Building a Greener Today and Tomorrow Too.
At Handstone we’re committed to building beautiful furniture you’ll enjoy for many years. We’re also committed to the environment. It starts with the furniture we make. One of the most effective ways we help preserve the environment is by building a durable product. By constructing our furniture from solid wood, with dovetail drawers and a premium varnish finish, we’re building our furniture to last. The longer it lasts, the longer it will be before it ends up in the landfill. And when we’re done building our furniture, the sawdust we produce is recycled as livestock bedding and the scrap wood is
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Finding the perfect lighting for your space is integral to any design. More than just adding beauty, but never restricted to just functionality - how you choose to stay out of the dark can be an intricate decision.
Here are three important steps to consider when sourcing lighting:
Step 1. What is the purpose?
Lighting can be decorative, practical or more commonly, both. It creates a tone and establishes an ambience for a space. Ambient or general lighting is the primary source of light that can be layered with other accent lights, such as lamps, for added drama. Generally, bedrooms and living spaces
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What is your style?
Some furniture styles, like fashions, are timeless classics. From the graceful curves of a Queen Anne chair to the clean and practical lines of an Empire cabinet, there are furniture styles to fit virtually every taste and lifestyle. If you wouldn't know a Louis XVI chaise from a Shaker rocker, don’t despair. There is no right or wrong when it comes to selecting a particular style. What is most important is the style you find most pleasing. You may be surprised to discover that exploring classic furniture styles can be an exciting adventure in world history, politics and
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