The Velvet Chaise

Resuscitate your closet's dead zones

Useful transformations for every nook and cranny

May 14 • The Velvet Chaise

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The Checks and Stripes Forever

A salute to home décor crisscrossed with colorful lines and little squares

May 6 • The Velvet Chaise

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April 2026

Room for Improvement #5: Tiny-bedroom tips

Rotating a bed and considering a new headboard are just two ways to make a big impact

Apr 29 • The Velvet Chaise

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Art Collecting for Us: Meet BA Thomas

The first of a new series introducing you to emerging and established artists.

Apr 24 • The Velvet Chaise

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Saving Water: Build a DIY Rain Capture System

A drop in the bucket is a solid start to your personal ecology practice

Apr 15 • The Velvet Chaise

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From "Gross" room to Guestroom in Three Steps

We made three important improvements to get big results

Apr 8 • The Velvet Chaise

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Eating Nooks

Clever table and chair arrangements to fit more of the people you love

Apr 1 • The Velvet Chaise

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March 2026

Solutions for an Extra Bed

Elegant sleeping ideas for those of us who are so over couch crashing

Mar 19 • The Velvet Chaise

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Taken in by a pretty picture

I immediately fell for this lantern cluster ... and then took a closer look at the company's track record.

Mar 4 • The Velvet Chaise

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February 2026

What We Can Learn from Theatre Set Design

Inside the fascinating world of make-believe home settings

Feb 26 • The Velvet Chaise

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Room for Improvement #4

What to do when your oversized sectional is the elephant in the room

Feb 20 • The Velvet Chaise

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Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year

Define "color"

Feb 11 • The Velvet Chaise

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