Tagged: Home and Garden

The Final Push to Selling Furniture Online

Why the arrival of a home furnishings and home decor aggregator aspires to become a driver of sales for the sector

When the US housing market collapsed back in 2007, the furniture sector suffered a big blow. Data from SpendingPulse shows that in 2008 the furniture sector lost 10.8% and a whopping 12.6% in 2009.…

Furniture shopping

You have built a new house. Now what? Do you fill it with you old furniture or do you go out and get new furniture? Only you can answer that question but here are some ideas and things to consider before making any rash decisions.…

Just What Is Shabby Chic Style Furniture?

So, what exactly is “Shabby Chic” furniture? Well it’s a style of furniture that originally referred to old, possibly second hand furniture that was showing signs of wear and tear or new items that had been intentionally distressed to give the appearance of either an antique or an old worn piece. Nowadays you’ll find the term is much more widely used to encompass new pieces of furniture that have a particular style and feel to them. You’ll find French style furniture now comes under this title in many cases due to it’s pleasing curved, and often elaborate appearance which gives …

It’s the whole look

Life spent in a hotel in many cities and countries around the world with only four walls, a television and a coffee making machine to keep your guests company can only be described as monotonous or boring, and not what your guests are looking for.…

Interior Design That Works

Interior design that works is the type of custom design that always seems to fit perfectly. While there are many ways to do this, sometimes the easiest way is with quality accessories and furniture. For example, with the right furniture and wall art combinations a room can take on an entirely new look and feel. Wall tapestries are a good way to enhance a room and add opulence. In fact, tapestries offer the unique opportunity to give a room a more royal appearance.…

Designer cleaning products

Many people nowadays invest a considerable amount of time and thought into the interior design of their homes, not to mention substantial amounts of money of course. Much attention is given to carefully selected furniture, decor, electrical fixtures and fittings and soft furnishings. But why stop there? Why not carry forward this thinking into other elements of your home such as those bathroom and kitchen items generally considered less “sexy” but of vital importance to the well being of your home. …

How to Bring New Life to Old Furniture

It is easy to look at your home and wish you could completely refurnish it. This is a luxury few of us can afford. Old furniture can look tired, out of date and uninspiring, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is time to take it off to the tip. Consider these handy tips to help bring a new lease of life to your furniture. …

5 Unique Ways to Make Your House Amazing

We all dream of having the perfect home, but how can you really make your stand out from the crowd? Embracing your imagination and thinking outside the box are the key ingredients to creating an amazing home.…