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Lauren Ro

Lauren Ro

Staff Writer

Furniture buying-guide writer covering sofas, dining sets, desks, and case goods. Lauren focuses on which specs actually predict how a piece holds up — frame joinery, foam density, and load ratings — and cross-references BIFMA and FSC certifications against aggregated owner reports.

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Best Leather Recliners with Ottoman (2026)

Best Leather Recliners with Ottoman (2026)

A leather recliner with an ottoman solves one living-room problem and creates another: you get the lounge posture people want, but you also add two…

Lauren Ro Jul 24, 2026
Best Corner Desks for a Bedroom (2026)

Best Corner Desks for a Bedroom (2026)

A corner is usually the last 9 square feet of a bedroom nobody knows what to do with, and that's exactly where a triangle desk earns its keep.

Lauren Ro Jul 24, 2026
The Best Battery Wall Sconces in 2026

The Best Battery Wall Sconces in 2026

Most people buy a battery wall sconce for the wrong reason: they want the look of hardwired lighting without cutting into drywall, then they're surprised…

Lauren Ro Jul 24, 2026
The Best Abstract Area Rugs in 2026

The Best Abstract Area Rugs in 2026

An abstract rug hides spills better than any solid color, and that's the reason most people should buy one for a high-traffic room.

Lauren Ro Jul 24, 2026
The Best Swivel Recliner Chairs in 2026

The Best Swivel Recliner Chairs in 2026

A swivel recliner sounds simple until you live with it. The chair has to turn smoothly, rock without feeling loose, fit the room without eating traffic…

Lauren Ro Jul 24, 2026
The Best 8×10 Outdoor Rugs in 2026

The Best 8×10 Outdoor Rugs in 2026

An 8x10 outdoor rug does a lot more than fill dead space. It can cool a hard patio, keep furniture from skating around, and make a rental deck feel…

Lauren Ro Jul 23, 2026
The Best Deck Boxes for Storage in 2026

The Best Deck Boxes for Storage in 2026

Most deck boxes fail at the lid, not the walls. Owners buy for gallon capacity, then discover a warped hinge that lets rain pool on top of the cushions…

Lauren Ro Jul 23, 2026