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Things to Think About Before the Next Time You Purchase a Piece of Furniture

Periodically, L’Entrepot will enlighten NY/ NJ antiques shoppers with a discussion on some aspect of the furniture scouting, shopping, and buying process. Some topics that will be covered include:

• Antique Furniture – The ultimate in Green Design!
• Don't be so afraid to put your antiques to use!
• Going Green: Shouldn’t the lifetime of a piece of furniture be considered?
• A message to the people of NY / NJ: Antiques can be a great investment!
• Explaining the difference between slow growth wood, and what you’ll find in most wood furniture made today
• Wood furniture today – Where has the workmanship gone?
• Past vs. Present: How much would it cost in $$ to build the equivalent of a quality antique piece today?

Linda Kennedy’s Rules of Interior Design that NJ / NY Homeowners Should Heed

• An eclectic approach usually equates to a more timeless result. (e.g. Classic with a Twist)
• When it comes to interior design, a surprise should always be waiting around the corner
• How to achieve a style that lends itself to a relaxed, comfortable, “I want to put my feet up on the cocktail table” while maintaining class and style
• Cookie Cutter design and furniture is inherently void of what makes you, you – and that’s a bad thing!
• Good interior design has never been about putting pieces of furniture in a room, it’s about creating a feeling
• Linda’s tips for finding hidden antique treasures
• A successful room is not a predictable room
• The importance of creating a room that evolves and doesn’t stagnate
• Layering is Key
• Linda’s tips for designing a room that draws you in
• Why it’s wise to look to nature for color schemes
• Design is not just about furniture placement but a feeling you get when you enter
• Lifestyle should always be factored in when designing a room