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2011's #4 Hottest Trend in Design!

New Paula Deen Line is In!!

Hey Ya'll!! I used to watch Paula Deen put 8 pounds of the butter in her recipes and think, "man this woman sure knows how to make something taste amazing!" Never in a million years would I think she would get into the furniture business but am I sure glad she did! When you think of Paula Deen you think of down home goodness, tradition, comfort & warmth. And all these things that we just know & love about Paula Deen's cooking is also transferred into her furniture. Working with the Universal designers, the inspiration behind her collection is taken directly from her Savannah home; plantation style antiques, coastal design, and of course, Savannah's own distinctive character. We are absolutely loving the furniture in our showroom! Beautifully distressed cabinets in antique finishes, our favorite is the Bag Lady, named after her first restaurant. Come check out her collection yourself in our showroom! We know you'll love it as much as we do!

Taking lessons from a chair

The alarm went off at 5:44am this morning. Pissed because I could have sworn I set it for 5:30am (or maybe I did and just didn't hear it because my body's been screaming sleep more!) I jumped out of bed and immediately grabbed a toothbrush.  I hate being late for yoga! It so stresses me out when I am...ironic?  Maybe...but I know I'm not alone in this. We rush from activity to activity from errand to errand from task to task and often forget that sometimes we just need to slow down, relax, unwind and take a little time from our daily list of to-dos to just knit a chair. That's why I love these Wooly & Stitch chairs, created by Susanne Westphal.  She asks the question, " Why do we have less time than ever before, although we've invented time saving tips?"  Each chair is unfinished and meant to be finished by the user. Using wool, the user stitches to finish and upholster the chairs.  Individual to each user's impressions of life & individuality, the more time the user spends finishing the chair the more beautiful and comfortable they are.

Although, we don't carry these chairs in our showroom, I believe in the lesson they teach and the importance of reflection.

Mixing New Furniture with Old Pieces

How do we mix our new furniture with our old furniture?

It may seem difficult to mix new furniture with older pieces, but really if done it right can be quite awesome! When mixing new furniture with old there really are no style rules but here are some pointers and ideas to help you pull it off! And when done right, you can create truly authentic & fascinating spaces! Just make sure when desiging to stay true to what you really love! 

Keep It Simple

Too much mixing of old and new creates distraction and clutter. Use your own judgment and remember some things no matter how hard you try simply do not go together!

Find a Similarity

There should be at least one common element present in the new and old furniture you want to combine in a room.

It can be anything from the color of the furniture to the type and shape of the wood. Even a visual theme such as the type of decor can be a common element.

Opposites Most Definitely Attract

Mixing contemporary with antiques add layers of style and personality.  In the dining room pictured, a black dining table with turned legs bridges the room's traditional and contemporary features. Host chairs, placed at each end of a table, break the ordinary rhythm of standard dining rooms.

Use Accessories

Accessories such as pillows and knickknacks can bridge the gap between new and old furniture. An old wooden bed frame can fit in with other traditional bedroom furniture if you add draw attention away from it with your bed coverings and pillows.

If you ever need more help, come by our showroom located off Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego and we will do our very best to help you find the perfect new piece to match the old piece you just can't seem to part with ;)

How to Arrange Furniture to Create more Space

Q. How do I arrange my furniture to create more space?

A. So so SO important, given the small spaces we San Diegans choose to live in, is making sure we are deliberate in arranging our furniture to maximize our space.  Contrary to rational logic, the use of large furniture actual adds depth and dimension while mulitple smaller pieces of furniture just looks cluttered. Make sure you choose a focal point for the room, whether it's a fireplace, piece of art or large window and design around that focal point with the largest piece (typically) the sofa directly in front of it. It typically also helps to place them against the wall so keeping the middle area open.  Make sure you don't block pathways and the natural flow of traffic for the room as well. Hope this helps a little.

Here are a few other tios & tricks to making your space feel & look bigger than it really is:

- Use light & bright colors, dark colors absorb light

- Paint your moldings a shade lighter than your walls, it will make your walls look recessed & bigger

- Consider having a few pieces the same color as the walls, they'll begin to blend and widen out the lines of the room

- Set your furniture at an angle.  Your eye will tend to follow the diagonal lines which is always longer than a straight line

- Try keeping your floors as clear as possible.  

- Don't cover the walls with lots of accessories.  In small spaces, one large piece works better than many small pieces. 

- And finally be neat & tidy! No one wants to live in clutter! And if it's small it'll look even more cluttered!

For more tips & tricks visit our facebook at www.facebook.com/realdealfurniture or check out our website as well! www.discountfurniturestoresandiego.com

Please Help me Buy a New Latex Bed!

Heard all the hype about Latex Mattresses but not convinced?  Here's a quick guide to why we love latex and why you might consider getting one for yourself as well.

Questions? Or wanna lay in one for yourself?  Come on by!

All things purple

I love how Alice Walker said, "I think it pisses God off when you by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it".  So true!!! If you're using purple you're making a statement! The color purple is comforting, spiritual, mysterious, restful, creative, & artistic and can work just about anywhere! Unlike most other colors we can design our homes with, purple has the ability to be cool and warm depending on the other colors it's combined with.
It's said purple encourages imagination and can draw out the creative in all of us!

In the kitchen, purple used is often associated with wine and grapes, and accentuates an Italian themed kitchen design. I love the contrast of the plum chairs and white dining table. Gorgeous!

A purple sofa makes a strong statement in this purple themed living room. It's dramatic but with a sense of calmness and balance.

In the bedroom, softer purples like lavenders and violets create a soothing and relaxing effect. I wouldn't mind laying my head to sleep soft upholstered headboard in purple each night!

And purple is always a fun idea for any kids furniture.  Although often associated with a more feminine look, purple can still be used in a masculine way with deeper tones.

Have purple designed rooms? Show us yours!

Vegas Baby!!

Real Furniture is in Vegas this weekend and everyone knows in Vegas the house always wins! Welcome to the largest and fastest growing new home furnishings trade complex in the world! The Vegas Furniture Market! Held twice a year in Las Vegas, nearly 12,000 exhibiting companies feature new innovations in furniture, decorative accessories, gift, lighting, area rugs, home textiles & decor! There's no better place than here for us to determine what we should bring in next, trade out or get rid of all together. But we'd love your opinion after all, we're really shopping for you.


What do you guys think about Bean Bags? Out dated? or Making a Comeback?


Or perhaps an over-sized comfy sofa instead?


Or perhaps some modern vintage?



Please send us your thoughts!

Real Deal Delivery Launch

It's been a long time coming! Real Deal Furniture has launched our own Delivery company! And we are stoked! For 6 years we've relied on the expertise and service of an outsourced third party company and for many years.  An even though it was a beautiful relationship, we've grown and expanded tremendously this past year and decided it was long overdue to begin bringing this process in house.  With the new team of seven, Stu, JC, Marcel, Seth, Matt, Moi, and Armando, the boys are rocking and rolling and already getting rave reviews with their quick set up, cleanliness and even helping elderly neighbors out in the process on yelp!!

Before & Afters we Love

There's nothing better than a makeover! I'm not really sure if it's the rejuvenating feeling of getting a fresh clean start or the exhilaration of change that I love so much.  All I know is when someone takes my un-stylish hair and makes it awesome or a drab looking room and makes it pop I get happy! And in the furniture world, makeovers are happening all the time! It's amazing how sometimes it only takes one piece to completely transform your space.  Here are some before and afters we just love!

 Outdated Busy and Clustered Before

 

Beautiful Sleek Contrasted After

Boring Cramped Alcove Before

 

Elegant Sleek Dining After

Disjointed Awkward Living Before 

Clean Classic Contemporary After

 

Blank Dull & Drab Fireplace Before

Defined Vintage After!

What are your favorites?! We'd love to see yours!

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