Buying Guides

10 Benefits of Dark Sky Compliant Lighting for Homeowners
10 Benefits of Dark Sky Compliant Lighting for Homeowners
Explore the benefits of dark sky compliant lighting for homeowners. Learn how it reduces light pollution, saves energy, and enhances your nighttime environment with eco-friendly solutions. Read more...
A Buyer's Guide to Timeless Children's Furniture from Crib to College
A Buyer's Guide to Timeless Children's Furniture from Crib to College
Is solid wood children's furniture right for you? Learn why buying durable, beautiful, timeless furniture that can last from the crib to college is always the right investment. Read more...
Essential Guide to Table Leg Styles: Choosing the perfect match for your furniture
Essential Guide to Table Leg Styles: Choosing the perfect match for your furniture
Learn why what's below the table is just as important as what's on top and surrounding it with this essential guide to table leg styles from Modern Bungalow! Read more...
A Guide to Finishing Touches for Solid Wood Furniture
A Guide to Finishing Touches for Solid Wood Furniture
A quick guide to stain and finishing options offered on all solid wood furniture sold at Modern Bungalow. Read more...
The Ultimate Dining Table Buying Guide: Tips for Every Style and Size
The Ultimate Dining Table Buying Guide: Tips for Every Style and Size
In the market for a dining table? This extensive guide will help you learn about dining table sizing, style, maintenance and ultimately making the decision that is best for you! Read more...
Essential Guide to Furniture Styles for Your Modern Bungalow Home
Essential Guide to Furniture Styles for Your Modern Bungalow Home
Put a name to your favorite furniture style and surround yourself with even more of what you love! From the elegant curves of traditional furniture to the clean lines of... Read more...
Bar Height vs Counter Height Tables - How to Choose
Bar Height vs Counter Height Tables - How to Choose
Get the perfect table for your home with our helpful guide to bar & counter height tables! Measurements, standards, & design tips from Modern Bungalow. Read more...
5 Essential Pieces for Furnishing Your Bedroom
5 Essential Pieces for Furnishing Your Bedroom
Yes of course you need a bed, but what else? What's the difference between a chest and a dresser? Should you have a footboard bench? Read more...
Bed Buying 101: A Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Bed in 3 Steps
Bed Buying 101: A Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Bed in 3 Steps
Platform, panel, poster, or sleigh? Find the right type of bed for you! Read more...
5 Reasons the Trestle Table is the Perfect Dining Table
5 Reasons the Trestle Table is the Perfect Dining Table
From the Middle Ages to modern times, trestle tables have been serving up elegance, durability and timelessness. The average family no longer gathers in a formal dining room to eat... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Indoor Lighting for Historic Homes
The Ultimate Guide to Indoor Lighting for Historic Homes
From types to styles, temperature considerations to room suggesitons, this lighting guide is the all you need to make your home light up from the inside out! Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Lighting for Historic Homes
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Lighting for Historic Homes
Whether being used for landscaping, security or dramatic effect, the lights you choose and the way they are used will deliver enviable curb appeal and bring your exterior to life.... Read more...
Sleeper Sofa Buying Guide
Sleeper Sofa Buying Guide
Comfortable, well-made and stylish. No longer an insomnia-inducing nightmare, pull-out couches have come a long way! If you can’t remember that awful night of sleep on flimsy pull-out mattresses with... Read more...
Your Complete Guide to Furniture Measurement
Your Complete Guide to Furniture Measurement
You don't want to buy your dream furniture, only to find out that it won't fit in your home! Use our measurement guide first to be sure you get the... Read more...
A Guide to High Quality Patio Furniture That You'll Love!
Our Buying Guide to Purchasing Outdoor Furniture That You'll Love!
Looking for durable, high-quality and good-looking outdoor patio furniture that will last? Then let us tell you all about recycled poly and why it could be the best, last patio furniture... Read more...
Sofa Buying Guide: How to buy a quality couch that will last
The Complete Sofa Buying Guide: How to Select the Perfect Sofa for Your Home
Not all sofas are created equal. That's why we've put together this guide for what to consider before, during and after buying a high quality couch that will last. Read more...
How to Choose A Quality Rug
How to Choose A Quality Rug
How do you spot a quality rug? What makes quality rugs different than others? These questions are answered in Modern Bungalow's guide to spotting a quality rug. Going in depth... Read more...
Modern Bungalow Tile Guide: Tips, Tools, and Rules
Modern Bungalow Tile Guide: Tips, Tools, and Rules
In this tile guide from Modern Bungalow we discuss some important terms to know, a few general rules of thumb to consider in the design, size, and color of your... Read more...
Which Wood is the Right Choice for Your Furniture?
Which Wood is the Right Choice for Your Furniture?
Trying to determine which type of wood is going to be right for you when deciding on furniture and other accents for your home can seem like a daunting task.... Read more...
How to Spot Quality Wood Furniture
How to Spot Quality Wood Furniture
Learn the basics to spotting quality furniture. From used and secondhand to brand new pieces, you'll learn to identify true quality furniture from just 2 key factors: wood type and... Read more...