CORT Furniture has a vast collection of used furniture that is available for sale at clearance furniture locations across the United States. We have everything from living room furniture sets to art for your wall. If you are looking for items to make your living room feel more comfortable or functional, we may have just what you need. The inventory changes as we get new pieces in, so drop in often to scout for hidden treasures that are in great condition. Here are some ideas that can help you use accent pieces to tie together decor themes in your living room: Choose pieces in one accent color or pattern – Keeping the colors displayed in the living room consistent will help give the appearance of order. It will also provide structure for your clearance furniture shopping. Remember to contrast accent colors with a neutral or dark, solid tone. Make use of the multi-purpose ottoman – They aren’t just for your tired feet! Ottomans can double as a coffee table. Arrange magazines and the remote controls on this plushy island. More fabric texture will make your living room appear more comfortable. We have many clearance furniture options for over-sized, multi-purpose ottomans! Hang mirrors and art …
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We’ve alphabetically compiled a list of some of the best home staging tips from our furniture blog! Do you practice the ABC’s of home staging? A – Assess the home’s age and what potential buyers it will attract before deciding on a theme B – Begin with a general plan and stick to it C – Create a focal point for each room D – Draw a map on graph paper to help illustrate and layout your placement. E – Eliminate clutter F – Fresh air and light fragrances set the mood G – Gussy up old furniture and fixtures with new accessories (pillows, throw blankets, etc) H – Hide personal items or accolades of current home dwellers I – Incorporate natural elements that bring the space to life (plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables) J – Juxtapose neutral tones with a splash of vibrant color for dimension K – Keep the rooms well lit L – Lead animals away from home staged areas M – Minimalism is a key home staging design approach N – Neutral, painted walls and wallpaper create a palatable canvas for staged furnishings O – Orient the room using Feng Shui P – Pair patterns with …
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Are you running out of time for your home staging project? There is so much to do and so little time! And most of all, everything has to be perfect. You may have been told before that there is a fine line between perfectionism and procrastination. It is easy to get overwhelmed by a large project with limited time. If you are paralyzed with thought, take a breath and read on. Hope comes in the form of a little organization. Make a list of every home staging detail that needs to get done before the first showing of the house. Take time to write absolutely everything down. Then, number tasks by varying levels of importance. Label high priority things as 1, and luxuries and details as 3. Create a sliding scale of priority and then approximate how long it will take to do each task. Finally, compare it to the number of hours or days that you have, and set your crunch time schedule! Eliminate tasks that are low priority as you lose time. Don’t do away with low priority tasks altogether. Keep hustling through your to-do list so that you can get to the lower priority stuff when …
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At CORT we offer affordable office furniture rental solutions that cater to your business’ needs. We understand that comfort is essential to a productive work environment. That is why we have furniture rental choices that are built for comfort in the office! Having the perfect chair or desk is only the first step for feeling comfortable and staying productive at work. Here are some tips for sustaining that comfort all day: The morning stretch: Time is of essence in the morning, especially if you like to savor every last moment of sleep. Try integrating some of these stretches and lower-back exercises into your regular morning routine. At the very least, stand, reach and touch your toes for three, 10-second intervals to loosen your back muscles before you turn on the coffee pot. Pay attention to the natural pauses in your morning routine. Where you can, insert exercises. Be mindful of your desk area: Make sure your desk area is well lit. To minimize stress that can cause spinal discomfort, try to maintain a clutter-free, organized space. Have a physical object that you can touch or mold when you are feeling anxious. We like stress balls, Silly Putty, Play-Doh and Legos. Keep pictures of loved ones, …
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Last week on the furniture blog we discussed storage ideas for small apartment or dorm living in college. This week, we take on areas of your living space that can benefit from organization. Once you have these three areas in check, you can save time and not have to worry about last minute changes of plans, or all night study marathons! 1. The Closet: Arranging clothes and shoes by color is a classic technique, but it is not always practical and even more difficult to maintain. Instead, keep your lifestyle and habits in mind to find an arrangement that works best for you. Organizing clothes by season, by outfit choices that would look good together, or for dedicated occasions (gym, class, dinner date, etc) are all ideas to consider. Refer to our last furniture blog post for storage tips for your closet that can also help you organize. 2. The Desk: Usually, this is where you will be when you are on what we like to call “academic lockdown” – the time when a deadline is near and all coffee shops in the area with wi-fi are closed. The key is to make your desk area clutter free and well lit. Accordion files …
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CORT Furniture can cover all student furniture rental needs, but when it comes to finding a place to fit all of your stuff into your new living arrangement, you may have discovered your first challenge! CORT Facebook friend, Krista Weaver, says that “storage, storage, storage!” is the key to organization, and we definitely agree. Especially when you are living in close quarters with roommates. Do not fret though, making room for storage in your apartment or dorm is really more simple than you think! And it does not have to be expensive either. Here are a few storage tips we like. These tips also can be useful for home staging projects that aim to de-clutter showroom spaces. Make the most of wall space. When you are faced with limited space, the wall becomes your storage friend! Bookshelves and other shelving units make great use of space and can keep everything from records, office supplies, and all of your school books in order. For shelving ideas, we really like this post from the apartment living blog at ApartmentSearch.com. It explains several ways you can make bookshelves into a functional and attractive place for small objects and collections in small living spaces. Utilize all …
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CORT student furniture rental packages can provide you with flexibility when you are furnishing your first apartment during college. At a time in your life where you may not know what the coming years will bring with regards to jobs, future internship opportunities or additional schooling, CORT Furniture can provide you with temporary furnishings that suit your transitional lifestyle. Student furniture rental is also ideal for those who live with roommates that have similar lifestyles and school plans during the year or semester. You can split the cost of furniture rental among your roommates and not have to worry about divvying up dinner table chairs and the living room couch when its time to move out. Another benefit of student furniture rental for your apartment is the ease of the moving-out and moving-in process itself! CORT Furniture professionals will move the furniture into your new apartment, and will also move it out at the end of your furniture lease. You will not even have to lift a finger! Without having to move heavy, large pieces of furniture around you may be able to cut some moving costs by having the flexibility to pack and move all other personal items by yourself, without movers. …
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Some of you may have used CORT’s relocation services in the past for work related moves, temporary assignments, or in the wake of damaging natural disasters. For those of you who have not, our overarching term for a multi-faceted service may overwhelm you at first. There are so many components of the “Destination Services” website! And that is because there are many comprehensive elements that are associated with moving to a new city or country. During the times in life where moving or relocating is a necessity, especially when time is of absolute essence, CORT does everything possible to make the transition as seamless as possible. How does this system work? To put it simply, we cater to your needs. Each case is different, which is why CORT has specialists that will have a one-on-one discussion with you about your unique situation, and how we can help, through a pre-arrival assessment. Once we understand your circumstances, we can then build a plan for you with the array of relocation services we offer. But, before we even begin our search for your new house or apartment, we make sure you are familiar with your new moving area. There are CORT professionals located nationally (and even abroad) who will give …
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In past furniture blog posts, we have stressed the importance of creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere for guests and potential buyers through home staging and rental furniture selection best practice. When you are dreaming up the perfectly arranged home, it is a natural step to also plan for guest overnight stays. The guest room is a reflection of your hospitality. A well planned arrangement that makes one feel welcome and comfortable is a kindness that does not go unnoticed. This week on a twitter chat based on interior design themes, categorized by the #intdesignerchat hashtag, the topic was focused on guest room accommodations. The conversation stirred a lot creative ideas among furniture blog writers, interior designers, architects, and home stagers. Some great tips were brought to the table. Leslie Fine, of Leslie Fine Interiors, stressed the importance of “know[ing] in advance the schedule of their visit so that all expectations are met”. When the topic of essential amenities was raised, bed comfort was number one. There was a discussion at length about what extra amenities should be provided for guests. Among the “must haves” for ultimate comfort, “a chair, a luggage rack, and a reading light” were some extra special touches Sam Henderson, the …
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Feng Shui is an ancient system of Chinese aesthetics that has been popularized in the last few decades, and has become increasingly popular for home staging. The discipline of Feng Shui focuses on the balance and movement of energy throughout a business or home. Feng Shui is a complex, multifaceted discipline that requires years of training to master. In ancient China, Feng Shui was used to determine the orientation of a dwelling to maximize something akin to auspiciousness — meaning favorable, or lending itself to future success. So, an auspicious environment brings forth future success. Today, Western use of Feng Shui is mostly limited to interior decorating. Western practitioners have received criticism for misunderstanding and misusing the complexity of Feng Shui. But the principles of simplicity and energy movement allow for a common-sense approach to decorating and home staging. Two of the Feng Shui concepts that are perhaps the easiest for novices to embrace are the principles of Qi (pronounced “chee” in English) and Polarity. Qi is the energy or “life force” in an environment and how it flows through that environment. The factors affecting the quality and movement of Qi are many. Polarity refers to the male (yang) and …
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