Children and pets can get into lots of trouble and cause damage in just a short amount of time. Preventing furniture damage is possible when you have small children and pets, but it does take a little bit more effort. Setting rules and boundaries and keeping them clean are great places to start. Below are some more tips to prevent furniture damage by children and pets. 

1- Purchase A Protective Cover

If you don’t care about your original furniture being covered or having a different color over your furniture, adding a protective cover will protect the furniture pieces from spills, stains, accidents, or tears. Protective covers don’t have to be uncomfortable or unsightly, they can be made of soft fabric and simple prints to prevent furniture damage without taking away from the design of your home. 

While a protective cover won’t protect your couch, chairs, or bed from all damage, it can be an extra layer that the substance has to go through before it gets to the material of your couch. It can also make cleaning pet hair, dirt, or crumbs off the piece much easier. 

2- Keep Stain Remover Or Cleaner On Hand

While some damage is preventable, upholstery, carpet, rugs, or other furniture pieces can see stains. Having a cleaner and stain remover at the ready will help prevent the stain from setting or seeping in further. This keeps your furniture looking nice and keeps mold or bacteria from growing around the area. 

For wood or polished surfaces, having a spray or polisher close by can help remove condensation rings, crayon marks, or other small scratches. 

3- Invest In Furniture Specifically For Your Pet

When your pets are spending too much time on your couch or bed, it might be a smart idea to get them a piece of furniture that is just specifically for them. Dog beds, blankets, heating pads, small couches, and other furniture is all available for pets. Having their own space can decrease the amount of time they spend on your furniture and give you more room to relax. 

4- Set Clear Boundaries

Teaching children and pets boundaries early on will help them as they grow. Having rules and boundaries about what furniture can and can not be used for will help to protect from furniture damage. 

Setting boundaries for pets can look like closing doors or installing baby gates to signal that those areas are off limits. For children, not allowing drinks on the couch or not allowing shoes or jumping on furniture. These boundaries will help establish a habit and can be hard to maintain at first, but over time they will become second nature. 

5- Try Pet-Friendly Repellent Sprays

If your pets tend to claw your wood furniture or bite and tear upholstery, try a natural ingredient spray that will keep your pets away from these furniture pieces. Some common ingredients include vinegar, citrus, and peppers. Make sure to do your research on what you can spray on your furniture and if it is safe for your pets and children. While we want to keep pets from causing furniture damage we want to avoid severe allergic reactions. 

6- Secure Heavy Furniture To The Wall

Tipping and falling furniture can cause damage to the piece and to children in your home. Securing furniture prevents injury and even death to a child or pet. Securing the furniture will stop heavy things from breaking, damaging your floors, or crushing small children. 

7- Choose Colors That Hide Dirt

Choosing furniture colors that hide dirt and dust can help keep your home looking pristine. These colors will help disguise dirt if you don’t have time to clean or in between cleaning sessions. Medium warm gray, warmer colors, or blue grays will help to hide most build-up until you can deep clean. 

Choosing these colors doesn’t have to change the interior design choices of your home. Furniture that you use consistently can be a darker color to contrast the rest of your room and lighter furniture pieces can be kept in rooms that your children and pets don’t frequent. 

Sturdy Pieces With Sugar House Furniture

Sugar House Furniture offers mission-style furniture that is built to last. Our pieces are hand-crafted with straight lines, and a timeless look. Our team is proud to serve the Utah community and have our furniture pieces in your home. Prevent furniture damage by investing in quality furniture pieces and learning about the proper cleaning methods. 

Our storefront is a must-visit destination because we hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence. Visit our store and showroom in Salt Lake City, UT today! 

Picking The Perfect Rug

If you are looking for a way to quickly and easily spruce up your space, a rug is the perfect choice. One of the most important qualities that a home can have is coziness and comfort. A staple piece that is important for any cozy home is a rug. Continue reading to learn more about how to pick the perfect rug for your home.

Measure Every Time

The first important tip for picking the perfect rug is to measure your space and measure your rugs. The size of a carpet matters a ton for a room. There can be rugs that are too big and rugs that are too small. Most pieces of the room’s large furniture should sit on top of (or at least partially on top of) your rug.

Another good rule of thumb is to get a rug that is two feet off of the sides of the room, so for example, a room that is 8 x 12 feet should have a rug that is 6 x 10 feet. If you measure everything ahead of time, you will eliminate any potential headaches and improve your space dramatically.

Think About Pattern And Color Cohesion

As previously suggested, rugs come in all shapes and sizes. Carpets also come in all patterns and colors. Certain colors and patterns convey a certain stylistic choice. Consider researching what kinds of styles on interior design exist and base your choice on your findings and your own personal likes. The perfect rug with have a pattern that will be cohesive with the rest of your room and that will better the appearance of the room.

Pick Based On The Location

The location where you plan to put your carpet will greatly affect the kind of rug you will need. Your bedroom, living room, and dining rooms will need larger rugs, but in your dining room, you’ll need to take into consideration that the rug could get messy. This will affect the color and texture choice you make for your rug. If you are putting a rug in an entryway, hallway, or on your front porch you’ll likely want a slimmer or smaller carpet.

The location also affects the material that you will want your rug to be made out of. If you are putting your carpet in a high-traffic area, then you will want to choose a rug that is easy to clean, such as a flat weave. If you are looking for a more decorative option that will not be walked on a ton, such as a shag carpet.

Contemplate The Material

The material of a rug will have a large impact on the price and your overall experience after buying a rug. There are many different types of materials that a rug can be made out of. Silk, cotton, and wool rugs are often beautiful and soft but are going to be a lot more expensive than rugs made out of synthetic materials.

Synthetic materials are also easier to clean so if you have kids or animals, this might be a good choice for you. And as previously touched on earlier in the article, the material that your rug should be made out of will change as you change the location of the rug. For example, kitchen and dining room carpets should be stain-proof and outdoor mats should be weather resistant.

Do You Need High-Quality Furniture For Your Home?

If you are looking for excellent quality mission-style furniture, then we at Sugarhouse Furniture can be your first step toward the home of your dreams. Not only do we provide comprehensive options when it comes to furniture from chairs to tables to couches to lamps, but we also have a team that is dedicated to helping our clients find the perfect furniture for their homes. We can help you decide which pieces of furniture will be most suitable for your home and help educate you on which pieces work best in certain parts of the home.  Reach out today for more information.

Quality furniture is made of a variety of materials but wood furniture is extremely durable and adds some elegance to your home. Sugar House Furniture makes a wide range of furniture pieces made with a variety of woods. Choosing the right kind of wood for your furniture is important if you want your furniture to last. Below is a list of quality woods that Sugar House furniture offers. 

What Furniture Piece Are You Choosing

Depending on the type of furniture you are building or buying, different woods may look better than others. Soft woods may be better for end tables while a harder wood is better for dinning tables. Hardwoods are chosen more often for building furniture because they are more durable. While they are dense and durable, hardwoods are often more expensive than softwoods, so when choosing wood for your furniture keep these prices in mind.  

If you are looking for exterior furniture pieces, the options for wood may vary, but for pieces like bed frames, dining tables, or office desks, the following woods are some of the most popular. Choosing the best wood for your furniture depends on what coloring you like best and how long you want your piece to last.

Oak

The most popular hardwood for building furniture is oak. Mostly found in flooring and roofs, oak resists warping and has beautiful natural banding. White oak is more common for furniture and also is moisture resistant. This makes it a perfect wood for your furniture. Especially for dinning tables, dressers, or bathroom vanities. Red oak can also be used for furniture and looks just as stunning as white oak. 

Cherry

If you are looking for a strong and versatile wood, cherry wood is a great choice for indoor furniture. Cherry ages well and will last for a long time when made into furniture. Sugar House Furniture has multiple furniture options made of cherry wood and while it has a read color, it can be stained to add extra detail.

Maple

Carving or designing intricate work is made easier with maple. Its light color can be stained easily or left to shine in all its glory. Maple is known for its hardness which makes it a popular wood for your furniture. Dressers, chairs, bookcases, or other big pieces are popular options for this wood. 

Hickory

Choosing hickory will give your furniture the longest life because it is the hardest wood that is hard to manipulate. Hickory is used for tool handles and has been traditionally used for rustic furniture pieces. 

Walnut

Walnut is another wood that can come with a higher price tag but it works well if you want a rich color for interior or exterior furniture. Accenting your home is done with walnut furniture. With straight grain and texture, walnut furniture is simple and elegant. 

Mahogany

As a tropical endangered wood, mahogany is not used as much as it once was. The shining qualities of mahogany are its resistance to rotting and decay and the straight grain makes it easy to cut and build into furniture. 

Teak

Another exotic wood is teak, which is known for its unique earthy scent. Teak wood was traditionally used for making boats and it is highly oily. Because of the extra oil it is difficult to stain, so furniture owners or crafters usually let the natural wood color shine.

Quality Furniture With Sugar House

No matter what wood you choose, Sugar House Furniture will work to create durable pieces. Our business has been family owned and operated since 1985 and has built quality furniture for customers of all personalities. From dining tables, bookcases, benches, art frames, fireplaces, desks and more, we offer different pieces in a variety of colors and woods. 

Mission style furniture is sophisticated and brings elegance to your home. With lifetime durability your furniture can move with you through different life stages and are meant to be passed down through generations. Owning a piece of furniture and choosing the best wood for your furniture can be helped by working with Sugar House Furniture. Contact us or visit our warehouse today!