A couch with swatches of different material choices laid across it. - Vera Chitaeva/Getty Images Living room staples like couches and coffee tables heavily contribute to a space's overall ambiance.

"Inspiring others to come together." Startup develops groundbreaking material that could transform how furniture is made: 'I ...

The Flintstones had it easy. When all your furniture is made of rock, you never have to worry about food spills or the pet dinosaur leaving a calling card on the couch. While few of us would be ...

The news about how petroleum-based plastics are affecting the environment and our health just keeps getting worse. Researchers have recently found microplastics embedded in the lungs of living people, ...

When you have pets, you have to be careful with furniture. Your sofa or armchair can easily turn into a giant scratching post, chew toy, or hair magnet. And the upholstery fabric you choose can make a ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The concept of painting furniture feels rather counterintuitive ...