Happy New Year!!!
This decade is looking bright, especially in the design trends!! The biggest trend of 2010 will be "GOING GREEN". Green furniture is made from organic and environmentally friendly woods and products like plantation-grown wood and reclaimed wood. We are also seeing a green trend in the dyes and adhesives that are in furninshings (vegetable and water based). This surge in green products will also bring back earthy tones in beiges, browns, and greens. Townhouse Galleries already offers a complete line of eco-friendly furniture!
Two hot colors this year are purple and orange. The rich deep violets and oranges bring about a feeling of romance and global diversity. Yellows and greens are also going to make a comeback. Yellow is fun and vibrant, while green is calming and soothing. These two colors combined can make quite a statement, but be careful not to use too much yellow since it can overstimmulate your room. The color yellow in a kitchen can stimulate, motivate and can also aid in digestion.
Another big trend is the eclectic mix of furnishings. You can mix antique and old world furniture together in one room to make a statement. Curved sofas, bright colors, with neutral accents are a new twist to update an outdated room. And lastly, the hot neutral to play off of this year is gray, gray and gray.
Check back often for more from our designers on the latest in furniture and interior design!
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Happy August!
 Hello everyone! We hope that the summer has been good to you all! The Townhouse Galleries team has been enjoying these warm days. Its the season for vacationing and many of our team members have been taking advantage of just that! Its important to nurture ones spirit and find quiet moments, especially during this unusual economic time! We are excited to finally announce our new permanent Huntsville location! After several years of searching, we decided to revive an in-town landmark (formerly Marks Fitzgerald Furniture). We are in the process of creating an urban/contemporary facade. We decided that these architectural elements bring new life to the corner and offer our customers a fun and hip shopping experience. Now that we have a larger permanent showroom, look forward to more events and educational seminars. We thank you for the warm welcome that we have received so far and look forward to seeing even more of you in the near future! I would also like to take a moment to mention our new partnership with Huntsville's Ceramic Harmony. They are the masters behind the tile facade and amazing travertine entry floor. Given that we are both companies who value fine craftsmanship and design, we feel this partnership was only natural. Our designers can work closely with you and the team at Ceramic Harmony to help you create the home of your dreams. I believe that these economic times will re-emphasize the importance of quality and craftsmanship. Consumers are growing tired of the throw away society where a sofa falls apart in a few short years. The furniture that you find at Townhouse Galleries and the stone/tile at Ceramic Harmony will stand the test of time and be stunning years from now.  The Huntsville showroom offers an array of new furniture from traditional to contemporary. In addition, we have a permanent oriental rug gallery. Our rug expert Rick Perkins will now be available year round to help you choose the best rug for your living space. These handwoven masterpieces are truly works of art! Come in and visit soon. Let's continue to enjoy the glory of summer: the warmth of the sun and the taste of delicious vegetables! "we have rather choose to fill our hives with honey and wax, thus furnishing mankind with the two noblest of things, which are sweetness and light." -Jonathan Swift Best, Karen |
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