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Girls’ Disney Princess Bedroom Furniture

Modern families are finding ways to take traditional bedroom design, and with creative decorations and fabrics, keep girls rooms up to date as they mature. One highly popular girls’ bedroom furniture set is the Disney furniture collection, which features traditional furniture that truly makes every girl’s fantasy bedroom come true. With these six-piece bedroom sets, girls’ bedroom design can often last from toddler age to middle or high school.

What Items Are Typically Included in a Disney Bedroom Set?

Like with all bedroom sets, the pieces included in your girls’ Disney Princess bedroom furniture set can vary depending on what you go for. We recommend our six pieces because they feature everything your daughter needs, including a headboard, footboard, bed frame, dresser, nightstand and mirror.

Disney Belle Poster 6 Pc. Full Poster Kid's Bedroom

For those desiring a more mature but charming look lasting well into high school, the Disney Belle Collection will allow a young girl blossom into womanhood with enchanting style. The traditional cherry finish offers rich good looks, and the sleigh bed in twin or full sizes will last throughout childhood with its bed locking system that adjusts from high to low as your little belle grows.

The Disney carriage collection features a dreamy canopy bed that is reminiscent of Cinderella’s famous carriage. Your little girl will feel like royalty with the romantic styling of the bed made of white gold-finished frame and added heart-shaped dresser mirror. Another Disney princess bed style available is the four-poster bed in white finish.

Is Disney Furniture Quality?

When picking out girls’ bedroom furniture, you want to make sure you’re getting a bedroom set that will last for years to come. All Disney furniture in these collections feature ornate, ribbon and heart embellishments, hardwood or crystal style finials and English dovetail construction. The quality of Disney furniture can’t be matched. In addition to quality materials and craftsmanship, these Disney bedroom sets come with sophisticated finishes and designs that your daughter will still love long after she’s left her princess phase.

How Do I Coordinate Decorations with Children’s Disney-Themed Bedroom Sets?

Our Disney Princess bedroom sets make it easy for you to coordinate decorations. Instead of the pinks and purples you might find with other Disney sets, ours feature more subtle options like cherry wood and white gold finishes. The neutral colors will go great with any Disney bedding or decor you want to add.

You can even add non-Disney decor that still brings some extra magic to the room. The Gold Mirror Burst Wall Decor can be hung up to resemble sparkles of fairy dust on the wall, and the Tri Flower Wall Decor will look stunning in any Disney room. For a touch of elegant magic, switch out your standard lamp or ceiling light with a beautiful chandelier.

Save with our package pricing that offers significant savings on all the Disney bedroom collection. With romantic beds, dressers, mirrors, desks and nightstands, your daughter’s dream room can be a reality.

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Miscellaneous

How to Care for Black Lacquer Furniture

Monterey 7 Pc. King Bedroom

Black lacquer bedroom furniture adds depth to bedroom furnishings. Its urban, upscale feel lends a hotel-like atmosphere and is ideal for those seeking modern design elements in the bedroom. The care of black gloss bedroom furniture is a little different than cleaning standard wood furniture. Regular cleaning maintenance can leave streaks and dust behind. Certain substances can also scratch the delicate finish, so special care is needed to protect the furniture and keep it bright and shiny in appearance.

What Do I Need to Maintain Black Lacquer Furniture?

Maintaining your black lacquer bedroom set doesn’t have to be a hassle, and there are only a few basic supplies you will need. For regular cleaning purposes, you will need soft cotton cloths and a mild soap. If you need to repair chipped black lacquer furniture or its finish, you’ll want a wax stick, shellac and a varnish or lacquer.

How Do You Keep Black Furniture Clean?

Black bedroom furniture sets show dirt and dust easily and will also readily reveal scratches. Although the finish appears exceptionally hard, it is still prone to chipping and denting. The best way to clean black lacquer is to use a soft, damp cloth that has been wrung of all moisture. Be sure to only use soft cotton or flannel. Never coarse fabrics or paper towels as they can cause scratching. Begin dusting the furniture in long straight sweeps rather than a circular motion which can leave wipe marks.

Once dusting is complete, go back over the furniture with a dry cloth. If there are still fingerprints or smudges, then it may be necessary to use a mild soap such as Murphy’s Oil Soap. Never use heavy furniture polish on black lacquer furniture as it will streak and weaken the black finish with prolonged use.

How Do You Maintain Black Furniture?

The easiest way to ensure your black lacquer furniture stays looking its best is by taking proper care of it. You should be wiping your furniture down with a soft, damp cloth at least once a week. In addition to that, you need to be careful about how you treat your furniture. You should avoid getting your furniture wet, so watch out for any spills and clean them up immediately. If you have a dresser or nightstand as part of your black lacquer bedroom furniture, consider adding a decorative cloth or runner to protect its surface.

Can you refinish black lacquer furniture? Depending on the condition of your furniture, it can be pretty easy to refinish. You want to find a matching black lacquer and apply a few even coats. If your furniture is full of scratches or chips, you will need to fill them in before applying a lacquer or varnish.

With proper care and maintenance, you will be able to enjoy the appearance of your black lacquer bedroom furniture for many years to come. Make sure to visit any of our 27 stores for the best complete rooms of black lacquer furniture as well as traditional and contemporary bedrooms in a variety of styles and finishes.

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Living Rooms

How to Choose a Coffee Table for Sectional with Chaise

Red Sectional Sofa

Offering more seating than a traditional sofa and more comfort, too, sectional sofas with chaise have become a very popular living room furniture option.

These sectionals look fantastic when paired with the right table, but it can look awkward or unbalanced when done wrong. We often get asked for advice on this topic, so to help, we’ve put together a few simple tips to help you find the best coffee tables for a sectional with a chaise lounge.

Red Sectional Sofa

Maxim Red Sectional

How Do I Choose a Coffee Table for my Sectional?

There are two main factors to consider when picking a coffee table for your sectional sofa with chaise: placement and size. With a standard sofa, the placement of your coffee table doesn’t matter as much as long as it’s 14” to 18” away from the edge of the seats. With a chaise sectional, you want to make sure the table doesn’t go past the chaise.

A coffee table should be proportional to the size of the sectional. When trying to determine the right coffee table size for your sectional, you’ll want to start by taking a few measurements. Measure from each end of the sofa to create a square, using the L of the sectional as two sides of the square. Jot down those two measurements and subtract 16”-18” depending on your preferred amount of legroom. The two numbers you are left with will be the length and width for the coffee table that will best fit your space. Make sure to double-check your measurement to avoid buying the wrong size table.

A standard coffee table is about 18” high, but if you have a couch that sits higher, you’ll want to look for a table that’s a bit higher as well. If it’s too short, it can be difficult to reach and look out of balance.

What Shape Coffee Table Works Best with a Sectional?

If the sides of your sectional are the same length, a square coffee table or round coffee table will look best. These shapes will make it easy for everyone to reach the table and provide equal space for setting down drinks and other items. A round table is an especially good choice if you have children or pets who can bump into corners. If your chaise sectional is L-shaped, opt for a rectangular coffee table. These tables help even out the long side of the sofa. You can also use an elongated round or oval table here. If you really want to get creative and you have a larger sectional, try using a long ottoman or combing two ottomans together to make your own table. A tray can be added to create a solid surface for holding snacks and beverages. Most importantly, remember to keep the coffee table within the boundary edges of your sofa for a neat, balanced look and clear walking paths.

Does My Coffee Table Have to Match My Sectional?

Your coffee table or ottoman doesn’t have to match your sectional exactly, but it should be a similar style. A sectional with clean lines should be paired with a contemporary coffee table that also has clean lines. An overstuffed sectional will look great paired with an overstuffed ottoman. If you have other tables like accent and side tables, you also want to take them into consideration. You don’t want your tables to match exactly, but they should still complement each other.

With hundreds of coffee tables for every style and budget, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect coffee table for your sectional with chaise at The RoomPlace. Shop our complete collection online at www.theroomplace.com or visit any of our showrooms throughout Illinois and Indiana to get advice from our design specialists.

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Eco-Friendly at The Roomplace

Make your choice Green!

What do you consider when you are choosing a place to buy furniture? We’re sure you probably think about the quality, cost, delivery options, financing, warranties, selection and reputation of the brand and/or furniture retailer. Is it fair to say that those are the most important factors? Maybe not. Have you ever considered not purchasing furniture from a retailer because they aren’t green, as in eco-friendly?

With the changes in the earth’s atmosphere, the concept of “going green” has gone from being a craze to being a lifestyle change for many people. Blue recycling bins can be found virtually everywhere, along with people who are willing to play their part to save our environment. However, saving our environment only begins with the small things that can fit into a can. What about larger items, such as a mattress, living room furniture or bedroom furniture? Do you think recycling furniture is eco-friendly?

How do I dispose of old furniture?

There are quite a few ways you can dispose of your old furniture to make room for a new set. If your furniture is still in decent condition, one of the best and most eco-friendly ways to get rid of it is by selling. This might take a little longer than calling a junk removal company, but it’s better for the planet. Plus, it will give you some extra money to spend on new The RoomPlace furniture. When you have furniture that’s in less-than-great condition, consider recycling. Not all furniture is easy to recycle, but you can usually find a way to do it depending on the base materials. For example, metal can be taken a scrap dealer.

How do I dispose of old mattresses?

If you’ve been browsing our selection of The RoomPlace mattresses and are wondering what to do with your current one, you have a few options. Mattresses aren’t something you usually want to sell, and depending on your state, there can even be some legal restrictions for selling a used mattress. This doesn’t mean you have to take a trip to the dump, though.

Here’s an interesting fact: While mattresses are one of the most difficult items to recycle, “95% of the material in mattresses is recyclable. Metal springs can be recycled and the steel reused. Polyurethane foam can be shredded and used for carpet pads and insulation. Wood in foundations can be processed by wood chippers used for fuel or mulch. (Source: Enviro-Recycle)” Powered with that knowledge, let us ask what do you think about recycling your old mattress. Would you go through a few extra steps to make sure your mattress is disposed of in an eco-friendly way? Or better yet, will your furniture retailer recycle your old mattress?

Do I have to call a private service to get rid of my old mattress?

You don’t always have to use a private service to dispose of your mattress. The furniture store you’re buying from will likely pick up your old mattress when they deliver your new one. However, it’s what they do with your mattress that matters.

While many companies prefer just throwing away that old mattress, The RoomPlace and our 300,000 square foot Distribution Center is playing a role in protecting our planet by being eco-friendly and recycling it. In fact, we are not only recycling mattresses, but The RoomPlace also recycles the packing materials such as the cardboard, Styrofoam and the plastic that is used to protect your bedroom or living room furniture prior to delivery.

Now, this is no small feat as the Distribution Center is responsible for supporting 21 stores within the Chicagoland and Indiana area. That means literally tons of recyclable material enter and exit those doors daily. For a better understanding of how much is recycled on a monthly basis, let’s review the numbers:

The Room Place recycles 41.835 tons of cardboard per month on average.

Fun Fact: Recycling 1 ton of cardboard saves 9 cubic yards of landfill space and 46 gallons of oil. (Source: Earth911)

Monthly The Room Place recycles 675 pounds of Styrofoam per month on average.

Fun Fact: A male Siberian Tiger (Amur Tiger) typically weighs between 450 – 675 lbs. (Source: Pittsburgh Zoo)

1,116 pounds of plastic is recycled through The Room Place’s Plastic Bailer Per Month.

Fun Fact: 1,116 pounds is equivalent to lifting 11 couches or 13 love seats from the Bravado Collection. By the way, the Bravado Living Room Collection is made of eco-leather and from an eco-friendly manufacturer.

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Bedrooms Design Tips DIY Featured

Create a Peaceful Bedroom with Interior Designer, Kyle Schuneman!

Bedrooms are always my favorite rooms to design. I love how personal the spaces become and that they truly are for the people who live there. A lot of clients want to redo their living rooms or dining rooms because that’s what their guests see but spending time designing a beautiful bedroom for yourself is the epitome of #selfcare.

Where to Start

This bedroom design is all about sophistication and peace.  I started with the statement Cordelia bed because it brings in such drama.  I love the exaggeration of the height of the headboard as a play on scale. To keep the rest of the room serene I’d paint the walls a lighter grey to envelope the space and then continue with grey tones to keep the contrast low.

When designing a monochromatic room it’s important to keep the hues varied and the furniture items slightly different.  That way you end up with a cool and collected design as opposed to a boring and run-of-the-mill styled bedroom.  

How to Accessorize

Starting with a patterned rug like the Seville in dove grey on the floor and then flanking the upholstered bed with large nightstands in a slightly darker shade help create that layered feel.  I went even darker with the Kellen dresser to be able to stand up to the large bed and not get lost. 

Since every room needs some color and life, I saw these beautiful Dupree lamps in a shimmery blue and thought they were perfect!  They act like the jewelry to a great outfit finishing it off. I used a plaid chair in a similar blue to keep your eye moving around the room. Throw a turquoise pillow on the bed to complete the look and add a fiddle leaf fig (I always use a live plant in my designs) in the corner and you have a peaceful retreat made just for you!

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Create Upscale Living with Interior Designer, Kyle Schuneman!

When decorating a living room you can never go wrong with a neutral palette but the key to a successful design is how you put it together.  In this room, since all the furniture was calm I wanted to splash some excitement on the walls with a sophisticated and rich green.  Now, sometimes people get scared to paint their walls but I think what makes neutral rooms work is that tension.  And also keep in mind when you’re painting, that curtains, artwork and furniture  will break up that color.

Where to Start

I always think of the floors as my fifth wall so I went with the really bold Torrey rug that has an earthy color palette.  It’s the star of the room and then everything is built around it.  The Stratus sectional is the perfect complement to it because it’s big and inviting but doesn’t fight it’s pattern.

As you probably know by now I love mixing materials so I went with a metal and glass coffee table to be able to see the pattern of the rug and then chose a wood and stone credenza to round out the layers. That mixing of textures starts to tell the story of your room and makes boring neutral turn into classic and rich.  The Cordova chair is a great pop of color to pull out of the rug. Yes, grey is a color!

How to Accessorize

Throw in some great accessories and you have a well-worn room that will be the backdrop for many family memories to come. And that’s the key to design – creating your family’s backdrop and story, so take the time to build the space that you want to envelope you for years! 

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Design Tips Dining Rooms DIY Featured Home Decor Room Makeovers

Bring Farmhouse To Your Dining Room with Interior Designer, Kyle Schuneman!

For me, the key to any successful room is layering.  To achieve a farmhouse feel you want to add the right amount of different textures to get that eclectic yet relaxed vibe.  Mixing wood tones with metals and linens is a great recipe to get there.

Where to Start

For this room design, I started with…what else? The dining table! It’s the star of any dining room and should anchor the space so this large Cordova table feels substantial and interesting enough to hold the attention of the other pieces.  Next, it’s all about accessorizing with the chairs. For a Farmhouse feel I like mixing host chairs with side chairs. I chose large linen host chairs mixed with the industrial Davie side chairs to give a nice balance. Sit it all on top of an always classic jute rug and you’ve got the center of your room ready to go.

How to Accessorize

I like to then accessorize the walls around the main event.  A great sideboard like the Lakewood gives a beautiful surface for family treasures and hanging multiple mirrors above creates a dramatic feature wall. Mixing different wood tones starts to tell a story in a space without making it feel like it was all just bought off the showroom floor.  

Lastly, and most importantly it’s time to add LIFE.  Fresh mixed flowers reflect that farm to table feel and a large potted plant in the corner like a black Olive tree spread the freshness around the room.  Pale oak creamy painted walls are a warm backdrop to the mix and match feel of the whole room without competing or adding a distraction. 

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Sara D Family Room Makeover – Clearance Center Edition

Sara Davis better known as Sincerely Sara D, is a well-respected Indianapolis designer and blogger. The RoomPlace partnered with Sara D to remodel her family/bonus room. This remodel was different than your typical room makeover! Sara D completely transformed her family/bonus room with products all from The RoomPlace’s Clearance Center! That’s right – ALL Clearance Center items!

Sara D spent a morning visiting the Indianapolis Clearance Center to find products that fit her vision. The Clearance Center has all of the products our showrooms have from sofas, end tables, ottomans, accent pillows, lamps and MORE! After browsing the Clearance Center, Sara was able to create an eclectic look while staying under a reasonable budget!

Sara D used our Clearance Center to create this amazing look of her own! The good news is, is that you can use ANY merchandise from…..to create the ecclectic room of your dreams!

Stuck on where to start? Use the design board below for inspiration! 

All products used in the design board can be easily found here: 

The RoomPlace is the furniture store to satisfy all of your needs no matter what look you want to accomplish AND at an amazing price!!! 

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Bedrooms Mattresses

Transform Your Sleep Experience With an Adjustable Base

adjustable Base

What is an Adjustable Base?

An adjustable base is exactly what it sounds like! A bed frame that adjusts based on YOUR needs! No more propping yourself up with a million pillows to watch TV or work on your laptop, just touch a button and the bed will form to your needs. All of the RoomPlace’s adjustable bases will customize your bed for the ultimate relaxation!

Why Should You Get an Adjustable Base?

If you’re thinking “I don’t need an adjustable base, I’ve been fine without one my whole life” then think again! There are no special requirements to need an adjustable base, everyone can benefit from one! Some of the benefits include but aren’t limited to:

  • Avoiding Back Pain – Adjusting your sleep position to more closely match the contour of your body can help alleviate back pain.
  • Increase relaxation and circulation – Utilizing the massage feature in some bases, you can melt stress away simply from lying in Zero-G position and activating the massage feature.
  • Reduce Snoring – Elevating your head can improve airflow and can reduce snoring, while improving your quality of sleep. 
  • Reduce Swelling – Laying flat can increase leg swelling and inflammation. Elevating the legs with an adjustable base helps reduce swelling and can help combat varicose veins.
  • Improve Digestion – Laying in a slightly upright position you can help reduce Acid Reflux and help your body process food while you sleep.
  • Enhance Productivity – Sit comfortably for house while you burn the midnight oil on your laptop, smartphone, or watch TV.
  • Get Better Sleep – Adjust to the position that’s right for you, allowing longer and deeper sleep! 

After reading some of the benefits an adjustable base has to offer we know you’re eager to make that change! And that change won’t cost you a fortune either – our adjustable bases start at the low price of $499! Now what else could be holding you back?! Improve your sleep TODAY!

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Bike MS: MS 150 Ride 2020

Bike MS (Multiple Sclerosis) is the fundraising cycling series of the National MS Society and raises more money than any other cycling event for any other cause. To date, Bike MS cyclists, volunteers, and donors have raised more than $1.3 billion to stop MS in its tracks, restore what’s been lost, and end MS forever. The MS 150 Ride (Multiple Sclerosis) looked a little different this year than it has in years past. Brad Cofoid, team Capitan of the RoomPlace Riders MS150 team, had no intention of throwing in the towel when the pandemic caused the event to go virtual. Brad and his team of twelve (five of the riders have affiliation to The RoomPlace including; Ramon Ortiz, Durwin Arnold and Chadi Chahada) were determined to still do their part while keeping everyone safe.

Before the pandemic, the RoomPlace Riders planned for this year to be the team’s biggest year yet! Brad had been considering scaling back the team since this was his twentieth year participating in MS150. While this wasn’t the way Brad and the RoomPlace Riders envisioned their ride going, they found a way to make the best of it. In order to adjust to the unprecedent times, they decided to keep their group small while still completing their goal of biking 153 miles. Brad and his long time teammate Dave, personally mapped out the route they would ride on Saturday June 27th and Sunday June 28th – 100 miles on Saturday and 53 more miles on Sunday! 

Although it was clear that fundraising would likely be down all across the board, The RoomPlace Riders, like many others, was not going to allow the pandemic to stop the fight for Multiple Sclerosis. They have already raised close to $20,000 this year! This cause touches close to home for Brad as he rides for his sister and the nearly half a million people nationwide who are afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis. The RoomPlace is very honored to sponsor the RoomPlace Riders as they continue to ride and fight for a cure! Thank you to ALL who donate and/or participate in MS150. Your efforts do not go unnoticed!