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Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
Top: Hancock and Moore Home Entertainment Monterey Theater Seating 2200 Monterey Theater
Bottom: Hooker Furniture Living Room Rosalie Swivel Recliner
A recliner is one awesome piece of furniture that looks and feels comfortable. This one furniture can give you a sense of relaxation just by thinking of it. Just imagine this – you’re in a huge living room with dimmed lighting, you have a side table and the recliner sits beautifully beside your family’s sectional – it’s sublime.
You must have imagined yourself resting in this rest-inducing chair (okay, that’s a lot of words denoting respite) after a stressful day at work. Add to this the thought that you’re sipping a mug of hot chocolate while reading your favorite novel on a wintry day, again, the picture is simply perfect.
The recliner chair is super comfortable and it comes in a variety of designs and shapes. They are also equipped with different features as well as functions that are beneficial for users. You can easily shop for a piece that matches your current home décor.
Benefits of the Recliner Chair
Let’s go straightaway to the benefits. First, you help improve blood circulation. When you sit or stand for a long time, blood tends to pool around your feet. This is because of gravity. This blood flow to your extremities could cause swelling on your feet and also has the potential to clog veins on your legs.
To prevent this, a lot of offices – commercial or residential – use recliners so that people get a chance to improve circulation by putting their feet up.
The recliner is extra useful for older folks who definitely need to rest many times during the day.
Another benefit to the recliner chair is the relief on pregnancy pain. Women carry a heavy load for a good nine months. She can have respite from lower back pain if she’s given time to sit in a recliner. Reclining will also align her body weight to the center of gravity – yet an added benefit.
Did we mention that recliners help relieve stress? And yet one couldn’t stress that enough. Say goodbye to body stress as you sit even for just an hour each day in your recliner. Read a book, watch TV or just play some games on your mobile as you spend that precious hour seated in your fave recliner.
Buying a Recliner
Did you know that, these days, you can even have a massage as you sit in a recliner? You can also have a cold beverage at hand with one that has a built-in cooler.
But which one would you choose?
Would you like the power recliner that gives you effortless relaxation? Or the rocking recliner which mimics the movement of rocking chairs?
Or would you want the wall-saving recliner that requires merely six inches between the frame and the wall. The lift chair, on the other hand, helps you stand up when you find it difficult to rise from your seated position.
The large recliner – or the so-called man recliner – is the ultimate recliner when it comes to comfort.
Now that you know the different kinds, here are some shopping tips –
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Monday, June 26th, 2017
Deck and Base from the FFDM Cachet Collection
Have you noticed how Mid-century modernism is practically everywhere these days? When you take the time to think about the lighting from that era, you would picture sharp corners and lines and those atom-inspired pendant lighting. You would also picture – on default – the geometric and minimalist lamps that are scattered throughout. Modernism also spurred lower ceilings and bare spaces.
Commercial shops often lit their buildings with glass pendants that were stained, and some with ornate chandeliers. These hung from the tallest ceilings and often paired with Art Décor or Art Nouveau crafts.
Mid-century modernism paved the way for a different kind of lighting. Opulent lamps were soon replaced by glass bowl-like lamps that encased an incandescent bulb. Pretty soon, recessed lamps were born.
Recessed lighting allowed adequate lighting plus the ability to save space. One could observe how it efficiently aided in keeping the spaces distraction-free.
Apart from a few stylish adaptations, these recessed lamps haven’t evolved much. It wasn’t until the 1980s when the light was recessed fully in the ceiling. At that time, they saw that there was no need for the light diffuser that often encased the bulb.
With no fallen insects and distorted light color, brighter light emanated from these recessed lamps and soon they became a staple in kitchen lighting. Around this time, too, downlights were born which highlighted specific elements in a space.
Today’s Recessed Lighting
Another 20 years down the line, we all know how hot recessed lighting already is. LED lamps have also emerged, hence, smaller sizes of recessed lights were also born. These lights look great in rooms with low ceilings.
Each recessed light has three chief components namely – the housing, its trim and light bulb or the lamp. The housing is the light fixture itself. It is the one that sits right inside the ceiling which also holds the trim as well as the light bulb.
New construction housing is the one that’s used for new homes or when adding some rooms in your current home. The remodel housing is utilized in installing recessed lighting to an already existent ceiling. The IC or non-insulation contact rated housing is used so that the surrounding insulation will not be disturbed.
Airtight housing, on the other hand, is the one that decreases the airflow between the upper space – which is often the attic – and the room right below. Shallow ceiling housing is the housing that’s used on ceilings with two-inch by six-inch joists. Lastly, the slope ceiling housing allows light angling on sloped ceilings.
The trim is the part of the recessed light that fits right into the housing then extends and forms the outer ring. The baffle trim comes with a ribbed interior and is generally the most utilized kind of trim.
Another kind of trim is the eyeball trim which allows you to focus the light right where you need it. This is used for accent lighting or when you want some wall wash light. There is also a wall wash trim that comes with shield on the other half of the light. This allows for a more focused light directly highlighting a feature such as an artwork or the fireplace.
The shower trim comes with tempered glass for safety. These are wet-rated so they can be used even inside shower rooms.
Recessed lighting can also be used inside the living room, home office, the kitchen, and just about any part of a home.
The Recessed Lighting Finish
Your cue should be the kind of finishes that you already have in your home. If there are many brushed nickel door handles and hardware, then this should also be the recessed lighting finish that you should use.
Popular finishes are white, nickel, black, bronze and bronze and frosted glass.
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Friday, June 23rd, 2017
Hancock and Moore Living Room Norvell Ancient Thunder Horse Painting Chair 4797-AT
So you probably already know that the fireplace or an accent wall is the automatic focal point inside any room. These are, after all, converge people’s interest and activities. The best-designed rooms almost always have a highly visible focal point.
An Item to Emphasize
Picking an item to highlight can be a tad tricky. But, once you get the hang of it, you will be able to effectively set the mood and tone that you want inside a room in your home.
Whether you choose an architectural feature, a color, a lighting fixture, even an artwork, you are picking a thing upon which you will put a spotlight on. But what’s the best way to focus all attention on one object?
First, when highlighting an architectural feature – like a lovely fireplace – you need to be able to position the furniture pieces around it. You don’t just dump the ensemble and hope that they frame the fireplace accordingly.
Remember that the stone element can set the proper tone for the chairs, sofa, even your drapes.
The size of your chosen architectural element is also crucial. One that’s too large would look awkward and uncomfortable. One that’s too small, on the other hand, will make the furniture as the default focal point, thus, taking the attention away from the main feature.
Another thing that you can emphasize is artwork. A work of art – even just a single framed masterpiece – can make or break a room. Make sure to position the artwork perfectly. If you center it right between that space where two doors open, oh, you would be able to create an awesome focal point that is difficult to ignore.
The tone as well as the size of your art piece is also important. Pick a painting with the right scale for your room. Choose one that has the right tones which will automatically draw the eyes. Make sure that the colors of the painting will not clash with the rest of the room, though.
A large, bold painting would look wonderful when hung on a neutral wall. Print series can also make a huge impact. Whether you choose to have them framed identically or on eclectically, you won’t have to worry about using your focal point effectively.
A Fantastic View
When you have a magnificent view of the green outdoors, then you simply have to use the windows to showcase it. Your home’s architecture can perfectly frame the beauty of the greeneries and could even make it look grander.
An oversized window will make a view of the forest backdoor to be as an art masterpiece. Pick simple furniture to complement this view. If it’s positioned in the bedroom, then make sure that what you get is just a minimalist bed.
Deforest Dresser from FFDM’s Cachet Collection.
Interesting Textures and Patterns
Adding texture in order to create a focal point in a room is as easy as painting a monochromatic scheme. This monochrome should give your room ample depth and character. You can then use shiny and smooth objects to create a cool vibe.
Soft, raised textures can offer a warm appeal. You can use this look inside your kitchen – begin with a minimalist palette then have the colors inspire your countertop as well as the backsplash. Your tile finish can also glisten so that the stainless steel appliances will stand out all the more.
As for the patterns, they are an automatic focal point especially in a room that’s lacking architecturally. Use a patterned and textured finish such as stone or tiles if you want to create a bold statement.
A flowing, organic pattern used with a subtle hue on a granite wall should be the accent wall in a bathroom or powder room. There is no longer any need for any decorative element inside this room that’s already beautified by a focal point.
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Friday, June 23rd, 2017
You just gotta love the modern industrial appeal of this room featuring Cachet Collection pieces.
Recently, homeowners have been resorting to giving life to old barns, warehouses and commercial buildings. The world was taken by storm as this design highlighting exposed finishes has taken center stage. There isn’t any doubt that the industrial elements are staying for good.
The very appeal of bringing the look of manufacturing or mechanical ingenuity means you have to have an eye for unfinished and raw interiors but are good enough to be considered visually pleasing. Believe it or not, there is a way that modern industrial look can become gorgeous. The most beautiful urban lofts these days are actually barn or warehouse conversions.
History Is Your Best Friend
Before you can set what sort of industrial look you will use, you need to go and take a look at old buildings. Find out about these buildings’ rich historic pasts. You’ll be surprised that once you learn these, you will finally concoct creative ideas that you can use for your own modern industrial habitat.
You can also travel downtown at the city to view some older buildings. A lot of cities across the world have restored warehouses and manufacturing structures that have been turned to newer office buildings or condos.
Rustic is Your Next Best Friend
In the era of iron and steel manufacturing in the U.S., using industrial products as well as metals was quite ordinary in lighting fixtures, plumbing, cabinetry, even doorknob hardware.
These days, wrought-iron has become a must-have industrial element. It would look wonderful inside a contemporary setting. You can also look for copper, brushed nickel and cast iron to bring that industrial yet organic appeal to your home.
Expose ‘Em All
If you love anything that looks like it’s been given a chance at being reborn, then find inspiration in the unusual. For instance, you can create lighting that’s controlled by a mechanical pulley. You can also have lighting that looks like a scissor accordion.
Your imagination is the only limit there. Find mechanical workings and have them exposed so that you achieve an industrial look. An island in your kitchen could be repurposed with casters and legs.
Modern mixed with Industrial Beauty
What’s great with adding industrial design elements in your home is that you get the chance to mix and match the old with the contemporary concepts. The best room to begin in is the kitchen.
Use modern appliances with your traditional cabinets. Match these with panel on your appliances that look like they came straight out of the Industrialist era.
Find lighting that looks like the bulbs during Thomas Alba Edison’s time. Retro industrial look is easy to achieve with rustic details and metals.
Express with Art
One other way to bring a modern industrial appeal to your home is to make good use of artwork in expressing your creativity. Use murals, bold graphics, even your own paintings. Those exposed brick walls are also a type of art in their own right. One bricked wall can be used as the accent wall in a living room or the bedroom.
You can also make your own art by getting inspiration from your travels downtown. You can do abstract painting and paint according to your feelings or you can literally paint what you saw.
Renovate Now
If you have a home and you are just considering to renovate it, then you have to say yes to accent walls and fireplaces. Concrete is also an element that you need to include in your raw design. You can have it polished so that it would glow beautifully or you can just leave it at its matte state for a more unfinished, rustic appeal.
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2017
Credenza with Marble Top: A beauty from the Belvedere Collection of FFDM.
Not a lot of rocks have numerous uses as the marble. It is used on many applications from sculpture, architecture to tile flooring. More than anything, it is used because of its cosmetic and chemical properties.
This metamorphic limestone is abundant which is why it is used in a lot of different industries. Just imagine the Vermont marble used on the façade of the Supreme Court building. Imagine also the innumerable stairs, floor tiles and risers that are all made with marble and you’d know how useful this stone really is.
A Little Marble Trivia
Did you know that marble – being exceptionally white – is, at times, used in whiting? This is a white powder that’s utilized as a pigment which has a brightening effect on paper, paint and many other products.
Marble quarrying is not easy. Special equipment is needed in order to saw blocks of stones and then they are eventually carried with another heavy equipment.
Now, let’s go to the interior design purposes of the marble stone. Let’s begin from the
ground, up.
Go for marble tiling if you want a refined look for your home. This stone has been used for many centuries inside many different homes. You will get a rich look because of this classic choice. The Romans and Greeks had spas that made good use of this natural stone.
If you’re artistically-inclined, then the marble flooring is exactly what suits you. Remember that it is durable so it is meant to last long. It is also very attractive so its value will definitely increase with time.
Marble is also bacteria and water resistant so you won’t have to worry about mold and mildew. Just have it polished from time to time so that it will retain its lovely glow.
Marble Staircase
Staircases represent the transition from different levels of your house. Stone types are wonderful because they can offer a luxuriously elegant look.
Marble and granite are obvious choices because they have a luxurious feel and look to them. Staircase steps – or the sequence of treads and risers – must be functional yet also pretty. The great news is that marble has a large variation of design, shapes, even colors, so you won’t run out of options that would suit your personality.
Going Greek with Marble Columns
Many ancient Greek structures showcase the beauty of marble columns. A lot of people consider this as their first choice because it is already a widely used building material. And, yes, it is definitely one of the oldest.
Marble columns are expected to be durable and beautiful. Just take a look at the ancient Greek architectural masterpieces and you’d know how long these columns will last. You also won’t have to worry about the raging elements because it can take direct impact and it would still look great – rain or shine.
Marble Tables
Now that you know how durable marble can be, you should also consider using it on your furnishings.
Marble table tops are a popular choice. The marble dining table, specifically, has a natural beauty that you can display proudly in your dining area. It is elegant and has a sophisticated look which will certainly impress your guests and family members alike.
Have the marble table sealed before you use it especially if it is the porous type. The sealant should prevent scratching. You should also seal marble once each year. This is the kind of light maintenance needed for this beautiful stone table top.
Should the marble table get very dirty, make sure to wipe off the dirt straightaway. Use a coaster for your glasses so that you could prevent ring formation.
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2017
Stanley Furniture Bedroom Poster Bed Queen 020-63-42: A comfy bed and a restful ambience should give you the sleep that you need.
Good, healthy sleep is an indicator of wellness. And since we spend about a third of our lives sleeping, you need to seriously reconsider on what factors could give you that healthy amount of snooze hours.
Achieving the Circadian Rhythm
The circadian rhythm is also known as the natural sleep and wake cycle. Many people have forgotten the importance of feeling truly rested that they end up not prioritizing sleep. To make things worse, people even stimulate their mornings with strong coffee, energy drinks, external lights and alarm clocks.
All these interfere with the so-called circadian rhythm.
If you want to get the right amount of sleep, then it’s time to look at the much bigger picture.
The Right Bedframe
Stop dreaming of a dreamless sleep. Instead, do something about your sleepless nights. It’s time to hunt for the perfect, new bed for you. But before you could even check the mattress, it is best to consider the bedframe or the framework of the bed itself.
There are just too many to choose from – from the four-poster, to the platform, down to the sleigh bed. Which one would make you sleep effortlessly?
The canopy bed is one popular option. It can be curtained or draped with fabric, depending on how private you would want the bed to be. A full canopy can be attached to your ceiling using billowing drapes.
The four-poster bed is often used interchangeably with the canopy bed. The one that has rails between each post is the more classic or traditional style.
Be sure to measure the height of your bedroom before you settle for a canopy or four-poster. There are also low-post four-posters for those cuter bedrooms.
A French-style bed comes with ornate carvings. It also comes with an upholstered head and footboards. If you want to have a romantic setup, then this is the must-have piece for you.
The cane bed is a variety of the French bed. This bedframe comes with a straight headboard and a cane back often with carvings.
For those who want a sturdy bed, there’s the wrought-iron bed. This is the bed to have for a rustic or a Bohemian room. Be sure to prop a lot of pillows so that you won’t bump your head on the metal headboard.
There are many more frames to choose from. Just make sure that the one you choose is sturdy enough to sustain the mattress and the user’s weight.
iComfort® by Serta Accessories FreeStyle Pillow
The Best Mattress – Is Plush Always the Best?
Web MD lists picking the right mattress as one of the solutions to sleep disorders. You might be sleeping on a pretty comfy mattress right now but how do you know when it’s time to buy a new one?
If you feel back pain after sleeping through the night, then you know that it’s time to invest in a new mattress – it’s as simple as that.
The right mattress won’t let you feel any pressure and it would be like floating on air.
The best way to buy is to test it right in the showroom. Position yourself in the way that you sleep for about 10 minutes.
Widely used are innerspring mattresses. Every coil is individually encased. This should help the bed sustain the rigors of nightly use. Those who are on the heavier side would find a good support with the innerspring mattress.
Latex mattress, on the other hand, can be natural or synthetic rubber. It is firm and very supportive. It offers the same level of comfort as the memory foam though this pushes back.
Latex can help relieve back pain because of its firm support.
The air mattress is a blow-up mattress that comes with air-filled chambers. This has been used on patients with spinal cord injuries.
Lastly, the memory foam mattress is a polyurethane material that’s very sensitive to temperature and pressure. It can evenly distribute body weight, hence, you sleep better at night.
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2017
FFDM Deco’s Le Cercle Round Dining Table
Have you ever wondered why a moving part of a table is called a lazy Susan? If you want to know a little back story here’s one mystery that we can investigate –
Lazy Susan is that meek part of your table that turns as plates or bowls of dishes are placed on it. Throughout the centuries, you would be surprised to find out that this useful part hasn’t changed a bit.
The lazy Susan remains popular although its origins still remain mysterious. Logic would tell that someone named Susan must have invented this revolving servers. This or its inventor had a wife named Susan.
There are two Thomases that are oddly being credited with regard to the invention of the Lazy Susan – Thomas Edison and Thomas Jefferson.
In Thomas Jefferson’s case, it was further claimed that his daughter complained that she often got the last service at the table, as a result, she never felt full when she left the dining
. Thomas Edison, on the other hand, allegedly came up with the turntable for his phonograph ‘cept that, later, it became the Lazy Susan.
There isn’t one historian that would back this claim, though.
A Relic of the ‘50s and ‘60s?
Americans often think that the lazy Susan is a remnant of the 1950s till the 1960s. Yet when you would look more closely, you would know that its history goes all the way back to the 18th century in England – yes, all the way back in England.
Back in those days, it was probably referred to as a dumbwaiter. It could have become popular because servants were slowly dwindling in number. In the absence of reliable footmen or maids, homeowners resorted to reaching across the table to get their pitchers or condiments.
The lazy Susan helped solved this issue. There are a lot of 18th century pieces to prove just this. Circa 1780, a mahogany Lazy Susan measuring at 16 inches in diameter was sold for $3,900 in London’s Christie’s auction house.
Despite these proofs, one cannot say that the Lazy Susan originated in London. Its name, alone, is a 20th century concoction though the earliest pieces were already evident in the 1720s till the 1730s, still in England.
Many designers and furniture makers agree that the Lazy Susan was created to replace household help.
When it comes to print reference, the Lazy Susan was featured on the Vanity Fair magazine in December 1917. The featured piece revolved with the use of ball bearings. It was sold for $8.50 which was considered as a low wage for any servant.
The magazine ended calling Lazy Susan as the cleverest waitress in the world.
The great Henry Ford also found wonderful uses for his Lazy Susan. The Henry Ford Museum features tables used by the great car company founder. These had Lazy Susans because he loved having outings with his friends. Naturally, everything was self-served.
It was Bill Stern, director of the Museum of California design, who called the Lazy Susan as an outgrowth of the Southern ‘50s and ‘60s California. Many collectors now covet the mid-century models because they came with decorative dishes that surround a larger casserole at the center.
There were even multi-tiered designs which were made by the local pottery makers. It was no surprise that these, too, became quite popular.
The Lazy Susan Today
Now, more than ever, Lazy Susans are growing more popular. A lot of websites are offering sleek to ornate designs. It definitely has gone a long way from its Revolving Server or Lazy Susan advertisement on Vanity Fair.
If there’s one thing that’s certain about the Lazy Susan, it is that it’s common and quite simple to use. You might want to have one in your home soon.
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2017
Experience Old World laidback dining with the Stanley Furniture Dining Room Arm Chair 007-21-70 and table.
If you choose European interior design as the theme for your revamped or newly-constructed home, then you’re in for a lot of surprise. Europe, after all, offers diverse cultures and rich histories. Other trends were also interestingly forged in Europe’s growth; with some in response to the inhabitants’ diversity.
Europe’s Effect on American Design
There are a few things in American design that have been hugely influenced by European culture, architecture and design. The interior designs in modern Europe are greatly admired by Americans and there are a lot of reasons for this admiration.
The roots of this European-inspiring-American interior design can be traced to a group of designers in Europe. They were the ones who founded the Bauhaus school of design. In 1919 in Germany. This movement supported an ideology that centered on the performance rather than the overuse of fashionable accessories. This was no different from the minimalist Nordic style.
European Design and You
The Old World style focuses on accessorizing and how to best apply it in your own home. The key is to remember that your design and your home represent who you are. Welcome the European design but never forget to give a piece of you in the design.
Make good use of textures and colors that are available to you. Just make sure that each element adheres to your chosen theme.
European interior design is all about balancing out all the elements. The classical look was hugely influenced by the Romans and Greeks so you must not fail in creating large-scale ornamentation.
Use a fireplace. This is the best kind of ornament that you can have. Use it effectively as a focal point in the bedroom, also in the living room. If you’re feeling a little bold, then have a fireplace at the dining room and the kitchen.
Use natural materials such as stones for your flooring. Cotton and velvet are your go-to fabrics if you want to achieve an elegant ambience.
When you want to mix different designs but in a European way, then be sure to have the floors and walls done with deep textures.
European Furniture
Here are the large-sized furniture pieces that you could use for your Old World turned Modern styling –
Tuscan
French country
Spanish
French Chateau
Mediterranean
Italian Villa
Focus on these listed styles or you can mix and match with other designs. For example, you can pair a Tuscan kitchen with a unique Italian Villa living room.
Remember that European furniture is always decorated. Majority of the pieces are, that is. French regional furniture are decorated with turquoise, cream, lavender, or a gray-green color. These hues can provide the room a relaxed feeling.
European pieces also have curves though they are unobstructed and free. The more comprehensive the carvings are, the more superior the value of the furniture piece is. The carvings are often there to highlight the artistic beauty of the piece.
In seats, the carvings can done on both the back and arms. Sofas often have the carvings on the edges of the furniture.
Don’t be surprised to find fluted legs. The French regional style, specifically, displays these fluted legs. These can be distinguished by the channels running right beside the leg or column.
European furniture is also often upholstered. Many of the French style chairs have upholstery on their seats, arms or even on the backs. A few seats just have upholstery on one part, generally the seat.
Sleep like royalty in this Hooker Furniture Bedroom Arabella King Mirrored Panel Bed.
Trends and Mixed European
When it comes to trends, practically is acceptable. In 2016, modern European style embraced pink for a more dramatic setup.
The latest American trends unsurprisingly descended from European and Nordic areas. This means that you have a lot to look forward to. You can look forward to seeing Victorian, Tuscan, even Baroque pieces in homes.
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Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
Protege Collection: Left Sofa Sectional
A home that has amazing furnishings is truly a wonder to look at. The well-designed rooms with the right pieces of furniture will surely give an awesome visual impression to guests. There are specific qualities that characterize quality furniture. Just look and feel its fabric, color, and framework and you’ll know what quality really means.
Timelessness
The simplicity or modesty of certain furniture can be easily spotted out. In terms of design, it should not be gaudy neither dull. Yet simplicity is an ambiguous term as this can mean different things to different people.
To many individuals, it could be that center table that seamlessly beautifies the room along with other wooden pieces. On some occasions, it could be the way that a piece of furniture could enhance the light in the room, making the place a lot more charming.
Generally, it is not easy to define simplicity. It can be felt and sometimes seen but to
an accurate look for it, well, it’s just too difficult.
Efficiency
A piece of furniture that’s easy to use is always a good thing. This is particularly true if that furniture is used by people from all walks of life and on a frequent basis. It must also be safe as this is a leading concern in buying quality furniture.
Bear in mind that you are buying furniture for you and your family so it has to be structurally sound to begin with.
Designed to be Tough
Furniture is created according to needs – whether you’d use them indoors or outdoors. One other important factor to consider is its size. You have to realize that its size must be relative to the user’s size and which room it is going to be used in.
Be sure to buy furniture that promotes and supports comfort. Don’t look for pieces that cause neck, legs or back strains.
The furniture’s sturdiness does contribute to its quality. In fact, this is the leading factor that can make you consider furniture to be of high quality.
The users can be assured of safety when they have sturdy furniture in their home. Ultimately, the durable pieces can even help you save money as it can be used throughout the years.
Cynthia Rowley Swell King Shelter Upholstered Bed
Buying Tips
Instead of defaulting to cheap and new furniture and end up being disappointed in the end, why not shop for durable, stylish investments?
In buying wood furniture (nothing beats wood when it comes to timelessness), be sure to check both exposed and concealed surfaces. An exposed surface must be scratch-resistant. Test this by drawing a thin line using your fingernail. If you created a dent just by running your finger lightly, then it’s time to run to the other direction.
Solid wood must have zero knots. Knots can lead to cracks and you don’t want that.
Check also the joint construction. Look for dowels (wooden pegs that are as good if not better than screws), dovetail (interlocked square teeth), mortise-and-tenon (a narrow end inserted to another piece with a hole).
If you’re shopping for upholstered furniture, then take a look inside (this is if you can unzip the seat cover). If you see a foam block that’s wrapped in cotton, Dacron or high end down, then you’re good.
Foam only cushions are less durable and are also going to be less comfortable in the end. Ask about the density rating of the foam. Settle for 1.8 pounds or higher.
Check also for even resistance to the pressure that you subject the foam to. Be sure to squeeze the back and the arms, too. Ideally, you must not be able to feel the framework through the thick padding.
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Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
Rachael Ray Home by Legacy Classic Furniture Bedroom Panel Headboard, Queen 5_0, KD 6040-4105
Decorating a couple’s first home entails a lot of things. First, you must consider the level of romance that must be brought forth. It also involves fusing their color preferences, furniture options as well as their decorating styles. The romantic getaway, after all, is a home for two individuals who are different in so many ways.
So, how do you create a romantic home that caters to both the partners?
Effective Use of Space
If you’re designing for a couple – especially newlyweds – always include their preferences and their needs. It is your duty to set up a more accommodating habitat that will utilize the available floor space to its optimum level.
You can begin by converting a second bedroom to the couple’s home office especially when one of the partners operates a business that’s home-based.
If you are met with an open space layout such as an apartment or a studio type space, then you can customize the floor plan that best suits the couple. Just add visual demarcations along the spaces where the living room is supposed to separate from the dining area or the dining room from the kitchen.
For couples whose priority is to entertain people with lavish dinners or parties, then you have to be more careful with your visual definition. Tuck a huge area rug beneath the dining set, this way, you already marked the dining spot.
You can then proceed to position the sofa allowing it to face the architectural focal point in the space. This can be that crackling fireplace or a pair of Greek columns.
Style and Colors: Giving and Taking
Just like in a relationship, you need to give and take. In terms of design, you need to combine the distinct styles of the couple. When he loves contemporary and the lady loves things that belong to a cottage, then you got a bit of a thing to think about here.
Use a neutral palette, to begin with, then agree on a color scheme that will have the gray (from contemporary) mixed with yellows (from cottage). Add black to create a pleasing palette that will infuse the individuality of the couple. The more rustic you go when it comes to colors, the safer you will be.
Remember to tastefully mix the decorating styles so that you increase the visual interest in their home.
Remember the Walls and Windows
You can also avoid conflicts when you apply a neutral wall. This is the ideal background for a couple’s home. The light walls can keep even the smallest spaces looking airy and bright.
Add an accent wall so that the space becomes less boring. Have simple window treatments installed so that both the function and aesthetic requirements are met.
Bromley Arm Chair by from the Campton Grove Collection.
Furnishings and Accessories
Pick furnishings that are able to conform to the individuality of each partner. A brown leather sofa is the safest piece to invest in. An ottoman is also ideal for the tall husband who enjoys propping up his feet when he’s watching his favorite game on TV.
The petite wife can have the cozy sofa.
Black leather is also a safe choice. It blends pretty well in any environment or theme, hence, it will also look great in a rustic setting. The key here is to set up a space that’s filled with heirloom replicas and their corresponding accents.
Be sure to keep your accents to a bare minimum, though. This is so the place won’t look cluttered. The best accent is to use some black and white wedding photos that have been beautifully framed. These should create more interesting walls.
Bring in some potted greens or succulents to finish your couple’s rustic, romantic getaway.
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