November 12, 2011

So why is a vanity table such an essential accessory for a woman?

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A vanity table  is the perfect accessory for a lady or girl’s bedroom, and whilst not quite as essential as a bed, for most women the vanity table will probably be considered almost as important. So why is a vanity table such an essential accessory for a woman?

A vanity table, often referred to as a make-up table, is the ideal place for a woman to store her make-up and jewellery. Available in many different styles ranging from traditional oak, modern pine, and contemporary white finishes, a make-up table normally comes with a small chair or stool and a mirror attachment. Make-up table units vary in size, but the vast majority of pieces are fairly small and compact and are suitable for even the smallest of bedrooms or dressing rooms.

 A make-up table can be matched to existing furniture or chosen in a contrasting finish. Should you prefer a traditional style, you can choose from a cherry finish or solid oak piece of furniture, but if you are buying a vanity table for a teenager or younger child, a more contemporary or modern finish will probably be more suitable. Chairs can be bought to match the vanity table, or as a separate accessory. Mirrors are usually included with a vanity table, but again, these can also be bought as a separate piece and added later.

 Before purchasing a vanity table with matching chair and mirror, consider how much storage space will be required as some units come with only one or two drawers whereas others have the benefit of many built in drawers, which is ideal for those ladies with a vast collection of make-up, jewellery and perfume. But whichever style of make-up table you choose for your bedroom, you can be certain that your vanity table will become a well used piece of bedroom furniture.

Featured Vanity Table Set: Vanity Make Up Table Set with Stool Black Finish

June 25, 2011

Wall Mirrors

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Wall mirrors can be hung in any room in the home and whether you are looking for a wall mirror for your bedroom, or a traditional mirror to hang above your fireplace, we are bound to have something to suit your requirements.
Wall mirrors can be used in all kinds of different decorative schemes. They can be hung to create space and add extra light in a small or poorly lit room; they can also be used to provide a focal point for a living or dining room.
We stock a varied collection of different wall mirrors to suit most decorative schemes, from traditional mirrors for older homes to contemporary and transitional mirrors for modern homes. Choose from oversized mirrors that are ideal for larger rooms or rooms where you need to maximise the available light and space, to round mirrors, oval mirrors and square mirrors suitable for any type of room.

Featured Wall Mirror:  Modern Vishnu Wall Mirror – Black

April 29, 2011

Bedrooms: a shrine of relaxation

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Coaster Phoenix 5-Piece Cappuccino Sleigh Bedroom Set

Bedrooms often have to fulfil a variety of different functions, from shrines of relaxation and sleep at the end of a long day, to kids bedrooms that double as a playroom or study.
But no matter which type of bedroom you are looking to furnish, we stock a huge selection of modern and contemporary bedroom sets including single, double or king sized beds, bunk beds for children, day beds, dresser mirrors for vanity tables, dressers and chests, jewelry armoires, nightstands and bedside tables, sofa beds, tv dresser units, vanity tables and stools, plus many other useful and stylish accessories for your bedroom.
Choose from modern and ultra stylish pieces of furniture, or opt for traditional designs for a period property. Whether you are looking for just a bed, or a complete suite of bedroom furniture, we have a vast selection of quality bedroom furniture to suit all tastes and budgets.

April 28, 2011

Accent Furniture: there is really no limit!

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Accent furniture is the perfect choice for when you need a special piece of eye catching furniture or decorative piece to add a splash of colour for your home. Accent furniture can be something as simple as a stylish rug for your polished wooden floor, or a coat rack for your hallway: there really is no limit to the number of different items you can utilise as an accent piece for any room in your home.
We stock a comprehensive selection of accent furniture suitable for any room in the home. Choose from accent chairs, accent chaises, and accent tables for living rooms and bedrooms, to area rugs, console and cabinet chests, electric fireplace, nesting tables, modern accent tables and plant stands to enhance your living space. For hallways and porches, we sell coat and hat racks, shoe storage solutions, and storage benches to help you deal with the clutter of everyday life.

Featured Accent Bench: Contemporary White Faux Leather Metal X-Base Bench

January 27, 2011

Modern Dining Room Furnitures

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They say that the idea of having a dining room and using it to entertain is dying out, but that is very hard to believe when you start to look at the wonderful modern dining furniture available today.

Modern dining furniture in the 21st century is stylish, comfortable and beautifully made and the choice of finishes, colours and styles on offer will make even the most choosy individual smile.

The specific items of furniture that make up a modern dining room furniture set usually include dining table, dining chairs, a sideboard, buffet, credenza, or drinks cabinet and depending upon the size of your dining room or dining space you can use any or all of these items.

Obviously a dining room requires a table and a number of chairs usually an even number, but it is a great advantage to have a sideboard to keep the best crockery, cutlery and glass wear in, and of course as a piece of furniture that matches the others in the room creates a great design.

When looking at modern dining room furniture in purely design terms the chairs are probably the single most important design element in a modern dining room and this is for two main reasons.

The first reason is that the chair or to be more exact the chair back is probably the first piece of furniture that your eyes see when you walk into a dining room. As this is the case the look of the chair back has to be excellent because we all know that first impressions are extremely important.

Modern dining chairs come in a vast range of designs and their chair backs can be simple dynamic, artistic and sadly mundane, with this in mind the most important choice you are going to make in terms of purchasing furniture is the look of the chair back, secondary will be the colour and the material it has been constructed in, whether that be wood, steel, chrome or MDF.

Once you have decided on the range of chairs that have the perfect back as far as you are concerned then you need to look at the seat. The seat of a dining room chair is very important because it needs to be comfortable and that is because if you are having a dinner party you and your guests may be sitting on a dining room chair for several hour.

Once you have decided which dining chair has the perfect combination of an excellent chair back and that is complimented by a good comfortable seat, then you are ready to choose a table and the rest of the furniture that will create that perfect modern dining room appearance.

Featured Dining Set (Right): Grace Contemporary Cappuccino Table Set

Featured Dining Server (Left): Grace Cappuccino Dining Server

November 9, 2010

Framed Arts offer the Perfect Choice for any Home Decor

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BOnward II by Brent Nelson Framed Wall Artuying framed arts and photographs to decorate the home is a very personal choice and what suits one person is unlikely to suit another. You might adore vast contemporary canvases that make a bold statement on your living room wall, but your elderly aunt is unlikely to feel the same way and would probably prefer a nice landscape print instead.

So how do you choose the right artwork when you have a huge selection of framed arts at your disposal?

Framed arts offer a wealth of choice to suit even the most discerning of buyers. Whilst most of us would probably rather have an original Picasso or Renoir painting hanging on our living room wall, usually we have to settle for something a little cheaper and framed arts are a good compromise. 

The style of framed arts you go for will probably depend on the rest of the decorative scheme in the room. Modern décor often suits more contemporary artwork and bold color statements. For example, if your furnishings are a million shades of white, adding a splash of color in the form of a large painting can look fabulous. On the other hand, if your decorative scheme is more in keeping with a period style, you will probably prefer figurative landscapes or floral paintings.

The beauty of choosing framed arts for your home is that no matter image what you are looking for there will be something that fits the room. Framed arts are suitable for any room in the home, from bedrooms to studies. If you are looking for a great design statement to complete your new decorative scheme, framed arts offer the perfect choice for any home.

Framed Arts are versatile and compliment most decorative schemes, yet are economical enough to be changed as and when you are ready for a brand new look.

 

Featured Framed Art (Top): Onward II by Brent Nelson Framed Wall Art

Featured Framed Art (Right): Flourish II by Katy Olsen Framed Wall Art

September 13, 2010

Express your Personality with Great Wall Décor

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Wall décor in your home is almost as important as the furnishings—whilst some homes might look great with absolutely no wall mirrors or wall art, most will look rather dull. A well chosen painting or mirror can greatly enhance any room, but it is vital that the piece is hung correctly.

Pictures and wall mirrors should be hung at eye level. This depends on whether the majority of people will be standing or seated in the room at any given time. For example, in a dining room, a piece of wall art or a wall mirror could be hung lower.

A large decorative mirror or a bold painting with vibrant colors is often chosen to be the focal point in a room. In this instance, the piece should be hung over a fireplace, or on a wall facing the entrance for maximum effect.

Large wall mirrors can create space in a small room and can be used to great effect when hung opposite a window. They can also provide an interesting optical illusion when used along a narrow hallway.

Lighting is an important consideration for wall art. Carefully placed spotlights can draw attention to an attractive piece of artwork. The lighting does, however, need to be subdued to avoid inadvertent glare.

Be careful to balance the room by not placing all your wall décor in one half of the room. Experiment with the positioning before you commit to hanging the pieces. You can create a nice touch of diversity by using different sized frames in paintings and mirrors.

Carefully chosen wall décor is a great way of expressing your taste and personal sense of style. Whether you choose some art nouveau wall mirrors for your hallway or a modern abstract piece of wall art for your living room, by choosing carefully, you can turn a nice room into a memorable room.

July 31, 2010

Choosing Furniture for a Children’s Room

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When shopping for furniture for your children’s room, there are many things to consider before you splash your cash. If you buy wisely, the furniture you pick should last for several years before requiring an upgrade. 

Firstly, the age of the child is a vital consideration since what will be right for a baby or toddler will not be suitable for an older child or teenager. Furniture for younger children is usually of a smaller size and might have special safety features. A chair suitable for a toddler will be a pint sized version of an adult chair and a bed designed to help a child make the transition from a cot might have a side rail to stop them falling out.

The size of your children’s room is also important. If you are lucky enough to be able give your child an enormous bedroom with acres of space, you don’t have to worry about cramming the furniture in, but if space is at a premium, or siblings need to share a room, a space saving loft bed with storage beneath might be a good choice. 

Older kids will need a table or desk in their room for homework and studying. Some space saving bed designs have a pull out table and with an additional chair, this provides the perfect space to do some studying.

A child’s room can be decorated to suit their favorite characters and younger children will love themed furniture. With beds designed to look like racing cars or fairy princess accessories, your child will be able drift off to sleep in the room of their dreams.  When you are ready to buy a bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, table, chair, or any other piece of furniture for your children’s room, there are plenty of fun options to choose from.

June 14, 2010

ProStores Featured Store of the Month

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We’re Prostore Features Store of the Month! This was a big surprise! Much Thanks to the Prostore Staff for considering our Store! Thank you!!! Check out Prostore’s blog:

http://blog.prostores.com/prostores/2010/06/prostores-featured-store-of-the-month.html

ProStores Featured Store of the Month

 If you’re looking for a great selection and an easy way to shop for furniture, you definitely have to check out Artistic Gallery Home Store at http://www.aghomestore.com.  Finding a product is a breeze with their prominently visiable search capability and easy category navigation.  Having detailed product information with impeccable images and customer testimonals is a sure way to win over a customer!

May 25, 2010

The Flexibility of a Floor mirror

Using floor mirrors in a room is a great, and it has to be said, very flexible way to change the look of your room whenever you feel like it by simply picking it up and carrying it to another part of the room. Floor mirrors look wonderful as well, and as there is no installation almost anyone can take advantage of their flexibility and move them from one part of the room to the next. It is true to say that floor mirrors add a wonderful dimension to the interior design of your home and unlike almost any other piece of furniture can be used literally anywhere in the home!

Feature Floor Mirror (left): Alphaville T-1604A-WEN Circulo Floor Mirror in Wenge

Feature Floor Mirror (right): Alphaville T-1607 Aki Full Floor Wall Mirror Leather Cover

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