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Contemporary Furniture Design, Making a Statement
April 22, 2010

Contemporary Furniture Design, Making a Statement

Art and contemporary furniture have a lot in common. The newer, bolder and more controversial the piece, the more divided the sentiments for and against it. While most contemporary furniture is mass-produced and sold through traditional venues some pieces continue to be uniquely crafted by artisans. These art pieces are then copied, at least to the degree of practicality, by major manufacturers and thus, finding a bold piece of contemporary “art” to perk up your décor is as easy as a drive to your local furniture showroom.Like art, there are schools of contemporary furniture. Among these schools, the Scandinavian style has long set the standard for eye-catching contemporary pieces that are both functional and still artsy. The stark, clean lines and the simplistic style employed by their craftsmen make their furniture highly sought after by interior designers looking to update a house. Choosing the right kind of contemporary furnishings to complement your home can be done using the same basic rules employed when shopping for any sort of furnishing. It won’t matter how outrageous or wonderful the piece is if it doesn’t perform in the capacity for which it is purchased. A chair, ergo, is for sitting. If you can’t sit...

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Coat Stands, Not All Of Them Get To Dance
April 22, 2010

Coat Stands, Not All Of Them Get To Dance

I first fell in love with a coat stands when I watched one dancing with Fred Astaire in the 1951 classic film, A Royal Wedding. Of course, Fred ended up with the girl, not a coat holder, but just the same I knew that when I had a house of my own, I’d have one just like it. Of course, that was a very long time ago, but classic coat trees like the one that tripped the light fantastic with Fred are still available at better furniture retailers, along with some exciting new renditions. Not all of them can dance, but they all serve a quite useful purpose.Coat stands, (also called coat trees or in some areas, hall trees) are designed for the express purpose of holding ones outerwear (coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, etc.) when you enter the house. This being the case, you’ll usually find them in the entry or foyer of the main entrance to the home. While some look like trees, others resemble benches with raised poles on either end sporting brass hooks to hang items. Many even include a metal bin for umbrellas. While coat stands tend to get more use in the wintertime, wet weather gear...

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Café Furniture Ideas Brings Outdoor Charm Indoors
April 22, 2010

Café Furniture Ideas Brings Outdoor Charm Indoors

Café Furniture Ideas Brings Outdoor Charm Indoors Do you want to pull of the look of a street-side café in Paris, on a budget, even better, inside your own home? Go ahead. The charm and ambiance of a Parisian bistro can be imported from the outside to the inside with a few décor modifications and the result can be festive, light-hearted and fun. You’ll need to prepare the space, select the appropriate style and size of café furniture and add a few special touches to make it your own.Start by choosing a room with lots of windows. If you don’t have windows, then be creative. Paint windows on the wall or hang large paintings of outdoor scenes that make it look as if you can see outside. If you’ve got Paris style landscapes, it will be all the better. Mirrors to reflect the view from a smaller window will work, too. Then, clean out everything nonessential. If you’ve already got tile floors, perfect! If not, try using a few throw rugs to simulate a tile pattern. You want to keep it informal and fun! The café furniture should be the same sturdy stuff you’d use out of doors. Inside, however, you probably...

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