How To Tell If You are Buying Solid Wood
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How To Tell If You are Buying Solid Wood

When setting up a room, it’s likely that you have criteria in mind for the furniture that will live there. Solid wood furniture can check all the boxes with the added advantage of being durable, long-lasting, sustainable, and—when paired with simple designs—these pieces can traverse styles and travel through the home. To recognize whether you are purchasing a solid wood piece or not, there are four basic elements to watch for.

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Selecting The Right Bench
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Selecting The Right Bench

Choosing a bench for your dining room is a relatively simple process. It requires only the careful consideration of a few factors to determine the best style for your use and home, so before selecting your bench, take the time to think through the following prompts.

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Linking Custom Furniture and Collaborative Design
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Linking Custom Furniture and Collaborative Design

Collaboration is at our core at Lock & Mortice. Our company is owned by three partners and was built on a foundation of collaboration. This teamwork drove us to hone the craft we now apply when developing our products and when bringing custom furniture to life. Listening and taking into consideration several perspectives, makes for better products and strong design.

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Factors To Consider When Choosing A Coffee Table
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Factors To Consider When Choosing A Coffee Table

The coffee table is a muted centerpiece with heavy potential to ground and complete a room. These tables create a space to gather around after dinner, lingering over coffee and conversation, or a more casual workstation that welcomes energy and movement. It’s worth the effort to pick out the right one that fits into your space and your lifestyle. To do so, there are a few factors to consider.

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The Effect Of Purchasing Locally Made Furniture
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The Effect Of Purchasing Locally Made Furniture

“Support local” isn’t a new tagline, and most of us can appreciate how important it is to invest in our local communities, something that was especially highlighted in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. But sometimes we miss the link between sustainability, localization, and globalization. Sometimes we forget how we only gain when we purchase from our neighbours and contribute to their success.

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