Box springs (or box foundations without springs) rest on top of steel support frames. The mattress sits on top of the box foundation. Steel support frames are not solid. The rails and cross supports have large spaces between them that would allow a flexible mattress to fall through. A few…

The term “double mattress” is not an official furniture description.  I have heard it used as synonymous to “full size mattress.” A “full size” mattress is 54″ wide. If your mattress is approximately 54″ wide it should fit in a full size frame. Know someone who might be interested in this post?…

King size mattresses are 76″ wide x 80″ long. California King mattresses are 72″ wide x 84″ long. If you need something bigger there are specialty mattress makers who will build anything that you need. Unusual size mattresses will also require custom built bed frames or platforms to hold…

A king size is really too large for one person. For two people, everyone I have ever known who made the switch from queen size to king was very happy with their decision. Know someone who might be interested in this post? Please like and share this post with them. If you have questions or comments…

There will not be any “red flags. It is extremely rare for a new mattress to have any visible problems. The reason mattresses get returned is simply that they don’t “feel comfortable” to the individual who purchased it. The return rate for mattresses is very low. Know someone who might be…

Mattress shopping can be extremely confusing. The information available from manufacturers and retailers is incomplete and untrustworthy. Tuck Sleep | Sleep Product Reviews and Health  is an extremely detailed and informative website. This website provides analysis and reviews on 120 different…

Most “box springs” being sold today are actually foundation platforms. They are plywood boxes with a very thin layer of padding at the top. The primary purpose of these foundations is to add height to the sleeping surface. With a good quality mattress that is at least 10 inches thick, the added…

The size of a 2 seat sofa usually ranges from 66″ – 88″ (168 cm – 224 cm.) Love seats also have two seats and are generally smaller than two seat sofas. What distinguishes a 2 seat sofa from a love seat is the width of the cushions. If the two seater has cushions that are the same size normally…

The most common sizes for higher quality sofas currently is 78″ – 88″ in length and 37″ – 42″ in depth. 20 years ago sofas of 90″ and more were far more common and there were even some sofas over 100″. Now, those sizes are pretty much restricted to custom upholsterers. There are simply too many…

“Coffee” tables are also interchangeably called “cocktail” tables. The primary distinguishing factor is that they are: Larger than end tables. Lower and narrower than sofa tables Brookside modern coffee table, end table and sofa table shown above. If the end tables are square or rectangular the…

High quality top and full grain leathers are unbeatable for comfort and durability. If you can afford the high cost and If you are willing to put in the time and effort necessary to clean and maintain the leather on a regular basis. Unfortunately most leathers actually sold are: Top…

Sofa tables were never particularly “in style.” I was a buyer for a $50 million furniture retailer in the 1970s and 1980s. The rule of thumb for buying a new grouping of occasional tables was that: For each 20 coffee tables we would purchase 30 end tables and 6 sofa tables. (3 of the sofa tables…

I will assume you are asking about straight sofas, not sectionals which are made up of two or more sections joined together. 4 cushion sofas are uncommon. 5 cushion sofas are rarely seen unless custom-built. The minimum width for a comfortable seat cushion is 22″ (most are wider.) When you…

I have been through this process – twice! It requires skill, financial resources, contacts, luck and extreme amounts of hard work and perseverance. Your best chance of success is with custom designs that fill voids in small niche markets with minimal competition. Lower cost furniture designs,…

Chairs with three legs are usually called stools. From a safety standpoint 3 leg stools are usually less sturdy than chairs with 4 legs. New office chairs with casters (wheels) are required to have 5 legs according to current safety regulations. 4 leg chairs with casters resulted in many tipovers…

White, off-white and cream colored fabrics have become increasingly popular over the past 5 years. Stain resistant white and off-white “high performance” fabrics can now be found everywhere. They are available in a huge assortment of textures, shades and patterns. White and off-white colors can be…

A customer recently asked, “Should end tables be shorter than the couch?” This question did not specify whether “shorter” referred to the depth of the end tables or to the height, so I will answer both.End tables are never as deep as the couch. They are taller than the seat height, but lower than…

Your question does not specify whether “shorter” refers to the depth of the end tables or to the height. I will answer both. End tables are never as deep as the couch. They are taller than the seat height, but lower than the arm height. Below are some general guidelines regarding how occasional…

Coolest furniture ever! An amazing combination of antique craftsmanship, art and magic… David Roentgens’ Berlin Secretary Cabinet! To truly appreciate this piece you need to see the 2 minute video. Abraham Roentgen’s Writing Desk Abraham and David Roentgen built amazing pieces for European royalty…

A good furniture maker will have many of the skills needed to build homes or other structures. Several furniture makers I know of have built their own homes or shops. But there are many aspects of building construction that they have to learn on the fly (or subcontract out to others with more…

The Murphy bed is named after William Lawrence Murphy (1876–1957.)The first patents were applied for around 1900. The popular legend is that he was living in a one-room apartment in San Francisco. The moral code of the time frowned upon a woman entering a man’s bedroom. Murphy’s invention allowed…

The modern pull-out sofa bed was invented by Bernard Castro. After emigrating to the U.S in 1919 from Sicily, Castro worked as an upholsterer’s apprentice. He opened his first Castro Convertible store in New York City in 1931 with $400 in capital. Castro Convertibles sold over 5 million sofa…

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