Go Back-to-School in Style with FurnitureCart!

With Fall right around the corner and Back-to-School mode in full swing, it’s a great time of year to get kids excited about redecorating their rooms! Starting a new year, getting back into the school routine, doing homework, hanging out with friends… as the daylight hours become shorter, the kids will be spending more and more time inside — whether studying or playing. So take advantage of this opportunity to find the perfect decor to inspire your kids with some of the ideas we’ve featured below.

Phoenix Youth Bookcase Bedroom Set by Coaster Furniture

Your growing child will love the style and function of this daybed with storage. The rich deep cappuccino finish with maple veneers will add a fun and stylish look to your child's bedroom. It features two under bed storage drawers to keep clothing, toys, books, blankets and more neatly storage away. The back chest features a bookshelf with open storage compartments and interior lighting. Choose this collection for a warm and relaxing look in your home.

Zayley Bookcase Bed by Ashley Furniture

With a bright replicated white paint finish flowing cleanly over the decorative "Egg and Dart" lattice accents, the Zayley Bookcase Bed by Ashley Furniture offers an exciting contemporary design that features the versatility of 9 interchangeable color panels to add you own personal flair to the bedroom decor. Bring the Zayley Youth Collection into your home today for quality pieces that both you and your child can enjoy!

Safari Storage Trundle Bedroom Set by Samuel Lawrence Furniture

Safari Bedroom Collection by SLF Furniture is a country influenced group that evokes the tradition and romantic essence of the countryside with its refined details and elegant styling. With its oak finish and attention to detail, Safari is sure to add grace and elegance to the décor of many of today's homes that styles may range from very formal to a country chateau.

Portsquire Loft Bed Bedroom Set by Ashley Furniture

With a deep burnished brown finish flowing smoothly over rich frame detailing, the warm rustic beauty of the Portsquire Youth Loft Bed Bedroom Set by Signature Design by Ashley Furniture creates an inviting atmosphere that is perfect to enhance the decor of any kids bedroom.

Also, don't forget to make bedtime fun with kid's bedding sets from FurnitureCart and don't forget about desks and hutches for kids’ bedrooms and play rooms.

Start this school year with an A+ in style and organization and make life easier and more fun for the whole family.

Ashley Sleep Mattresses at FurnitureCart

Never before have we had so little sleep - or been so eager to get a little more! Stress, sleep apnea, sleeping pill prescriptions are today's new realities! Today a healthier, more comfortable sleep is within reach with the new line of Ashley Sleep Foam and Latex Mattresses at FurnitureCart.com; they both feature the latest in sleep innovation, as well as comfort, support, and durability.

Explore the facts behind Ashley Sleep Innovations:

Reduced over-heating
Cool and temperature correct, Ashley Sleep Technology utilizes ventilated memory foam and Tencel, a wood pulp-based product that dissipates heat, so you never have to worry about that uncomfortable “hot bed” feel.
Consider: Lisbon 14 inch Latex Mattress - Provides unsurpassed comfort and support that is ideal for deep restorative sleep.

Reduced tossing and turning
A zoned lumbar support (Torsotec), contours to the shape of your body, providing superior support and reducing pressure points that cause discomfort, excessive movement and interrupted REM cycle! Proper body alignment is the key to avoiding bothersome tossing and turning.
Consider: Bonaire 12 inch Latex Mattress - Features active support characteristics of latex to ensure a peaceful and relaxing night sleep coupled with a natural ability to be temperature constant.

Reduced chemical smells
Adding natural ingredients, such as green tea extract (Active Fresh), reduces unpleasant, distracting or irritating odors, including that 'new foam' smell. Ashley also adds Active Charcoal to the foam to reduce odors and also absorb ambient moisture. Fresh air leads to a great night’s rest from day one.
Consider: Avalon 10 inch Latex Mattress - Provides a perfect combination of comfort and support from the top down which flawlessly creates your ideal sleep environment.

Reduced carbon footprint
Less petroleum in Ashley Sleep foam and compressed packaging before shipping lessens impact on the planet. You don’t have to sacrifice your eco-friendly values for a comfortable sleep on a memory foam mattress. With sleep technology from Ashley, you can choose a product that’s good for you and good for Planet Earth.
Consider: Ellis Bay 15 inch Memory Foam Mattress - dream away on deepest and most luxurious layers of comfort, pressure relief and temperature correct mattress.

Ashley Sleep Mattresses are designed to give customers the ultimate in eco-friendly, safe, supportive and comfortable sleep.

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North Shore and South Coast Table Sets by Ashley Furniture

Choose from the North Shore Rich Dark Brown Finish or the South Coast Light Bisque Finish 3-Piece Accent Table Collection by Ashley Furniture with one cocktail table and two end tables. Each table set comes together with durable faux marble table tops that are perfect for serving food when you entertain, turned legs, shaped aprons with overlay ornate Old World detailing to create the ultimate in grand traditional design that is sure to enhance any home’s beauty. The faux marble tops have a polyurethane finish for durability.

Dimensions:

Cocktail Table: 48"W x 26"D x 19"H
Each End Table: 24"W x 26"D x 24"H

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Small Sectional for Small Spaces - Elgan DuraBlend - Charcoal Sectional by Ashley

The Elgan DuraBlend - Charcoal Sectional Sofa Collection by Ashley Furniture features a modern styled look for fresh furniture design. Centering around the furniture trends of contemporary and metro modern fashion, this smooth upholstered collection features boxed style cushions and jumbo stitching details all supported on brushed nickel finished feet. Elgan DuraBlend - Charcoal Sofa Sectional Collection at FurnitureCart.com captures the best of style and comfort to create the ultimate living room collection. Appropriate for family homes and town-homes as well as apartments and lofts, this Small Sectional decors with style and purpose.

Features:
Cushion cores are constructed of low melt fiber wrapped over high quality foam. DuraBlend Fabric Contents: 57% polyurethane, 26% poly cotton, 17% leather.
Jumbo stitching details and brushed nickel color feet.
DuraBlend upholstery in the seating areas with skillfully matched Polyurethane everywhere else.

Speaking to fans of metro modern styling, this Elgan DuraBlend - Charcoal Small Sectional Sofa also features a medium sized three seat construction with a deep end chaise for sprawling out in comfort.

The Elgan DuraBlend - Charcoal Sectional with Left Facing Chaise of Right Facing Chaise is available at FurnitureCart.com

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New Collection by Coaster Furniture at FurnitureCart.com

The new Cameron Dining Room Collection by Coaster Furniture is perfect for your everyday dining area. Wake up feeling refreshed when you gather around this warm dining table made with hardwoods and cherry veneers in a dark cherry finish. The rich dark finish of the table top is complemented by the inviting and charming buttermilk legs and chair backs. The dining chairs are adorned with a unique “x” pattern and curvature, which gives it a simple, country clean look. Upholstered in an ultra-soft brown microfiber, these chairs are sure to keep you comfortable. The perfect match to this collection is the versatile curio, which can safely house your knick-knacks, precious china and accessories.

If you have a larger family, don’t worry. The Cameron Dining Room Collection is also available with a larger oval table, which has an 18" extension leaf to accommodate your family or guests. The simple rustic charm of our Cameron collection is sure to warm up your home.

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Citrus or Kiwi? By Ashley Furniture at FurnitureCart

With the growing influence of the green movement, farm-to-table cuisine and healthier environment over the past few years, green color has stayed at the forefront of both our eco-conscience and our home decor!

Fresh, yellow-infused greens are getting the most attention; they exude spring, youth, optimism, and good health! We at FurnitureCart.com see widening range of green hues from many furniture manufacturers in 2012, especially Ashley Furniture.

Take a look at kiwi and citrus as furniture hues. Both of these fashion-forward hues add an airy quality to an interior, especially when applied to tailored shapes. They also bring nature indoors and work with almost any accent color - from brown and blue to cream, silver, eggplant, tangerine and more.

Capturing the true excitement and style of Metro Modern design, the Zia - Kiwi Collection by Ashley Furniture awakens any living area with a sleek contemporary beauty along side the plush comfort. This contemporary collection features the subtle curve of the set-back arms surrounding the stylish stitched tufting of the pillow back design and supported by the rich finished tapered block feet. With the comfort of the supportive cushions, the Zia - Kiwi Living Room Collection is the perfect fit for any Metro Modern living room decor.

The Sloan - Citrus Living Room Collection by Ashley Furniture features a relaxed earth-toned upholstery fabric surrounding the uniquely shaped arms and supportive seating and back cushions to capture the refreshing contemporary style while creating the comfort you have been searching for.

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The Importance of Color in Your Living Room

Color isn't only about visual appearance — it can also invoke certain feelings and reactions. Keep this in mind as you look for decorating tips: warm colors give intimacy to large rooms, light and cool colors make a room appear more spacious, dark colors give mood and atmosphere. Consider this guide when choosing color for your living room furniture:

White is for people, who are well-balanced, self-contained and charismatic. White signifies light and serenity. In addition to having a calming effect, white is versatile and can fit into both contemporary and more traditional design schemes. As for practicalities, white is perfect for making small spaces expand visually, but if you have pets its better to say no to white carpet or sofa.



Jasmine Living Room Set (White) by Coaster Furniture

Red is best applied in places that require warmth. Combined with a neutral palette, red color brings an injection of energy into environment that enhances any busy lifestyle. Choose from a variety of tones found in wines, spices, or berries to add warmth to a room, or add energy with bright red.



Darby - Spice Living Room Set by Signature Design by Ashley Furniture

Blue is a color of contemplation and its smoothes those prone to anxiety or stress. It is one of the most popular decorating colors. It's also known to invoke peacefulness and encourage productivity. Try a lighter, warmer hue to encourage relaxation. Blue and white is a classic living room and bathroom combination.



Allendale - Mist Living Room Set by Millennium by Ashley Furniture

Green symbolizes nature. The botanical images bring all shades of green into our homes from deep greens, muddy greens through to fresh citrus shades. More natural colors like moss and sage are refreshing, while brighter greens are vibrant and stimulating. Because it is balanced, calming and supportive in nature, green is not conducive to argument or conflict. So rooms where decisions need to be made, such as offices, would benefit from being painted green.



Comfort Zone - Sage Reclining Living Room Set by Ashley Furniture

Brown is a calming, natural, and neutral color that works well as a primary color or as an accent. Chocolate brown is a popular and versatile decorating color. It is best used in rooms to create a feeling of coziness, consider it for comfy living rooms or cozy bedrooms.



Braxton - Java 6-Piece Sectional Living Room Set

Black is stylish and authoritative. It works great with neutrals or as an accent to a colorful palette. It can be overpowering, so use it sparingly.



Caledonia Leather Sofa and Loveseat Set (Black) by Wholesale Interiors

Don't shy away from any one particular color. Mix colors and materials to create a home that is relaxed and comfortable. For example, if you like red but hesitate to make it a primary focus, try red throw pillows or window treatments. Use Magazines to choose styles and colors that attract you and shop for furniture at FurnitureCart.com

Lighting Fixtures for Best Home Decoration

When it comes to decorating your home, lighting fixtures can make huge difference in your home’s appearance. The light fixture that you choose can complement your decor, or work against it. It can be affixed in the ceiling, on the walls, under the cabinets and even on the floor. When you are designing your room, you should first decide how much light you would like for the room to have. You also need to realize that each room will require a different amount of lighting. Also, when you’re selecting light fixtures consider the rest of the furniture pieces and colors in the room. For instance, if you have modern piece in a room, a light fixture that reflects the same type of style is the best. Furniture Cart offers veriety of brand name light fixtures in any style for your home and outdoors.

Dining Room and Kitchen Lighting:

Use bright light in your kitchen, because it can provide optimal conditions for cooking, on the contrary use less light in the dining room to create comfortable, relaxed setting for conversation. Brighten your kitchen with pendant lights or island lights over the eating area or an island. A colored pendant light fixture can compliment your room's decor by shining either bright white, or casting an elegant colored glow. Consider using a pot racks, because they double as ceiling lamps and a storage area. Chandelier in your dining room will add instant drama and brilliance. Choose from a wide variety of styles, from traditional crystal and wrought iron to modern, colored glass versions.



You can find ideas for replacing or adding light fixtures to every room in your home at your local home improvement or furniture stores, and there are many online resources from which you can order a variety of light fixtures.