15 Jan
Furniture

Make Home Monsoon Ready

Waterproof Walls & Windows

As soon as summer is over, do a round around the house and check for any cracks in the walls. Grab a ladder and go over every little detail of your ceiling before the rain starts to pour. Water can easily seep through the ceiling and ruin furniture like your beds and sofa sets.

You can use lacquer or white cement and seal any cracks in the walls and ceilings to avoid damaging your home interiors. Your water worries donu2019t end there. Water can sometimes enter through your windows even though they are shut. If you notice this happening, you can insulate the windows with a rubber lining to stop the rain from leaking into your home

Avoid Flooding the Floor

Wooden flooring needs extra care during monsoons due to high moisture levels in the atmosphere. Do not polish the floor with varnish as the moisture will prevent it from drying. You can wipe the floor with a dry cloth and spread silica gel across the floor to avoid any swelling in the wood.

Camphor and naphthalene balls are excellent moisture absorbers as well. Expensive carpets and rugs are also important aspects of interior du00e9cor. Roll them up and replace them with quick-drying mats to avoid ruining them. Water is an excellent conductor of electricity and any wiring exposed to rain can prove to be fatal. Unattended wires and uninsulated cords need to be covered immediately to prevent short-circuiting your power supply during monsoons.

14 Jan
Lighting

Home Resolutions for the New Year

Create a Real Home Office

The Ashley Furniture Hamlyn Home Office collection offers a full range of matching pieces for a coordinated look.u00a0Whether you have a large room for your home office or if you carve out a nook in the great room or the basement, you can find the right home office furniture to fit your space. From smaller computer desks to full home office collections featuring bookcases, hutches with shelving and matching file cabinets, name brand office furniture collections have what you need.

Motion sectionals are ideal for the home entertainment space. Add consoles in between to hold a drink and the remote. Elran Furniture is a leader in motion furniture, and Ashley Furniture offers a wide selection of sectionals, recliners, and loveseats. Other home entertainment furniture includes TV consoles and full entertainment systems to store electronics and games.

Add Style with Accent Furniture

Once you have your basic living room, dining room, or bedroom set, adding a gorgeous accent piece can make all the difference. Accent pieces are designed to stand out, so donu2019t be afraid to add a style that contrasts with the existing furniture in the room. If you have traditional furniture, a sleek contemporary piece will create interest and high visual impact.u00a0

Discover a large selection of name brand furniture collections at Home Living Furniture in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Choose home office furniture, motion, and stationary sectionals, and accent pieces that are beautifully displayed at the Howell and Middletown locations, or you can shop online.