--- title: Furniture + Design Learning Centre | Sasha Spencer (3) description: "After spending over a decade behind a microphone, Sasha brings her \"gift of the gab\" to McElheran's. Her love of writing and storytelling is matched by a passion to enhance your day with valuable and helpful information. 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[![an empty room with four large windows, a closed door, and hardwood floors](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_316304128-min.jpeg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/where-to-start-when-furnishing) [furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/furniture), [design](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/design), [space planning](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/space-planning) ## [Where to Start When Furnishing a New Space](https://blog.mcelherans.com/where-to-start-when-furnishing) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Oct 20, 2022 8:11:34 AM Here you are, looking at a clean slate – a brand-new space to furnish! Now for some, this would be a... 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[Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/furniture-sale-prep) [![patterned area rug in front of a fire place with two matching sofas](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/522-6109F-STLCHO_LS-min.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/area-rug-need) [area rug](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/area-rug) ## [Do I Need An Area Rug?](https://blog.mcelherans.com/area-rug-need) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Oct 13, 2022 7:24:25 AM Area rugs can really bring an entire look together and create cohesion in your space. You know that ... 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[Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/dining-table-size) [![american leather comfort sleeper with chaise over an area rug in a room with three windows](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/amiercanleathertitle-min.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/multi-functional-furniture) [furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/furniture), [custom furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/custom-furniture), [budget and cost](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/budget-and-cost) ## [What is Multi-Functional Furniture?](https://blog.mcelherans.com/multi-functional-furniture) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Oct 4, 2022 7:04:20 AM The idea of multi-functional furniture is quite appealing, isn’t it? You’re getting one piece that w... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/multi-functional-furniture) [![closeup of the top of a tufted luxury mattress with the word Vispring embroidered](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/VISPRIN-min.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/mattress-care) [bedroom](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/bedroom), [care and cleaning](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/care-and-cleaning) ## [How To Care for a Mattress: A Guide to Flipping, Rotating, and Cleaning Your Mattress](https://blog.mcelherans.com/mattress-care) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Sep 29, 2022 9:57:33 AM A mattress is arguably one of the most important items in your home. At the very least, it’s probabl... 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