Who ever said that dogs shouldn’t be allowed on the furniture? We couldn’t disagree more, and believe that keeping your couches and chairs looking great and letting your dogs on the furniture aren’t mutually exclusive.

To prove our point, we’ve rounded up eight of the cutest #plushpups on Instagram that are not only relaxing on high-quality furniture, but are making the furniture look better by doing so.

RubyLou the Miniature Schnauzer

Despite hailing from Germany originally, RubyLou the miniature schnauzer is showing off a decidedly French country antique wing chair. We love the color combination of the pastel green upholstery with the gold-painted wood.

Maxx the Havanese

Another green chair, but a completely different look. This happy Havanese named Maxx couldn’t be enjoying his pale green leather wing chair more. 

Pro tip: Leather is the best dog-friendly fabric choice because it wipes clean easily, won’t snag claws, and is very durable. In fact, if you’re going for rustic interior decor, a little wear and tear will actually contribute to the distressed aesthetic!

Mayo the Cockerdoodle

This photo is all about texture: the scruffy fur of Mayo the cockerdoodle and the soft velvet of the pale pink tuxedo sofa.

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Goya the Rescue Pup

Goya sits with the poise of a queen on this studded armchair. What better throne for such a regal pup?

Pro tip: The more tightly woven the fabric, the less chance it will get snagged on your dog’s claws.

Betty the Black Lab

A black lab with a coat as shiny as Betty’s deserves a perch that’s equally sleek. We think that this chocolaty leather chesterfield sofa fits the bill perfectly.

Bibi the Labradoodle

You might mistake Bibi the labradoodle for another throw pillow if you’re not careful! 

Pro tip: Trim your dog’s claws regularly to minimize the damage they can do on loose-weave fabrics like the one used for the above couch.

Zelda the Kokoni

After a long day of playing, Zelda the kokoni likes nothing better than resting on this beautiful tufted and studded settee sofa.

Think you might let your own #plushpup up on the sofa in the future? At Queen Anne Upholstery, we’re happy to discuss pet-friendly fabrics with you and even reupholster your current pieces to make them more suitable for your best four-legged friend. Request an estimate for your upcoming project today!

At Queen Anne Upholstery & Refinishing, our goal is to help each and every client achieve the space of their dreams. The first step in this process involves helping them understand their different interior decor style options. 

One of our favorites is the warm and welcoming rustic decor. This natural style is versatile and combines well with a number of other types of decor, but a handful of elements are necessary for a space to be truly “rustic.” 

Warm and Neutral Color Scheme

Unsurprisingly, rustic decor is made up of mostly neutral colors. Think browns, tans, beiges, grays, and muted blacks, with a focus on warm shades so that the space doesn’t feel stark or cold. To incorporate pops of bold color, stick with earthy tones such as green, brick red, or adobe orange.

Most of your pieces should be solid-colored, but you can add patterns with area rugs, throws, or pillows.

Rough-Edged Wood

Rustic decor is a little rough around the edges — literally. It tends to favor furniture that’s not overly polished, such as wood furniture with rough edges (edges that haven’t been rounded or sanded), to create a natural and organic feeling. Handmade furniture is also common.

Exposed Outdoor Elements

Bringing the outdoors into your home is one of the best ways to achieve a rustic look, which is why you’ll see many exposed brick walls and fireplace surrounds. Rough natural stone is another great option.

Leather Furniture

Leather furniture is essential to rustic homes, and we have a very particular kind of leather in mind: Go for soft, broken-in leather furniture with simple lines. Then add textured throws, pillows, and rugs for contrast.

The great thing about leather is that the more you use it, the more comfortable (and rustic!) it will get.

Architectural Elements

If you’re on the lookout for a new home or renovating your current home is an option, a few key architectural elements will go a long way toward creating a rustic space. Exposed wood beams, stone or brick accent walls, and oversized fireplaces help create a cabin-like feel. Large windows are also a must, bringing the beauty of your natural surroundings into your home.

Is rustic decor calling you? Queen Anne Upholstery & Refinishing can help you create this look in your home with a number of different services: Reupholster or refinish worn vintage furniture, work with us to custom-design the perfect pieces, or shop our premade furniture ready for purchase at our showrooms. Whatever route you take, one of our in-house custom interior decorators will be happy to make recommendations and even visit your home to help you cultivate a rustic look.

Not sure if rustic decor is right for you? Check out these other interior decor styles: 

• Contemporary
• French country
• Industrial
• Midcentury modern

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At Queen Anne Upholstery & Refinishing, we’re dedicated to helping each and every client achieve the space of their dreams. This starts with helping them understand their different interior decor style options. 

One of the most highly sought after decor options is the sleek and retro midcentury modern style. Here’s our guide on how to incorporate midcentury modern decor in your home.

Clean Lines

The most essential element of midcentury modern decor is the use of clean, sleek lines in furniture and decorations. Whereas the straight edges are sharp, the curves are organic and gentle while still being well-defined. Ornamentation and accents are kept to a minimum.

The result is an unfussy, uncluttered, and understated look.

Mixed Materials

After World War II, technological advances spurred on the development and production of new materials, textures, effects, colors, and forms. One of these new productions was plastic, which would later become a significant element of midcentury modern design.

While embracing the new materials available, midcentury modern design continued to use more traditional options as well. In fact, the juxtaposition of traditional materials (such as wood) with nontraditional materials (such as plastic, glass, metal, and plywood) is typical of this decor style.

Pops of Bright Color

Midcentury modern decor is known for its bursts of color: While neutrals make up the majority of the space, bright and saturated colors are used in moderation for pillows, furniture, accent walls, and the like. The color pallete often includes yellows, oranges, reds, and aquas.

Geometric Patterns

Look closely and you’re likely to find geometric patterns in any midcentury modern space. Rugs that incorporate straight lines, circles, or triangles (like the one above) are common, but you’ll also see accent walls with bold geometric wallpaper as well as other geometric decor elements. Patterns don’t have to be from the ‘50s or ‘60s to work — as long as they have clean colors and designs, they’ll look at home in midcentury modern decor.

Textures

Texture is important in midcentury modern decor to add visual interest to the otherwise minimalistic design. The room above incorporates texture with a cowhide rug, textured upholstery, and a brick fireplace surround. Shag rugs and rough stone fireplaces are also common.

Lighting

Midcentury modern spaces don’t skimp on lighting, using floor lamps, table lamps, and ceiling lamps — often all in the same room. Midcentury modern lamps tend to be made of finished metals and play with lines and geometric shapes. The most iconic lamps made in this style have simple curved contours or straight rods with exposed bulbs. 

Plenty of natural light is also essential to midcentury modern design, which tries to integrate itself with nature as much as possible.

Is midcentury modern decor calling you? Queen Anne Upholstery & Refinishing can help you create this look in your home with a number of different services: Reupholster or refinish worn vintage furniture, work with us to custom-design the perfect pieces, or shop our premade furniture ready for purchase at our showrooms. Whatever route you take, one of our in-house custom interior decorators will be happy to make recommendations and even visit your home to help you cultivate a midcentury modern look.

Not sure if midcentury modern decor is right for you? Check out these other interior decor styles: 

• Contemporary
• French country
• Industrial

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At Queen Anne Upholstery & Refinishing, we partner with a number of talented local interior designers and decorators to help each other create beautiful spaces for our clients. One of these designers is Judith Wright from Judith Wright Design.

Judith Wright Design

Judith Wright Sentz received her master’s degree in interior design at Western Michigan University. For the past 20 years, she has been practicing in residential, yacht, corporate, and hospitality interior design in the Pacific Northwest.

Although Judith enjoys designing all areas of the home, she is a professional member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and focuses on the aesthetic and functional detailing of these two rooms.

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Judith’s design philosophy favors pleasing architectural shape, texture, color, and scale. She avoids creating spaces that are overly matching, instead preferring the eclecticism that comes with blending old and new pieces, and is experienced in designing both contemporary and traditional interiors.

However, Judith’s aim is always to interpret her client’s vision and create a space that is their ideal for both personal expression and comfort.

Services offered by Judith Wright Design include:

Judith Wright Design takes on projects of all sizes and offers a complimentary telephone conversation at the beginning of each project to determine if it’s a good fit. 

Visit Judith Wright Design’s website or Instagram for more examples of Judith’s past work and inspiration for your own home projects!

Learn More About Our Designer Referral Program

Our partnership with Judith Wright Design and other local designers is a result of our designer referral program. This program maximizes designers’ potential by equipping them with first-rate decor items and services to offer their clients. At the same time, clients benefit from our combined expertise and skills, enjoying convenient processes and receiving superiorly designed spaces and products.

Designers: To learn more about our designer referral program, visit our website or stop by one of our showrooms.

Homeowners: If you’re looking for a designer to help you redecorate or remodel your home, contact us to learn how to get started with one of our in-house interior decorators or trusted design partners.

At Queen Anne Upholstery & Refinishing, we make it our mission to help our clients achieve the space of their dreams, and this starts with understanding the different interior decor style options. Just one of these options is the minimalistic, no-nonsense industrial style. Keep reading to learn how to implement industrial decor in your home.

Exposed Ducts and Pipes

Industrial decor was likely born during the early 20th century when globalization took factories abroad, leaving empty warehouses and industrial buildings that would later be transformed into residential buildings. Rather than change the style of these buildings, architects worked with it, highlighting architectural elements such as exposed ducts, pipes, and beams; bare or brick walls; and other mechanisms.

Vintage Furniture and Accessories

Incorporate vintage and recycled furniture and accessories that are both provincial and contemporary, such as the suitcase coffee table, leather couch, retro lighting fixtures, and wood pallet bedframe in the above photos. Industrial spaces are generally made up of blocky pieces with clean lines for a utilitarian feel. 
Remember to keep these items to a minimum so that your space looks open and clutter-free.

Wood and Metal 

Raw materials such as wood and metal (think aluminum, steel, iron, copper, and tin) are staples for any industrial space. While wood may work best for flooring, walls, and larger furniture pieces, metal can be incorporated with chairs, lighting fixtures, side tables, and other accessories. Don’t be afraid to mix old and new pieces and different types of wood and metal.

Cool, Neutral Tones

Start off with a neutral color scheme of gray, beige, white, and black to create a harmonious look. The wood pieces you incorporate will warm up the space, and you can add in bold tones with small accents, such as the plant in the photo above.

Simple Flooring

The last key element of industrial decor: simple flooring. While wood flooring is an obvious choice, polished concrete flooring is an excellent alternative and lends a modern look to any space. Rugs aren’t typical of industrial style, but if you want to use them, avoid plush or colorful options that stand out.

Is industrial decor calling you? Queen Anne Upholstery & Refinishing can help you create this look in your home with a number of different services: Reupholster or refinish worn vintage furniture, work with us to custom-design the perfect pieces, or shop our premade furniture ready for purchase at our showrooms. Whatever route you take, one of our in-house custom interior decorators will be happy to make recommendations and even visit your home to help you cultivate an industrial look.

Not sure if industrial decor is right for you? Check out these other interior decor styles: 

• Contemporary
• French country

At Queen Anne Upholstery & Refinishing, we partner with a number of talented local interior designers and decorators to help each other create beautiful spaces for our clients. One of these designers is Emily Lauderback from the design and color consultation firm Color in Space.

Color in Space

Emily Lauderback founded Color in Space in 2005 after working as a math coach, interior designer, and color consultant. Her combined passion for education and interior design inspired the mission behind the company.

This mission is two-fold. First, confronted with limitless paint color options, homeowners often struggle to choose the right colors for their space. Color in Space aims to make this process easier by helping them build a palette that supports their home’s architecture.

But it’s not just about choosing colors that look good: The colors chosen should be energetically balanced to promote a specific feeling of the homeowner’s choice.

To both of these ends, Emily has designed two series of customized color palettes, the Dwelling Palettes and the Chakra Palettes. Each palette includes swatches of 12 distinct, coordinated colors that homeowners can use as a roadmap for their interior decor. The colors needn’t be used for paint alone — one color could work for an area rug, another for the couch, and so on. The end result is a harmonious blend of colors that makes you feel your best.

While these palettes can be purchased online, Emily also offers both in-person and phone consultations to help clients choose the right color palette for their home and apply their color palette to their space.

Visit Color in Space’s website or Facebook for more examples of Emily’s past work and inspiration for your own home projects!

Learn More About Our Designer Referral Program

Our partnership with Color in Space and other local designers is a result of our designer referral program. This program maximizes designers’ potential by equipping them with first-rate decor items and services to offer their clients. At the same time, clients benefit from our combined expertise and skills, enjoying convenient processes and receiving superiorly designed spaces and products.

Designers: To learn more about our designer referral program, visit our website or stop by one of our showrooms.

Homeowners: If you’re looking for a designer to help you redecorate or remodel your home, contact us to learn how to get started with one of our in-house interior decorators or trusted design partners.