Tag: Furniture
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...
Tables take many forms and serve many functions, says Sheryl Novak. Photo: Courtesy
One of the most used...
Lose weight in a rocking chair
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If you think I am pulling your leg, read on! You can lose weight by rocking...
Working from home comfortably and safely means choosing the right chair
Back pain from wrong way to sit at work.
It appears that many of us may be working
from...
Finding good furniture has gotten easier in Mexico
Years ago, there were not many options in Mexico when it came to finding furniture.
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...
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Ah, the ottoman. It is a favorite piece of furniture that helps you kick back, relax...
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...
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We often see beautiful pictures of spaces in high-end decorator magazines. For many, the cost of...
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...
The best sofa in Mexico for Fido and Puff
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Before we got our fur baby, we thought we would never allow them on the sofa...
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?
You might have to wait for El Buen Fin in November to get outdoor furniture on sale. Photo: Courtesy
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
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When furnishing a new home in Mexico for clients, I have a checklist that helps create...
Even in sunny Mexico, choosing the right lighting is crucial
Learn about the types of lighting to accomplish the appropriate task. Photo: Courtesy
Lighting
is one of the most...
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
Shabby chic styles can still look upscale. Photo: Courtesy
Most people who own vacation or retirement homes in...
How to make your bedroom a luxurious escape
It doesn't take thousands of dollars to make a bedroom in your home in Mexico a luxurious getaway.
Restoring glass to its original luster after Mexico’s hard water takes...
Glass panels take a beating from hard water in Mexico. Photo: Courtesy
I don't know about you, but...