CertiPUR-US Program Now Certifying Biobased Foams
The CertiPUR-US® foam certification program is now certifying CertiPUR-US certified 25% biobased foams for the first time ever! In certifying biobased foams, we and participating foam producers are supporting the efforts of upholstered furniture and mattress manufacturers that want to use biobased materials in constructing home furnishings. Within any [...]
How to be Sure the Foam is Certified
How can you be sure the foam in the mattress, pillow, pet bed or upholstered furniture you are about to purchase is really certified through the CertiPUR-US® program? It’s easy. Just check our online consumer directory of participating companies and brands to see if the company or brand you are considering [...]
Barbie’s Dreamhouses Through the Decades
Everything’s coming up Barbie this summer, and for furnituristas, even if you don’t see the Barbie movie, I urge you to watch the eight-minute Architectural Digest video narrated by Whitney Mallett, who cowrote Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey. The video is a totally fun and super informative showcase of [...]
A Closer Look at the Science and Process Behind Certified Foam
When you shop for a mattress or upholstered furniture, you are often looking for comfort—not just physical comfort but the comfort and confidence of knowing that the furnishings you bring into your home and spend so much time with are made with materials you can feel good about. That’s [...]
Is Better Sleep the Key to a Better Life?
This is a wake-up call! May is Better Sleep Month—a good time to lie down and take a moment to think about your sleep habits, how well you sleep and what you could do to improve the one third of your life that affects the other two thirds of [...]
6 Points to Consider When Buying a New Pillow
Just how old is the pillow you sleep on every night? A new pillow is such a (relatively) inexpensive way to improve sleep and refresh your nights. If you aren’t convinced after reading this post, re-read point number 6, the drool factor! With hundreds of pillows to choose from, [...]
7 Questions to Ask Before Buying Upholstered Furniture
Are you in the market for upholstered furniture? Whether you’re furnishing a new home, updating a room, or replacing a single piece, there are many factors to consider before you begin. Here are seven questions to ask to help you start the furniture buying process like a pro! Will [...]