Tag: Furniture
Ikea finally reaches Yucatán as it expands its delivery zone
Mexico has been late to get an Ikea. And when it finally came, the Yucatán Peninsula was left out of Ikea's delivery zone. Until...
Reflections on the Acapulco chair, a Mexican design icon
During the 1950s, the first Silla Acapulco saw the light of day in the city of the same name. There are many theories about...
Bringing new life to antique furniture in Mérida’s north
Juan Pablo Titore has long loved bringing life back to vintage furniture through the art of restoration
What is a table? All about your home’s most important piece...
One of the most used items of furniture in the home is a table. Whether the table is in the kitchen, dining room, living...
Lose weight in a rocking chair
If you think I am pulling your leg, read on! You can lose weight by rocking in a chair. Before we get to how...
Working from home comfortably and safely means choosing the right chair
It appears that many of us may be working
from home over the next few months. For those that are new to having a home
office,...
Finding good furniture has gotten easier in Mexico
Years ago, there were not many options in Mexico when it came to finding furniture.
There was mainly one department store with low-end items...
Selecting a sofa when furnishing your home in Mexico
Planning a new living room? Begin with the sofa.
Parota wood or fiberboard? The answer is complicated
Most people in Mexico will tell you to get your dining room and bedroom furniture made with parota wood and stay clear of fiberboards. But is it true?
Put your feet up and read about our favorite piece of...
Ah, the ottoman. It is a favorite piece of furniture that helps you kick back, relax and put your feet up after a long...
To spray or not to spray your furniture? It’s no longer...
Nothing takes a beating in your home in Mexico like your upholstered furniture. But is Scotchgard still the best protection?
The magnet test, and other ways to find the right grill...
It's essential, and not so difficult, to find a barbecue grill that lasts and fits the needs of your home in Mexico.
How to make your home look like it belongs in a...
We often see beautiful pictures of spaces in high-end decorator magazines. For many, the cost of furniture, décor and interior decorator we see in...
Mexico mid-century modern design: the Acapulco chair
Many owners of a home in Mexico are furnishing their vacation, retirement or rental properties in mid-century modern.
It is currently one of the...
The best sofa in Mexico for Fido and Puff
Before we got our fur baby, we thought we would never allow them on the sofa or chairs in our home. Unfortunately, we did...
Made in the shade: Awnings pay off in numerous ways
As it gets hotter and more humid here in Mexico, we get more requests for solutions that help keep things cooler.
When is the best time to buy furniture in Mexico?
North of the border, savvy consumers time their purchase of big-ticket items such as furniture when they know they will get the best price. ...
Save money and be safe with modern window tinting
As we approach the hottest part of the year, it's time to think about how the intense and direct rays of the sun negatively impacts us.
Comparing mod, coastal and natural decor in Mexico income properties
Here are some tips to help you design the quintessential relaxing bedroom that will have renters drooling to stay at your place.
A warning about wood furniture in Mexico
Many expats buying wood furniture for their new homes in Mexico are not necessarily familiar with the different environment and vendors here.
The good-sleep checklist you need before furnishing your bedroom
When furnishing a new home in Mexico for clients, I have a checklist that helps create a relaxing bedroom. Here are some of the...
Even in sunny Mexico, choosing the right lighting is crucial
Lighting
is one of the most critical parts of any room.
With the
right light, your home in Mexico can be relaxing, comforting and
stress-reducing. It is...
Humble plastic is suddenly a high-end option for outdoor furniture
Two years ago, I would not have considered plastic for a high-end home. What changed?
‘Shabby chic’ vacation homes in Mexico: How to achieve the look
Most people who own vacation or retirement homes in Mexico want it to be relaxed and comfortable. That's why one of the decor styles...
