Why You Want Performance Fabric on Outdoor Furniture

As spring is well under way, you might wonder why performance fabric is a big deal when choosing your outdoor furniture from us at Red Barn. “After all, it’s all got to be one big promotional put-on! I mean, when you expose upholstery to the sun and the rain, inevitably, eventually, it will fade, right?” Wrong! In this blog post we’ll go over why a scientifically developed high-performance fabric such as Nuvella or Sunbrella is essential to keep your outdoor furniture and accessories like new for many muggy summers and cool evenings perfect for partying!

How Is Performance Fabric Different?

You might think performance fabric is simply dyed extra dark once the fabric is made. That wouldn’t deliver what this lab-perfected synthetic cloth offers you. The key here is “synthetic.” Your nylon or rayon upholstery was originally molten plastic, before it was turned into tiny fibers to make that striking burnt-orange outdoor sectional or relaxing chaise lounge on which to sun yourself. When it’s still liquid-hot, that’s when the manufacturer adds the color. That way, from the beginning, right down to the core, every fiber, every molecule, of your performance fabric has your desired color, so thoroughly that neither the sun nor rain can fade it!

What Is Performance Fabric Used For?

Manufacturers have discovered that performance fabric is a selling point not only for long-lasting outdoor furniture and accessories constantly in the sun such as patio umbrellas. It’s also great for your indoor sofas and chairs because it’s incredibly stain-resistant. Any “oops” will wipe right off simply with a cloth or sponge, water, and a little soap.

Get your performance fabric upholstered outdoor furniture for less from our St. Stephens Church, VA outlet in time for summer!

How to Choose Dining Room Furniture

Your dining room furniture likely will be multipurpose for everything from holiday meals to daily homework station. So you need to choose well to make the most of this hitherto underused space. Here are some design ideas and practical advice Red Barn Furniture Outlet has picked up along the way and would like to share with you.

Your Dining Table Size and Shape

The No. 1 mistake homeowners make when choosing a dining table is being inaccurate about the dimensions. This can be disastrous both practically, if you have trouble getting in and out of the room, as well as aesthetically. A table that’s too small will stick out in a bad way too. So be very careful with your yardstick or tape measure, checking your results twice and writing everything down. You must have at least two feet of clearance between the dining table’s edges and the surrounding walls. That way your dining set will command the room’s look but you can comfortably slide chairs in and out. Actually, the golden number for this clearance space is 36 inches. Width is another practical factor, making reaching for things at the table too awkward if it’s too wide. Shoot for something narrower than 48 inches. Also, the table should be about 30 inches off the floor.

If you’re stuck with a cramped space for your dining room, a tempered-glass tabletop is a proven designer trick to make it seem larger.

Your Dining Chair Options

Try out dining furniture in our store to figure out your ideal seat-to-table distance. Make sure your choice of chair slides easily under the table without the arms bumping or scraping under the tabletop.

If you want to mix one style of dining chairs with a table from another set, go for it. While some looks clash, making a clumsy design statement, such as Early American chairs with a sleek glass table, others will impress your guests with their irony and whimsy.

Whatever dining room furniture style and dimensions you prefer, our St. Stephens Church, VA store is ready to help your room match your design vision affordably.

Home Decor Tips: “Pops” of Color to Wake Up a Room

Now that spring is coming soon, our minds and hearts turn to nature’s glorious return to living color, most notably in the many fragrant flowers in bloom. Whether wild on the trees or bursting forth in your garden, these joyous plants are perfect for arranging in vases indoors. Why do we do that? Well, designers well understand the appeal of “pops” of color. It actually comes from the world of cosmetic: just the right shade of eyeshadow, lipstick, etc. Sounds like your favorite fruit treat from the ice-cream truck, doesn’t it? Well, with skillful use of home furniture and accents, you can add the same sense of childlike fun and wonder to a formerly lackluster space. Better still, your decor choices won’t wilt!

One or Two Bright Home Furniture Pieces for Optimum Pop Color

Let’s start where your visitors do in your home: the living room. Too often people are afraid to explore color possibilities here with living room furniture or home accents, fearing to appear too loud or garish. That’s where pop color comes in perfectly. Less is more! For example, accent chairs need not fade into the background in beige or earth tones. Liven things up with one or two in electric, notice-me hues from Kelly green to vivid teal to sherbet orange! These pieces then form an elegant counterpoint to the sofa and table that are most (but not all) living rooms’ centerpieces.

Colorful Bedding for Just the Right Amount of Pop

Your bedroom furniture is a canvas for self-expression with that vast underused space atop the bed itself. That goes just as much for kids’ beds. Try accent pillows and coverlets in wild colors such as magenta or lime green to add some “kick” to your boudoir’s style.

Remember, the goal is simply “pop,” not loudness. When it comes to bright home furniture and bedding to wake up your home decor, our neighbors know to come to our St. Stephens Church, VA store. You’ll love what you find!

3 Simple Ideas for Redecorating Your Living Room

Ask your neighbors how they decorated their living room and you’re bound to be bombarded with a different answer from everybody, and more than a few from a single one! Because the living room is so close to our hearts and our homes, how we furnish it directly affects how we feel when we spend time inside of it. So what could be more fun, and crucial to your happiness at home, than discussing all the creative ways you can personalize your space, on a budget that’s right for you.

Today, your neighbors at the Red Barn Furniture outlet are excited to talk to you about redecorating your living room:

Divvy Up and Decorate Your Space, Slice by Slice

Here’s a neat trick we’ve picked up over the years: decorate by layering. What do we mean by this exactly? Starting from the floor, onward to your centerpieces, curtains and accents, think of your living room as being divided into many slices and interchangeable parts. You want to make sure that each of these slices or parts has what it needs to feel comfortable, appealing, yet only as busy as it needs to be. A sure beat? An area rug, matched by an accent ottoman and sofa.

Unleash the Rainbow in Your Living Room: Colors

What’s one concept in decor that goes overlooked more than it should? How about colors and tones! While you may think you can pick out a color for your sectional sofa and call it a day, you would be mistaken. Your living room, from upholstery to coffee table to wall space, reflects a whole spectrum of color, whether you’re aware of it or not. If you want to relax at home, grab a color scheme that’s soft and monochromatic, or bold and consistent in its shades.

Accessorize to Personalize Your Space for Anyone

After all that subdividing and colorizing, your living room’s more than ready for some accessory charm. Adhering to a particular hue, keep an eye out for artwork and mementos that reflect the mood you have in mind for your living room.  Personal pieces go a long way towards reflecting a space that is uniquely you, and one where you want to entertain your family and friends.

But that’s not even the half of it. Do yourself a favor and stop by our Red Barn Furniture Outlet in Stephens Church, Virginia, to get plenty of ideas, and discounts on the best living room decor around. 

Give Birth to the New You: Bedroom Decor for 2019

It’s 2019! And that means ditching the old and the stagnant and embracing the new. But where could you do with an infusion of fresh style more than your own personal bedroom? Today we’ll review just some of the ways you can redecorate your bedroom to reflect the New Year, and the new you!

Bring Symmetry into Your Life, Day and Night

If there’s a Golden rule to decorating a bedroom, it’s this: respect your sense of symmetry. In practice, this applies to everything that you include in your bedroom, from your nightstand, down to your chest and armoire. Be the judge of what blends, and what sticks out, noting how styles and colors get along.

Accustomed to a single classic nightstand? Why not mirror it, giving your bedside a fuller look and feel.

Age Your Bedroom the Best Way: Antique Decor

Do you sometimes feel that your bedroom’s a tad too modern for your tastes? Then give it a character and bit of intrigue, by furnishing your space with some antique splendor of its own, like a traditionally finished bedroom dresser and mirror.  You’ll be hard-pressed to find a single person who wouldn’t like the mix of contemporary and classic.

Own a queen sized bed that could do with a makeover? Support it with an upholstered headboard, for a combination that’s both functional and inviting.

Give Your Guests Some Seating in Your Bedroom

Before you bring any guests into your bedroom, ask yourself: apart from the bed, where can they seat themselves? You’d be surprised by the number of bedrooms lacking adequate seating, and how easy it is to fix this.

Our recommendation: invest in a cushioned bench, at the edge of your bed, or a comfy chair or two on one side of your room. You’ll appreciate the way your extra seating adds dimension to your space, and gives you more options for how you spend your hours inside your bedroom (reading or napping).

Swing by Red Barn Furniture Outlet to Personalize

The key to this New Year is initiative. Spark up your imagination, and your love for quality furniture, by stopping by the Red Barn Furniture Outlet in Stephens Church, Virginia.