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Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Retropolitan Queen Poster Bed 5510-90650-MWD
The four-poster bed is known as no less than the king of beds. The reference to royalty came about because of the fairy tales told about princes and princesses, kings and queens who slept in this kind of bed. Apart from this, it was also originally created for use among nobles in the 13th century.
The four-poster bed’s materials and shapes evolved over time. Everything began from the ornate carvings of oak and the most luxurious tapestries. Pretty soon, shimmery silks were used as well as embroidery and velvets.
The Four-Poster Bed Today
These days, the four-poster bed is still highly sought by a lot of people. If you are looking into owning one, you have to make sure that you know how to dress one. Draperies spell tradition while swags are equal to contemporary styles.
Four-poster beds have already evolved from the old canopy beds. These were called tester beds which were manufactured mainly for functional reasons. Curtains used to hang from the ceiling yet they eventually became frames that supported an overhead canopy.
The canopy kept the critters from thatched ceilings from falling directly to the bed.
Bed canopies used to be made of solely of wood, often of heavy, carved oak. These were used with drapery panels. Later on, fabric took over and the wood canopy disappeared. The former was preferred because of its lighter look.
On a few beds, the outer canopy remained while others completely removed the said feature. The four supports remained because of the psychological comfort they offered. This is still one of the reasons why four-poster beds are still popular.
For a more traditional approach in dressing up your four-poster bed, you can pair the upholstered headboard with some draperies behind it. Partial panels can also be installed on both sides of the headboard. Fabric canopy is set inside a shaped wooden frame with fringed valance on all three sides.
Another thing to remember with the four-poster bed is the amount of yard and type of fabric that you are going to dress it up with. Choose from sheer, solid-colored linen, woven, or printed fabric.
Simplicity is also a great way to dress up your four-poster bed. Use gauzy fabric and tie it to the bed frame through the little grommet holes.
A valance can also be used at the ceiling together with headboard drapery. This will result in partial canopy. The turned bed posts fit right up to the valance at the head of your bed.
Loose swags like a piece of fabric that is draped over the bed frame are probably the easiest way of dressing up any four-poster bed. This is a casual approach that makes use of sheer, gauzy cotton, or any other reversible fabric.
Instead of just swag, a bed can also have a pair of draped swags. These can create the much-needed balance in the bedroom.
Creating the Lit a la Polonaise (French name for Polish bed) means you need to create an overhead crown. This is a romantic look that displays the most beautiful frills. Attach the fabric right at the crown using ties. A pocket also can also allow the fabric to become swirling swaths right around the supports.
You may also take advantage of the rail supports. Adding drapery panels is one of the most popular choices in dressing up four-poster beds. A flexible way to alter the bed’s look is to tie the panels right to the support posts. They can also be opened up to make a headboard. Use fabric with ample weight for all drapery panels. Use metal grommets with sewn heading as well as a medium-weight fabric.
Tommy Bahama Home Bedroom Candaleria Poster Bed 6.6 King 552-174C
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
Fine Furniture Design Bedroom Guesthouse Woven Twin Headboard 1220-434 is the right bed for your little princess.
If there is one good thing about siblings sharing a bedroom is that they get to bond, even compromise. Siblings tend to have misunderstandings but if you plan the shared bedroom carefully, then you can reduce the number of squabbles between them. Here are some tips on how you can make the sibling-shared bedroom a bit calmer –
The Kids Become the Architects
It is a must to include your kids in designing the room. This will avoid future complaints, too, so you had better involve them in the whole design process.
Don’t think that young children do not have an eye for wall art. Have them pick out the furniture, wallpaper or paint, and the accessories. Don’t automatically go to the cartoon character or sports linens that are on display.
Allow your kids to display their individual personalities. Assign a section for each kid to decorate. Each one can have a particular wall to cover with his designs or a part of the floor to scatter cushions. Just make sure that the designs complement each other or you would have a room that spells C-H-A-O-S. It is best to give them a smorgasbord of themes to choose from, preferably those that already complement each other so you won’t have to worry about tantrums later.
Assign a Personal Area
Give each kid an area of his or her own. Make sure that you provide ample private space for each kid even if you have just a small room to work with. This can be accomplished with an area rug, individual desks, or compartments. Separate toy boxes tend to work, too.
FFDM’s Ancestry Collection may look traditional but it offers timeless beauty and more storage for your little ones’ stuff.
Set the Rules
Every kid needs rules to follow; without them, they will just do what they want without any regard for the consequences. Arguments also result from parents who do not know how to set rules. While rules are important inside the sibling-shared bedroom, it is best that you keep them to a bare minimum. A perfect example is teaching them that they are not supposed to take any toy or property of the other sibling without asking for permission.
Teach also that they need to have private moments at times. Knocking before entering is also a good rule to set.
Even Young Children Can Share
Again, do not underestimate the sharing capacity of the younger ones. Don’t be tempted to keep the youngest child with you in the master bedroom. Older children’s routine can still be established since they can adapt to the youngest child’s nightly bawls.
Teach the young one to put his toys in his own toy box and not to take toys from his elder brother’s or sister’s box. High shelves yet sturdy shelves will also do the trick so that the older ones get to keep their stuff undamaged.
An Open Floor Space
Consider bunk beds when you have kids that are older than six. This kind of bed should provide ample floor space where more furniture or storage units can be installed.
‘Planning to extend or move in the future? Then find a bed that can be separated into two single beds when they no longer look cute sharing a bunk bed.
The Fine Furniture Design Bedroom Platform Headboard, Twin 3.3 1051-534 is perfect for your little boy.
A Place for Everything
A kid is naturally messy; expecting otherwise would be futile. Since they are messy creatures, toys and other stuff can be found lying everywhere; condition your kids’ minds to tidy up after playing. This can be better implemented if there is storage for everything.
Creativity Is Welcome
Kids are naturally creative. You can share their excitement for their soon-to-be-shared bedroom by going out with them to shop for the furniture that they will need, design the room according to their taste, and to show your support every step of their creation process. The sibling-shared bedroom project can be fun to make, just give it a chance.
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2016
Check out the best upholstered furniture during this season. Featured here is a loveseat from the Fine Upholstery Collection of FFDM.
Do you believe that spring furniture shopping is spurred by life experiences? For instance, don’t people buy or sell furniture during events such as weddings, births, deaths, moving, holidays, or even a child going to college?
The key to maximizing your spring furniture shopping is to properly anticipate your purchases. You need to understand why you are making the purchase or if you might just be reacting to a fashion impulse.
Spring Furniture: The Living Room
Living room furniture pieces are a staple of furniture shops. Loveseats and sofas are consistently there whether it is spring, winter, autumn or summer. Check out the leather and fabric on our sofas and you’ll find that we have one of the biggest collections.
The months of May and June often reflect a significant activity on chair and recliner purchase but you don’t have to wait for those months to update the look in your living room.
Spring Furniture: The Dining Room
While the holiday seasons (from October to early December) spur the latest dining room furniture promos and ads, keep in mind that spring is often the time when inventories are built. Here, furniture shops evaluate what stocks they have left and what need to be replenished.
This is the perfect time to buy arm chairs, china cabinets and servers. You may also want to look at some kitchen furniture in order to update the look of your home during this season.
The colors of Jonathan Louis’ Bergman Bedroom Collection are perfect for your goal spring look.
Spring Furniture: The Bedroom
This may be one of the last rooms that homeowners consider to update during spring but know that this is also an area that you should give priority to.
Why?
It may be generally unseen but this room is where you rest and rejuvenate each night. See if the beddings still give you your much needed comfort. Is the mattress still able to support your spine or do you feel back pain when you wake up in the morning?
The coils of a mattress come in various thicknesses. The more steel coils there are, the higher the quality of your mattress. Check out which mattress is most suitable to alleviate back pains in the morning.
Mattress box spring or foundation also adds a different level of support. Plain wooden frames could make mattresses feel harder so make sure you purchase the ones that do not show any cracks. Check also that the wooden frame is straight.
Spring Furniture: The Home Office
With the growth of home businesses and internet jobs, it is now common for people to stay at home and do their income-generating transactions there. Since they spend most of their time online, these homeowners also tend to shop on the Internet.
So why not do your home office shopping there as well?
Browse through our functional yet beautiful home office desks. There are also collections that feature desk and chair packages. See which ones would suit your spring theme the most.
If you’ve gone rustic for this season, then check out the wood home office furniture collections on this site.
Wood Furniture Shopping for Spring
Know what you prefer when shopping for wood furniture. Hardwoods are those that come from deciduous trees while softwoods come from coniferous trees. Find the pieces that are most scratch resistant so that they will be able to endure through all the other seasons. You can test this by drawing a thin line using just your fingernail. A visible dent means the furniture won’t stand up to too much use.
Check also the joint construction of your wood furniture. This is the chief determinant when it comes to quality furniture. If held by nails or staples, then consider it to be shoddily constructed. Glued parts are also a sign of weak construction.
Look for the mortise and tenon or the dovetail when looking for the sturdiest joints.
‘See any knots and cracks? Then say no to those furniture pieces.
You see, spring furniture shopping can be fun especially when you follow these hot guidelines.
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
Fine Furniture Design Bedroom Metal Canopy Bed, Queen 5.0 1349-250 251 252 253
Couples and lovers all over the world look forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day every year. This holiday was named to honor two Christian martyrs but eventually became connected to love and romance. These days, it is celebrated all over the world thanks to marketing efforts of entrepreneurial folks.
Romantic Bedroom for a Romantic Holiday
The bedroom is a special place where intimacies are exchanged. Surprise your loved one by dressing up this part of your home. Here are some guidelines on how you can make this room a tad more special during Valentine’s Day –
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Use dimmers to induce more feelings of romance. Remember that bright light drives away romantic feelings while dimmed lighting induces passionate moments.
A fireplace, of course!
Another surefire way of bringing romance to any bedroom is to have a fireplace there. The dancing flames are sure to evoke romantic feelings as you spend that special night with your special someone.
Thomasville Bedroom Gallina Ensemble Set (Super Queen) TV-BD1-21.
Another accessory that you should consider installing is a beautiful set of window curtains. Find the plush, dark and alluring ones. Make sure that lights coming from the street won’t reach the bedroom as these will distract your special moment.
Flowing curtains and draperies can catch the wind and add a romantic appeal to the bedroom.
Picking the color of the bedding is crucial in making your Valentine’s night a special one. You might do everything right but if you fail on the color, then all your efforts won’t matter anymore.
Red would be overdoing the Valentine’s theme so you might as well pick from all these other romantic colors – bronze, pearl or gold. Other popular colors are blue, green, black and white.
If silk and satin aren’t doable, then you can always go for sateen. Sateen sheets are also luxurious and cozy. Find an interesting texture for your bedding. Velvet, faux fur and velour are all soft fabrics that are used in blankets, comforters and throw pillows.
‘Want animal print bedding? Then go ahead and purchase one. This kind of pattern will look great when highlighted by a lovely chandelier.
The Romantic Bed
What could be more romantic than a bed with canopy? This added feature will make the bedroom appear more spacious. You can never go wrong with a wooden bed. Whether you opt for softwood or hardwood, that’s really up to you; each one offers a beauty that other materials will have difficulty matching.
To cap the set up of your romantic bedroom, make sure that you play some soft music as your loved one arrives. Add potpourri, chocolate, and champagne and you’re in for a night that’s worth remembering.
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Thursday, January 14th, 2016
This classic wooden bed comes from FFDM’s Highlands Collection
Do you believe that the bedroom is a sacred place? This is the very place where you sleep, relax, dream, and fantasize even. This can be a room that you have all for yourself or you might be sharing it with someone who you care for. While this room deserves privacy or even if it is dark and tiny, it need never be depressing.
Sprucing up your bedroom shouldn’t be complex. Here are a few tips –
Find Cozy Bedding
What could be more relaxing than climbing onto a comfy bed with luxurious bedding? Find pillowcases and bed sheets that make you want to go to bed each night. If moon and constellation, dots and stripes make the kids marvel at night, then have their bedding designs come in these patterns.
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Sunset Point King Fretwork Panel Bed fits perfectly in shabby chic, seaside or lakeside homes. This bedroom focal piece comes in cathedral white oak veneers.
Do you have a duvet that you want covered? It wouldn’t be wrong to experiment with some colors. If you want to splurge on your linen sheets then go silk! Silk pillowcases – would you believe – can make you a lot prettier in the morning? It may be myth for others but sleeping soundly through the night speeds up rejuvenation, hence, you look fresher when you wake up.
Let There Be Light
There are many different ways that you can bring in light into the bedroom. You can begin by hanging mirrors or by replacing the doors of sliding closets with mirrored ones. These should bounce the light throughout the room, making it a lot brighter than it really is.
Creating a fancy bedroom can also be as easy as installing lighting fixtures with Swarovski crystals. These will be the perfect rainbow projectors for your private space. You will be amazed at how the lovely rainbows will dance around your room.
‘Not a huge fan of rainbows? Then try to project stars on your ceiling instead. Salt lamps can also emit lovely light during the night. The salt is also good for your health as it clears away air-borne allergens such as pet dander, smoke or pollen.
Clean Up
You bedroom should not just look fantastic but also smell fantastic. It would be wrong for this room to smell musty. So it wouldn’t hurt to plug in that vacuum cleaner and to set up some scented candles. Some homeowners prefer oil burners to scented candles. Still others want those essential oils in humidifiers. Whichever way you choose to make your bedroom sweet-smelling, it really doesn’t matter. The bottom line is, you can sleep better if you clean up.
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Sparkle Up
If you want your bedroom to become more cheerful, then add some sparkles. This could be as easy as having a candle light reflected on your bedroom mirror. It can also be more elaborate such as adding crystal or glass chandelier.
‘Want it to be sassier? Then go bigger by adding curtains beaded with crystals in each window. Have the headboard decorated with crystal beads, drape a Moroccan wedding blanket at the foot of your bed, or just hang a mirror ball right above your bed.
A Standout Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is probably the most intimate area in your home. This is where you can express your creativity, style and your personality. Bedrooms are now a lot more than places for getting dressed or sleeping.
Expand the range of use for this room by adding an expansive closet space, a reading nook, or a private office. Adding features such as a fireplace will make a world of difference in terms of upping the air of romance. The fire screen can accentuate the fireplace, making the bedroom a lot more calming and interesting – perfect for a room meant for relaxation.
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