Issue #26

Happy Saturday, and welcome to issue #26 of the Inside Look.

This week, we spoke to a range of interior design experts to share how banquette seating can help elevate a space. We’re also covering Apt2B’s Black Friday in July Sale, Sixpenny’s new Sleep Collection, and sharing some tips on styling window spaces.

Plus, we take a look at a stunnnig living space designed to be relaxing and family friendly.

Let's dive in.

— Ash, Editor of the Inside Look.

The Roundup: Latest reads and product launches

Elevate your space: Banquette seating ideas for every home

Explore materials, styles, and expert tips to create a cozy and stylish nook with banquette seating in your home.

Read here.

What to put in front of the window in your living room

Can you put your bed in front of a window? Here's what professional interior designers have to say.

Read here.

A buyer’s guide to performance fabric sofas: Expert advice + tips

Learn all about performance fabric sofas and how to choose the perfect durable, stain-resistant sofa for your home.

Read here.

Apt2B’s Black Friday in July Sale

Up to 35% off storewide at Apt2B.

Shop here.

Sixpenny’s Sleep Collection

The collection incorporates the brands signature slipcover style into beds, storage benches, and sleeper sofas.

Shop here.

Insider Insight: How to decide what size area rug you need for a living room

The rug size you go for heavily depends on the size of your living room and the size of the space you plan to use. You need to think about if you want a rug that takes up most of the floor space or if you'd prefer an accent rug that purely gives your room a pop of color and some texture.

Here is a helpful tip from Ruggable that could help you decide: "When selecting a rug for your living room, it's important to consider the size of your space, the size of your furniture, and the various layout options (whether it's an open floor plan or a more defined space), in case you one day may decide to rearrange furniture! "

Deciding on the right size can be quite a challenge. "To figure out your desired size, we recommend that you first measure your current space and arrange your furniture in a way that fits the space.

After that, mark the area that you'd like your rug to cover with an easy-to-remove tape. You can also use different-colored tape to mark the different-sized rug possibilities. This step is easy, quick, and makes visualizing and measuring more accurate."

Once you know what size rug you want, you can start planning your layout. Veronica Sanders from Design with Veronica also says:

"When choosing a rug, it's important to take into account both the size of the room and the placement of the furniture. Ideally, you want a rug that will fit all four legs of each piece of furniture on the rug. Leaving about four to eight inches of floor bordering the rug helps to ground the space and give the room a balanced look. It's also okay to have the two back legs slightly off the rug.

One mantra to live by when choosing a rug size is "bigger is better." A larger rug will anchor the space and make it feel more inviting, while a smaller rug can make a room feel cramped.

Of course, ultimately, you want to choose a rug that you love, and that fits your personal style, but following these general guidelines will help you narrow down your choices and find the perfect rug for your space."

Check out more tips on finding the perfect living room rug here.

Home Spotlight: Step inside this dreamy, kid-friendly family room

The family room is where people like to sit back and relax at the end of a busy day. It's also a space use for entertaining and hanging out as a family. So the perfect living space should meet the demands of both kicking back with a good movie or entertaining friends and family.

This space, designed by Megan Pisano Design does just that.

Take a tour of this room here.

That's all for this week. Enjoy your weekend and please let us know what you think to today’s email — we’d love your thoughts, so we can make each issue great.