June 2011 ~ Luxury Furniture

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Roxbury Black Storage Convertible Sofa by Lifestyle Solutions - Price Dropped to $429 + Free Shipping

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The Roxbury black storage convertible sofa by Lifestyle Solutions will only be available for a limited time. Wholesale Furniture Brokers has dropped the price by another $40 to make it a low $429. The original sale price was $549, so you're saving an extra $120! When you order online at GoWFB.com, you don’t need to pay sales tax and your order includes FREE Shipping, so you’re getting amazing value for your money. We’ve just priced compared and you can’t find this casual convertible priced lower with shipping included anywhere else online! Order now while supplies last!

Roxbury Black Storage Convertible Sofa by Lifestyle Solutions

Baby Furniture to Inspire Yours and Their Imagination

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Bright colors help to stimulate a baby's development. Room magic definitely takes this into consideration when creating their furniture. Bright colors and bold shapes lets your baby's mind expand and create a sense of wonder in your toddler.

At Wholesale Furniture Brokers, we have all the accessories you need to outfit your nursery, from cribs with all the safety standards, to toy chests, to changing tables, to bedding, to desks. With baby furniture many themes for both boys and girls, you won't be without inspiration when it comes to designing your child's room.

5 PC Star Rocket Boys Nursery Furniture Set

5 PC Tropical Seas Chocolate Girls Nursery Furniture Set

Start your child's development off right by creating a nursery that both you and your baby will adore. Order one of these beautiful sets now and receive Free Shipping and No Sales Tax on your entire purchase.

Bed & Breakfast By Sarah Vowell

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Bed & Breakfast by Sarah Vowell

This is an animation that I did for my "Found Sound" Animation III project. We had to find a sound file/interview with a musician, artist, or ...

Junk up your nursery with funky and colourful pieces

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As I am expecting my first child I am obviously focussed (perhaps a little obsessed!) with finding some cool pieces for the nursery. Matching, expensive sets in white and oak from the big high street stores bore me to tears and as Aberdeen doesn't have any independent retailers catering for the more eclectic taste, I'm trawling the web looking for some originality and inspiration. Anyone know of some good sites? Let me know!

Meanwhile I am going to try and find an old chest of drawers that I can paint in a funky colour and transform into a changing table. We've been promised a wooden swinging crib already (yay!) and I may just turn the freestanding wardrobe that we own into one suitable for baby stuff.

I did buy some things from a few high street chains (oh no! *blushing*), but only because they had a nice vintage feel to them and of course with the purpose to mix and match them with my other finds. I bought this gorgeous stripey blanket from Mamas and Papas' 'gingerbread' range and I found some 1/2 price cute retro (Amy Butler-like) fabric at John Lewis last week, which I am going to make into cushions (see photo above). Bought both the pink-orange and blue-green variety, to suit both boy or girl. But hey, as the shop-lady said; baby won't notice anyway.

I wanted to share the link to the fabulous blog Bambino Goodies with you, which features heaps of inspiring articles about all things lovely for kids - including some smashing announcements of discounts and sales. It was here I found the link to the great looking Olli Ella Nursing chairs that are made in London. And - to be honest - they would look stunning in any home, whether you have kids or not! They're not cheap, but since you can 're-use' them in your louge, it seems a good investment. I'm really tempted to get one... what colour would you go for?

I also explored Apartment Therapy's kids' rooms site OhDeeDoh a bit more and found some really nice nursery examples:

Gotta love this big bright yellow cot!

A bit of vintage and nostalgia here:

Loving the yellow-grey combination in this one:

Bambino Goodies also does 'Room tours' to give you inspiration, and these rooms sure did:

If you know of any good online shops or places for inspiration, do leave the links in the comments bit below. Thanks! x

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Kids Furniture Young America

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Kids Furniture Young America

Built To Grow by Stanley Young America old ad

Decorating A Conservatory

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We are delighted to have a guest blog post from Liberty-Belle Howard.

A conservatory is an addition to a home that is constructed largely of glass to allow sunlight to pervade the room, visually drawing the outdoors to the inside of the home. Historically, the conservatory was conceived and constructed for English aristocracy. Today, conservatories have become so popular that they are designed into the architecture of many new homes.

Whether a small conservatory is desired to accommodate family and a few friends, or a larger room is planned for extensive entertaining, it is the intent of the builders to design the structure so that it blends seamlessly with the rest of the house. Upon completion, it is left to the homeowner to decide how to decorate the conservatory. Even if a professional decorator is hired, there are decisions to be made.

In choosing furniture to fill the space, care should be taken that colours and fabrics will not be affected by all that lovely sunlight. Window coverings such as conservatory blinds, that will offer complete privacy when needed, should be considered. A variety of plants that will do well with an abundance of natural light, in a room that will be kept cool and comfortable will need to be selected.

Beautiful furniture that is made especially for conservatories is available in a variety of styles. Fabrics and finishes that will not fade in excessive light should be chosen. Lighter shades of colour are clean and airy and compliment the spacious feeling of a conservatory, and are least likely to show the effects of fading.

An excellent choice of conservatory furniture is also the kind of furniture that is durable enough to be used outdoors. Patio and garden furniture are manufactured in diverse materials, styles and colours, and can withstand weeks and months of constant exposure to elements of weather such as sunlight, rain and moderate temperature changes.

Wicker, cane and bamboo furniture are not only comfortable, they are durable and will enhance the décor of any area in the home. Metal outdoor furniture of cast aluminium, iron and steel are fashioned in gorgeous designs that will bring out pride of ownership for the homeowner.

Teak is another type of outdoor furniture that may be desirable in a conservatory. Teak furniture is stylish, comfortable and durable, but will need to be oiled periodically to keep the wood in good condition.

Conservatory blinds are specially treated window treatments to keep heat outside in summer, to keep heat inside in winter, to cut down on glare and to provide privacy. Some of these blinds are designed only for those sections of the roof that are glass, and are capable of blocking out a majority of overhead light if needed.

Common styles of conservatory blinds are pleated, Venetian and roller blinds. The lighter shades of colour of the side window blinds may be chosen to compliment the colours found in the furniture.

Conservatories bring the outdoors inside to be enjoyed in comfort year round. Good planning and design will make the most of the experience.

Ohhhhhh YEAH! Now That's A Fab Purple Chair!

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I am SO going to own a chair like this someday.

Image from Bohemian Sense

As soon as I got a glimpse of this magnificent purple vision.... it 'had me at hello'.

Yum.

Linda. xox

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Too True...

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Where would I be without my books.... I dare not think about it.

Image from French by Design

Linda. xox

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Two very modern contemporary beach homes...

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Two modern contemporary beach homes

The following two homes are my ideal places to live under the sun... They represent the perfect combination of simple modern, contemporary interior designs, perfect blend of outside architecture, and of course, the perfect practicality as we would not want ultra luxury modern, contemporary interior designs in a beach house used for leisure and relaxation...

modern beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

Here are the contemporary beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration. This design on a 569m2 corner lot in the city of Praia is designed to make the most of limited view of the sea and adhere to the principles of passive solar design strong. The building replaced an older style beach house has been carefully designed to meet the block Strait adhere to the policies of the municipality at the time and shadow. The building is an articulate form rectilinear rectilinear under a simple roof. A wall of travertine clad crosses strong blade of the house and helps divide the house into separate zones. The north façade is controlled to achieve summer shading of windows. The pool has positioned itself firmly against the house on a double volume “balcony” and can be clearly seen as it moves through the house. The light is reflected from the surface of the pool sending shadows on the ceiling of the room.

Enjoy the pictures...

beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

bathroom design in beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

dining room area at beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

glass windows in beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

living room furniture at beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

living room ideas at beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

modern kitchen design and furniture in beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

outdoor design in beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

second floor in beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

simple bathroom in beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

swimming pool and terrace at beach house design with simple rectilinear roof inspiration

Absolutely stunning design and the glass windows and doors make this design really stick out..

House Number 2

My favorite features of this house are the large open rooms upstairs it just feels like a beach house.. I can feel it just by looking at the pics..

cool and modern marcus beach house design

Here are the stunning modern Marcus beach house design on the sunshine coast of queensland Australia design by by Robinson Architects. The side windows that fold upwards are very interesting plan. All rooms have cross ventilation. Windows Automated allow easy control. Runoff water is collected and natural day lighting is used to minimize the amount of artificial light required. Several openings covered with flexible scales used to capture or control of existing coastal breezes. The internal bridge offers a quiet alternative to the wind outside. Runoff water is collected and natural day lighting is used to minimize the amount of artificial light required.antilevering upper floor elements combined with a bridge form breezeway threshold let the house float above the dunal vegetation giving the building a sense of lightness about it.

Enjoy the pictures..

dining room designin modern marcus beach house design

garden and outdoor exterior in modern marcus beach house design

hall design in modern marcus beach house design

long dining table design in modern marcus beach house design

modern marcus beach house design upper floor layout

natural garden in modern marcus beach house design

outdoor exterior in modern marcus beach house design

entry door design in modern marcus beach house design

terrace area in modern marcus beach house design

This is by far one of my favorite beach houses.. Very impressionable on all who actually see it..

AG Home Goods

Updated list of participating designers

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Interior & Furniture Designers

KaiaGaia by Maggie Decosta
Stuff Store by Crias Rowlands
Cleo Design by Cleom Baily
Eklectik by Angie Mornington
Mudhoney by Rayvn Hynes
What Next by Winter Thorn
C&D Designs by Cherelle Capra
L'aize dayz by Heavenly Villa
Cheeky Pea by Isla Gealach
Zoe's Garden by Adele Rhiadra
UrbanizeD by Pitsch Parx

House Designers

L2 Studio by Lindini2 Lane
ABODE by Aya Liotta
Designer Prims by Elle Crescendo
Homekraft by GM Nikolaidis
Coeur by Bethany Heart
What Next by Winter Thorn
Funky Junk by Ulaa Coronet
ByDeZyne by Huntr Gustafson
D&M Dream Design by Dolly Baroque
Interior Addition by Amelie Carlucci
L&K Prefabs by Luana Dawg

Garden Designers

Semiramis by Margerita Oh
Zagana by Nalena Fairey
Bearsfoot Beaches by Tropical Bearsfoot
Second Architecture by Laurence Mapp

Artists

REMIXED ART DIRECTOR - Piedra Lubitsch

Piedra Lubitsch - http://piedralubitsch.blogspot.com/
Quika Basevi - http://www.flickr.com/photos/quikabasevi/
Sanam Sewell - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanamsewell/
Aliah Hirano
Maloe Vansant - http://www.flickr.com/photos/31954671@N08/

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Traditional Bedroom Furniture is a Trip Back in Time

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Traditional bedroom furniture doesn't have to be plain and boring, nor does it have to be overly detailed and fancy. It just reminds you of a simpler time, back when furniture was hand crafted and a lot of care was put into each piece. Wrought iron bed grills, natural wood color finishes, and antique hardware are some of the features found on traditional bedroom furniture.

The Laredo bed does not demand attention, but has classic good looks. Black iron adds subtle curves, and it's walnut posts add a splash of rustic design. It's a perfect neutral base to build your ideal bedroom around.

Laredo Black And Walnut Wrought Iron Bed by Fashion Bed Group

The Montecito is not so subtle. It commands the room with it's large posts and two tones accessories. It's detailed scroll work adds a punch of flair and does not hold back.

4 PC Montecito II Chestnut Poster Bedroom Furniture Set by Coaster Company

Take a trip back in time and enjoy the elegance of quality craftsmanship brought to you by GoWFB.com.

Art For Kids Furniture Tips | Modern Kids Furniture Guide

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Art For Kids Furniture Tips | Modern Kids Furniture Guide

national-office-furniture.com I have a tip that includes detailed instructions on art for kids furniture. Lots of art for kids furniture related ...

The History of The Worlds Most Respected Office Furniture Manufacturer

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Established in 1939 as the Engineering Supply Company, Mayline Office Furniture has come a long way from its expertise in DRAFTING TABLES, BLUEPRINT FILES and STRAIGHTEDGES. The war years capitalized on our high quality and precision manufacturing for providing highly accurate navigational and mapping accessories for all branches of the military. Though still a market leader in manual drawing (they invented the straightedge) and large format filing, Mayline has moved to the forefront of office ergonomics. They offer the market's largest and most diverse selection of MANUAL-ASSIST, COUNTERBALANCE and ELECTRIC SIT-TO-STAND WORKSTATIONS found anywhere.

In 1924, Tiffany Industries invented the typewriter stand, which is still sold today. With time comes changes in technology, and now they integrate people, tasks, and equipment to maximize productivity in their work environments. The first mid-market, modular workstation of its kind was introduced by Tiffany Industries in 1979 and helped people evolve along with their work environments. They are keenly attuned to product quality as well, and Tiffany Industries has had the longest running "Lifetime Guarantee" in the industry – since 1926 ! Today, there furniture solutions now include MODULAR WORKSTATIONS, TRAINING AND MEETING ROOM TABLES, as well as MOBILE PERSONAL COMPUTER STATIONS for small and home offices.

Founded in 1965, Kwik-File had humble beginnings with an owner who was primarily a regional dealer of office products, but with a unique idea for steel office organizers for desktop and flipper-door hutches. After manufacturing these products regionally for awhile, word spread quickly and it wasn't long before dealers in other parts of the country were demanding access to the unique features and space-saving benefits they provided. For the next twenty years, Kwik-File's product lines and market presence expanded dramatically, owing their success to being able to organize "paper flow" in the office more efficiently. Expertise in forms and literature storage led to mail sorting cabinets and eventually Kwik-File secured the dominant position in the marketplace for mailroom furniture. Today, MAILFLOW SYSTEMS, FORMS AND LITERATURE STORAGE, space-saving END-TABLE FILING CABINETS, and STACKABLE SHELVING, are just a few of the many products available from Kwik-File designed to improve information processing, storage and retrieval.

The newest and fastest growing division, Mayline Network Products, has spent the last five years providing security and organization to all types of networking and telephony environments. The strategy has always been to avoid the "one-size-fits-all" approach, which rarely helps customers achieve the proper solutions to their needs. Instead, Mayline Network Products always provides its clients with a "good-better-best" approach in order to meet the requirements and budgets established for any project. They offer a complete line of OPEN PLAN RACKING SYSTEMS and DATA CABINETS in a variety of aesthetics, configurations and in every price range. If they don't have what you need, they will try to build it, since customized electronic enclosures are a major part of what we do best. When the need is for RACKING SYSTEMS or ENCLOSURES for nearly every type of application in telecommunications, factory or office automation, networking or even Internet co-location, Mayline Network Products is the strategic partner for all mission critical applications.

Founded in 1914 as the Acme Card System Company, Mayline was the original manufacturer of visible record keeping equipment and accessories. To support the war effort during World War II, there was a brief change in product focus from visible record keeping products to ammunition boxes and radar parts, but then it was back to business. For over 60 years Mayline was the leader in record keeping supplies and in 1977, changed there name to Acme Visible Records, Inc. and entered the filing and storage cabinet market. Today Kwik-File Storage Systems offers the broadest range of the most economical and space-efficient HIGH-DENSITY FILING SOLUTIONS found anywhere. From the simplest of four-post shelving to ROTARY FILES, and both manual and electric MOBILE TRACK SYSTEMS, active and archival document storage is Mayline's expertise.