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Eco Friendly Furniture Refinishing
2007-12-20 12:27:00
Author: Shelly CruzEco friendly furniture refinishing helps to reduce our demands on the environment by preserving furniture created long ago, and prevents cutting down and wasting trees growing today. It also helps us to improve our homes with updated fine quality pieces of furniture that might otherwise be overlooked, and clog our waste dumps and landfills. Fine, old trees were cut down in decades or centuries past, and utilized in the production of furniture that is eventually in need of maintenance, not discarding. Old furniture finishes, especially twentieth century finishes including lacquer, turn dark, translucent, and finally semi-opaque, hiding the beauty of the wood beneath. An old finish is then susceptible to whitish heat and humidity marks, becomes brittle and scratches easily. If a new, natural wood finish strikes you as unappealing, then a vibrant, more contemporary colored lacquer finish may be applied instead. Perhaps a glossy bright yellow, orange, or blue is more ...
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Feng Shui Tips For The Bedroom
2007-11-23 13:32:00
Feng Shui Tips for the Bedroom , By Kartar DiamondWhile each bedroom is truly unique, and can be analised based on more specific criteria, there are some general tips which can help most people, most of the time. The premise of feng shui, is to create balance and positive energy, and to cater to the function of the room when possible. In other words, what may be appropriate for a bedroom is not necessarily appropriate for other rooms.1. Avoid sleeping under large, heavy exposed beams. They can cause downward pressure and a chaotic flow of energy in the bedroom, eventually undermining health and triggering specific problems associated with body areas that are directly under the beam.2.Avoid placing a bed in direct alignment with the entrance to the room. This means, DIRECT alignment, as if your entire body could be taken out of the room feet first, without bending the body. This direct alignment can also cause health problems over time.3. Avoid having large mirrors, like mirrored clos...
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Why buy made to measure curtains?
2007-10-12 11:58:00
If you are unfamiliar with what exactly makes a made to measure curtain (or any other custom-made fabric product for your home) so different from shop bought ready mades, this article might be useful to read before you start the custom design process.The following are some of the most important advantages:See it to believe it. We all know the old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Unfortunately, with made to measure curtains, that saying doesn't quite apply. Many of the factors that make a made to measure curtain so extra special can't be seen in a picture. Custom curtains, for example, are fully lined, making them fuller and heavier. They weigh about 2 - 2.5 pounds per panel on average, whereas the same size, unlined ready made curtain weighs less than a pound. Of course, there are some ready made curtains that are lined. Unfortunately, most are lined with cotton percale fabric, which is a thin sheeting fabric with a low thread count. While it may help to block out th...
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Furnishing Your Home With Wicker Furniture - Part 2
2007-08-20 15:00:00
Proper care and maintenance of wicker furniture will ensure that it stays in good condition for many years.Brushing wicker furniturePeriodically brushing your wicker furniture using a brush with stiff, non-abrasive bristles such as a paint brush, vegetable brush or a tooth brush is the best way of keeping your wicker furniture looking clean and beautiful. The bristles should be soft enough to be able to get into the areas between the weave and yet stiff enough to have the adequate muscle behind it. Alternatively you could vacuum your wicker furniture using a bristle brush attachment.Occasional clean-up using furniture cleaner or a mild detergent solution is good for removing stains and will help your wicker furniture maintain its high gloss and good looks. Lemon oil, applied lightly with a soft cloth, will help protect the finish and enhance the shine of wicker furniture.Washing wicker furnitureNatural wicker furniture can withstand moisture, but only to a limited extent. Too much w...
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Furnishing Your Home With Wicker Furniture - Part 1
2007-08-14 16:52:00
Stylish and elegant wicker furniture is the perfect choice of furnishing for any home, be it a contemporary city apartment, Victorian country home or a vacation retreat. Made from natural materials including rattan, banana bark, willow and rush, wicker furniture comes in a wide assortment of weaving styles and colors that can complement and enhance any décor. Wicker furniture fits in easily with wooden and upholstered furniture, adding texture and warmth to any setting.Wicker refers to the pattern and process of the weave as well as to the products that are made from these natural materials. When wet, these materials are varyingly pliable and can be woven employing different patterns. Being natural products, each material has its own unique, individual qualities and when dyed, each produces slight differences in color, which adds to the exotic and versatile beauty of wicker furniture.Rattan, a solid-core vine found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, is extremely strong ...
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Cleaning for Revival
2007-08-10 12:07:00
Upholstery cleaning is a very useful means for reviving your home. Appearance, health, extended wear and air quality are among the reasons why you should become one of the many people that are taking benefit of this.The nice appearance of your furniture can best be kept by having upholstery cleaning done in your home. Who would want to be the laughing stock of the neighborhood because of a dirty appearance of the upholstery? I can tell you, no one would. Therefore, you should start considering furniture upholstery cleaning! The result can only be an advantage to you, as your furniture will always look as good as new. Furniture upholstery cleaning can even be used in order to avoid the future damages of the upholstery, by spills and other home incidents.Furniture Covers are a great way to keep your furniture clean, they are so easy and cheap to clean. All Covermyfurniture.com's covers are fully machine washable. You can't get cleaner or cheaper than that!Carpet Cleaning There’s no...
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Blending Modern Contemporary Decorating Ideas
2007-08-09 17:01:00
Eclecticism is a simple concept of merging themes together. You can mix a number of variables, and then start blending these together to create your own theme.If you have a few design concepts in mind and do not know which one to choose, it may be a better idea to blend them together. Many people increasingly prefer the eclectic design approach.So what is Eclecticism? It is a simple concept of merging themes together. You can mix a number of variables, and then start blending these together to create your own personal theme. It's a mix and match approach where you end up having all the good things although they may not belong to one original concept in particular. Although it may prove challenging, the end results often turn up to your liking. After all, it' about creating a harmonious flow of design concepts in your given space.To begin with, find a common factor such as color. Once this is decided, you need to figure how the furniture is to be arranged and what needs to be disca...
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An Endless Source of Home Improvement Ideas
2007-08-07 15:26:00
Home improvement magazines contain a plethora of house plan designs, renovation and decoration ideas for the kitchen, bedroom, living room, den and sun decks covering all types of houses and materials imaginable. There are so many, in fact, that the home improvement magazine industry has become a multi-million pound business worldwide, catering to every home improvement and renovation niche.There are magazines dedicated to do it yourself projects like kitchen cabinets, outside Jacuzzis, above ground pools, patios not only on their printed versions but on their online versions as well. The explosion of the World Wide Web gave added momentum to the publication of home improvement magazines because the web gave them even more exposure, globally and in real time.More and more home improvement magazines are now publishing their issues on their websites including up to date tips and information on home appliances, materials, paints, wall papers, and other home improvement related products...
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Save Your Sanity: Use Loose Covers
2007-06-15 13:03:00
Many people don't think about loose covers when it comes to redecorating their home, yet loose covers are an inexpensive tool that not only protects but also renews the look of your furniture. If you've spent several hundred pounds on a furniture suite for your living room, getting exactly the right color and fabric you wanted, you might wonder why on earth you'd want to hide that perfection with slipcovers. Well, the answer is simple. Accidents happen. It's better to strip off a removable loose covers and throw it into a washing machine, then have to re-upholster or replace the damaged fabric on one of the pieces of furniture of your perfect living room suite. Because loose covers are easy to put on and take off, there's no need to have them on all the time, of course. Many people reserve them for certain occasions - for example when they are entertaining a group of kids during a birthday party.Loose covers don't just come in demure white or other solid colors. They come in f...
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Can you cover Leather Furniture?
2007-06-15 12:58:00
You can a Leather Sofa but we have to advise that there maybe some slight movement when loose covers are applied to a leather surface due to the slide effect of the leather underneath. A solution to this can be to insert some sort of foam batting underneath the loose cover to prevent it from sliding. This can be purchased at most Craft shops and Haberdasheries.
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How long do loose covers take to make?
2007-06-15 12:27:00
The actual making of the Covers is usually 3-4 weeks, this is because the measurements and pictures you supply are used by skilled craftsmen and women to manufacture the covers by hand. Using the finest materials and applying frequent quality checks to ensure that your satisfaction is guaranteed.The quicker you can supply us with the necessary measurements and photographs means we can begin the manufacturing process as soon as possible..
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Can you cover Wing-back Chairs?
2007-06-15 11:22:00
We really can cover almost any style of furniture using any fabric in the stretch covers range. The cotton and non stretch fabrics will not give a great result on complex designs as there is no give in the fabric. If you are at all unsure about your furniture style, you can either send us photos or we can send you a disposable camera (in a pre-paid envelope), which we will process for FREE! We will then be able to give accurate advice before you order. The vast majority of furniture styles are perfectly suited to any of our fabrics.Please have a look at some of the different style of furniture we can cover!
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Kitchen Window Ideas
2007-06-15 10:13:00
Kitchen windows are great to dress up with brand new window treatments, either to change a look or create a dramatic effect. Ironically, the vast selection of window treatments makes it a little difficult to choose which one is right. Here are some ideas you can try to help you with your choice:1. The size of your kitchenSize does matter when choosing window treatments for your kitchen window. Don't overwhelm your small kitchen with large, bold prints. Choose smaller prints and lighter colors instead. Use accents sparingly. A drape over the window creates a great look, but it might devour a lot of space and make your kitchen window look ridiculously tiny. Work with your kitchen window size and you can't go wrong.2. Have a large kitchen window?Use a swag or a valance from which to hang curtains from. You can also use ruffled curtains to create a lovely country look. Want it plain? Go for the more structured tailored look and add a few accents like a colorful tieback, for example.3....
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I can't believe the difference they made...
2007-06-15 09:41:00
I was initially a bit sceptical of how these covers were going to fit my sofa, especially as I had taken the measurements myself, I am the most least hands-on person you could ever meet. I was also very surprised at how easy it was to measure my sofa, the measurement guides were very useful and simple to use. The sofa covers have far excelled my expectations, and I can honestly say that they are perfect and could not be improved on.Our living room now looks completely revitalised without the cost of having to buy a new suite.Lucy MewsBerkshire
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Can you fit Loose covers to Sectional (Unit) Furniture?
2007-06-14 18:00:00
Unfortunately there is no easy answer to this question. Due of the different types of sectional furniture, such as ones with reclining parts and removable arms that can cause problem with the standard covers.If you have a sectional sofa we can easily advise be seeing pictures of the furniture. You can either send us photos or we can send you a disposable camera (in a pre-paid envelope), which we will process for FREE!
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Can a Parker Knoll recliner chair be recovered?
2007-06-14 15:39:00
Being a Parker Knol l doesn't cause any problem, however for this particular type of chair it would be very difficult for you to measure and fit the covers. This is mainly due to the mechanics of a Recliner.It would be advisable for you to contact a loose cover specialist or reupholsterer, Plumbs would be the ideal company help and advise for this particular type of furniture as they have the skills and expertise to offer a Home Consultation service.For any unusual piece of furniture you want covering, we can send you a disposable camera to take pictures and we will process the film for FREE! With no cost or obligation to you.
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Decorating Your Home: 5 Style Tips that Cost Less than £110
2007-06-14 15:08:00
Do you dream of adding style to your home but don’t have a lot of money? Don’t despair! There are 5 things you can do that will help your house look beautiful without spending much money.1. Make display surfaces pretty. A key element in houses that are decorated by a professional rather than want-to-be is the art of accessorizing. Flat surfaces such as mantels, bookcases, and coffee tables are the perfect places to restyle for less. The one important point here is to keep it simple. Bookcases should only be 2/3 full. A mantle should not have mirror above it (a very dated look) – choose artwork instead. Place no more than three items on an end table – cluster these varied but related items together for more impact.2. Paint to Impress.Paint, as you know, makes the most dramatic change for the money. Be bold, be daring and most importantly -- don’t do white! Choose a complex color. This simply means if you would use several different words to describe the color than it is pro...
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Spirit of Individuality
2007-05-08 14:58:00
Changing the style of your home can be a gradual process, built around specific furniture or individual architectural details within a home. Today it is very easy for people to get bogged down or stuck in a style rut, especially in the home. Interior design trends change as often as fashions in clothes, but it’s a bit harder to change the style of your home like you would a pair of jeans.Joanna Whitworth, co-founder of Covermyfurniture.com says: “We’re seeing more decorating trends following fashion. In the past, fashion was very minimal, now it’s more established. So today’s rules say it’s okay to mix styles, for example, to put in a clean-line sofa in a more traditional setting and visa versa. People are no longer pigeonholed into one style, everything adds up to personal taste.”This is great news for those of you who want instant results in your home without having a complete overhaul in order to keep up to date. It is also a fantastic way to really express your own...
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The Kid Proof Sofa
2007-03-02 12:41:00
The days of putting off the purchase of a new sofa until the children get older are over. Donning the attitude that sleek interiors and sticky little fingers can go hand in hand, Covermyfurniture.com have created sofa covers that can withstand the rigours of child raising while serving a multitude of functions - eating, sleeping and jumping to name a few.Covermyfurniture.com’s made-to-measure covers are easily removable and machine washable, so if you are a parent or grandparent, you can now stop worrying every time a pizza gets dropped or a drink gets spilled!The covers incorporate sturdy, kid-proof styles that are not only durable, but incredibly practical. Available in contemporary floral designs, chic patterns and popular plain colours, the covers will instantly transform the furniture in your room as well as act as a reliable barrier to your much loved sofa. Easy to re-fit, they can be machine washed time after time.Joanna Whitworth, co-founder of Cover My Furniture says; “...
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Get the British Touch Anywhere...
2007-02-06 12:23:00
British expatriate numbers have been increasing annually for many years. According to various studies by Barclays Bank and the Office of National Statistics, one million of us have migrated permanently to live abroad in the past six years. We Brits have always had a reputation for exploration, both in terms of travel and lifestyle, because we have an insatiable appetite for enriching our own experiences.Whatever our reasons for migrating, the one thing we all dream of is setting up the perfect home. However, the reality of creating a living space away from our home country can be somewhat different to the fantasy.Accommodating shops that close for 3 hours at lunch time can take a while to become the norm, especially when the shopping is limited at best. Not all of us are gifted bi-linguists either. Not speaking the language of your chosen country can impose many difficulties, particularly when you are trying to explain what fabric you want for your new curtains, or the shade of pain...
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Are women the real DIYers?
2007-01-26 14:10:00
Well it certainly seems so. A new phrase "Handy Mandy" has been coined by Halifax Home Insurance to represent female DIYers. Research by the Halifax reveals that women are now taking over from their Husbands and Boyfriends to take charge of the DIY in the home.Read the full story here...
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Change the look of your home in an environmentally friendly way
2007-01-26 13:20:00
It is a fact that the success of recycling is of utmost importance to our society and to make it really work, everyone needs to participate and do their bit. With kerbside recycling schemes being rolled-out across the UK, we are all becoming more aware of the need to partake in the three ‘R’s: reduce, reuse and recycle. Mountains of waste are being dumped in landfills every year. Though we are all pretty well educated in the processes of recycling small items like aluminium, glass, and paper, how many of us realise just how easy it is to recycle larger items – like a sofa or armchair.Many of us would like to change our homes the same way we change our seasonal wardrobes, but few of us can actually afford to. A recent survey* carried out to cast light on people’s interior tastes revealed that 60% of people could only afford to redecorate their homes every 2-5 years, even though the same percentage said that their tastes actually changed from year to year. Luckily now, not onl...
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Fresh Looks – Bright Ideas
2007-01-23 15:14:00
Top 10 Tips to Bright en Up the Home this SpringThere’s nothing like spring to give us all a breath of fresh air, just when we need it most. And after a long, dreary winter, it’s a delight to see the arrival of vivid colours. Winter’s palette is mostly neutral: white snow and dark bare branches, so it’s fun to feel cosy with warm colours and soft feathery fabrics. But now spring is finally around the corner, a cool, fresh look is more alluring.If you’re stuck for ideas on how to revamp your living room this spring, the experts from the new online furniture cover service, www.covermyfurniture.com are here with their top ten tips on bringing the freshness of spring into your home.Joanna Whitworth, Managing Director of Cover My Furniture says; "Colour is the essence of spring. Think duck egg blues, perfect pinks, fuchsias, and brilliant greens – these incorporated into the home will freshen up any space".Cover UpDo you have a dark, tired looking chair or sofa? Spring is the ...
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Covermyfurniture.com is finally here...
2007-01-23 12:33:00
Cover My Furniture is a mail order, international furniture covering service with many years of experience in the textile and cover solutions industry. The company makes exact made-to-measure covers without even stepping a foot through the customers door. Customers do the measuring, no consultant comes into their home, it’s a straightforward Do-It-Yourself process.The covers are available in a range of contemporary designs on a choice of practical and washable fabrics. The service is perfect for:Busy people looking for a stylish, new look for their prized sofa or chairHome lovers who fancy a bit of fashion fun for their furnitureParent/grandparents who desperately need machine washable coversUnique benefits of the coversValue for money - If you have decent quality furniture then the covers are excellent value for money. Often the framework of furniture is fine but the fabric may be wearing or it is simply time for a change of scene. The covers are cheaper than new furniture which ...
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