Apartment Interior Design

Purchasing Rustic Coffee Tables Online

Looking to curl up in front of a roaring fire and enjoy the winter? If so, why not make the experience more authentic by placing a rustic coffee table in between you and the fire? Doing so can really give your living room that quaint feel that seems to have been lost in many homes over the years. Now when you begin your search for rustic coffee tables and other rustic home furnishings, you'd be wise to do your shopping online. Here's why:

• You can shop from the comfort of your own home - Finding rustic coffee tables locally can prove difficult. Odds are you aren't going to find what you're looking for in a standard furniture store. As a result, you may find yourself looking into rustic furniture specialty shops. Then you'll have to drive around and try to find exactly what you're looking for. If you're lucky, you'll find something close by. But more than likely you'll end up spending plenty of time in your car, which can get frustrating.
But when you shop for rustic home furnishings online, there's no need to drive around from shop to shop trying to find the perfect piece. You can search through rustic coffee tables online without leaving your living room. Talk about convenience!
• You gain access to a nearly infinite inventory - When you shop in stores locally there are a few things that end up happening. First of all, you often end up with the same furniture that everyone else has. That's because big furniture stores usually sell things that are mass produced. But when you shop for rustic coffee tables online, you'll find unique products. Even handmade!
Shopping in person will also severely limit your selection. But when you look online, you have access to a seemingly endless inventory. That means you don't have to settle for rustic furniture that you don't really like. You can keep searching online until you find that perfect piece you always dreamed of.
• You don't necessarily have to pay for shipping - One thing that keeps people from shopping online for large items such as rustic coffee tables is the fear of paying exorbitant shipping prices. Don't let this worry stop you. The fact is, when you find the right rustic home furnishings supplier, they'll offer free shipping on large purposes. Of course, not all online stores do this. So you need to search carefully to find the right vendor.
• No need to deal with pesky sales people - Have you ever visited a furniture store and felt like the sales people were vultures waiting to swoop down and eat you alive? It happens. And it's not their fault-they work off commission so their livelihood is at stake. However, when you shop for rustic coffee tables online, you deal with zero people. It's just you and your computer. You only speak to a real person if you choose to call the customer service line.
It's hard to argue against the fact that shopping for rustic coffee tables online is a smart decision. So do yourself a favor and find a reputable supplier now!

Tips to Refinish Furniture

Things You Needed:

• Gel or Thick Furniture Stripper
• Steel Wool
• Sand Paper (120 and 220 grit)
• Finish Sander
• Scraper or Putty Knife
• Rags
• Tack Cloth
• Sanding Sealer
• Stain
• Polyurethane
• Paint Brushes
• Bucket with Warm Water
• Rubber Gloves
• Eye Protection

Bringing an old piece of wood furniture back to life is one of the most rewarding projects you can do around the house. It also saves you money. You may be surprised what you find hiding under paint or varnish on a piece of furniture. It could be beautiful wood that you can stain and seal, or you may want to leave it natural by simply sealing it. Once you have the vision for your project, gather your materials and put on your gloves. You will soon have a beautiful piece that looks like new.

1. Decide if it is a good piece to refinish. Make sure the piece of furniture you want to work on is structurally sound and doesn't have too many coats of paint on it. If you believe the piece to be an antique, do not refinish it yourself. Take it to a professional that works on antiques because sometimes refinishing these pieces will devalue them. Good older wood that is not in too bad of shape is what you want.

2. Strip off the old finish. Use a gel or thick stripper because it's easier to handle, especially if you are a beginner. Get the kind that says it cleans up with water, or no clean up. Make sure your work area is well ventilated and you cover the floor under and around your project. Apply with a brush and work in the direction of the grain. Do it in sections if it is a large piece.

3. Sand your wood. Sand off any areas that didn't strip completely off with 120 grit sandpaper. Then sand the entire piece with 220 grit sandpaper. Make sure you sand with the grain of the wood. Finish off with a finishing sander, staying with the grain until you get a nice smooth surface. Go over it with tack cloth to remove any leftover dust from the sanding. Make sure you get it all or it can ruin your new finish.

4. Apply sanding sealer. If you are leaving the wood natural, you will want to right to Step 6. If you are going to stain, you should first apply a coat of sanding sealer. Apply a coat, let it soak in for a few minutes and then take one of your rags. Wipe it off. This will keep your stain more even as it soaks into the wood. Sand with your 120 grit paper and clean off the dust.

5. Stain your project. There are a few types of stain, but the easiest to use and to clean up is a water-based stain. Most are applied with a natural end paint brush and wiped off with a soft clean rag. Leaving the stain sit a little longer or doing more coats will make you color darker. Try it on an underside to see the shade you like. Follow the manufacturers time on drying before applying the polyurethane.

6. Coat with Polyurethane. Apply the polyurethane with a brush. Stay with the grain and do longer strokes. Once it is covered, let it dry and sand with the 220 grit paper. Clean off the dust well and apply again. You can do as many coats as you want to get your desired finish. It's much better to do a few thin coats than one thick one. You'll have a much smoother, clearer finish.

Tips to Clean Upholstered Furniture

Things You'll Need:

• Cleaning Cloths
• Cleaning Cloths
• Detergents
• Electric Fans
• Handheld Dusting Brushes
• Power Brush Vacuum Attachments
• Plastic Bucket
• Plastic Bucket
• Plastic Scrapers
  

 

Keeping upholstered furniture clean will increase the life of the fabrics. Here's how to wash  upholstery, whether it's a couch, sofa, loveseat or favorite chair.

 

1 Remove all loose cushions.

2. Loosen dirt with a handheld dusting brush while using a vacuum brush attachment to remove the dust.

3. Vacuum all surfaces of the furniture: back, sides, arms, skirt and the platform beneath the cushions.

4. Vacuum both sides of the loose cushions.

5. Replace cushions.

6. Add 1/4 c. laundry detergent or liquid dish detergent to 1 c. warm water. Blend with an electric mixer; whip the mixture until the suds look like whipped cream (it will be dry and form peaks).

7. Test for fading by dipping a cloth in the suds and rubbing a small place on the back of furniture. Let dry. If fading, shrinkage or discoloration occurs, have the job done professionally; if not, proceed to the next step.

8. Pick an area on the furniture, dip cloth and rub suds on.

9. Dirt will begin to appear in suds as they work. Use a scraper to scrape suds away.

10. Rinse area with a damp cloth.

11. Repeat steps 8 through 10 on other areas of furniture, allowing for overlap of areas during cleaning.

12. Allow to dry overnight, preferably with an electric fan blowing on furniture.

 

Contemporary Apartment Decorating

The main wall of a public area wearing his full height glass panel, while the study raised above the main floor level and is defined by a different floor finish. A dark wood veneer wall unit form the edge of living space and presents a series of columns involved strongly that house audio-visual equipment, CDs, DVDs, etc. sliding screens that are part of the composition of the unit when closed to hide a plasma screen. It all makes the area look very unusual and overall impression of the apartments to be very glamorous. Who’s sad that a modern and glamorous interiors have a cold? While this redesign apartment in Mission Point, Stanic Harding made him not only glamorous but also warm and comfortable. Kitchen-dining room apartment living combined with the zone-enter the public areas clearly separated from the private sector. Two bedrooms are very well connected to the natural light and views outside the Harbour that they appear larger in size than them.

Black and White Home Office Furniture

Black and white color combination with a simple form that looks contemporary, even futuristic. In general, this selection consists of rather large tables and shelves of books that are different, which can accommodate a lot of books, papers and other things required of each office. If you are looking for inspiration for your home office and you like the minimalist, black and white interior design, you should check Porro furniture company from Italy. It offers a choice of products to manage the workplace, which is as stylish as ergonomic and comfortable.

Apartment With Black and White Colour

The accompanying sweet black makes a great accent in the kitchen, windows, tv, fireplace and some other parts of the interior. Custom cabinetry and closet systems from the Italian and Polish accents classic space. In the bathroom the teacher, smooth texture and stone tiles of glass to compliment a room creates a warm and pleasant. Apartments in Philadelphia, was renovated by Moto Designshop Inc. to make it minimalist yet comfortable and beautiful. Faced with windows on three SIDS, apartment flooded with natural light and views from the city. The design concept called for a limited palate clean, defined material to emphasize the open plan. White was chosen as the color for the walls, floors and furnishings.

FIFA 2010 Home Decoration

 The World Cup is the most widely read sporting event in the world. If your kids love soccer, they are probably as excited as anyone to this spectacular event. You can use the football, soccer and the biggest world event world cup 2010 wall decals, Unfortunately, the World Cup is only every four years. So your children conceived by pasting wall decals prints with the design inspiration for this event. This post show you an example of soccer or football wall decals, and also sample of FIFA world cup 2010 wall decals sticker for your home decoration.

Elegant Extendable Table

 A modern city home or compact urban condo would not be complete without this chic, space-saving extendable table by Italian company Ozzio Design. The Deco Console Table is a versatile table with an aluminum telescopic mechanism that allows for three possible extensions and three sizes to suit any space and every function. The lacquered wood frame comes in black and white finishes, and features traditionally inspired, carved legs with a modern edge, and Swarovski detail for an added touch of luxury. The really nice feature of this extendable table is that you only need one table to accommodate many uses – console table, kitchen table, dining table, all in one, reducing clutter in your home while maximizing function.

Contemporary Powder Room Designs

Stephanie Marsh Fillbrant of Marsh & Clark Design studio has designed this small and elegant powder room. In spite of the size it become an airy and artful space full of extraordinary craftsmanship. The classic composition of the room is anchored by an exquisite marble and limestone mosaic that unfurls up the subtly reflective, pale-blue Venetian plaster walls. This thoroughly modern take on an ancient art form is accented by a cantilevered vanity, which subtly suggests the trabeated forms of Ancient Greek post and lintel architecture. There is also an another local craftsman work in the room – a stunning portrait window. It marries classic stained-glass fabrication techniques with a modern design. Afternoon sunlight make this powder room unforgettable.

Modern & Rustic Design Styles.

This building is a 15th century house in the old town of Zug at Vorstadt 14. Originally it was a private residence but recently it was renovated and become a very original kind of a hotel that temporary provides home style living. It consists of three units: FACE, BRAIN and SOULD. All of them are designed in different styles and serve different purposes. SOUL is the penthouse full of history and stories. BRAIN is the business suite which can be rented for several days or weeks. It provides amenities and comfort of a hotel. FACE provides functional and contemporary infrastructure for banquets, cocktail parties and other social events. The overall building become a great mix of modern and rustic design styles.

Contemporary Room Design

Clinic called and has created a holistic dreamland for young patients with psychiatric problems. Each room is designed in terms of shapes, colors, materials and light. He is the protagonist of the story told to children when they arrived at these institutions: when he was young, Princess Elise create their own island, with golden sand, palm trees, wave and kiss the stone shelter where she could rest when he needs to. Here he was always safe. Stories have been told for younger patients was the origin of the symbol, mascot, colors, room layout and the concept of intelligent communication based on physician knowledge and skills is shaped and constructed by architects and designers.

Cool Apartment Design

When famous fashion designers show interiors of their homes it’s always exciting. This apartment belongs to French designer Jean-Paul Gaultier. It is situated in front of the eiffel tower, with amazing views over Paris. The interior design seems a bit crazy and monochromatic because of nautical stripes that are running through the apartment walls, floors and furniture. These stripes happened to be a signature of the designer. Besides there are a garden and a doll rooms that also should be mentioned. The garden room is all covered with plants: ivy weaves into the sofa; lichen grows over the woven chairs in the shade of a tree, and moss, like green velvet, carpets the stone. The doll room is also the bedroom. Fabric unfolds on its walls and forms a powdery velum on the ceiling. The corset dress of a fairground doll becomes the bed’s giant quilt. In this room, lingerie, a lace that fishnets on the carpet and is mirrored in the window panes.