Journal
Much like a blog, Journal will chronicle our adventures along the way. We look forward to sharing inspiration through product stories, product quality reviews, detailed new product launches, and of course, insights into the amazing life at GFURN.
A Fresh Look at (Modern) Bohemian
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While there’s no doubt we are big fans of beautiful time-honored Bohemian style, we have totally fallen for Modern Boho. With its lighter, sometimes airy look. Color and pattern still reign in this updated but still, uber appealing, comfortable Bohemian style. as illustrated in the gorgeous living room below.
With a lovely pale pink color palette with an emphasis on modern style as seen in the all-white metal shelving unit and “ombre” planter. Pattern and texture contribute to the light-hearted Bohemian look, as do the eclectic accessories on the bookshelf.
When creating your Boho rooms with modern style, it’s easy to start from scratch with with a few beautiful pieces of furniture and then bring in layers of accent tables, poufs, area rugs, decorative pillows and throws until you achieve the look you’re going for. Don’t forget art, paintings, prints and wall hangings and lush potted plants and vines. As you layer, you’ll know when it’s enough, when it’s time to say “this is just right for me.”
The bedroom above has all the appeal of Bohemian style, but with a restrained color palette. What an inviting unexpected look. Wouldn’t it be fun to start with plain poufs or footstools and add all sorts of embellishments like fringe in various lengths, tassels and crocheted elements?
Looking to add a touch of pink to your Boho living room or bedroom? Perhaps the Elsa 1-Seater Lounge Chair in Light Pink is the piece you’re searching for.
Elsa 1-Seater Lounge Chair - Light Pink
Does ashes of roses sound like the perfect color for your Modern Bohemian space? We think ashes of roses is an irresistible hue. What about you?
Ira Handmade Wool Braided Square Pouf - Natural/Silver Pink
We hope you’re inspired to create a modern room with light and airy Boho style. Experiment with this more refined Bohemian and see what you think. If you need us, Gfurn staff is here to help you elevate your modern home furniture and handmade furnishings you’ll love at first sight. You can contact us online here.
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A Fresh Look at (Modern) Bohemian
Posted by Team GFURN on
While there’s no doubt we are big fans of beautiful time-honored Bohemian style, we have totally fallen for Modern Boho. With its lighter, sometimes airy look. Color and pattern still reign in this updated but still, uber appealing, comfortable Bohemian style. as illustrated in the gorgeous living room below.
With a lovely pale pink color palette with an emphasis on modern style as seen in the all-white metal shelving unit and “ombre” planter. Pattern and texture contribute to the light-hearted Bohemian look, as do the eclectic accessories on the bookshelf.
When creating your Boho rooms with modern style, it’s easy to start from scratch with with a few beautiful pieces of furniture and then bring in layers of accent tables, poufs, area rugs, decorative pillows and throws until you achieve the look you’re going for. Don’t forget art, paintings, prints and wall hangings and lush potted plants and vines. As you layer, you’ll know when it’s enough, when it’s time to say “this is just right for me.”
The bedroom above has all the appeal of Bohemian style, but with a restrained color palette. What an inviting unexpected look. Wouldn’t it be fun to start with plain poufs or footstools and add all sorts of embellishments like fringe in various lengths, tassels and crocheted elements?
Looking to add a touch of pink to your Boho living room or bedroom? Perhaps the Elsa 1-Seater Lounge Chair in Light Pink is the piece you’re searching for.
Elsa 1-Seater Lounge Chair - Light Pink
Does ashes of roses sound like the perfect color for your Modern Bohemian space? We think ashes of roses is an irresistible hue. What about you?
Ira Handmade Wool Braided Square Pouf - Natural/Silver Pink
We hope you’re inspired to create a modern room with light and airy Boho style. Experiment with this more refined Bohemian and see what you think. If you need us, Gfurn staff is here to help you elevate your modern home furniture and handmade furnishings you’ll love at first sight. You can contact us online here.
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From Light to Dark: More Modern Living Rooms with Great Gallery Walls
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Modern living rooms and gallery walls seem to be made for each other. Whether light or dark, these spaces are simply beautiful. Let’s look at a few examples:
Light-filled and lovely, the living room shown below is filled with fantasy and fun on the mixed-media filled wall behind the sofa. The room is anchored and elevated by the gorgeous gold seating and soft textural rug. Unexpected color and pattern are a stunning backdrop for the sleek modern draperies. We love this look.
The following living room is light-filled with a dark floor and layered area rugs. Throw pillows on the sofa repeat the light and dark tones from the geometric white to black rug with just a pop of color from the deep hues of the tribal patterned rug. Potted plants are scattered around the round for their special natural contribution to the room.
And on the dark end of the spectrum is this beautiful living room with a deep blue hue on the walls and in the background of the stunning are rug underfoot. An eclectic group of drawings and paintings are used to create the gallery wall that reaches from wall to wall and almost from floor to pristine white ceiling. It’s a great retro look.
If you’re creating a gallery wall and want to add an unexpected element, consider the Little Bird Print below. We think Little Bird is a sure conversation starter and a stunning addition to your modern living room, light or dark in tone.
We’re also quite impressed by the Hana Print. It’s another beautiful option for a modern gallery wall. Wouldn’t she be stunning against a white or deep green background wall?
Please explore the many possibilities gallery walls in your modern interiors. You’ll be glad you did as you discover ways to elevate your living room, dining room, foyer or kitchen (yes, modern kitchens can be made better with the addition of a gallery wall, large or small) with a wall of carefully curated artwork and other treasured objects. We hope to see you soon at Gfurn.
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From Light to Dark: More Modern Living Rooms with Great Gallery Walls
Posted by Team GFURN on
Modern living rooms and gallery walls seem to be made for each other. Whether light or dark, these spaces are simply beautiful. Let’s look at a few examples:
Light-filled and lovely, the living room shown below is filled with fantasy and fun on the mixed-media filled wall behind the sofa. The room is anchored and elevated by the gorgeous gold seating and soft textural rug. Unexpected color and pattern are a stunning backdrop for the sleek modern draperies. We love this look.
The following living room is light-filled with a dark floor and layered area rugs. Throw pillows on the sofa repeat the light and dark tones from the geometric white to black rug with just a pop of color from the deep hues of the tribal patterned rug. Potted plants are scattered around the round for their special natural contribution to the room.
And on the dark end of the spectrum is this beautiful living room with a deep blue hue on the walls and in the background of the stunning are rug underfoot. An eclectic group of drawings and paintings are used to create the gallery wall that reaches from wall to wall and almost from floor to pristine white ceiling. It’s a great retro look.
If you’re creating a gallery wall and want to add an unexpected element, consider the Little Bird Print below. We think Little Bird is a sure conversation starter and a stunning addition to your modern living room, light or dark in tone.
We’re also quite impressed by the Hana Print. It’s another beautiful option for a modern gallery wall. Wouldn’t she be stunning against a white or deep green background wall?
Please explore the many possibilities gallery walls in your modern interiors. You’ll be glad you did as you discover ways to elevate your living room, dining room, foyer or kitchen (yes, modern kitchens can be made better with the addition of a gallery wall, large or small) with a wall of carefully curated artwork and other treasured objects. We hope to see you soon at Gfurn.
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Tips to Bring Tired Modern Spaces to Life
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In the midst of winter with its cold temperatures, gloomy days and sometimes snow or rain, we sometimes long for light, warmth and color. Colder months can often magnify the flaws in or the sightly tired state of our interior spaces. So, what can you do bring to life those so you can enjoy the rest of the cold season and even the rest of the year to come, through spring, summer and fall? Consider using the following:
Add Color
When your room’s color palette begins to seem a little, you can achieve immediate results by changing out drapes, rugs and decorative pillows and bringing in brilliant new hues such as the reds and blues seen in the living room below. These are easy, quick changes to brighten long winter days.
Bring in Pattern
The living room above not shows off red and blue, but a lovely mix of patterns at the same time. It’s a fabulous change of persona to make you smile.
Add Texture
Often, when we think of texture in interiors, we only think of soft yummy textiles. Sure, you can see the great shaggy gold throw thrown across the sofa, but there’s also the texture of the brick on the floor and the fabulous visual texture of the wood grain of the “barn” door. Those textures combine to add a warm cozy look to the room.
Look to Greenery
Whether its a tall cactus on the floor, or multiple potted plants on the console table or entertainment center or perhaps trailing vines on the window sill, living plants can instantly bring a living room to life.
Handmade Round Knitted Pouf
This beautiful gold hand-knitted round pouf would be a quick and easy way to add color and texture to a living room, family room or bedroom.
Handmade Round Knitted Pouf | Vibrant Yellow
Here’s another golden idea. The Lusso Daybed in Gold and Grey would be the perfect pop of color a comfortable lounging spot to a modern living room or bedroom. We have fallen in love with this stylish daybed.
We hope these ideas will help you bring your tired winter spaces to life and give you a reason to smile through the winter. Let us know if we at Gfurn can be of assistance as you elevate your modern rooms.
Read more
Tips to Bring Tired Modern Spaces to Life
Posted by Team GFURN on
In the midst of winter with its cold temperatures, gloomy days and sometimes snow or rain, we sometimes long for light, warmth and color. Colder months can often magnify the flaws in or the sightly tired state of our interior spaces. So, what can you do bring to life those so you can enjoy the rest of the cold season and even the rest of the year to come, through spring, summer and fall? Consider using the following:
Add Color
When your room’s color palette begins to seem a little, you can achieve immediate results by changing out drapes, rugs and decorative pillows and bringing in brilliant new hues such as the reds and blues seen in the living room below. These are easy, quick changes to brighten long winter days.
Bring in Pattern
The living room above not shows off red and blue, but a lovely mix of patterns at the same time. It’s a fabulous change of persona to make you smile.
Add Texture
Often, when we think of texture in interiors, we only think of soft yummy textiles. Sure, you can see the great shaggy gold throw thrown across the sofa, but there’s also the texture of the brick on the floor and the fabulous visual texture of the wood grain of the “barn” door. Those textures combine to add a warm cozy look to the room.
Look to Greenery
Whether its a tall cactus on the floor, or multiple potted plants on the console table or entertainment center or perhaps trailing vines on the window sill, living plants can instantly bring a living room to life.
Handmade Round Knitted Pouf
This beautiful gold hand-knitted round pouf would be a quick and easy way to add color and texture to a living room, family room or bedroom.
Handmade Round Knitted Pouf | Vibrant Yellow
Here’s another golden idea. The Lusso Daybed in Gold and Grey would be the perfect pop of color a comfortable lounging spot to a modern living room or bedroom. We have fallen in love with this stylish daybed.
We hope these ideas will help you bring your tired winter spaces to life and give you a reason to smile through the winter. Let us know if we at Gfurn can be of assistance as you elevate your modern rooms.
Read more
Amp Up Modern Spaces: Texture
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Texture is important in all interior spaces, but texture can make a big impact in modern spaces. Soft or hard, every surface in a room has the texture of one type or another. Soft luxurious texture in upholstery, toss pillows, throws, bedding and area rugs offer a beautiful contrast with many hard finishes in modern interiors. In addition to tactile texture, light, pattern, or other visual “texture.” Wallpaper is a great example of that visual texture. Light and the shadows it casts are also forms of visual texture. Wall art can also have texture, especially if it’s layered.
Let’s look at the beauty of texture in modern spaces:
Bedrooms offer a myriad of opportunities to add texture. Below, the beautiful woods of the furniture and the floor and the smooth finish on the ceiling and walls have a hard texture in contrast to the softness of the padded fabric headboard, bed linens, pillows, and a gorgeous fur throw. Branches add a different and dynamic texture atop the built-in drawer storage beside the bed.
In this awesome modern dining room, texture and textural contrast are on display. The wire table base and wire light fixture exude texture and pattern. The dining chairs are upholstered in velvety hues of green, adding touches of softness around the table. Modern patterned drapes add both texture and color.
The Saturn Ottoman/Pouf in Grey offers texture and softness for a modern space.
Velvety quilted diamond upholstery created outstanding texture on the Saskia Dining Chair in Navy. Luxurious fabric covered dining chairs can create a lovely textural contrast with the hard finish on wood or glass tabletops. Of course, a bonus is the comfort factor when lingering at the table for coffee and good conversation after dinner.
There is a multitude of ways to add texture to modern spaces; we have offered just a few to inspire you and get your creativity going. Unexpected textural elements can add visual interest and an adventurous feel to the modern interior and outdoor spaces. Have fun with texture in your home projects!
Read more
Amp Up Modern Spaces: Texture
Posted by Team GFURN on
Texture is important in all interior spaces, but texture can make a big impact in modern spaces. Soft or hard, every surface in a room has the texture of one type or another. Soft luxurious texture in upholstery, toss pillows, throws, bedding and area rugs offer a beautiful contrast with many hard finishes in modern interiors. In addition to tactile texture, light, pattern, or other visual “texture.” Wallpaper is a great example of that visual texture. Light and the shadows it casts are also forms of visual texture. Wall art can also have texture, especially if it’s layered.
Let’s look at the beauty of texture in modern spaces:
Bedrooms offer a myriad of opportunities to add texture. Below, the beautiful woods of the furniture and the floor and the smooth finish on the ceiling and walls have a hard texture in contrast to the softness of the padded fabric headboard, bed linens, pillows, and a gorgeous fur throw. Branches add a different and dynamic texture atop the built-in drawer storage beside the bed.
In this awesome modern dining room, texture and textural contrast are on display. The wire table base and wire light fixture exude texture and pattern. The dining chairs are upholstered in velvety hues of green, adding touches of softness around the table. Modern patterned drapes add both texture and color.
The Saturn Ottoman/Pouf in Grey offers texture and softness for a modern space.
Velvety quilted diamond upholstery created outstanding texture on the Saskia Dining Chair in Navy. Luxurious fabric covered dining chairs can create a lovely textural contrast with the hard finish on wood or glass tabletops. Of course, a bonus is the comfort factor when lingering at the table for coffee and good conversation after dinner.
There is a multitude of ways to add texture to modern spaces; we have offered just a few to inspire you and get your creativity going. Unexpected textural elements can add visual interest and an adventurous feel to the modern interior and outdoor spaces. Have fun with texture in your home projects!
Read more
Modern on Display: Eye-Catching Wall Shelves
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Eye-catching wall shelves mean you can create visually appealing displays. Everyone seems to have at least one room in which they need to display treasured objects. Shelves come in all sorts of forms from single hanging shelves to shelving units that can fill a wall; in other words, enough shelves to fit wall to wall in a room. The question is, what types of shelves fit best into our modern spaces?
Wall shelves that seem to float or appear to have minimum visible support like the ones in the image below, work with modern style. They don’t take up a lot of visual space, making the room seem lighter, more spacious. If you’ve decorated your home with great retro touches, this type of wall shelf should be perfect in just about any room, in the living room, dining room, bedroom or even in the bath.
The shelves seen above are used to create a simple and easy gallery wall, but that’s only one way they can be used. There are many others. Small trailing plants look pretty on floating shelves.
Built-in shelves like the ones seen below are a beautiful luxury. However, many of us who don’t have this lovely option must find another way to display our decorative accessories, books, and found objects.
Don’t want to hang shelves? Informal in a cool way, the Egor shelf in oak and black metal is a great alternative. Many modern spaces would embrace this shelving unit with its sleek straight lines. Additionally, the Egor would work well in an open loft or room with a slightly industrial persona.
Consider a wall filled with several of the awesome Edge Shelf with Leather Rope. Now, that would be eye-catching indeed.
For a collection of first edition books, art glass or miniature metal roadsters, no matter what your treasures are, display them on your choice of modern wall shelves so you can enjoy them each time you pass by. Modern spaces can be enhanced by the addition of great wall shelves. We can help you find the perfect shelves for your modern space.
Read more
Modern on Display: Eye-Catching Wall Shelves
Posted by Team GFURN on
Eye-catching wall shelves mean you can create visually appealing displays. Everyone seems to have at least one room in which they need to display treasured objects. Shelves come in all sorts of forms from single hanging shelves to shelving units that can fill a wall; in other words, enough shelves to fit wall to wall in a room. The question is, what types of shelves fit best into our modern spaces?
Wall shelves that seem to float or appear to have minimum visible support like the ones in the image below, work with modern style. They don’t take up a lot of visual space, making the room seem lighter, more spacious. If you’ve decorated your home with great retro touches, this type of wall shelf should be perfect in just about any room, in the living room, dining room, bedroom or even in the bath.
The shelves seen above are used to create a simple and easy gallery wall, but that’s only one way they can be used. There are many others. Small trailing plants look pretty on floating shelves.
Built-in shelves like the ones seen below are a beautiful luxury. However, many of us who don’t have this lovely option must find another way to display our decorative accessories, books, and found objects.
Don’t want to hang shelves? Informal in a cool way, the Egor shelf in oak and black metal is a great alternative. Many modern spaces would embrace this shelving unit with its sleek straight lines. Additionally, the Egor would work well in an open loft or room with a slightly industrial persona.
Consider a wall filled with several of the awesome Edge Shelf with Leather Rope. Now, that would be eye-catching indeed.
For a collection of first edition books, art glass or miniature metal roadsters, no matter what your treasures are, display them on your choice of modern wall shelves so you can enjoy them each time you pass by. Modern spaces can be enhanced by the addition of great wall shelves. We can help you find the perfect shelves for your modern space.