1.   At department stores which you can usually count on for upholstered pieces in conservative plaids and florals and understated solids, are red sofas from paprika to merlot.

2.   According to research by Ikea, a leather sofa can last about four times longer than an upholstered piece.

3.   From Henredon to Broyhill, furniture manufacturers spotlighted reds, oranges and purples on upholstered pieces at the spring International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C.

4.   Key elements range from scroll and swag motifs to marble or glass tops and bowed fronts, with overscaled upholstered pieces, as well as cabinetry.

5.   Minimalist accessories complement the spare, bare upholstered pieces.

6.   Other appropriate pairings might include a big table and large-scale upholstered pieces or a massive headboard with substantial night stands.

7.   The collection includes upholstered pieces, beds, dining tables and armoires.

8.   Upholstered pieces were covered with loose covers, the term still used in England, much as they are today.

9.   Use floral prints on the upholstered pieces or occasional pillows.