Journal

Practical notes from the Long Branch showroom on curtains, baskets, art, and the drawers that actually stay tidy.

March 12, 2026Hang the rod higher than the trimA window looks taller when the rod sits closer to the ceiling and the panel still kisses the floor.April 2, 2026One basket per room is enoughStorage starts working when each basket has a job, a size, and a shelf that actually fits it.May 19, 2026Size the art to the sofa, not the trendA single piece should cover about two thirds of the sofa width. A set of three should be read as one row.June 8, 2026Drawers that still make sense on SundayLabels, a turntable, and one deep bin will outlast a pile of matching containers you never fill.July 14, 2026A calm entry needs two objectsA catchall bowl and a mirror will do more for the front door than a new console table.August 27, 2026Before you buy a blackout panelBlackout is a lining, not a color. Check the drop, the width, and whether you need one panel or two.