Believe it or not, today is national “Clean your Room Day.” (We can hear the applause of every parent in the country). While the master bedroom is a destination for relaxing, you may have different priorities for your child’s room. So what makes a good space for the little guy or girl? Here’s our list:

Versatility: Kids grow up fast. Let your child’s room grow with them by using pieces that can be moved around and rearranged to fit their needs. For example, he can start off in a bunk bed that he shares with his little brother. When he gets a bit older, make the room his own with just the twin bed or choose a loft bed with a desk underneath. Storage options are also great for kids so they can keep their room clean (woohoo!) and stay organized.

Ashebrooke twin over twin bunk bed

Safety: You worry enough as a parent; don’t let your child’s bedroom be a cause for concern. Find pieces that are tested with safety in mind. At Havertys, all our kids’ furniture is tested for lead content in the surface coatings and component parts. Weight tests are also used for the wood slats on beds. For kids’ desks with hutches, the two pieces are attached with brackets on the back.

Fun! This one’s a no-brainer! Let kids be kids by adding color, character and excitement to their space. Go girly with a bright pink rug and flowery bedding. Or make his space as imaginative as he is with a patchwork bedding set and puppy prints!

Cottage Retreat II collection and Southport collection (shown in pine)

Read more about our kids’ collections here.

What is top priority when it comes to your child’s room?

Hey, dolls! Ready to make your space the bee’s knees? Most of us weren’t around for the roaring 20s, but this month’s release of The Great Gatsby™  movie makes us wish we could hire Jay Gatsby’s interior designer. Vision for design, like hindsight, can be 20/20 – or from 1920. The Art Deco design style first appeared in the 20s and is still the epitome of luxury.

Deco is characterized by lavish ornamentation, symmetry and bold geometric patterns. If you want to create a space inspired by the Roaring 20s, try adding a rug with a bold chevron or a fluid circular pattern. Then glam it up with a deco style lamp, and reflect on your design prowess with a gold framed mirror. When you’re done, serve up some style on a painted tray with metallic accents. Deco-style design works anywhere, from the bedroom to the living room. It can be reflected in any furniture pieces from the headboard of a bed to the legs of a chair. Say hello to Deco!

What are your favorite style influences from the Gatsby era? Do you plan to incorporate them into your home design?

Take a look at a few options for designing a space that’s the cat’s meow.

You don’t have to be south of the border to enjoy a refreshing margarita or savory quesadilla on Cinco de Mayo. But instead of just indulging your stomach, how about indulging your home with some Mexican spice as well?

Some of the trendiest accessories to hit shelves this season are made of brightly colored and eco-friendly Mexican glass. Eco-friendly? Yep, these pieces are created from 100% recycled materials. And they’re made right in Guadalajara, Mexico. Best part? You can put them literally anywhere. Dress up your dining room with bowls, lavish your living room with orb centerpieces or beautify your bathroom with a vase.

So, how will you strike up your space with these fun accessories from Mexico?

Click here for some of our Cinco de Mayo decorating tips!

1. Candleholder $29.99 12H #070008503 2. Orb $14.99 5H #070008512
3. Candleholders $29.99 each 12H #070008504 4. Bowls $44.99/54.99 5/7H
#070008491/92 5. Bottle $84.99 15H #070008490 6. Orbs $14.99 5H #070008511/
$9.99 3H #070008509 7. Vase $64.99 12H #070008507

Visit your local store to see all our glass accessories.

She may have made you clean your room and do the dishes, but your mom is undoubtedly a very important person. Why not return the love with the perfect budget-friendly gift for Mother’s Day this year? Browse through our Mother’s Day Gift Guide below and pick the perfect piece for her style!

Sweet & Simple
For the mom who spends her weekends in the garden, her weekdays at book club and loves her traditional home, classic accents will put a smile on her face.

1. Granada pillow in horizon $79.99 22sq. #075003750 2. Rose/hydrangea floral
$199.99 13H #070008213 3. Phalaenopsis floral 16H # 070008818 4. Barcelona
table lamp $219.99 30H #185016719 5. Twist mirror $259.95 49H #070210151
6. Olive bucket $64.99 17H #070008346 7. Majestic sculpture $29.99 17H #070008765
8. Life in Bloom framed art $139.99 30H #070007417 9. Granilla vase $39.99 11H
#070008707

Matronly Metallic
Everyone knows a “cool mom.” The one that let you stay up late as a kid, allowed you to eat too much ice cream and still goes salsa dancing with girlfriends no matter how old her driver’s license says she is. Bring some shine to her Mother’s Day this year with trendy and funky flair.

1. Malta reversible pillow $69.99 22sq. #075003755 2. Fractured mirror $199.99
36H #070008901 3. Wall décor $269.99 each 33H #070008298/39 4. Flame
sculpture $79.99 30H #070008760 5. Kaelem table lamp $169.99 26H #085000676
6. Zane box $69.99 8H #070008125 7. Elgin table lamp $199.99 30H #085000653
8. Tray $39.99 20H #070007973

Worldly Woman
For the mom who’s traveled the world and back. No empty nest syndrome or lazy retirement days for her! She’s spent the time taking advantage of the miles she’s earned and jet setting the globe. Celebrate her appreciation for foreign cultures by gifting her with a souvenir to remember.

1. Succulent $269.99 14H #070008899 2. Global table lamp $199.99 30H #085000618
3. Foo dogs 10H $24.99 each #070008650/51 4. Cedar bonsai $159.99 14H
#070007921 5. Pacific Reed vase table lamp $179.99 26H #085000616 6. Stoney
mirror $269.99 6H #070008770 7. Arjuna box $59.99 8H #070008720 8. Prowl
pillow $79.99 22sq. # 075003766 9. Global globe $75.99 16H #070008353

How do you plan on celebrating mom this year?

Even before the bestselling novel hit bookstores, gray was one of those shades that we loved. But did you know it’s making a comeback in the design world in a big way? Believe it or not, the color gray is now being considered the “new neutral,” knocking out beige for the title. With its ability to offer a chic twist to traditional style, it’s the perfect starting point to decorating your home.
So you’re probably thinking “well, what can I do with gray?” Here are a few of our expert suggestions:

• Use gray or silver accessories! Whether it’s a vase, candlesticks or trays, a gray accessory lets you get a feel for a space before committing to a bold color.
• Or make a fashion statement by pairing a gray base color with bright accessories. A room with gray undertones would look stunning with some teal accents.
• Bring some dimension to a gray palette by adding some excitement. You can incorporate a pattern or two like ikat and Moroccan trellis. Pair it with textured upholstery like a parsons chair.
• Speaking of parsons chairs, you can dress up your dining space – or any space – with a few chic styles in a deep dolphin gray color.

New parsons chairs

Jessica collection

How do you incorporate gray into your home’s color scheme?