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The Beauty of Reclaimed Wood

July 13, 2017 Design Trends, Home Inspiration

Reclaimed wood has become a popular material for home construction, interior design, art, and crafting beautiful, solid wood furniture and accessories. The term refers to salvaging wood from, for example, an old barn, a torn-down picket fence, or thrown out furniture, and repurposing it for a new use or product. Think for a moment about how many perfectly good pine, oak, redwood, and other elegant wood varieties are simply thrown away each year. At Nadeau, we love reclaimed wood! It’s eco-friendly – a way of recycling and reducing the amount of energy needed to produce furniture with new wood, and it has a lot of soul. Each piece has a unique...

A Glimpse Into The Future Pieces of Nadeau!

April 14, 2017 Design Trends

It’s always exciting when new shipments arrive at your local Nadeau store. But what’s even more exciting is that this year, during Nadeau’s 25th Anniversary, a selection of never-before-seen pieces will find themselves heading to your town! That’s right, Nadeau has captured some cool new suppliers in India and Indonesia, and even found new pieces from existing suppliers. It’ll soon be time to liberate your creative side with the most unique furniture and accessories in the world. We seriously can’t wait for you guys to get your hands on all of these rare must-haves. In the meantime, take a peek at some of them below. And make sure you’re signed up on the mailing...

How To Make Accessories Even More Unique!

April 7, 2017 DIY, Home Inspiration

Ok everyone, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work! We love do-it-yourself (DIY) projects! Each new undertaking is an opportunity to stimulate your creative passions and get hands-on with your home décor. Filling your home with items that are totally Y-O-U is quite the thrill. If you’ve never attempted to create your own pieces, this may sound daunting! Never fear, Nadeau is here! We’re always happy to help with ideas, tips, and great furniture to make your dream home a reality! When it comes to DIY the trick is to start small. And what could be smaller than an accent accessory? Stone Finish In A Can Difficulty level:...

The Shabby Chic Breakdown

March 30, 2017 Design Trends, DIY, Home Inspiration

It may be old. It may be worn out. It may even be discolored, cracked, and marred. But, trust us, it’s not junk, it’s Shabby Chic! Shabby Chic is a home design style that takes advantage of aged and dilapidated furniture by accentuating the individuality that imperfections reveal. Making its debut in the late 80’s, this décor trend spread like wildfire, first in Great Britain and then America. Many interior designers, both novice and professional, gravitate toward this design form for its versatility, lack of strict rules, and relatively frugal realization. Over time, as Shabby Chic grew in popularity three distinct styles of this décor emerged. French Style Shabby Chic...