2013 Living Room Furniture Collection : BHG Furniture

Whether you are looking for cottage casual, traditional with a twist or contemporary sophistication, the Better Homes and Gardens furniture collection is designed to meet your style needs.

Modern Expressions Portfolio Table
The ultimate blend of old and new, the tables in the Modern Expressions collection add a touch of refinement to any living space. Timeless shapes and lines are enhanced with modern features such as a sliding top that reveals storage in the portfolio cocktail table.

London Living Room
This versatile sectional features down blend seating and chic tufted detailing on the inside arms. Customize it with five different pieces, including a cocktail ottoman. The color palette is anchored in soft dove gray and accented by a watercolor floral jacquard, contemporary geometrics, and a beautifully sculpted chaise lounge in saffron yellow.

Tea House Living Room
What could be more welcoming than this casual sofa with bright red print pillows featuring a tea house script? This warm color palette starts with a khaki colored twill base cloth on the sofa accented by a pin stripe on the contrasting bias welt. Then layering begins with the script pattern pillows and a sophisticated printed chair frame design. Top it off with the sophisticated cocktail ottoman that shows off a scalloped nail head trim pattern .

Caprock Living Room
Soothing liquid green and spa blue colors calm your senses. These gentle tones are draped on a neat and stylish sock arm sofa with an elegantly shaped leg and armloads of pillows. Down blend cushions provide the ultimate in comfort. Round out the setting with a classic wood accent chair and a cozy settee for a beautiful, relaxing room.

Denali Living Room
Make a bold statement with this contemporary track arm sofa featuring down blend seating, loose pillow backs and sleek French seaming. Soft taupe colored corduroy sets the stage for the vibrant lavender watercolor and animal skin chenille fabrics to dance on. There's plenty of room to stretch out and get comfortable while you're showing off your style.

Nova Scotia Living Room
Contemporary styling blends easily with tailored menswear fabrics to give this collection a tasteful trendy balance. Don't miss the sleek shaping in the track arm or the comfy down blend cushions. A herringbone chenille dresses up the sofa, a hounds tooth plaid sits up straight on the wood accent chair. Then we added in an eye catching contemporary floral in a poppy red just for fun.

Ceviche Living Room
One of our most popular styles, this sofa makes you feel right at home. Pin stripes of charcoal gray on a linen colored background are framed by contrasting welt. Accenting pillows abound in livable fabrics like hounds tooth and a free form foliage tapestry. Mix it up with a wood accent chair, a gorgeous cocktail ottoman and then settle into the relaxing recliner to appreciate your great taste !

Visor Living Room
Whether it's a cottage by the sea, or a country estate, bring the garden sunshine into your home with this happy combination. The sofa sits on beautifully turned legs and features loose pillow backs and down blend cushions to give you years of comfort. A bright playful floral print is contrasted with mixed  up geometrics to make you smile on even the rainiest day.

Gilpin Living Room
Never a dull moment with this brightly colored collection lots of details to take in! For starters, notice the tufted rolled arms and back, all contrasted in peacock blue welt on this classic chesterfield sofa. Then pile on gorgeous print pillows and supple quilted jacquard pillows. Throw in a wide sunny stripe on a pair of slipper chairs for good measure and you've got yourself a show stopper!

Corey Living Room
As easy as your favorite pair of jeans, this sofa invites you to kick up your feet and relax. It features a mocha brown corduroy on a 2 seat, turned leg frame with loose pillow backs and down blend seating. The accenting tapestry is inspired by a needlepoint rose bouquet just right for making you feel right at home.

American Cottage Cocktail Table
A comfy sofa or favorite chair and somewhere to put your feet up and set a cold drink it's the recipe for the perfect living room. Whether you want to relax or work, a lift top cocktail table like this one from the American Cottage collection makes it easy.

Classic Home Cocktail Table
Classic detailing and a vintage cherry finish are paired with thoughtful electronic storage options to give this collection modern sensibilities. The cocktail table offers a multifunctional lift top that can be used as additional dining or work space.

American Cottage Garden Chest
Quirky with tons of personality, this garden chest is one of a kind. Add it to almost any room of the house and enjoy how it provides storage, a spot for a lamp, and lots of cottage charm.

American Cottage Parlor Table
Keep your eyes open because your friends will want to steal this adorable parlor table. Perfect as a side table, nightstand or resting spot anywhere in the house it's brimming with storage and character. Charming and functional, the glass top doubles as removable tray.

2013 Bedroom Furniture Collection : BHG Furniture

Whether you are looking for cottage casual, traditional with a twist or contemporary sophistication, the Better Homes and Gardens furniture collection is designed to meet your style needs.

American Cottage Shutter Bed
Inspired by the time worn character of window shutters and classic architecture, this cottage style shutter bed is pretty yet practical with a pull out drawer for space saving storage. Its charm is evident in the details, from turned posts and feet to its soft, gardenia white finish. The coordinating nightstand offers additional function and storage with a lift lid top and hidden power outlet to keep cords out of sight.

American Cottage Bedroom
Charming and timeless, the American Cottage bed combines the classic look of beadboard to create a fresh, cheerful space. Its soft white finish is neutral enough to complement any decor.

American Cottage Twin Bed
Create this casually stylish look yourself with the American Cottage twin bed. Add our fun and functional parlor table with a removable top that doubles as a serving tray and you have the perfect ensemble for kids' rooms or a guest suite .

American Cottage Utility Cabinet
The multipurpose utility cabinet has vintage flair with modern personality and solves the dilemma of too much stuff and too little storage. With two doors, three tray drawers and adjustable shelves, it keeps clutter out of the sight and is a charming complement to any room, from bedroom to family room to bathroom .

American Cottage Drawer Chest
Today's décor demands stylish storage and this classic drawer chest delivers. Five generous drawers keep clothes organized and thoughtful touches like metal side guards, cedar bottom drawer and combination finish of a gardenia white base and topped with cottage elm top make a smart statement in casual charm.

American Cottage Drawer Dresser
The combination finish of the American Cottage drawer dresser and vertical mirror is at home in any setting. Seven drawers provide ample storage and the jewelry tray is a special touch to keep your favorite accessories organized and accessible. From master bedroom to guest room, this dresser set adds up to a stylish storage solution.

American Cottage Mirror
Switch up the look of the American Cottage drawer dresser with this architecturally inspired coordinating mirror to give any space a charming and playful personality .

Modern Expressions Mid Town Bed
Designed to wrap around and envelope you, the Mid town bed is loaded with character and is a modern haven at the end of a long day. The beautiful architectural lines and rich graphite finish contrast to create a distinctively bold silhouette.

Modern Expressions Drawer Dresser
Strong lines meet soft curves to create the stunning profile of the Modern Expressions drawer dresser and coordinating mirror. Thoughtfully designed, this dresser features a sliding jewelry tray, removable dividers and a cedar bottom drawer.

Modern Expressions Bed
The Modern Expressions bed will always be the focal point of the room. It's strong and bold, but not overpowering, and adds a level of sophistication that combines storage and comfort in harmonious design. Our bonded leather headboard conveniently offers a modular nightstand on each side with one drawer, LED lights with touch dimmer switch and adjustable wood framed glass shelf.

Modern Expressions Drawer Chest
Elevated from the floor, this drawer chest radiates presence and contemporary character while offering storage with style. Thoughtful touches like removable dividers and a cedar bottom drawer ensure its usefulness for years to come.

Classic Home Classic Mantle Bed
The Classic Home mantle bed is a substantial in scale with clean lines that are layered but not ornate. Its vintage cherry finish is lightly distressed and conveys its cultured European inspiration .

Classic Home Drawer Chest
Rooted in Western European architecture, this drawer chest offers storage and enduring style. A warm cherry finish, timeless design details and thoughtful storage features such as cedar bottom drawer make it a new classic.

Classic Home Drawer Dresser
The finishing touch to a beautiful bedroom, the Classic Home drawer dresser offers eight generous drawers and removable dividers for maximum storage and organization with old world appeal matched only by fine detailing.

Solutions to Make a Small Home Livable 2013 Decorating Ideas

Living with limited space can be a challenge. See how these homeowners streamlines and uses smart storage to make tight rooms livable.

Double Duty

When space is at a premium, turn seating into storage. Here, a banquette located across from the kitchen island houses small appliances and dog food beneath the cushioned seats.

Perfect Pairing

Even small homes can live large, thanks to smart furniture choices and use of space. When space is limited, keep scale in mind and find furniture that isn't oversize. A glass coffee table and sofa and chairs with exposed legs do the trick in this tight living room.

Expand the Space
Mirrors reflect light, which will make a space feel larger than it is. This living room is filled with dark, rich finishes, but the space is anything but cavelike thanks to large windows which let in lots of natural light and plenty of reflective surfaces, such as this mirror above the fireplace.

Crisp and Clean
Creating storage in a small kitchen can be tricky. Designing a storage smart island such as this one is the perfect way to maximize a tight space. And the centered pulls add a nice personal touch by making the cabinet doors look like old fashioned bins.

Lighten Up
The amount of light is always important in a small space. In the dining room, shades that close from either the bottom up or top down allow flexibility in both light control and privacy. The padded window seat offers another comfy spot to read or relax .

Display Cabinet
A dining room hutch can hold storage overflow from the kitchen. Items not used every day, such as serving dishes and linens, can be housed in a dining room hutch to make space for kitchen essentials in cabinets. Glass doors provide depth and allow you to display your finest dishware. Also, the all white walls of the dining room reflect sunlight and make the space appear larger.

Cozy Den
The same principles used in the living room are applied in the narrow den to create an inviting space. Shades of white and gray, plus a mirror above the sofa, reflect light, and appropriately scaled furniture comfortably fills the space. Consider placing a sleeper sofa in a den so it can double as a guest room.

Literary Arts
When wall space is limited, even books can serve as artwork. Here, stacked rather than upright books serve as pedestals and artful backdrops for a few favorite pieces in the den. Also, the light color painted trim and ceiling create the illusion of height in a tiny room.

Relaxation Station
Window seats maximize the functionality of small or awkward nooks. The bed and dresser in this bedroom take up most of the floor space, but a window seat tucked into a narrow nook adds a comfy seating area. Topped with a thick cushion and soft pillows, the master bedroom window seat becomes the perfect place to read and relax. And the pop of bright pink upholstery adds a nice contrast to the subtle hues of the rest of the room .

2013 Contemporary Kitchen Design by Alia Meyer

Senior Designer 

Alia Meyer earned her degree in Fine Arts from UC Santa Cruz. Daughter of Jessica Hall, her invaluable experiences growing up in a creative environment, coupled with her education, have given

Ms. Meyer the artistic eye necessary for her success. Specializing in residential design, material sourcing, lighting design, and custom furniture design and execution, her exquisite taste in all areas of expertise have earned her an appearance on HGTVs Sensible Chic, and frequent mention in The Marin Independent Journals Style column.

2013 Contemporary Kitchen Design by Alia Meyer

The project embodies the exuberance of a Brazilian born woman, who embraces color with all of its glory. The dynamic kitchen, featured in Angeleno magazine and California Home and Design, has painted blue cabinets, Azul Macubas extra granite and state of the art appliances. In addition, the ceiling features the Leucos semi recessed lighting, which turns normal recessed lighting into something more dynamic and wonderful. The pendants in this kitchen use the beauty of semi precious quartz to add glitter and create a division from the kitchen into the bold yellow dining room.

The project embodies the exuberance of a Brazilian born woman, who embraces color with all of its glory. The dynamic kitchen, featured in Angeleno magazine and California Home and Design, has painted blue cabinets, Azul Macubas extra granite and state of the art appliances. In addition, the ceiling features the Leucos semi-recessed lighting, which turns normal recessed lighting into something more dynamic and wonderful. The pendants in this kitchen use the beauty of semi precious quartz to add glitter and create a division from the kitchen into the bold yellow dining room.

The pendants in this kitchen use the beauty of semi-precious quartz to add glitter and create a division from the kitchen into the bold yellow dining room.

2013 Contemporary Kitchen Design by Adrienne Dorig Leland

Adrienne Dorig Leland, CKD 

Adrienne is a Southern California native who has been specializing in kitchen and bath design since 2002. She attended the Design Institute of San Diego where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design.

Adrienne is a Certified Kitchen Designer accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). She has served as Treasurer and VP Programs for the San Diego and Southern CA Chapters of the NKBA.

She and her husband David moved to Wisconsin in 2010. David is a professor at UW Eau Claire. Adrienne volunteers as treasurer for the Junior League and her hobbies include baking and playing the ukulele with the Ukelele Klub of Eau Claire (U.K.E.).

2013 Contemporary Kitchen Design by Adrienne Dorig Leland

2013 Modern Neutral Living Rooms Decorating Ideas

Modern living room style is all about minimalism and neutrality. Clean lines and simple color schemes are the order of the day for a modern living room. The base colors of the room should all remain neutral, but you can work a few bold, simple colors into accents and accessories. Angular pieces are also standard to the modern  living room style, but round circular pieces may also be found from time to time. Use a

neutral color palette. Modern living room style is fairly minimalist, even down to the color scheme. A base color scheme should consist of neutral colors, including white, beige, and black. This allows the accessories and furnishings to draw the eye more effectively.

 Keep things light. Modern living rooms typically have a lot of light flowing in. Large windows that allow sunlight to stream in at an angle are best, but sources of artificial light are just as important. Choose lights that give off a bright, blue white glow instead of bulbs with a yellow white glow.

Uplighting with a dimmer can create mood when entertaining. We used a shag rug and black wood veneer wallpaper as a wainscot for a masculine and swanky look for a swingin' single guy in downtown Denver. Photo by Tim Murphy.

This room, though dramatic on the surface, is very simple and cost effective. The walls are painted in wide stripes, which quickly give the room a lot of interest. The furnishings are straight lined, bordering on modern. The textured rug, highly coordinated accessories, glass desk and great chandelier add the finishing touches.

In the grand salon, the ceilings were improved with artful soffits to create soft curves, which are also reflected in the furnishings and rug. The walls were dressed with an unexpected horizontal staggered line tile and wave panel resin material. A beautiful bar was design and built for entertaining. Two conversation areas were laid out in the grand salon. The sofas are a deep chocolate mohair and paired with classic egg chairs and a custom entertainment console dressed with oversized hardware and ostrich leather.Design Tip: Walls don’t have to be painted or papered. Think about tiles, even in a living room.

Earthy tones combine this open space as living room, dining room and kitchen, giving a cozy ambiance.

The ebonized floors and stark white walls provided the perfect backdrop for furnishings in a palette of warm earth tones and various types of wood. The room was divided into two seating areas, with the primary area containing the sofa, chaise and two club chairs surrounding the SPI LINE Blanco Coffee Table whose nickel plated frame...

To enhance the 11-foot ceiling and the flood of natural light from the large windows in the living area, 8-inch oak molding that surrounded all of the windows was removed, as was the ornamental crown and base molding that existed throughout the apartment. SPI opted to divide the living area from the dining area with large cube towe...

The textural elements of the stone fireplace and shaggy rug, along with hints of apple green, keep this modern space from feeling too sterile.

A cozy family room was created by installing a central chandelier to bring down the height of the ceiling. Additionally, the designer added a sleek shelf around the room for the owner to display his own photographs. Custom iron floor lamps, dramatic drapery and woven shades add texture add warmth to the room. Even though.

The way to get maximum impact from an area rug is to use it as the "soul of your room". The color scheme, furniture placement and accessories should all connect back to it.