Lamps Can Brighten A Room. A well-designed room consists of more than beautiful furniture. Today's lighting plays an equally prominent role, bringing it to life by creating a mood. To adequately fill a room with light, ambient and task lighting are needed. Ambient light comes from a single source, like natural light, whereas task lighting is used to light a specific area such as a desk, workbench, reading chair or kitchen surface. Adding a little light to your respective living areas seems like a simple task, provided that you consider some ...

A painted ceiling will influence a room without interrupting the eye. Paint the ceiling pink to add warmth and surprise, or sky blue for a feeling of the outdoors. For a more dramatic effect, try gold or silver leaf. Buy a colorful quilt, old or new. Stretch it over a frame like a painter's canvas and hang it on a wall for an instant shot of pattern and color. People love to paint floors. Use French blue, dark green, Chinese red or even black. If you're feeling adventurous, stencil a border or an overall pattern in a darker shade ...

Its very form speaks of tradition and unconditional comfort. (There's a reason it was once dubbed the "forty-winks" chair.) The wing chair was so named for its protruding side wings that, back in the mid-17th century, had a practical purpose: They shielded its occupant from chilly drafts. This traditional form is an unqualified classic. Today, however, you'll also find contemporary takes on this concept; in some cases, the traditionally curvaceous wings straighten out to create a more cutting-edge profile. One thing's for certain, ...

Area rugs may provide the springboard for your entire color scheme or quietly accent the rest of a room's furnishings. Here are a few important guidelines to keep in mind while searching for area rugs. To make a rug the focal point of a room, create contrast. Paint your walls a hue that echoes one of your rug's accent colors. When shopping for a room-size rug, look for one that's approximately two to three feet smaller than your room, in both width and length. By the same token, runners should be about four to eight inches narrower ...

People are obviously staying at home more for their entertainment, and flat screen television is becoming an important part of that entertainment. Why not add a make-over to your entertainment area? Gorman's design sales people will show you how to get your TVs up front and center. The advent of technology and changes in high-definition TVs will continue to grow. Let us show you just how economical display-oriented consoles and credenzas can be. Come into Gorman's today! ...

In today's homes, kitchen and dining areas have become the hub of the home: a place to relax, grab a bite and enjoy time with family and friends. Whether you want to dazzle your guests or lay back and be casual, Gorman's offers you a variety dining styles, all of which can be tailored to your own lifestyle and budget. Choose your dining room table to fit your space. If your room is a long rectangle, a long table is a natural use of the space and won't leave unnatural gaps on either end of the room. Tiny dining rooms will require a small ...

NOVI, Mich. ­– Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design was recently named as a Top Workplace in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press newspaper. The style-leader in home furnishings and design received the honor in the small business category.             More than 190 employers and 23, 000 employees, from across southeast Michigan responded to the newspaper’s Top Workplaces survey this past summer.  Companies were evaluated on revenue, incentives offered and number of ...

NOVI, Mich. -Drexel Heritage Furniture has returned to all four metro Detroit Gorman's Home Furnishings and Interior Design showrooms. Gorman's is the exclusive retailer in southeastern Michigan. "The Drexel Heritage line originated at Gorman's and we have enjoyed a wonderful 30 year relationship with them," said Tom Lias, President and COO of Gorman's. "We are looking forward to the line joining our 100 Brands and to again provide our clients with the beauty and quality that is synonymous with Drexel Heritage." One of the largest ...