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When is the Best Time to Buy Furniture

2009 June 26
by janey617

when is the best time to buy furniture? Or is there a good time to buy furniture? Just like the other retail industries, the furniture business has a period where prices go down to move the old stuff so the new stuff can come in. Computers are usually marked down in January and September; cell phones are usually marked down a year from when they are released; cars are usually reduced in price at the end of the year to make room for the new models. What about furniture? Keep reading to find out when the best time to buy furniture is.
Does it Matter What Kind of Furniture?
There are many different types of furniture that can be purchased. The pieces are usually purchased at different times of the year or sometimes out of necessity. So it all depends on what you need to purchase.
Dining Room Furniture
If you think about it for a moment, when do you think people buy dining room furniture? Before you read the answer, here are some clues: Retailers will start bringing in heavy in-stocks around the middle of spring. Okay, if you said the holiday season, then you were right. You can find the big sales to start in about October so that people can get ready for families and guests.
Bedroom Furniture: There really is no good time of the year to buy bedroom furniture. Your best bet is to seek out a store that deals mainly in bedroom furniture because they usually have the clout to get low prices so they can give deals.
Living Room Furniture:
Just like dining room furniture, right before the holidays is the best time to buy this type of furniture. Sofas and loveseats are popular all year around and you can find deals at any time, but if you are in the market for a sleeper sofa, then look right around September or October.
Office Furniture: This might come as a shock, but most home-based business or start-up business happen in January and just after tax time. So when is the best time to buy furniture for that new office? You got it: in January and right around tax time. When retailers put office furniture on sale or offer the best deals, they go on the assumption that those new business have some extra capital so spend.
Mattresses and Box Springs:
You can find the best sales in May and fall, when inventory needs to be moved. Retailers will drop the prices dramatically and they have no reason not to because the mattress manufacturers give the retailers ample room to reduce prices. There is rarely any inventory in stock, so also look for free delivery and old mattress removal.
Recliners:
Mom and Dad love recliners. Mother’s and Father’s day are excellent times to look for extreme values. Now one big difference between buying a recliner and other furniture is that most of the sales occur in the month of the holiday (Mother’s and Father’s Day) instead of months prior.
Patio Furniture: You can find the most extreme deals after the summer season. All major retailers like Target and Walmart will usually discount the furniture 50% off the first week after the summer to make room for…you guessed it…Christmas merchandise.

When Is the Best Time to Buy Furniture at Clearance Prices?
There is a trade show than happens every year in North Carolina. The show happens in April and October to showcase new pieces of furniture and new styles. Of course retailers will want to clear room for this stuff by offering clearance prices. January and July are general times of the year when you will see prices drop. This is an industry where time and the amount of price differences will be up to the individual retailer.

Keeping an Eye Out
How do you currently watch for deals? Do you tear through the ads each Sunday or drive by your favorite stores? Just continue to do that same thing that you do now, but keep the months in mind that have the best sales on what you’re looking for. Perhaps check more frequently around those times.

How to Build a Bookcase

2009 June 22
by janey617

Are books and magazines scattered all over your home or office? Has it been weeks since you saw the surface of your desk or kitchen table? Correct this mess quickly by following these instructions to build a simple, freestanding bookcase.

The bookcase stands 54 3/4 inches high
and 30 inches wide, with three shelves;
molding covers the cut edges

Tools:

measuring rule
pencil
square
straightedge
power saw
hammer
miter box
handsaw
nail set
Materials:

3/4-inch grade A-B interior plywood
carpenters’ glue
6-penny finishing nails
1/8-inch tempered hardboard
5/8-inch brads
1-inch brads
shelf-edge molding
wood filler
sandpaper
stain or paint
Time: about 2 to 4 hours, plus finishing time

The overall outside dimensions of this bookcase will be 30 inches wide, 12 1/2-inches deep, and 54 3/4-inches high. The bottom shelf will be 15 inches high, and the other two shelves will be

Furniture Maintenance

2009 June 21
by janey617

General
Any coating applied on wood is only as durable as the wood itself. As a natural product, wood will always need more care than some man made surfaces, such as laminates.
It must be borne in mind that even the best lacquer, correctly applied, remains a thin coat of protective material and may eventually break down. The life of the coating is beyond the control of the manufacturer and cannot be guaranteed.
Silicone polishes, such as wax polish or those delivered by spray cans, must not be used as these create a film on the lacquer which discolours when hot or damp implements are placed on it.
The following basic instructions may help you prolong the life of the products.
Furniture frame finishes
* Chairs and table bases are finished with pre-catalysed lacquers), which are medium duty and conform to BS6250 General Use.
* They offer basic protection against water, heat and abrasion.
* They are not synthetic finishes and can only offer a limited protection against damage. Please note General, point 2, above).

The following guidelines should be followed when maintaining these products:

Chemical Cleaners should not be used. Use only warm water and soap and do not soak the surface for a long period (Remove any excess water immediately).
Silicone polishes such as those delivered by spray cans should not be used.
Avoid dragging objects on the surfaces as this will result in scratching which may only be removed by refinishing.
Clean all food or liquid spillage as they occur. The longer they remain on the surface the more potential damage could result.
Table top finishes
* We offer table tops in veneered MDF, wood effect or plastic laminate, Realwood laminate, Hush and glass.
* All veneered tops are finished with two coats of Acid Catalysed Lacquer. This is of Severe Rating (FIRA 6250) for contract quality. (Please note General, point 2, above).

The following guidelines should be followed when maintaining table tops:

Chemical cleaners should not be used. Use only warm soapy water and remove any excess water immediately.
For laminate tops, follow the same guidelines as above. For more stubborn stains, a mild detergent can be used.
For the Hush finish, which is a thinly padded vinyl offered in our Lockinlyne range, a soft cloth and warm soapy water should be used. This finish is designed to be used with a tablecloth.
Glass tops may stain or adhere to timber if spillages are allowed to dry. They can be loosened using warm water and cleaned using a glass cleaner.
Upholstery and fabrics
Always refer to the fabric manufacturers’ instructions for specific information. Not all contract fabrics are Scotchguarded by the manufacturers.

Upholstered cushions should be regularly brushed or vacuumed. Accumulated dust and grit can reduce the life and dull the colours of fabrics. Vacuum or brush upholstery regularly but never use a stiff brush as this could damage the fibres.

Chemicals, detergents and fabric polishes should never be used on PVC as these can remove the plasticiser and cause cracking. The surface can be cleaned with a tepid solution of pure soap followed by rinsing and drying with a clean dry cloth.

OFFICE FURNITURE WITH A BIT OF HUMOR SOFTENS HIGH TECH

2009 June 20
by janey617

To paraphrase the futurist John Naisbitt, who is constantly quoted as a design guru here, ”high tech” has given way to ”high touch” - a predilection for more material, soft fabrics and a touch of humor - at the World Congress of Environmental Planning and Design, the four-day debut of new commercial furniture styles at the Chicago Merchandise Mart.

While ”integrated power and cable management systems” - or where to put the wires - still preoccupy the hundreds of manufacturers of office furniture here, computers and mechanical-looking chairs are not the primary focus of attention, as in years past.

There are still plenty of gadgets around. But many of the new designs at the exposition - which is commonly called Neocon, and attracted an estimated 50,000 architects, designers and ”facilities planners” -seem to be struggling to offer what one designer called a ”counterpoint to technology and cubicle-itis.” Amid the vast sea of systems panels, there seems to be an attempt to make the office less foreboding, to give it what the Parisian designer Andree Putman calls ”a little charm.”

”Style is O.K. again,” said Tom Newhouse, a designer for Herman Miller, an office-furnishings manufacturer. At Herman Miller and elsewhere, natural wood - a warm material long associated with bosses’ desks - is interjected into a province once dominated by steel and plastic laminate. The Portfolio collection at Herman Miller, for example, features a curvaceous, bow-fronted wooden credenza reminiscent of art furniture. The overall effect is homey, despite the concealed presence of computer cables and surge suppressors.

Even in mechanistic secretarial chairs there is an attempt to tame technology. Where just a few years ago a chair was judged serious in part by how many gizmos it had, this year the emphasis is on making the mechanisms invisible and automatic. Part of the reason, said Warren Snodgrass, who designed the new Catalyst chairs for Haworth, is that ”it’s dangerous to give people adjustments, because most people don’t know how to adjust chairs.”

Mr. Snodgrass’s chairs are designed so that the legs do not lift up when a person tilts back; the adjustment mechanism, a single lever tucked beneath the seat, is concealed. The Italian designer Mario Bellini follows a similar philosophy in his Figura high-back chair for Vitra Seating Inc. Long committed to bringing a softer, more humane look to the office, Mr. Bellini hides a lumbar-support mechanism under a dressy belt of fabric.

Not everything is more humane, however. There is a welter of verbiage at Neocon, and it is sometimes difficult to decipher the language in showrooms when salesmen and saleswomen refer to office workers as ”end users” and the office as a ”facility.”

Avant-garde designs are not the mainstay of most offices, but there are a few bold moves. Chief among them is Bernhardt’s Opus seating collection, one of the few truly splashy introductions at the show.

”We wanted a fresh approach -some relief, if you will,” said Lewis Norman, Bernhardt’s executive vice president. The collection - featuring the work in wood of Mark Mack and Paul Haigh, architects; Michael Vanderbyl, a graphics designer; Andrew Belschner, an interior and product designer, and Lella Vignelli, a designer - is geared to executives, presumably the members of the organization who are secure enough to have fun.

Mr. Mack designed the Haus Rocker, an un-officey backwards-only maple rocking chair that comes in either yellow and green or black.

”The idea comes from the bad habits of people,” he said, referring to executives’ predilection for leaning precariously in their chairs. The back legs are on rails while the front legs remain stationary.

Mr. Haigh’s Sinistra design also explores the way people sit in chairs. Its conventional base is surmounted with an angled, asymmetrical top. There are left- and right-handed versions, according to the preferred seating direction of the sitter. The chair is handsome despite its somewhat strange Winged Victory appearance.

European Style Bedroom Furniture

2009 June 20
by janey617
european style bedroom furniture

european style bedroom furniture

Art of furniture making,crafing manufecturer individual taste and comfortable .

Neoclassic Style Bedroom Furniture

2009 June 20
by janey617

Neoclassic Style Bedroom

Neoclassic Style Bedroom

Originating in the late 18th Century, Neo Classical design is inspired by the architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome.

Neo Classical furniture is characterised by restrained, symmetrical design and tends to be rectangular.

Architectural details and motifs are frequently used to decorate.

Legs are often turned and fluted in reference to classical architectural columns.

Neo Classical furniture is a compilation of distinctive geometrical shapes; rounds, arches, rectangles and curves.

American Style Study

2009 June 20
by janey617
American style study set

American style study set

Middle East Dining Room

2009 June 19
by janey617

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Suiting for antique style decorate room indicating the noble situation.
They are all made of green healthy materials.Let every users enjoy the highest life level.
More details will be forwarded upon your further request.

Spanish bedroom furniture

2009 June 19
by janey617
spanish style bedroom furniture

spanish style bedroom furniture

Spanish-style furniture is striking in its size and attention to detail. Influenced by the styles and designs of other European countries, Spanish-style furniture has developed a distinctive look recognized in its materials, color and use of such techniques as wood turning and inlay.
Features
One of the favored woods for Spanish furniture is walnut. It’s dark; rich color holds up well to the mass of the style. Mahogany, chestnut, cedar and oak are also used in furniture and cabinetry.

Inlays of ebony, ivory and tortoise shell are seen in tabletops and in cabinetry. The inlay may depict elements associated with bull-fighting or courtship.

Spanish-style furniture is usually well-built and solid. But the style does have a history; in rural areas, less-skilled craftsmen depended on paint or veneers to hide the use of less-desirable woods or shortcomings in their own skill.
History
During the Renaissance, Spanish furniture-makers were influenced not only by the Moorish styles that had become a part of their history since 711, but also by Italian designs. Carvings, already ornate, became more intricate and frequent. The legs of chairs became more slender and the feet out-turned.

Spanish furniture-makers were also influenced by the English style of lacquered furniture. Tables, in particular, were lacquered to a high finish in brilliant reds and golds.

But the Spanish style, in spite of these influences, still retained its own impressive appearance. Though the legs were more slender than in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance Spanish chairs sported decorative stretchers and feet. The legs and arms were almost always carved, and this characteristic is still evident in Spanish furniture.

Excellent Furniture Style ,Your Choice

2009 June 19
by janey617

spanish

spanish

European
Sophisticated style with great attention to detail and ornamentation.

European Classic
European Classic, which is sometimes called Louis XVI, lasted from 1750 through 1800. Travel into Greece, Italy, and the Near East during this time produced archaeological discoveries, and publications about these were spread through Europe. In response, designers of this period looked to classical art for inspiration. Chair backs took on rectangular or shield shapes, and slender, straight lines were the rule.

Spanish
Ranging in time from the mid-1200’s to 1600, furniture of this style is vigorous, masculine, and even barbarous. Typical pieces were richly carved, painted, gilded, and inlaid with ivory in a Moorish manner. They used metal supports and ornamentations, nail heads, and chip or gouge carving techniques.

Italian Style
The Italian style furniture is Characterized by emphasis on luxury, luxurious royal decoration.The use of curves and surfaces, the pursuit of dynamic change and coated silver decoration contribute to the performance of infinite glory, showing us a very elegant furniture. While it is made of cherry,which can be seen from its inherent texture, tree section.Much wood used to make furniture has been exposed on the field for more than a year, so signs of cracks or deformation is seldom the case.

American
A style developed in North America in the 17th century by the early American settlers with influences from around the world, but especially Europe.

Rustic
18th century utilitarian objects that were usually handmade of common materials. Decorations resembled natural growth of trees, etc. The strength and character of southwestern and Colonial Mexican design is included in this style, as are the hunting lodge looks of the Adirondacks and the northwest.