Bookcases: Not Just for Books

At Tucson’s Furniture Connextion, we liked to think outside of the box. Outside of the rectangular, shelved box! While we couldn’t agree more that bookcases do an excellent job of holding our books, we know that they’re potential reach far more than that. Take a look at a few ideas we have for what you can do with your bookshelves.

Closer Organizer

Whether it is for your clothes in the bedroom or that overflowing storage closet in the hallway, a bookshelf could be just what you need to get you organized. Give folded shirts or pants a home off the floor; even your shoes can be organized and easy to reach! Use wicker storage baskets to keep smaller, loose items together.

Seating

Looking for some unique seating options for your home? Try turning a bookshelf on its side for an easy and distinctive solution! Add short legs or even caster wheels to the bottom to raise it up if needs, and top it off with a long custom cushion to finish of your new bench! You can even use the individual sections for décor and storage.

Room Divider

Bookcases are a great option for breaking up a large space. If there is a room in your home or office that needs to be broken down into different areas, bookshelves can help you separate the room. Load the shelves with books if you want a solid division or keep smaller items on the shelves to help keep the space open while still defined. 

Nightstand

Using a wide bookcase with the right height for your bed can add a new layer of interest to your bedroom décor. You will have a great space to keep books, a lamp for reading and a light night beverage. The added storage space can also easily accommodate personal items such as jewelry, accessories, artwork and more.

Wherever your creativity with bookshelves may lead you, Furniture Connextion has the right selection, at the right prices to fit your style and budget. Visit us our showroom to see what create furnishing your Tucson home could be missing!

Choosing the Right Dining Table for Your Tucson Home

Whether you’ve just moved to a new home in Tucson, or you are looking to replace an old set, choosing the right dining table for your home can be a little tricky! Furniture Connextion has a few tips to help guide you through and help you make sure you find a dining table that is just what you need!

Find the Right Size

First, measure the table-to-wall clearance in the room or space your new dining table will go. Start by measuring the space around the room. Creating a rough sketch on some graph paper with your room measurements can be a great help during this process! Next, to allow your diners to sit down and get up easily from their chair, leave a space of 42”-48” between your table and the walls. If you have furniture along the wall, such as a buffet, measure 42”-48” from the edge of the furniture instead of the wall. This will give you a good idea of what size table you can fit into the space you have.

Find the Right Shape

Round tables work very well for small spaces. They easily fit into those tighter areas and can also fit more people around it since there are no corners! A round table with a pedestal base instead on table legs, can also seat more people since it allows for more legroom and won’t get in the way of a dining chair. When looking at round tables, the following calculations are generally a good guideline to follow:

• 3' with a pedestal base seats 4
• 4' with legs seats 4
• 5' with a pedestal base seats 6
• 5' with legs seats 4
• 6' with pedestal base or legs seats 8
• 7' with pedestal base or legs seats 9

If you are looking to seat a larger group of guests, a rectangular table maybe a better choice. A rectangular table can work well in a long, narrow room or space. It can leave more space around it for traffic flow, and makes sure food platters are easily within reach. If you are looking at a rectangular dining table, use the following sizes to help you decide how large of a table you need:

• 4' long seats 4
• 5-6' long seats 6
• 7' long seats 8
• 8-9' long seats 10
• 10-11' seats 12

Keep in mind, as most tables increase in length, they also increase in width. Make sure you still have a comfortable space between the wall and the table for your dining chairs if you increase the length of your table.

Find the Right Features

Look for different features that will help make your dining table unique! Even though a round table can be a great space saver, a larger table might make is difficult to reach your food in the center. Adding a Lazy Susan or finding a table with a Lazy Susan built right in can help solve that problem.

If you are looking for a rectangular dining table but are a little more limited on space, look for a dining set with a bench on one side—or both—instead of chairs. This way, you are able to push the bench under the table when it isn’t being used so it won’t be taking up any extra space!

Come by Furniture Connextion, open 7 days a week, and we will be more than happy to help you out on your search for a new dining table! With a great selection and great process to match, we’ll make sure you find just what you need!

Creating a Cool Summer Reading Nook

With the extreme summer heat of Tucson quickly coming upon us, Furniture Connextion wants to make sure you have the right home furniture to keep you cool this hot season!

Those triple digit temperatures aren’t quite upon us yet, but we thought now would be the perfect time to help you prepare for the rising temperatures with a great reading nook for those days when going out into the heat is just too much to bare.

Almost any empty space in your home can be turned into a cool and comfortable area for reading on a hot afternoon or sticky evening. Look for a small corner in the living room, bedroom, or den that is out of direct sunlight, has a nice flow from the air conditioning unit reaching it or ceiling fan to keep you refreshed while you curl up with a good book.

After you’ve found that perfect space, you are going to need a nice chair to start your reading nook off right. A recliner like the Ingall Recliner by Best Home Furnishings could be the right fit! Its clean, sleek design is sure to fit any space and its superior comfort will be just what you need for getting lost in a new book. And as a recliner, it will let you lean back and put your feet up for even more relaxation.

Whichever chair you choose, make sure that it fits you as well as the space it is going in. Even the most beautiful chair will never be used if it isn’t comfortable.

Next, you’ll need a small side table to stand beside your reading chair to give you a place to set your book down or keep a refreshing drink by your side while you read. The Koncept Small End Table has a nice drawer for some extra storage without the extra bulk.

 

Lastly, we’d hate for you to strain your eyes while trying to enjoy your cool break from the heat. A table lamp, such as the 3 Way Wrought Iron And Resin Table Lamp, can give you the right amount of light you need when reading on a hot night. Or if you prefer a fuller light with a little more ambiance, placing a floor lamp—like the 3 Way Arc Floor Lamp with Mica Shade—beside your chair and table might be just the right solution. Just be sure to find a lamp that will bring the light over your shoulder without casting any shadows on your book.

Tucson Furniture Connextion is here to help you figure out whichever combination of chair, table and lamp is right for you, so you can enjoy your summer time while still keep cool and out of the sun. Come visit us at 405 E. Wetmore, Suite #125 and start creating your own reading nook today!

Outfit Your Office at Tucson Furniture Connextion

Hello and greetings from all of us at Tucson Furniture Connextion!

Today we'd like to give you a friendly reminder that here at Furniture Connextion we have everything you need when it comes to outfitting a room, and that's not just limited to home furniture either!

Although we carry an enormous selection of rustic furniture pieces for the home as well as other additions, we also have a great variety of office furniture to choose from as well!

With everything from bookcases, to modular computer desks, office chairs and filing cabinets - our inventory includes all the office essentials.

Office desks in stock range from 32"-62"+ and we even have a selection of conference tables to add comfort and functionality to your office meetings.

So if you love your home furniture pieces from Tucson Furniture Connextion, then be sure to show the love to your work environment as well! Adding a few similar wood tones to your office may just give you that ambience you've been looking for!

After all, no one wants to dread their workplace, so keep it functional and homey by shopping at Furniture Connextion for all your home and office furniture needs!

As always if you have any questions, or want to know what's new in the inventory, then feel free to visit our site or stop by the showroom today and see what's in store for you!

Tucson Furniture Connextion: What's New

Looking to add some comfort to your home in the form of new furniture? Then you've chose the right place!

Tucson Furniture Connextion has a huge collection of quality home furniture to choose from, and we're always adding to the choices.

Just navigate to the "What's New" section of our site and you can find all of the latest additions to our furniture repitoire.

With an ever expanding collection, we're sure to have the right furniture piece for your home. As of recent we have a variety of new recliners, TV stands, mattresses and more available in store now.

Don't forget that our Spring Cleaning Furniture Sale is still going on too, so hurry down and get the best deals on all items in our inventory, including new arrivals!

Tucson Furniture Connextion is constantly on the look out for new rustic furniture and other great home additions, so be sure to check back frequently or you might miss out on just the thing you were searching for!