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Welcome to the R+C Blog, where you'll find design advice, furniture tips, musings on the industry at large, and random topics.

Every once in a while, we let the puppies write an article. (Their grammar isn't great, just FYI.)

All about velvet

All about velvet 

Chris gives you an overview of our velvet options, including the best choices for stain-resistance, feel, and practicality.

Should all my upholstery match?

Should all my upholstery match? 

When putting together a room with a sofa and other pieces of upholstery, should they match in style and color or should they be different?

What do I do with all these leather swatches?

What do I do with all these leather swatches? 

Evaluating leather swatches goes beyond picking a favorite color. Here are some tips on making smart selections for your home.

Should I feel bad about myself for buying a neutral colored sofa?

Should I feel bad about myself for buying a neutral colored sofa? 

Maybe. But there are plenty of good reasons for choosing neutral furniture. Here are a few of them.

The World is Becoming Less Colorful. Why?

Newsletter: The World is Becoming Less Colorful. Why? 

If you've been following along for a while, you know that we're big champions of color. Yes, there is a place for neutrals; yes, they are an essential part of good design; yes, you should absolutely build a white sofa for yourself if you love it! But...you shouldn't be forced to.

On The Color Of Light

Newsletter: On The Color Of Light 

Oh bother. The process of designing a piece of customer furniture for your home comes with a long list of decisions to make, not the least of which is color. But one of the biggest factors that determines how you perceive a color is often forgotten: how a room is lit.

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