Tips for an Inviting Bedroom

Valentine's Day is just one day of the year, but the entire month of February often conjures thoughts of love and romance. We here at Marc Williams Furniture would like to take this opportunity to share some tips on creating an inviting bedroom.

The bedroom is a very personal space and one of the most important spaces within a home.  The bedroom has an effect on your mood upon waking and upon falling asleep.  The room should convey your personality along with warmth, comfort, and intimacy to help elicit good feelings.

There is a saying, "a cluttered room is a cluttered mind."  The bedroom should be an area free of clutter so that you may truly relax. Try to limit the objects brought into the room to just the necessities.  Have decorative storage space to keep your items organized.  For example, keep a basket by your bed to store some books or magazines. 

Choose lighting which will provide a soft glow rather than harsh overhead lights.  Use table lamps or floor lamps.  Using a dimmer will allow a soft glow when wanted and brighter light when needed.  Of course, candles are always romantic and inviting.  Be creative when choosing the holders and go easy on the scented candles.

Candles are inviting not only because of the soft glow they produce, but if desired, can add a beautiful scent as well.  Fresh cut flowers also bring beauty and a natural fragrance into the room.  Be careful not to overwhelm the senses by combining too many scents.

Plush and fluffy bedding can coax you to snuggle in.  Layer two comforters to create an extra plush space and help the bed look lived in and luxurious.  A number of soft pillows can complete the feel of comfort as long they do not take too much space.


Your bedroom should reflect your idea of comfort and intimacy.  We hope these tips help you create a space you want to escape to when life becomes too hectic or stressful.   

Ideas To Add Style To Your Super Bowl Party

The NY Giants are heading to the Super Bowl on February 5th and New Yorker's will be heading to Super Bowl parties all over the state.  Most of these parties will provide folding chairs for extra seating, paper plates to eat from, and decorations bought at Party City.  While these parties can feel laid back and casual, if you are looking to host a party with a bit more style and flair, Marc Williams Furniture has some suggestions.

Extra seating is often a challenge when entertaining.  You want all of your guests to be comfortable, nit just those lucky enough to land a spot on the sofa.  Instead of placing folding chairs around your living room, why not place square poofs in viewing distance of the t.v.  The poofs can be used as seating, ottomans, or place a tray on top and it becomes a table.  X-Benches are another versatile seating option. They can be used as seating or tables as well.  Woven floor chairs are another comfortable option for seating and can be stacked to raise your guest higher off the floor.  Cover with a blanket to add warmth if you'd like. These may all be used around your home after the party and brought out the next time you need extra seating.  If you still need more seating and are looking for chairs that can be stored away after the party, try directors chairs instead of regular folding chairs. 

Style can also be added to your decorations.  Think vintage.  Collect vintage football memorabilia to place around your living room.  Gather photos of famous Super Bowl game scenes, blow them up to poster size and put up in your entryway and living room.  The living room is not the only room your guests will be in.  Choose small items from your vintage memorabilia to place in the bathroom, kitchen, and entryway.

Hopefully these ideas can help spark even more unique ideas and help make your Super Bowl party the one that will be remembered!

How Does Color Affect Mood?

Choosing a color scheme when decorating the interior of your home is an important decision. Color helps to set the mood of the room so understanding the psychology of color is helpful in decorating.  Marc Williams Furniture would like to offer some understanding of color and as well as guidelines to follow in your decorating.

Color elicits strong moods, feelings, and emotions in people.  A persons relationship with color can be very personal and affected by life experiences.  However, there are some generalizations which can be made.  Bear in mind that these generalizations may differ among cultures.

Let's begin with the color black.  Unlike other colors which reflect light, black will absorb light which may make a room feel overbearing.  In western culture, black is often used to represent evil powers such as villains or death.  Black is also used to represent power and authority as in the top executive who drives a black Mercedes. Sophistication can be stated by hosting a black tie affair.  The color black is often used to highlight architectural details or furniture.  Black will stand out against light or neutral colors.

On to the opposite of black; the color white.  White will reflect colors and help a room feel larger and brighter. White is used to represent purity, elegance and sophistication.  Be careful however, because bright white on it's own can be too stark.  A solution is to layer different tones of white in order to soften the appearance.

The color blue is a popular color.  Blue makes people feel a sense of calmness and serenity and has been shown to lower pulse rate, blood pressure, and temperature. Blue is also a "cool" color. Blue may be used to make a person feel cooler in a hot, sunny room or conversely feel colder in an already cool room.   Office space is often decorated in a blue color scheme as people tend to be more productive in a blue environment.

Red is a powerful color which evokes strong emotions.  Red is associated with the feeling of love, warmth, and comfort as well as danger, excitement, and intensity.  A vibrant, bright red may be overwhelming whereas a muted, earthy shade may be comforting.  Well designed, red can create a passionate, loving environment.

Think of nature and you will undoubtedly think of the color green.  People find green calming and reassuring. Research has even found the color green can help relieve stress and help heal as well as improve reading ability. A good tip for decorating with green is to combine more than one shade or combine with other complimentary colors.

Another color of nature  is brown.  Brown evokes feelings of strength, reliability, stability as well as makes us feel reassured and safe. Brown can add warmth and depth to a room.

Use this information to help you choose the color palette for the room you are decorating.  Think of the activities which will take place in the room and the feeling you want to elicit.  Understanding the connection between color and mood will help you create the atmosphere you desire.

Bring Warmth Into Your Home

The past few days have finally brought the cold chill of winter.  Now is the time to come inside and enjoy the warmth of our homes.  Allow Marc Williams Furniture to offer suggestions on how to make your house a beautifully warm home.

Our first suggestion is to use warm colors when decorating.  Fire means warmth so consider using fire-hued tones such as gold, red, and orange or even softer hues, such as yellow, brick, or rust.  These warm colors will look great in accessories throughout your home.

In keeping with the theme of fire bringing warmth into your home, why not use actual fire?  Light a fire in a fireplace or light candles on a mantel, coffee table, or end table.  The flames will bring warmth as well as a feeling of intimacy.

Cold feet make the whole the body cold.  Cover your hardwood floors with area rugs.  Again, choosing warm hues will conjure a feeling of warmth. Sense of smell can also add warmth.  Consider using candles or spray with the scent of cinnamon, apple, or pine.

Nothing evokes a feeling of warmth and intimacy like snuggling under a nice warm throw.  Place blankets close to chairs and sofas.  Arrange baskets of pine cones on tables and add pillows to chairs and sofas.  Have family activities easily accessible to encourage spending time together.  Keep family albums, cards, and board games near the sofas.

It is a wonderful time of year to enjoy your home.  Make it warm and inviting and enjoy the relaxation it can offer.

The River Walk, Patchogue, NY

Marc Williams Furniture is proud to announce that we have been chosen to design the models for the beautiful new River Walk condominiums being developed in Patchogue, NY.

The River Walk will be a 163 condominium community, that will include 110 condos with upper/lower units, 36 three-bedroom town homes, and 17 two-bedroom homes in 18 different buildings. Plans include The Riverwalk, Viewing Platforms, Garden Gazebo, and Green Belt connecting to other new developments in the area.  The River Walk site is half a block from the Patchogue station of the Long Island Rail Road, which makes it a prime example of the transit-oriented development that planners say is so sorely needed on the Island.  It is close to shopping, restaurants, and the performing arts theater on Main Street, and not far from the ferry to Watch Hill and Davis Park on the Fire Island National Seashore.  It is also down the block from the recently opened 54,000 square foot Y.M.C.A. of Long Island.  The units are available with estimated prices from $290,000 to $375,000.

Marc Williams Furniture welcomes you to come view The River Walk, tour the models and see our beautiful interior designs.