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How To Choose An Outdoor Sofa
May 12, 2016

How To Choose An Outdoor Sofa

We all have high expectations when it comes to buying furniture in general. We want it to be not too expensive but durable, good-looking, stylish and modern. The same rules apply to the outdoor furniture, whether you are choosing lounge chairs or outdoor sofas. You need to think about the weather conditions and materials for your outdoor sofas and chairs . The design and color are also important: how will your furniture look after a season spent outside? Choose weatherproof materialsIf your sofa has some metal elements in the design – it should definitely be galvanized so it could fight off rust and resist water. You should choose treated wood so it would last longer although wood in general is not the best choice for outdoor furniture. Some of the most durable materials to choose are: aluminum, pine, iron, mahogany, rattan, teak, and plastic. Plastic is obviously the cheaper variant, but it is not as durable as other materials. Comfort is the #1 priority Modern outdoor sofas should not only live long, but they should also feel great. When you think you’ve found “the one” and you’ve carefully considered the price and all pros and cons of the material, you should just try it!...

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Tips to Redefine Shopping for Online Furniture Stores
April 16, 2012

Tips to Redefine Shopping for Online Furniture Stores

We owe a hefty proportion of our redefined lives and polished lifestyles to the realm of internet, more specifically, to online shopping. For those who wish to indulge in home improvement projects, online furniture shops  are a boon, integrating the elements of competitive prices and convenience to the maximum in this process. Despite the vast popularity and acceptance of online furniture stores , there are a few essential points worthy of critical attention before selecting any online furniture retailer or provider.   The basic rule of thumb for online furniture shopping is to know exactly what type of furniture one desires so as to specifically search for authentic sellers or traders pertaining to that category. Remember that the online world involves a humungous variety, types and categories of furniture, and that a simple search engine browsing will only further confound the final selection decision. Having emphasized the need for cognizant shopping, we stress upon the need of sufficient research and comparison. This is subject to variation considering the magnitude of variances in the designs and quality, but a generic comparison of wood furniture, types or custom made furniture should suffice. No matter what type of furniture one is looking for, there are a host...

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What Do We Know About Furniture? Rethinking Design through Building
April 14, 2012

What Do We Know About Furniture? Rethinking Design through Building

We are hardly aware of furniture  or furniture making history. Though it is the most common object right in front of our eyes, but none of us has ever pondered over the making of it. Some of us are even satisfied with what lies around us that we don’t even think of bringing in a change. Unfortunately, it is laziness that leads us to such attitude. To be completely aware of any particular idea, it is essential to work for that thing. Let’s give a new way to our casual approach. Instead of just searching for furniture and admiring it, let’s design our own piece. It is rethinking design through building. You start of with a basic idea but eventually end up making a master piece. It is exactly what an industrial designer will do when an idea triggers him.First is the basic sketch of the furniture piece you want to design. It can be a rough drawing without any specific details. If you are satisfied with what you have drawn then you move to the detailed rendered drawing of the object. This is done from two different points i.e. front view and a side view of the object. Later is...

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