Refresh Your Space with Accent Chairs

August 11, 2017 by Stoney Creek Furniture

One of the best ways to update a room is to add an accent chair. Not only will you provide extra seating (so practical!), accent chairs will enhance the style, palette and vibe of a space. With the extraordinary diversity of accent chairs available today, there’s no limit to how you can rejuvenate – even redefine – a room with the right chair choice. Read on…

Accent Chairs

We have accent chairs available in variety of styles, shapes, materials and sizes.

Styles.

Retro. Contemporary. Traditional. Ultra Modern. Industrial. French Country. Curved. Linear. Sleek. Ornate. What style is calling your name? Explore, explore, explore. Find the chair of your dreams. Maybe two chairs. Maybe more. The impact they make on a space is huge.

Shapes.

From a slipper chair to a club chair, from a wing back chair to a recliner, from an elegant Bergere chair to a simple rattan armchair – every silhouette adds its unique charm to a room. Match to your existing seating and décor theme, or introduce a chair that’s in bold contrast. Very cool. Very exciting.

Materials.

Again, diversity reigns. Choose from wood (dark and glossy to rugged and distressed), metal finishes (iron, gold, silver and bronze), leathers (smooth or distressed), suede and of course, fabric in every conceivable colour and pattern.

Accent Chairs

Retro. Contemporary. Traditional. Ultra Modern. Industrial. French Country. Curved. Linear. Sleek. Ornate. What’s your favourite style?

The Unexpected.

There’s a definite movement towards the unique and unusual in accent chairs. Whether it’s a bright turquoise leather, a thick faux fur upholstery, a bold floral on a conservative silhouette, accent chairs are fresher than ever. Whimsy abounds. Adventure calls. Have fun!

Purpose.

Don’t forget practicality! Will your chair be used a lot? Is it for reading or watching TV? Will it help define a conversation nook? Function, durability and comfort are still priorities.

Integration.

These days, almost anything goes in terms of mixing and matching. Experiment with eclectic and try an accent chair in juxtaposition to your room’s style. Or add an accent chair with a bright pop of colour in your neutral space. But be cautious. Be sure seat heights are balanced, that the scale is consistent and that there’s a unifying element to keep the look cohesive.

One of my favourite things about accent chairs is that they work in just about every room! Go beyond the living room. Add accent chair chic to your bedroom, bathroom, foyer – everywhere.

Transitional Decor: Why it’s so popular and how to get the look in your home

August 4, 2017 by Stoney Creek Furniture

If you haven’t heard yet, transitional decor is the design style today. What makes it so popular? It’s a beautiful mix of country and urban, masculine and feminine, old and new. There’s plenty of structure, yet lots of room for individuality. Transitional is halfway between contemporary and traditional. Fresh and confident yet never brash; intimate and sophisticated yet never fussy.

Transitional decor

This welcoming transitional living room features a mix of patterns, textures and finishes.

Let’s look at the top 5 principles of transitional decor:

  1. Simple, clean lines. While a little curve is welcome with transitional styling, generally, lines are clean, uncomplicated and never ornate. The look is streamlined, but not sleek or cold. There’s a genuine warmth to transitional decor.
  2. Neutral colours. When you’re blending pieces of different styles from different periods, stick to a neutral palette and tone on tone colour schemes. Skip the brights. If you must have colour, think soft and subtle.
  3. Lots of texture. With colour at a minimum, texture becomes extra important to make a room more interesting visually and tactilely. Think about including glass, nubby fabrics, distressed wood and steel.
  4. Impactful accessories. A lot of small details and accents make a transitional space look cluttered. Instead choose fewer, statement accessories that are a little bolder and make a dramatic impact.
  5. Natural materials. Whether it’s suede or leather upholstery, wood floors, metal furnishings or green plants, natural is sophisticated and subtle in a transitional space.
Transitional decor

This transitional dining room offers a neutral palette for warm and timeless look.

How do you achieve transitional decor in your own home? Success can be achieved if you keep three things in mind:

  1. Balance. Stay within contemporary and traditional – don’t become random with your choices.
  2. Simplicity. While a transitional home is never minimalistic, neither is it busy. The palette, furnishings and accents should all be subdued, timeless, just a touch refined.
  3. Personality. Don’t be afraid to make your mark on your home. Transitional can be quite liberating! You still have the freedom to express your preferences and passions but always with boundaries to help guide your good taste.

Transitional is the most popular home style for many reasons. Start exploring how you can transition your home today!

Gorgeous Grey Decor: Trendy Yet Timeless

July 28, 2017 by Stoney Creek Furniture

Grey has become the neutral of choice in home decor. Let’s have a look at how to make grey decor work in your space – and whether it’s a trend to try or a classic to keep.

The Bellamy Dining set works beautifully with grey walls and accents.

The Bellamy Dining set works beautifully with warm grey walls and accents.

Grey is a true neutral.

While beige, ivory, taupe, navy and brown act as neutrals, grey is the real thing. Somewhere between white and black, pure grey is almost colourless. What that means to your décor plans is that grey pairs wonderfully with just about any colour – brights, pastels, jewel tones and even other neutrals.

Grey loves every style.

Grey shows up in every style – from distressed woods in farmhouse chic to linear sofas that are ultra contemporary. It’s perfect for a shag rug, an edgy metal side chair or an elegant living room sofa. So flexible.

This transitional sofa, shown in grey, comes in a full-sized and condo-sized option.

A mix of greys in this room, brings depth and texture for a classic yet fresh look.

Grey brings other elements to life.

Grey is comfortable being the star of the show, but its neutrality also makes it a perfect backdrop for colour pieces that you want to highlight. Grey walls encourage art to pop; a grey sofa accentuates brighter pillows or throws; grey cupboards or countertops let your dishware and accessories sparkle.

Grey is perfect for foundation pieces.

Grey is a fantastic choice for foundation pieces in your home. While you may change the colour of accent pieces every season, you can count on classic grey for anchor items like sofas, dressers, dinettes sets, headboards and much more. They’ll look great with whatever your changing palette demands! Grey is also a sound choice for flooring, walls, rugs and appliances – if it’s meant to last – grey’s your best bet.

Heron Upholstered Bed

This lovely grey upholstered bed stands out in this space with warm woods and white walls.

Warm grey versus cold grey.

There’s a great deal of variation within grey. Warmer greys have more yellow, there’s a hint of sunshine. If you still harbour feelings for beige, warm grey is the way to go. Warmer greys create a more traditional, cozy feeling, yet are still on trend. Colder greys have a hint of blue or purple at their essence. They are very popular right now and generate a contemporary chic ambience. Love an all neutral space? Both cool and warm greys look fabulous with white, ivory and black – depending on the vibe you want to create.

Grey’s outstanding versatility and timeless appeal make it a choice you will love for years. And yes, while certain shades of grey will come and go as the ‘in’ hue, our prediction is that grey decor is here to stay!


Whether you have grey or any other colour on your mind, don’t miss our Buy More, Save More event. Prices are reduced storewide PLUS get up to an additional 20% off sale items. You can find more info here: https://www.stoneycreekfurniture.com/p/buymoresavemore

This Summer’s Hottest Trends for Home Accents

July 21, 2017 by Stoney Creek Furniture

Sometimes all you need to refresh your home are a few new accent pieces. Here are some of the trendiest home accents right now (and how you can get them for less!):

Big Time. For a few seasons now, we’ve been obsessed with large wall clocks and the trend continues this summer. Oversized clocks make stunning statement pieces in a family room, foyer or kitchen – whether alone or even in a grouping.

Home Accent - Fulton Street Wall Clock

Fulton Street Wall Clock

Warm Metals. Gold and copper continue to reign as the metals of choice this summer. Copper is especially trendy and making an appearance in unexpected places like picture frames, cups, light fixtures and cutlery.

Transitional Sofa

Transitional Sofa with Metal Accents

Feeling Blue. Navy, that is. It’s taking centre stage as a new neutral – whether in fabric, on walls, or even as a paint finish for accent furniture.

Home Accent - Carlotta Chest

Carlotta Chest

Unexpected Brights. While our love affair with neutrals goes on, so does our desire for pops of colour, whether it’s in small accessories like vases or pillows or substantial pieces like a hall chest or living room accent chair. We especially adore saturated blues.

Home Accent - Wales Accent Chair

Wales Accent Chair

Lia Chest

Lia Chest

Botanical Beauty. Palm fronds and jungle leaves are on the prettiest upholstery and wallpaper prints this summer, not to mention on linens, dishware and much more. You’ll also see gorgeous chairs in rich greens and traditional materials like velvet. Don’t forget to add real plants to your space too!

More Marble. For a touch of glamour, add marble to your space. It’s showing up in just about every home accessory for every room – from bathroom accoutrements to kitchen bowls. Of course, for the ultimate marble chic, consider floor tiles or countertops.

Accessories and accent pieces are an affordable way to personalize your space and keep it fresh every season. In fact, right now during our Buy More, Save More Storewide Sale you can save up to an extra 20% on items already on sale. Hope to see you there.