The Furniture Journal

Guides, care & thinking

Short, practical articles on choosing, caring for and styling furniture that lasts.

All Buying Guide Trends Care Guides

Why the loudest interiors in the world are now the quietest — and why that's better for your furniture's longevity.

Dust, humidity and sunlight are the three enemies of a hardwood table. Here is exactly what to do — and what never to do.

Frame construction, cushion density and fabric rub-count — the three numbers that separate a ten-year sofa from a two-year sofa.

Frame construction, cushion density and fabric rub-count — the three numbers that separate a ten-year sofa from a two-year sofa.

Why the loudest interiors in the world are now the quietest — and why that's better for your furniture's longevity.

Dust, humidity and sunlight are the three enemies of a hardwood table. Here is exactly what to do — and what never to do.