January 14, 2026
Best Modular Sofas for Small US Apartments in 2026
How to choose a modular sofa that fits a 700 sq ft apartment in Los Angeles, New York or Chicago without giving up comfort.
6 min read →The Journal
Design notes for American homes
Guides for American homes: choosing a sectional, bouclé vs velvet vs leather, small-apartment sofas and Los Angeles design trends.
January 28, 2026
How to Choose a Sectional: Sizing, Orientation and Fabric
A practical sizing guide to picking a left- or right-facing sectional, with the measurements US buyers get wrong most often.
7 min read →February 9, 2026
Bouclé vs Velvet vs Leather: Which Upholstery Lasts Longest?
An honest comparison of the three upholstery families for American homes, from sun exposure in California to dry winters in the Midwest.
5 min read →February 22, 2026
Los Angeles Interior Design Trends Shaping American Homes
Black and brass, plaster walls, low-slung seating — the LA look that is spreading across US interiors, and how to use it at home.
6 min read →March 6, 2026
Why Made-to-Order Furniture Now Ships Faster Than In-Stock
Inside US furniture lead times: why a made-to-order sofa can arrive in 7 to 12 days while catalog brands quote sixteen weeks.
4 min read →