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Welcome In Luxury Furniture

See more home furniture, garden furniture, furniture shop, patio furniture, office furniture, furniture shops, the furniture store, furniture store, furniture stores INSIDE.

Welcome In Luxury Furniture

See more home furniture, garden furniture, furniture shop, patio furniture, office furniture, furniture shops, the furniture store, furniture store, furniture stores INSIDE.

Welcome In Luxury Furniture

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Monday, December 31, 2012

Top 12 Projects of 2012


Whew. Where has the year gone!? It's been a great year with many changes since we sold our house this summer, moved out, and are now building our new house that will be completed in the spring. Not to mention that we've been super busy around the store, it constantly keeps us on our toes. There always seems to be either some sort of DIY project going on or a room full of furniture being painted. It's a lot of hard work, but also so rewarding at the same time. I love what I'm doing because not only is it my dream job, but I enjoy working with my husband everyday along with meeting new people and seeing our regular customers that are so sweet and supportive. I'm looking forward to celebrating the store's two year anniversary on January 4th!

I haven't been able to blog as much this year, as I did last year, but I really appreciate your support and I cannot wait to see what the new year brings! Here are just a few of the projects that I completed this year.



























If you're interested here's my Top Projects of 2011 and for more furniture inspiration check out my Portfolio page.

Happy New Year!!

The Office Furniture Year in Review

Office Furniture 2012

2012 is almost a memory. Looking back, this year has been filled with tons of hot trends and several from the office furniture and seating world. This article will highlight several of 2012's top selling products and a look at the future of the industry.

Mayline Valore Chair

The year's top selling product had to be the Mayline Valore chair. While this hot product made it's debut in 2011, this was it's first full year on the market. Boy did it make an impact! Models like the TSH3 chair offer the simplicity and versatility desired by most professional work environments. This awesome mesh chair is available in 3 color combinations and features a plethora of useful ergonomic features. The TSH3 works great in conference, training, classroom, and desking applications of all kinds. Truly a Jack of all trades seating solution, Valore is sure to make even more waves in the upcoming year along with the new Commute chair by Mayline.

Open Desking

2012 was another huge year for easy to spec casegoods furniture. Lines like the Cherryman Verde series were incredibly popular. This modern collection of high quality laminate furniture was a big hit with contemporary businesses. Verde is affordable and incredibly stylish! Another hot casegoods furniture collection was the Mayline e5 series. This line made it's debut towards the holiday season. None the less, it made a huge splash at NeoCon, that transferred into immediate success. This collection highlights one of the latest trends in furniture which consists of open desking solutions as opposed to traditional office cubicles. Truly a one of a kind line, e5 has just begun to make it's impression on the industry.

Dual Screen Monitor Mount

Ergonomic accessories have long been a staple of office environments throughout the country. When it came to 2012 the top ergo product was definitely the dual screen monitor arm. Units like the EDGE2 model from ESI offered users limitless computer monitor mobility. Units like this were, are, and will continue to be hot ticket items for the foreseeable future. For those not hip to this trend, get on board! Monitor mounts increase usable desk space and will definitely increase your day to day efficiency. Other top ergonomic products include a variety of  specialized seating and adjustable keyboard trays for home and business. At this point, ergonomics can no longer be considered a trend. This industry buzzword has become the standard for businesses throughout the world. Expect more hot products to hit the market in 2013 that will keep you comfortable and working at the highest level of productivity possible.

G20 Chair

looking ahead to 2013 it's easy to see a few trends in the making. Modern office furniture is always a hit and with new products like the OFM Avenger chair and lines like the new Lesro Mystic series, the upcoming year is going to be quite exciting. New industry staples like the ones mentioned above will be accompanied by a variety of new products sure to get your office buzzing. A favorite amongst industry professionals and interior designers alike is the new G20 chair by Global Total Office. Along with several new models, Global has really outdone themselves. The G20 was already making waves in 2012, but should be amongst the top selling models in the new year. Giving away all the secrets would be no fun. That being said, you'll just have to make due with these hot products and wait patiently for the release of upcoming articles and product reviews from The Office Furniture Blog. Thanks so much for your support throughout the year. Have a safe and happy holiday! See you all in 13'.

Happy New Year!


Well here we are!  Another year over and a new one just around the corner . Here's hoping it's filled with heaps of love, beauty and creativity!  Have a safe evening friends and see you in the new year with a new look on the very near horizon!  (Above cute embroidery by pitsispopis via Birch and Bird).

2012 Most Influential - Part 4

The last installment of this year's highlights or most influential. Click here to see Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3.


Woodcutter Cool
We loved this fall vignette from Inside Out Magazine featuring army-blanket cushions to wood stumps and forest wall image/artwork. Image from Inside Out's Jul-Aug/12 issue | Photography by Sharyn Cairns | Styling by Glen Proebstel.


Pumpkin Diorama
We thought The Art of Doing Stuff's pumpkin diorama was pretty amazing this year - check it out here.




Schoolhouse Electric and Yellow Owl Workshop
A fun new collaboration between Schoolhouse Electric and Yellow Owl Workshop.  We especially like the pillows.  Click here for more info.


Scenic Walls
We loved all the scenic wall murals and tapestries and especially Abbey Nova's brilliant DIY scenic wall version in her New York bedroom. See others here.


Stitch the Stars Calendar
by Heather Lins.  This calendar comes has got to be one of the most creative we've seen in a while. Check it out and others by clicking here.



Vintage Inspired Holiday Cards
Beautiful cards this year including some beautiful vintage-inspired versions.  These by Quill & Fox. See more here.



Succulent Wreaths
Flora Grubb Gardens inspired us with all her beautiful succulent and moss wreaths.  Click here to see more.


Holiday Lights
We liked all the retro-inspired holiday stringed lights about.  These from Toast.



Beautiful Gift Wrap
The folks at Inside Out Magazine sent over a little sneak peek of their amazing gift wrapping ideasfor the holidays.  See more here. Styling Vanessa Colyer Tay and photography by Guy Bailey.

And that's a wrap!  It's been yet another amazing year in the world of design here and always an honour to host all the amazing talent that surrounds us.  Happy New Year everyone!  Here's to a creative and prosperous and lucky '13!

Are You Prepared for Luck?

Contributor post by Caroline and Jose of  Handcrafted Consulting
Surreal Portrait by ElleMoss

The New Year is upon us, and this time of the season we all seem to reflect on what has been, and dream a bit about what is to come. For your business, this often means ways to improve, grow, or prosper. The Roman philosopher Seneca said, in one of our most favorite of quotes, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."
Opportunity happens. But the magic is in what you do with that opportunity. By being ready, willing, and able, you can say "YES! Come on in!" when luck comes knocking on your door.

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Time For A Modern Bathroom?



You know your bathroom needs a remodel if you have a spa-tub with jets, or if your bathroom has small, eight-sided tiles anywhere. You know your savings will decline if your toilets and showers use lots of water. When you and your mate see what Modern Bathroom offers in new eco-friendly bathroom fixtures, featuring dual-flush toilets and bidets; and when you learn that you can have low-flow showers, yet receive a high, water pressure feel through air injection, then you know you are ready for bathroom renovations that will significantly enhance daily living and quality of life for you and your entire family.

Someday, soon, we intend to rip out our bathroom linoleum flooring and have new marble floors installed. Our house was built in 1929, so you might imagine the old tub and shower system could use an upgrade. A new glass enclosure for the tub and shower would be a handsome addition. In the finished basement (lower level as we now call it), the bathroom could use new tile and a bidet. With a bidet, we could live like the French, seen on those House Hunter TV shows. While it takes money to upgrade a bathroom, most renovations are so much cheaper than the cost of a new house.

When we are ready, we will investigate Modern Bathroom, headquartered in Southern California. Originally, they only sold their Modern Bathroom fixtures, but now have added such quality brands as Wyndham Collection®, Christopher Grubb, Americh, Avanity, Bath Authority DreamLine, Cole & Co, Design Element, Fluid, Fresca, HANSA, Hansgrohe, Hydro Systems, JADO, Jason, Madeli, mr. steam, MTI, Ronbow, Stufurhome, Victoria & Albert, Vigo Industries, Virtu USA, and many more. In addition to the showrooms in the Greater Los Angeles area and the low-price guarantee, you can save even more with free shipping, when you order on line.

This sponsored post for Modern Bathroom was paid for by our friends at Modern Bathroom.

Sunday Reading


Loving this copper-topped end table from House Doctor's 2013 catalogue
Must have these letterpress cookie cutters
A beautiful looking getaway
51 DIY ways to throw the best New Years Party ever!
Make a customizable butter mold
I've always wanted to make a Croquembouche for New Years
A beautiful place to be
Trix krispies are way funner than rice krispies!
A beautiful holiday table 
Letters + flowers + succulents = print 
The folks at The Canadian Design Resource have made a list! Best Canadian Design Ever!
Love this
Happy sunday!

~Jan
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Saturday, December 29, 2012

2012 Most Influential - Part 3

Here's part 3 of our 2012 Most Influential List.  We're heading down the home stretch, with Parts 1 here and 2 here.  See the highlights of the third quarter here. 


Cacti Prints
Not only did we love cacti this year, but we also loved these cacti prints from Vancouver-based Banquet Atelier & Workshop. More info about them here.


Mixed Styles
As our world gets smaller and smaller the fusion of styles and design become stronger.  We loved this mix of Scandinavian and Moroccan we came across this summer. The above room is from a fisherman's cottage in Gotland, renovated and owned by Swedish cinematographer, Bengan Widell. A rustic space with a unique mix of vintage middle eastern accents, religious wall art and Swedish pine. More info here. Photo Karin Björkquist.


Bonsai
The bonsai seemed to be popping in a bit this year –we love this large older one as seen in Real Living this past July.  Photo Warren Heath | Styling Sven Alberding/Bureaux.


The Takeout Window
We saw a few of these this year and what a fun way to entertain out on the patio in the summer. Image shown from vartnyahem.se

 
Summer Whites + Pinks
Summer was filled with whites and pinks, black and whites and hints of sea blues.  Links to images can be found here.


Marble or Cement Counters
Did you notice all the marble or cement covered kitchen counters?  We love them!  Above photo from AD. (Photographer and socialite Kelly Klein's kitchen in Palm Beach).


Modular Tiles
These modular tiles from ixxi gave a summery feel to a space. A special design called Loco by Studio Boot, the cards which are printed on both sides are suitable as wall decor or room dividers. Click here for more info.


Paint Swatch Wall
This paint swatch wall by Liz Apple had to be one of the best DIY ideas of the year.  Click here for more info.


More Pinks, Black and Whites and  Sky Blues
More summer color inspiration. Click here for info on all the images.



Giant Cross-Stitch
The giant cross-stitch was sorta everywhere.  See proof here.


The Summer of Neon
Everywhere you turned this summer, neon was there. From nail polish to furniture accents, see a post about it here. Photo from Issue #5 of Anthology / Photo by Janis Nicolay of  Pinecone Camp


Take What You Need
Maybe a little inspiration from everywhere. Florals, ships in bottles, chalkboard quotes, cherry cakes... click here for links.

Part 4 to follow.

Dispatches from Italy - Officina Dolce

Contributor post by Kat of Zero the One


Some time ago I found this tiny pasticceria café, walking distance from my son’s school and the architectural marvel that is Macro Museum at Via Nizza. The first time I walked past it I thought, well that’s pretty. The simple vintage look and feel was definitely something different from normal Italian/Roman café’s and bars. I went in and was even more surprised to find Red Velvet cupcakes (two things non-existent in Italy). Well of course Italian cuisine is top ranking, Italian pastries too, but growing up with birthday sponge cakes and salty breakfasts, it’s just nice to have a little familiar treat every now and then.


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2012 Most Influential - Part 2

Continuing with our year end posts on "most influential of 2012" here's Part 2 of things that stood out to us over this past year.



Plank Covered Cabinets
Such a great idea and way to customize a kitchen, interior designer Benedikte Ugland covered some IKEA kitchen cabinets with stained planks, creating a one-of-a-kind swoon-worthy space. Read more here.

Botanicals, Straw Hats and Polaroids
Polaroid came out with a new instant film camera, botanicals delighted us and straw hats protected us. Click here to read more.


Berber Rugs
Found in the souks off Marrakech, the Berber rugs were a much coveted floor covering this year –made from wool and cotton yarns with tassled ends, this soft and cosy rug with it's neutral colors is a perfect addition to any room.  Above: Found Moroccan Berber Rug, West Elm.


Large Format Photographs
We talked about this last year, but the trend is still going strong, and we couldn't be happier. We love large format photographs.  This image from Mjolk.

Everything Retro
All things from the past were on the forefront this year from stationery to the real thing.  We love our vintage!  (Above collage from a post we did in January 2012).


Natural Palettes
Color was everywhere this past year, but natural palettes stood out also - like this space from the home of By Nord's founders, Hanne and Søren Berzan in the January issue of Livingetc.  The creams, beige and natural woods make way for a serene space. See the article here.


Wallpaper
Beautiful designer wallpapers were dazzling us all year long, and we couldn't pass up mentioning this beautiful limited edition from Fargerike out of Norway. See more beautiful wallpapers here.

  
Leather Belt DIYs
A few DIYs using leather belts were popping up on the blogs this year. And this IKEA + H&M one from Brigg we posted about in February has to be one of our faves. See others we noticed here , here, here and here.


Southwest Textiles
We loved the textiles the owners of  Heath Ceramics brought back from Marfa, Texas to their showroom this year by artist couple Jamey Garza and Constance Holt.  After years of custom work, Garza's furniture and Holt's textiles were available to the public. More info here.

Paola Navone
We loved these chairs by Paola Navone that appeared at the Merci Pop-Up Shop this year at Salone 2012.  Photo via Riazzoli.


Charlotte Lancelot
Another stunner at the Salone 2012 this year was Charlotte Lancelot's new line Canevas Collection for Gan


More Terrariums
Terrariums just got more and more beautiful this year with mini worlds appearing like stories in stunning vessels and plants.  This one by DoodleBirdie on Etsy.


The Bay
We really love the way The Bay embraced more Canadian culture this year bringing their iconic stripes full force from blankets to Holga's and featuring a new line of Canadian designer tea towels.  We can't wait to see what's in store for 2013!



The Backyard Shed
We all love them and want one –whether it's for a home office, hobby space or gardening shed, the backyard shed is one of those reachable projects just waiting to happen.  Above phillipkerickson.com. Click here to see more.

Stay tuned for Part 3 - and read Part 1 here.


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