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!!