Archive for April, 2009

Household furniture Harzards for Kids

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Every kids love to climb up and down and play with the furniture. Household furniture hazards for kids, safety alert can provide you some guidelines on the things you need to pay attention to and how to make your entire house a safer place for the kids.   This guide can be downloaded or viewed free online at:

 kids furniture safety guide (pdf)

South Shore Storage Bed

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

As we mentioned in the previous post, when you shopping for furniture, consider about “storage” issue. It helps you get things organized quickly and at the same time it serves as decorative pieces as well. This SouthShore storage bed is a perfect storage unit for your bedroom. This bed is crafted of engineered composite wood panels and it has the Stewardship Council (FSC) certification so that you can buy it with confidence.  The pirce is reasonable as well is a retail price of about $250.

Storage Furniture for Your House

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

When you buy furniture, put storage furniture in your buying list.  I am not saying buying all of the things that is “storage” in nature but at least adding one or two pieces in your list to save you more space. Furniture with “storage” in nature include things like “storage platform beds, Armoires, Jewelry Armoires and entertainment centers.

Owning storage furniture can help you get your room orginazed. For example, if you have very tight space in your bedroom, then the best thing to do other than buying a smaller bed is to buy a storage bed. Then you can put all extra stuff that you don’t need often beneath the bed (otherwise, you may be forced to throw away these things).

Another great example is this  navy blue armoire. It is made from industrial strength powder coatd squire tube, bar stock, and sheet steel. It has a removable hanger rod and adjustable shelf. Not only it is a great decorating piece for your room, but it also functions great as a storage piece.

Kids Furniture: Make the Right Decision

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Buying furniture for an adult and for kids is completely different. If you follow the steps for buying furniture for the whole family, the kids may ends up detasting the furniture. Children are generally fickle and naughty and they all have their own unique personality. Some children may like superheros from the movie while some others are a big fan of sports. So first find out the hobby of your kids and then buy the theme of the kids furniture that matches the personality of your kids. If your kids like sports such as basketball or soccer, you can buy a leather basketball chair or leather football chair.

The next thing you need to think about is durability. Kids like to play tough and therefore it is always a good idea to buy sturdy furniture for the kid. For example, comparing to other types of bed, bunk bed would suite kids the most because they are meant to hold up to years.

You certainly do not want the furniture to look dull especially for your kids.There are manyimaginative furniture styles, such as beds shaped like cards or other things.

The last but not the least, do not forget about safety. Ask local sales person if  furniture meet certain safety standards. Pay attention to potential harzards.

Comfotable Sofa for 3

Monday, April 27th, 2009

At a first glance, this sofa is telling me, “I have aseating capacity for 3 people.” The Fergana collection displays the results of a careful study of textiles, which is a combination of Uzbekistan and European industrial-manufacturing techniques.  The frame is made of wood. Based on the Uzbekistan culture, this sofa is not supposed to be placed against a wall. If you can buy extra coushions on the seat to make the sofa more comfortable and snug.

How to find cheap dorm furniture

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Usually when you live in dorm, the furniture is already there. You have your desks and book shelves ready. Isn’t that great, I’d say not because most often, the furniture is not what you wanted and you don’t want to get stuck with the furniture you don’t like for your rest school life. So get rid of it and get something you like. Remember, that does not mean you need to spend a lot of money on the furiture you like. You can find very cheap dorm room furniture in a variety of ways.

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Thrift Store
Great great furniture there with great price. You just need time and patience to find the best one. You will be surprised that you may find furniture pieces in  sleek design and modern style.

IKEA
Walk through their showroom and i am sure you will find something you like.  It is not expensive either. A good looking computer desk costs about $50-$80. If you don’t have a store in your local area, you can always shop online.

Local yard sale
When people are moving, they want to get rid of stuff quickly. They want to get rid of furniture not because the furniture is bad. They want to buy new ones in a new house. So it is a great chance for you to negotiate a good deal with them.

Finally, something free
Yes, people are willing to give furniure for free. They are too lazy to take it out themseleves. Although you are not likely to find nice furniture, but hey, it is free.  So keep an eye on local classfied ads and you may get some suprise.

Comfortable pet bed

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Everyone loves to have a comfortable bed to sleep with and so are your pets. If you can put some little extra thoughts on your pet’s sleeping condition, you can make them in a good mood. Pets will love the ultra soft and ultra comfy Midwest Quiet Time Pet Bed. It is ideal to use this pet bed both in winter and summer. If you have trouble hand washing pet’s bed, this will be a perfect choice because it is machine washable and is available in 3 Colors/ Fabrics- Fleece, Cinnamon Plush Fur and Gray Plush Fur. You can get this pet bed at Amazon for about $30.  If you have lovely dogs or cats, grab it today!

The Modern Room

Monday, April 20th, 2009

This little room looks like a whole house to me. It is fashionable and features clean and sleek design. It is composed of a office desk and a dwelling system. Basically, the places you work and study is seamlessly joined together with your bedroom and it doesn’t look strange at all. Moreover, this space can be customized based on customer’s needs. Well, I personally like these module parts a lot and from the designer’s perspective, it makes it a lot easier for them to make adjustment and performing customization.

Trundle Beds

Friday, April 17th, 2009

If you have a guest home in your house, then this trundle beds will be a perfect fit. This bed will make your guests feel pampered during their stay. Retail price for the frame and two twin mattresses is discounted at around $1950. When you don’t need the bed, the bed can be folded and rolled anywhere in the room.  This daybed is available in cot size (30×75) or twin size (38×75) mattresses. If you do not want this particular mattress, you can always choose another memory foam mattress.

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Sleep and Work in the Same Place

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Whoever comes up with this design must be a “workaholic”. Look at this, you can actually work and sleep in virtually the same spot. It has its unique charm and i am sure a lot of people will love it. Work “downstairs” and sleep “upstairs”, that is all what this bed is about. It has a fancy name called “executive workstation”. Currently, Amazon is selling it with a 60% discount. This bed is made from solid hardwood and finished in a warm light brown color. The more i look at this picture, the more i want it.

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