I think we can all agree on this - a rocking motion immediately comforts our mind and body. A few moments on a rocking chair are both pleasing and rejuvenating. To a mother, singing a lullaby on a rocking chair is a cherished memory that can never be erased. Similarly, to the elderly, rocking is the most relaxing passing time. These feel so different from recliners and sofa's.. one has to experience the sensation - I bet we have all somewhere! I couldn't resist sharing historical photographs of … [Read more...]
Quilted Furniture
Continuing my quest on furniture's.. I have written about stripes on sofas, floral furniture, leather sofas and mixing furniture colors. This blog page is on quilted furniture. Quilts have provided warmth for centuries and go back to ancient Egypt and China where layers of fabrics where stitched together to create heavier blankets for comfort. Patterns and colors where then added to the top layer for beauty. By 18th century, quilts became popular in England and France and by the 19th century … [Read more...]
Stripes Pattern
I'm dedicating this page to Stripes! This pattern has been around for ever, but I think, the first significant stripes architecture in and around the Siena Duomo Cathedral in Italy has introduced this to home decor and to the fashion industry. There is also a book written by Michel Pastoureau "The Devil's Cloth: A History of Stripes and Striped Fabrics." -- for someone who wants to learn more. Stripes can be bold, subtle, modern, traditional, whimsical, or just anything you want it to be. It is … [Read more...]
Super Comfortable Bar Stools
Do you have a hard time finding a comfy bar stool? I've a few bucket bar stools for you here -- the kind that curve and contour your body. They provide the best support for your back. Imagine lounging in these where you sink into the soft foam with a padded back cushion. I bet you will not feel like getting out.. via: barstools.co.uk/bar-stools.html … [Read more...]
Should I pair my Furniture and Accessories?!
As the title says it all... do you really need to find two exact chairs, or two exact side tables, or two exact table lamps for your living space!? What happens when you mix and match chairs, lamps or even sofas! In interior design, the concept of pairing is called as symmetrical designing and mixing is asymmetrical designing. Both designs when implemented well can be appealing, balanced and can become a cozy space.. let me explain how these are done and share some spaces that I fell in love … [Read more...]
On my Side!
Side tables in general are meant to complement the centered coffee table in a living room. However, a coffee table can sometimes take up valuable space in your room and obstruct traffic at the same time. In such scenarios, side tables can function as a small coffee table. More than one side table combined together can also substitute for a slightly larger coffee table. See examples below.source: … [Read more...]
Furniture
match the common elements in furniture's material and blend the common theme in upholstery such as stripes or paisleysofa looks the best on the longest wall of the room with art work or large mirror above the sofa to draw attentionplace the largest piece of furniture first, and the rest should balance fairly easily understand the traffic flow before placing the furniturelarge furniture will appear small if they match the wall colorpick your furniture first before you pick the wall … [Read more...]