On last night's episode of Mad Men, Don's new secretary, Dawn, and Peggy shared some beers and office stories on Peggy's floral sofa. Here's hoping that the sofa was comfortable — Dawn had to sleep over on it to avoid riots in her BedStuy neighborhood and deal with an awkward interaction between herself and Peggy before the night was over. Truth be told, I actually love the look of floral Read more

An incredibly rich, sumptuous fabric, velvet is as fashionable today as it was in the 14th century. Velvet is traditionally made with silk threads, though today it is also often made from cotton, acetate, and rayon. This plush, infinitely touchable fabric has long been associated with royalty, but now, thanks to mechanized weaving techniques, it's much more affordable than it has been in past Read more

Dying to update your sofa, but can't stomach the idea of buying an entirely new piece or paying big bucks for a reupholstery job? There's no need to spend major money on your sofa when renovating or redecorating your space. Spruce up your seating area with these simple and effective ideas, from least to most expensive. Least Expensive: New Pillow Cases While you could always buy new pillows, save Read more

While common design advice holds that pops of color are often best attempted in accent pieces — think pillows, throws, and artwork — there's an undeniable appeal in simply throwing caution to the wind and making a major color statement with a larger furniture piece. This living room, featured in the latest issue of Lonny Mag, does just that. Granted, we'd expect such expert use of color in Read more