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February 19, 2016

10 Surprising Facts About Contemporary Glass Coffee Tables

Coffee tables have been common in our living rooms for decades, but their real history is far more impressive. Here are just some surprising facts about contemporary glaaltss coffee tables, as well as coffee tables in general, you might have never thought about: First coffee tables appeared in Britain Some of the first coffee table models appeared in Britain and gradually became popular all over the Europe, slowly making their way to the States. At the time, the tables were, in fact, used for serving tea and coffee. First models trace back to Victorian era The arrival of first British coffee tables as we know them — low-standing units — are traced back to Victorian era. The inspiration is believed to date back to Japan The inspiration, however, is traced back to Japan. Supposedly, the low standing tables were originally used with an ottoman rather than a sofa. Many coffee tables were designed for the outdoors] Most of the early coffee tables were used outdoors. Once again, the idea comes from an open Japanese garden. Similar tables are believed to have been used in Ancient Greece According to the historical data, similar table models were used in ancient Greece and Roman Empire. Greeks and Roman used to lie down before...

February 19, 2016

A Sleek White Living Room With A Twist: 7 Decoration Tips

Decorating a sleek living room with a twist is not difficult — here, the trick is in adding splashes of colour into your white room palette, as well as investing into some bright, eye-catching accessories. If you are looking for more specific examples, take a look at these simple seven tips on decorating a sleek white living room with a twist: A contrasting black pair One of the simplest ideas on a sleek white living room that comes to mind is to include a pair of black contrasting units into the decoration picture. A black tempered glass coffee table and a matching TV stand can be a very nice start. However, it is possible to choose any other furniture units — for example, a coffee table and a console table can also have the job done. Bright accent shades Or, you can go even further and explore some really bright contrasts. A scarlet red sofa with a couple of matching accessories can become an unforgettable decoration element in your white living room, giving your decoration setting a fresh and memorable twist. Paired with matching curtains, or picture frames, or a simple rug, a bright sofa will fit in perfectly in a white living room. One...

February 19, 2016

Ask Our Editors On The Best Modern Coffee Tables: 7 Picks

A coffee table may not be one of the most essential living furniture units, but without it, the room looks a bit incomplete. When we ask our editors on the best modern coffee tables, here are some models that get universal praise. Perfect for all sort of living rooms, these fabulous models deserve some thought: Classic blend of wood and glass bent Ask Our Editors On The Best Modern Coffee Tables: 7 Picks The combination of wood and glass has been common in coffee table manufacture for decades. However, the approach has not lost its relevance and even today, a wooden coffee table with a clear glass surface is considered one of the most impressive coffee table models in the furniture market. If you are looking for a piece that will stay in your interior forever, this is a perfect unit for you. Sleek combination of glass and high gloss One more pick from our editors is a coffee table that combines glass and high gloss elements. These two look fantastic together, giving your room a sleek and time-relevant look. A solid high gloss piece is also a great idea for a modern living room. Luxurious marble and stone range tables Perhaps, some of the best modern coffee...

February 16, 2016

10 Ways To Make Your Home Look More Expensive

If you are about to decorate your home from scratch, or if you are looking for some affordable renovation ideas that will give your house a fresh spin, you will probably be looking for some practical solutions that will not cost you an arm and a leg. At the same time, you wouldn't like any obviously cheap solutions. So, consider these 10 ways to make your home look more expensive without blowing the budget: Invest into floor heating system Heating system below your tile floors is not the most expensive investment. At the same time, it seriously boosts your home value and functionality. Kitchen, hallway, bathroom — any of those rooms will benefit from warm floors. Use large tiles Another way to make your home look more expensive is to use large tiles in all of the above mentioned rooms. The cost will be more or less the same as while using average size tiles, but the result will be way more expensive looking. Get bold with wall paint Bold wall shades can also give a more expensive look to your home. If, however, you are looking for some unobtrusive environment, consider going with at least one bright wall in your living room or a bedroom. Maximise...

February 16, 2016

The Pros And Cons To Buying Leather Sofa Versus Fabric Sofa

Buying Leather Sofa Versus Fabric Sofa: The Pros And Cons While working on a living room decoration, the choice of a sofa can make a huge difference in the interior. Perhaps, one of the most common decision people have to think over would be buying leather sofa versus fabric sofa; the pros and cons of each solution are described below: Leather pros Elegant, timeless decoration solution — one of the first and the most impressive reasons to with leather sofas is the elegant, truly timeless approach to decoration, offered by these sleek and stylish models. There are plenty of models for a variety of different interior types, from highly classic, even vintage, to ultra modern ones. Durable material — next, genuine leather (emphasis on the genuine one) is one the most durable upholstery types in the market. Leather is almost impossible to damage and is incredibly easy to maintain, so if you are looking for a piece that will stay in your interior forever, this is the best fit for you. Leather cons Expensive — on the downside, leather is quite expensive. Sure, given its rich look, timeless design and simply eternal durability, the piece is usually worth every penny. However, it might be a bit...

February 15, 2016

How To Add A Wow Factor By Making Small Changes To Your Home: 6 Tips

If you are looking to give a fresh spin to your apartment, there are plenty of ways to add a wow factor by making small changes to your home. It is even possible to completely change the way your house look on a minimal budget. Here, however, we would like to focus on the most functional means rather than only cost efficient ones. So, here is how you can quickly add a wow factor by making small changes to your home: Paint your walls afresh Sprucing up your walls is one of the surest means of giving your home a neater, tidier look. If you are up for a repaint job anyway, it might be a great idea to try out a different colour. If so far your walls in each room have the same shade, think of painting one of the room walls into a brighter shade — this gives home interior a more time relevant took and makes the room seem a little larger, too. Invest into new accessories Another affordable and very functional idea to add a wow factor by making small changes to your home would be to replace all of your old accessories with the new ones. This goes...

February 10, 2016

10 Interior Design Trend Predictions For 2016

New furniture collections are about to hit the stores as we speak. If you cannot wait for the latest trends that are going to dominate in this year collections, here is a quick spoiler for you — 10 interior design trend predictions for 2016 that will change the way our homes look and feel: Focus on rustic and traditional decoration elements One of the certain interior design trend predictions for 2016 is a focus on rustic elements. While the last year collections have been characterised by the return to traditional wood, this year is going to dig even deeper into the rustic. Mirrors as accessorising means Mirrors are going to hold their strong positions as interior accessorising means. Both mirror furniture inserts and decorative wall mirrors will be some of the dominant accents in 2016 interiors. If you like the sound of that, take a look at some ingenious mirror ideas for a sparkling interior. Coloured stainless steel Tinted stainless steel in warm — golden generally — shades is another interior design trend prediction for 2016. This goes both for kitchen appliances (fridges, stoves, etc.) and accessories (furniture legs and handles, clock and mirror frames, etc.). Large bathrooms with personal decoration One of the most unusual interior design...

February 10, 2016

The Future Of Coffee Tables From Furnitureinfashion: 9 Amazing Trendy Models

If you are looking for the kind of coffee table that will act as a stylish, contrasting accent in your living room, going with a bold design is one of the surest means of achieving the desired effect. Plus, you might also consider some of the upcoming decoration trends for 2016 — here are the best examples on the future of coffee tables from furnitureinfashion: Different shades of red Bright eye catching shades are going to preserve their relevance in interior decoration, and calm, dark shades of red are going to be on peak of popularity. This goes both for the accessories and separate furniture units — just check out this amazing Marsala coffee table as an example. Farmhouse rustic models Another interior decoration shift that will be clearly traceable in 2016 is a focus on rustic, farmhouse elements. Coffee tables made of reclaimed oak are some of the best looking models that have what it takes to fit virtually in any interior type. Practical units with storage The focus on practical and space efficient furniture will never lose its relevance in our interiors, and coffee tables are not exceptional. There are plenty of models with hidden, as well as exposed storage that can be justly...

February 9, 2016

Inspirational Ways To Bring Natural Light Into Your Living Room

Dark and gloomy living rooms produce a depressing impression, especially if they lack space. While darker saturated shades may work well in a bedroom – after all, it should set you in the mood for healthy sleep, living rooms are intended for recreation and communication, and, ideally, should be made as light and vibrant as possible. Here are some insights on inspirational ways to bring natural light into your living room to boost your imagination. Repaint the walls and ceiling, if you have to Painting the walls into a lighter shade is one of the ways to bring natural light into your living room. Remember that if your room is initially small and dark, the best ceiling colour would be pure white. You can paint the walls into light pastel shades of any colour you prefer – the lighter the better. Forget about using wallpaper with big eye-catching patterns – not only will it absorb light, it will also make your living room seem less spacious. Open up windows to bring in natural light Obviously, one of the best inspirational ways to bring natural light into your living room is to work directly with main light sources, i.e. windows. Remove dark heavy curtains and...

February 6, 2016

10 Cool Magazine Racks That Help Declutter Your Home

Even though more and more information is becoming digital these days, people still keep some in folio books and magazines at home — which, of course, rises the question of storage. Sometimes, it takes a while to find a storage unit that will accessorise the room without creating furniture clutter. So, if you are in fix, and the amount of your books and magazines is reaching its critical mass, you might appreciate these 10 cool magazine racks that help declutter your home: High rack as a room divider A high magazine rack with large compartments is a perfect idea for a long and narrow room, as it can visually divide it into different functional areas. Plus, a piece like that is suitable for storing a whole range of items — not only books and magazines. Library like stand If you do not have that many books and magazines, go with a simple library like stand — it will give your interior a sweet unique charm of its own. Wall mounted boxes with bright background Simple shelving units with box like partitions do not necessarily have to be boring — just paint the wall behind the shelving unit bright to provide a contrasting decorative relief. This, of...