wall Art Par Excellence

After you’ve succeeded in furnishing your bedroom with all the essentials, you may find that you still need an extra touch of color—a splash of style that doesn’t take up too much space, but has a personality all its own. When utilized for accenting, a tasteful set of wall art can do wonders for any room or wall in your home. Choose a piece of wall art that injects some of the color you may be missing in your other furniture—supplementing or enhancing the mood and visible spectrum.

Brighten Up Rooms with Accent Mirrors

Now, an accent mirror is not only aesthetically pleasing, but a completely functional and in many ways necessary part of a bedroom or living room. Ask yourself which sorts of shapes would best complement what’s already present in a given living space. You’ll find accent mirrors that can fit almost anywhere—whether they be cathedral-shaped, circular or square. Give yourself as much freedom as you need to experiment; and allow your accent mirrors to reflect your tastes.

Decorative and Accent Lighting for Hallways

As crucial as any other piece of accent furniture, a pendant light or lantern set can literally swing the mood and the lighting in your home, from bland to spectacular. Here, you have more options than you could ever want—and that’s a good thing. Weigh farmhouse chic against vintage styles and industrial decor, as you elevate the aesthetic of your hallways and other dwellings. Hunting for that perfect table lamp to adorn your bedroom nightstand? A ceramic lamp makes for a great accent in any room within your home.

Have fun decorating with your own accent furniture, by visiting us today near Bensalem,PA and Pennsauken, NJ.

How to Make Your Living Room Warm & Cozy for the Holidays

The holidays are fast approaching, which means that snowy nights and cold winter weather are right around the corner. Before your home is filled with family and friends partaking in holiday festivities, make sure that your living room provides a cozy atmosphere to help your guests beat the winter chill. At Jerusalem Furniture, we have a wealth of affordable options that will help you give your living room a holiday upgrade. Learn more about how you can bring warmth to your living room décor without breaking the bank.  

Add Warmth to Your Color Palette

One of the simplest ways to transform your living room is to change the color palette. When wintertime rolls around, it’s time to put away the bright colors and pastels to make room for warm neutrals and earth tones. Colors like brown, burgundy, and forest green will add visual warmth to the room, making the space appear toasty and snug. Integrating a new color palette doesn’t have to be expensive—all you need are a few carefully selected home accents placed throughout. For example, you can utilize this warm color palette with a few decorative pillows or an area rug.  

Consider a Fireplace Unit

Nothing says the holidays quite like the warm glow of a flickering fire. Adding a fireplace to your living room may seem like a big expense, but believe it or not, we can provide you with options that cost less than $200! We offer a selection of LED fireplace units that provide all the beauty and warmth of a traditional fireplace, but without all the mess and expense.

Purchase Cozy Throws

When nighttime falls, there is nothing better than snuggling up on a couch with a soft and cozy throw. Our throws are a wonderful addition to any living room because they are lightweight and can easily be tucked away in a storage ottoman after use. Our accent throws come in a variety of attractive colors and fabrics that are guaranteed to add comfort and beauty to your room.

Ready to give your living room the holiday transformation it deserves? Come to Jerusalem Furniture today and see all the great selections we have to offer. You can visit us in Pennsauken, NJ or at any one of our four furniture showrooms.