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Cool Solid Wood Furniture images
Posted by in Home Furniture on October 30, 2011
A few nice Solid Wood Furniture images I found:
Beautiful solid wood furnishings by Lincolnton Furniture
Image by Posh Living, LLC
Made in the USA!
Furniture on sale
Image by World Resources
Photo by Ruth Noguerón, World Resources Institute, 2008.
A Guide to Buying French Furniture
Posted by admin in Wood Furniture Design on March 19, 2010
French furniture has undergone numerous centuries of evolution and style. Commencing using the Renaissance time period and continuing via the Napoleon era much more variations in wood have been utilized to produce parquetry, veneers and inlays. Floral carvings created way for depictions of feminine faces and mythological characters together with upholstery in luxurious materials. Because the French historical past superior, a lot more home furniture pieces were produced for several or specific employs. Producers today replicate these fine furnishings which have trademarked decorated carved motifs, cabriole legs and graceful curves.
French styled bedroom sets may well consist of a bed with hand carved curved timber rails around the headboard, frame and footboard together with diamond button tufting or rattan. Four poster bed designs are also situated produced. The wood is completed or painted to suit any décor. French bombe dressers are slightly oriental in look with their one of a kind curves and painted motifs. Carved framed mirrors and dressing screens together with women’s dressing tables and stools were being also typical things in an affluent French home. Bed conclusion stools and chaise lounges with diamond tufted upholstery and carved curved frames and backrests had been not uncommon.
Interior Design Trends For 2010
Posted by admin in Wood Furniture Design on March 19, 2010
There is a concerted move by interior designers to embrace sustainable and eco-friendly options, be it in the selection of furniture or simply in the colour palette itself.
Natural hard woods, reclaimed, or from locally grown re-afforested sources, are the dynamic watchword for the New Year. Not only is the end product durable, aesthetically pleasing, highly desirable, and, if custom-made, totally unique; it’s the simplest of ways to reduce our hefty carbon footprints on our teetering planet.
Together with sustainable naturality, eclectic choice is being punted over and above the singular styles of yesteryear. Select furnishings, fabrics and finishings of differing styles, genres and periods – items which appeal to you as an individual but which work in synergy and you’ll be on the right track.
There’s an undeniable hunger for all things classical, particularly in designer furniture. Instead of selecting modernistic, ‘new material’ pieces, go for the timeless, enduring treasures.
Carefully crafted custom made furniture is more than ever before growing in demand and stature. Apart from its exclusivity, there is a definite trend towards the appreciation of the skills of the craftsman.
The benefits of ‘custom made’ designer furniture are obvious:
• There’s simply no compromise on the size, shape or material. You select what you want, where you want it and how you want it made. Always be open to suggestions by the craftsman though, he’ll have an intimate understanding of job and material.
• You can select the style, shape and colour which enhance your existing collection. No more ‘mix and match’ scenarios.
• By participating in the design process from conception to installation, your experience should be a satisfying one.
• Finely hand-crafted pieces are generally durable and are worth every cent.
• Studies have shown good, custom built furniture and finishes can increase the overall value of your home, with an estimated return of 150% on the initial outlay.
• Finely crafted custom made furniture will appreciate in value over time.
Although wood remains first choice for both designers and Joe Public, organic or recycled and reclaimed wood furniture is also topping the designer charts this year.