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Furniture in Pasadena: Comfort with Cozy Stylish Chic

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Pasadena is more than just beautiful neighborhoods and iconic architecture — it’s a city that celebrates design, detail, and lifestyle. Whether you live in a charming Craftsman bungalow, a modern loft, or a Spanish Revival home, choosing the right furniture in Pasadena helps shape the soul of your space. That’s where Cozy Stylish Chic steps in — your destination for design-forward living and a thoughtfully curated luxury furniture showroom experience. In this guide, we’ll explore Pasadena’s vibrant furniture scene, highlight local design trends, and help you understand why investing in high-quality, handcrafted pieces can completely elevate your home. Why Pasadena is a Hub for Stylish Furniture Pasadena has long been known for its artistic flair and architectural beauty. It’s a city where design matters — from rose-covered garden patios to elegant interior spaces. This love for design naturally spills into the world of furniture. Locals here aren’t just buying furniture; they’re crea...

A Visit to the Kohler Design Center – Kohler, WI

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  The Kohler Design Center For three days last week I escaped the Southern California heat and experienced true fall – crisp temperatures ranging from 40-50 degrees, changing leaves and plenty of mums.  I was invited by Kohler Co. to their Wisconsin headquarters for their inaugural Kohler Bloggers Conference, where 21 Design, DIY and Lifestyle Bloggers gathered for 2.5 days.  During my time at Kohler, I experienced several facets of the Kohler “empire” which included  staying at Kohler’s own 5 Star and AAA 5-Diamond rated American Club Resort , spending an afternoon at the Kohler Waters Spa, and fine dining at several of their award winning restaurants.  Oh, and I can’t forget nibbling on  devouring the Kohler chocolates that were left in my room. The Ground Floor at the Kohler Design Center Kohler’s “Great Wall of China” The first stop when we arrived was to the American Club – home for the next 2.5 days,  only to drop off our bags and head to the Koh...

Smart Alternatives to Wood Paneling

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    Wood Paneling is a design trend that has received quite a bit of attention this past year.  Many may remember (and probably would like to forget) the wood paneling of the 70s , but wood paneling in its latest reincarnation is quite different, as the latest tones are a bit more grey and have more of a retro-vintage, somewhat industrial look and feel. I wrote about wood paneling not too long ago- one on the revival of wood paneled walls   and the other on patchwork wood paneling, both of which are still popular and continue to get quite a number of page views. Today, I am covering the next thing in wood paneling -  smart alternatives to wood paneling. Installing wood paneling not only can be quite a significant investment, but it can also be a big disruption in the home.  It is also quite permanent, which is why many homes today still have the wood paneling of the 70s still installed in their homes. If you've spent the time and money, you're going to keep...

Estimating Wallpaper Like A Pro -5 Easy Steps

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  What better time to learn a new skill than when we're all home, practicing our social distancing? Most designers leave estimating wallpaper quantity to their paper hanger, but it's not as difficult to do as you might think! With a little practice, you can do it yourself. I'm Caroline, I work with Jeanne here at Cozy Stylish Chic, and before I came to work at CSC, I spent the last five years selling designer wallpaper! This method of estimating wallpaper quantities was taught to me by an installer who has been using it for decades. It's proven reliable over the years, and now it's my chance to share that with you! All you need is a piece of paper and a calculator. Ready? Let's go. ESTIMATING WALLPAPER Step One  First, gather information. Get an accurate measurement of the wall (or walls) you want to paper. Ignore all doors, windows, or other obstacles unless they stretch completely from ceiling to floor. If multiple walls are connected to each other, you can co...