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06 Apr
blog, chair, chair frame, coffee table, cushion, design blog, durable, fabric, Frisco, GMT, Hickory Chair, Hickory Chair coffee table, IBB Design, IBB Designs, interior design, Shay Geyer, Shay Sampson, sofa, sofa cushion, t-cushion, Texas, TV, Uncategorized, upholstery, upholstery care

Upholstery 411

Last Friday on GMT, I gave viewers some helpful pointers on things to look for when shopping for upholstery.  I have to give a big shout out to my Twitter friend Carl for suggesting...

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26 Mar
accessories, Century Furniture, cocktail table, coffee table, console, design, Design Guild, furniture, furniture market, furniture sale, GMT, green, green design, High Point, home accessories, interior design, Jamie Young lamps, John Richard, lamp, North Carolina, Sale, Shay Geyer, Shay Sampson, Uncategorized, upholstered coffee table, upholstery, zebra skin rug

Picking the Perfect Coffee Table

Today on Good Morning Texas, I gave a few quick tips for choosing the perfect coffee table for your room.  It’s important that you select a coffee table for your home that not only...

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25 Mar
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What’s a Welt Cord?

Dear Designer Detective,I often hear you refer to a welt cord when pointing out things on the furniture you showcase on Good Morning Texas.  What exactly is a welt cord?~Tina D.McKinney, TXDear Tina,Great question! ...

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13 Oct
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Hickory Chair = Instant Gratification

Well, instant gratification when it comes to custom upholstery that is…This is really great news my fellow design lovers!  One of my fav furniture makers, Hickory Chair,  has developed a plan to get you...

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