The Journal

AllDesignLifestyleCraftsmanshipBehind the Scenes
Why Furniture That Looks Right on Day One Can Feel Wrong in a Year
Lifestyle•July 23, 2026

Why Furniture That Looks Right on Day One Can Feel Wrong in a Year

Most furniture decisions get made on how a piece looks and whether it fits the room. The two things that actually determine whether you'll still like it in a year are invisible until you've already bought it.

By TIS LivingRead Story
What to Ask a Furniture Maker Before You Sign Anything
Lifestyle•July 23, 2026

What to Ask a Furniture Maker Before You Sign Anything

Most furniture disputes don't start at delivery — they start at the first meeting, when a question that should have been asked never was. Eight questions that reveal whether a maker actually has a process, or just a portfolio.

By TIS LivingRead Story