Corner Shop Journal

A round solid wood coffee table with a pedestal base on a faded Oriental-style rug between a camelback sofa and two armchairs
Round and Sculpted Coffee Tables for Traditional Rooms
Round vs. rectangular, pedestal vs. legs: sizing and spacing a solid wood coffee table for a traditional or Victorian-style living room. Read more...
A curved solid wood console table under a round mirror with a table lamp, a stack of books and a bowl of keys in a Victorian entry hall
The Console Table Vignette: Lamp, Mirror, Something Old-Looking
Depth, height and styling: how to choose a solid wood console table and arrange a timeless vignette in an entry hall or behind a sofa. Read more...
A sculpted solid wood wall clock hanging above a console table with a lamp and books in a sunny parlor with patterned wallpaper
Wood Wall Clocks: Where to Hang Them and What Size to Choose
Height, size and the right wall: a guide to choosing and hanging a sculpted solid wood wall clock in a living room, hall or kitchen. Read more...
A tall solid wood bookshelf styled with stacked books, a brass mantel clock, ceramic vases and framed photos in a Victorian parlor
How to Style a Bookshelf So It Looks Collected, Not Cluttered
Books, objects and breathing room: a simple method for styling a tall or tree-style solid wood bookshelf that feels collected over time. Read more...