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		<title>What Your Headboard Says About You!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What Your Headboard Says About You! Did you know that the headboard you choose for your bed can speak volumes about who you are? Of course, many people don&#8217;t think about this, especially since bedrooms are fairly private. However, if anyone does venture into your private sanctuary, they&#8217;ll find a lot of information just from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What Your Headboard Says About You!</strong></p>
<p>Did you know that the headboard you choose for your bed can speak volumes about who you are?  Of course, many people don&#8217;t think about this, especially since bedrooms are fairly private.  However, if anyone does venture into your private sanctuary, they&#8217;ll find a lot of information just from the decorations you&#8217;ve chosen for your personal space, especially in the form of your headboard.</p>
<p>&#13;If you have a metal headboard, you&#8217;re telling people that you are sensible and no nonsense.  While the actual type of metal may say something else, your choice of metal means that you are mindful of the need to decorate (otherwise, you wouldn&#8217;t have a headboard in the first place), yet frugal in expenditures.  A metal headboard is inexpensive compared to wooden ones, and your option to save money shows your regard for the ability to scrimp while still maintaining beautiful décor.</p>
<p>&#13;If the metal headboard is made of iron, you have modern taste and enjoy the harshness of the style and coloring.  The unfinished look of this metalwork speaks volumes of your love of efficient and minimal decor.  A wrought iron headboard also shows your love for the metalworking itself, with some of the shapes into which the iron is molded can be quite intricate and artistic, despite its minimalistic appearance.  </p>
<p>&#13;If you have chosen a brass headboard, however, it says something totally different about you.  You like the shine of the metal and the way it calls attention to itself.  You&#8217;ve chosen metal because it is less expensive and makes more sense on a budget, but you still want a sense of fancifulness and Renaissance style decor.  You like to dream of the past and perhaps don&#8217;t completely approve of where the future will take you, at least in terms of design standards.</p>
<p>&#13;If your bed is topped with a wooden headboard, you are as classical as they come.  No matter how intricate the carvings in the wood or how simple the design of the board, this tells visitors prying into your room that you want to feel important and protected.  An especially large or tall wooden headboard can either mean that you feel the need to be watched over or that you have an air of superiority about yourself.  It speaks to your need for extravagance and expensive taste and gives you a sense of empowerment.</p>
<p>&#13;Reading your headboard can be much like analyzing your handwriting in terms of determining factors of your personality.  Taste in furnishings, clothes, cars &#8211; literally everything we touch &#8211; is developed by our personality so can give others clues to who we really are.</p>
<p>&#13;Headboards are as varied as there are people.  Contemporary or Traditional, Wood, Upholstered or Metal, Headboards provide a way to set the tone in the room you spend so much time in.  Whether you see yourself as a Warrior or an Earth Mother, Computer Genius or Farmer, there are Headboards that can help you express that persona.  Take the time to make your bedroom your special private retreat.  It will create a peaceful place to come home to.</p>
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		<title>Accessorise your living room</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a penchant for everything modern- modern clothes, modern cars, modern gadgets and modern homes as well. I moved into a sprawling 3 BHK apartment recently. I had taken the initiative to personally design it and style it. I was looking for modern contemporary sofas to accessorise my living room. I looked up the Web [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">I have a penchant for everything modern- modern clothes, modern cars, modern gadgets and modern homes as well. I moved into a sprawling 3 BHK apartment recently. I had taken the initiative to personally design it and style it. I was looking for modern contemporary <strong><a href="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/" target="_blank">sofas</a> </strong>to accessorise my living room. I looked up the Web for the same. I chanced upon an informative, attractive furniture website. They had the best quality sofas in different styles and sizes. Since they manufactured in-house, I had no apprehensions about durability and quality. I decided to opt for their contemporary sofa that looked like a work of art. I was pleasantly surprised by their dedication, commitment and impeccable service. Not only was my sofa delivered on time, it also beautifully accessorised my living room. I was also impressed by the comfort level it offered. Another aspect that deserves a mention is the unique scent it gave off. I guess it is something unique to contemporary sofas only.  If you are looking for quality, contemporary sofas, I enthusiastically recommend the above mentioned website to you.</p>
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		<title>Furniture Selection in Bellalivinghomedecor.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people enjoy their bath time because they can spend on their bath time on their own. They have the entire time for themselves. They can relax and enjoy their time. Therefore, many people can be so critical on picking their bathroom furniture. They want it to be the best one. They have to like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Most people enjoy their bath time because they can spend on their bath time on their own. They have the entire time for themselves. They can relax and enjoy their time. Therefore, many people can be so critical on picking their bathroom furniture. They want it to be the best one. They have to like the design and this furniture has to give comfort. They will check on the details, color, and design. They can spend more time to find the best offers of bathroom furniture.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are looking for choices of bathroom furniture, Bellalivinghomedecor.com can give you the best choices right away. You do not need to waste your time visiting numerous furniture stores to get the offers. This website will give you complete choices of furniture, includes on bathroom furniture. You can find numerous <a href="http://www.bellalivinghomedecor.com/servlet/the-Bathroom-Vanity/Categories" target="_blank">bathroom vanities</a>. These vanities come in various designs, size and colors. You also can check on the price to match it with your budget. All these vanities are made of the best wood. You can look on the natural color that it gets from the wood. The craftsmen also put details on these vanities. The <a href="http://www.bellalivinghomedecor.com/servlet/the-Decorative-Wood/Categories" target="_blank">decorative wood</a> makes these vanities look beautiful and attractive. You only need to pick the one that you like and matches with your bathroom design.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This website does not only give you offers on bathroom vanities. It gives complete choices of furniture. You can find your kitchen set in this website. It brings selection of <a href="http://www.bellalivinghomedecor.com/servlet/the-Hafele-Hardware/Categories" target="_blank">cabinet hardware</a>. You only need to spend your time in the catalog to find the top choices. If you want to make order, this website is ready to receive it through simple procedure. It also helps you with detailed instruction on this procedure. Various choices of furniture are available at competitive price, which helps you to save your money.</p>
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		<title>Quality furniture to enhance your patio</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a beautiful patio. It is an important part of my house. It is an important living space and it needs to be considered along with the other living spaces of my house. My patio is a lot more than a wide open outdoor area. It is like a place where my family, friends [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">I have a beautiful patio. It is an important part of my house. It is an important living space and it needs to be considered along with the other living spaces of my house. My patio is a lot more than a wide open outdoor area. It is like a place where my family, friends and I spend maximum time. It is ‘the-place’ to catch up on the latest happening in our lives! We can just relax ourselves and unwind after a stressful day at work. Since I have a patio, I need patio furniture as well. I was looking for <a href="http://www.teakcloseouts.com/" target="_blank"><strong>patio furniture</strong></a> online. Thankfully, I chanced upon a great website. They had a wide range of patio furniture complementing every patio type. I was literally spoilt for choice! I chose some beautiful patio chairs and other functional furniture for my patio. I bought tables, chairs and loungers so that my friends and I could sit down and have a great BBQ meal and lounge around and relax. The furniture worked wonders for my patio. It beautified my patio and my entire house.</p>
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		<title>Adirondack Chairs for Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An Adirondack chair is a beautiful piece of handcrafted furniture that is commonly used for outdoor furniture.  The majority of Adirondack chairs sold today are for adults; however, there are a selection of Adirondack chairs that are specially designed for children. There are a large number of reasons why an individual may purchase an Adirondack [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-216" title="adirondack chairs" src="http://www.thesafeestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/adirondack-chairs-300x162.jpg" alt="adirondack chairs" width="300" height="162" />An Adirondack chair is a beautiful piece of handcrafted furniture that is commonly used for outdoor furniture.  The majority of Adirondack chairs sold today are for adults; however, there are a selection of Adirondack chairs that are specially designed for children.</p>
<p>There are a large number of reasons why an individual may purchase an Adirondack chair for children.  Adirondack chairs are designed for children and they are perfect to fit their needs.  Adirondack chairs are most commonly used outdoors; however, they can also be used indoors as well.  A childrenís Adirondack chair would look great in any home as a seat or decoration.  Parents or other family members commonly purchase a child an Adirondack chair if they or their family are outdoors a lot.  It is possible for many families to have an Adirondack chair for each member of their family, including the children.<span id="more-215"></span></p>
<p>Since Adirondack chairs are commonly handcrafted and made out of quality wood they can tend to be fairly expensive.  Due to the smaller size it is likely that a childrenís Adirondack chair will cost less money than a full-size adult chair; however, the price may still be somewhat expensive.  For this reason you may want to make sure that your child is old enough to understand and properly care for their new Adirondack chair.  A beautiful and valuable piece of furniture like this should be properly cared for to be kept in topnotch condition.</p>
<p>Adirondack chairs for children can be purchased for just about any reason; however, they make great Christmas or birthday presents.  Adirondack chairs are also popular because if they are properly cared for they will stay in great condition for years to come.  An Adirondack chair is something that a child can preserve and even pass on to their own children.  You can not really put a price tag on a quality product like an Adirondack chair.</p>
<p>If you are interested in purchasing an childrenís Adirondack chair there are number of places that you may be able to purchase one.  Since Adirondack chairs are most commonly purchased for adults it may be difficult to find an Adirondack chair for a child in a traditional furniture store.  You may have to expand your search to a store that specializes in selling Adirondack furniture or by shopping online.  These two places are more likely to have a larger selection of Adirondack furniture, including a childrenís chair.</p>
<p>The majority of childrenís Adirondack chairs will come in a traditional wood color; however, you may find a location that is willing to stain or paint a chair a particular color.  If you are unable to find a location that is willing to do it for you it is possible for you to color the chair yourself.  The needed materials can be purchased from just about any craft or department store.</p>
<p>Brighten up your childís day and encourage them to enjoy the outdoors by purchasing them an Adirondack chair.  Adirondack chairs have been used for many years to help individuals relax in the outdoors.  Purchase an Adirondack chair for every member of your family and you all can enjoy the outdoors together.</p>
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		<title>Selecting the Perfect Area Rug</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The right rug: A well-chosen rug enhances your color scheme, in addition to absorbing sound in a hardwood room. You&#8217;re in luck if you pull up your green shag carpeting and uncover a hardwood treasure. But what do you do with those naked floors? If your floor is in good shape, you may want to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110" title="rugs" src="http://www.thesafeestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rugs-237x300.jpg" alt="rugs" width="237" height="300" />The right rug: A well-chosen rug enhances your color scheme, in addition to absorbing sound in a hardwood room.<br />
You&#8217;re in luck if you pull up your green shag carpeting and uncover a hardwood treasure. But what do you do with those naked floors?<br />
If your floor is in good shape, you may want to leave it uncovered. If you do so, it&#8217;s important to put stick-on felt pads on the feet of your chairs and place small, washable throw rugs at high traffic areas (under the kitchen sink, the front door, etc.) to increase the life of your floor.<br />
If your newly revealed floor is in bad shape, you don&#8217;t necessarily have to re-carpet or refinish the hardwood. There are several less expensive options:<br />
- Install tile only in the high-traffic areas showing damage, leaving the remainder of the hardwood intact.<br />
- Hire a hardwood repair specialist to spot-replace and re-stain warped, burnt or gauged areas.<br />
- Lay area rugs over the damaged zones. The Selection Process<br />
There are several advantages to using large area rugs on your hardwood flooring: <span id="more-109"></span><br />
- The room will feel warmer and look more &#8220;pulled together&#8221; when anchored by a rug.<br />
- Rugs help absorb the increased noise and echoes generated in a room with hardwood flooring.<br />
- A well-chosen floor covering enhances your color scheme and the decor of the room.<br />
- Your floors will be protected from scratches and wear.<br />
The first step in selecting the appropriate rug is to determine where you want to put it and the size you&#8217;ll need. Make sure you have your furniture in the best arrangement possible for the room. Lay newspapers down on the floor and begin covering the area needing the carpet. Start small and keep laying down paper until you find what looks like the best coverage. Establish minimum and maximum acceptable sizes and jot this down. (Most rugs come in standard sizes but there are variations, so it helps to know the range of sizes that could work in the room.)<br />
The rug should enhance the room&#8217;s decor by echoing its color scheme and style and should be an integral part of the overall design, not the focal point. Stand in the room needing the rug and make note of its one, two or three predominant colors. Then determine the room&#8217;s style or period (French Country, Modern, Early American, etc). Knowing the room&#8217;s colors and the style will help you narrow your choices.<br />
Decide on a solid versus a patterned rug,such as handmade area rugs,silk rugs,persian rugs,oriental rugs,wool rugs etc. Solid colored rugs calm the eye, but show spots and lint more easily. A patterned rug adds visual interest and hides soil well, but finding one to match your existing furnishings may be a challenge.<br />
Next, determine your budget. When I was looking for my perfect living room rug (with an 8-foot by 10-foot minimum and a 9-foot by 12-foot maximum), I wanted to spend less than $750 but was prepared to pay up to $1,000. After a two-month search, I ended up with a close-to-perfect-rug for $625, delivered. I could have settled for a $350 alternative, but felt the additional $375 was a worthwhile investment. A Range of Sources<br />
Once you know your budget, your colors and your style, you&#8217;re ready to hunt down the rug of your dreams. Many retail furniture stores also carry area rugs that you can take home and try out. Try to save money by purchasing your rug during a sale. Inexpensive Alternatives<br />
- Recycle your old wall-to-wall carpeting. Lay out the carpeting on your driveway and determine what section of the rug could be re- used. Use masking tape to outline the area you want cut and trimmed. Take the carpet to a carpet company willing to do the lacing and &#8211; voila &#8211; a &#8220;new&#8221; area rug for the cost of the stitching!<br />
- Try garage or estate sales. You can find new, antique or imported rugs at a flea markets, often at a good price.<br />
- Furniture consignment shops sometimes carry high-quality used carpets at a fraction of the new cost.<br />
- Purchase a remnant from a carpet outlet.</p>
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		<title>Tables Buying Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best dining companions and energy jabs—modern tables can fill up a space with so much substance and meaning. Coffee &#38; Dining tables, console side end tables and contemporary multi-functional tables, you can name a table and realize its importance in the long. A piece of sound advice would be not to haste with buying [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-102" title="modern tables" src="http://www.thesafeestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/modern-tables-300x176.jpg" alt="modern tables" width="300" height="176" />The best dining companions and energy jabs—modern tables can fill up a space with so much substance and meaning. Coffee &amp; Dining tables, console side end tables and contemporary multi-functional tables, you can name a table and realize its importance in the long.</p>
<p>A piece of sound advice would be not to haste with buying table as most of us will live with one for many years to come, and it is advisable to visit many stores before you make the pick. This guide is a practical handy article on how to round upon a great table, starting with some common points that you can follow before you buy,<span id="more-98"></span></p>
<p>Size : Yes, size matters! For dining areas, you don’t want a bigger table that crams space; or something too small for a large room. Also, dining tables should have enough room for seating and food circulation. The host should have enough space to move about, there should be at least 48 inches between the nearest wall or furniture piece; also there should be enough room between two diners. A contemporary conference room table, for instance, need not be a regular round shape. You get smaller and much more convenient tables that can be used for meetings and conferencing.</p>
<p>Capacity :<br />
It is important that a table should be scaled to the room. It is important to also consider the number of people will be using the table.</p>
<p>Shape : Shape and size is important. Dining tables come in a wide array of interesting shapes. The regular rectangular tables are ideal for larger rooms, and then for smaller dining areas, you get all fancy shapes and sizes—oval, square, round and semi-circles. Side tables and console tables come in different shapes to utilize space and add functionality. You also get extendible tables with leafs that can be a smart option.</p>
<p>Following is a list of important tables,</p>
<p>Console Tables : Console tables have the power to transform any open space into a beautiful corner. To fill up bare spaces in large living areas, a console table can play an interesting role in breaking the monotony and adding some meaningful furniture. Equipped with drawers, some console tables can come in handy to store knick knacks. Also known as a side table, console tables look the best when arranged against a bare wall.</p>
<p>Dining Tables : Allow the architecture of your home to dictate the choice of dining tables. You can pay attention to elements that bespeak the general styling of the dining area. Both traditional and contemporary tables o look great, depending on the theme you have used in line with other dining furniture. Traditional tables use certain woods like walnut and mahogany, while others use cherry, oak and pine that look more warm and casual. Contemporary tables use glass, metal and combination of materials.</p>
<p>Coffee Tables : A coffee table can serve as important family furniture and deserves more than a mention. You can team it up with accessories that match up a theme and reflect your personal taste. It helps to define the purpose of a table before you buy one. Bigger coffee tables look great in larger rooms. Before you start with your search, it is important to determine the function, requirement and budget. For average sized homes, small coffee tables in different shapes like oval, round, square or a low-slung oriental design may be all you need to make a statement.</p>
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		<title>Sofa &#8211; So Good</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article explores the function and form of the sofa through the contemporary age and beyond. Sofas have many uses as we mould them to our intent as well as to our backsides. And it largely is a ‘we’ and not just an ‘I’. Sofas are for groups, and sofas define a group. We are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-87" title="sofa so good" src="http://www.thesafeestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sofa-so-good-300x245.jpg" alt="sofa so good" width="300" height="245" />This article explores the function and form of the sofa through the contemporary age and beyond. Sofas have many uses as we mould them to our intent as well as to our backsides. And it largely is a ‘we’ and not just an ‘I’. Sofas are for groups, and sofas define a group. We are the ones who use, and abuse, that sofa.</p>
<p>So far, so good. Sofas have come so far and sofas are so so good. We can’t get enough of them, especially at Christmas, or Hanukkah, or Hogmanay, or whatever your cultural group fest. Guaranteed delivery by “whenever” you want implies the multimedia advertisements.</p>
<p>Sofas are definitive: they define who we are and they define who we want to be. The quickest way to lift a living room is to buy it a new sofa. It changes group dynamics. It changes groups. Your pack is defined afresh. Sofas make a design statement in the reception area of a customer-focussed company. The statement is of futuristic opulence: buy from us and this is the comfort you will be able to afford. ‘You’re worth it.’<span id="more-86"></span></p>
<p>Sofas have iconic status in western culture. Move over the Keeler chair with the naked model posed elegantly on view: that was the observer mode. Sofas are participation mode: we sit together. Sofas provide furniture for the post-modernist age, where responsibility for each other within the pack is key. “We relate therefore I am” is a reframed descartian idiom. Nonetheless, if you still ache after observer status, there are the sofa’s little sisters available: tub chairs or cubes where you can be cocooned or perch by yourself.</p>
<p>Pre-eminently, sofas receive each and every one of us as we return to base camp. Sofas know and celebrate who has membership of the group. This is the mission of the Simpsons as the series intro transcends the message of the episode to come. The Groening sofa has many guises, but it’s always there for the Simpsons pack. Sofas are for members of the family or extended family pack. There are many to choose from. Strangers used to be consigned to the parlour, now they are given, or choose, the solitary chair.</p>
<p>Group members return at evening from their various daily activities. This may be the hunter-gather mode of profession, business, retail therapy or job seeking. Sofas are the place for the recovery/reflection mode as we renew our energies for the tomorrow. Sofas prepare us for the next foray into action hero mode, hunter gatherer mode, or whatever your pack animals are into.</p>
<p>Sofas slow you down. This is a serious function in our frenetic time-stretched lives. You climb into a sofa and finally out of it. As the sports car gets you low slung before speeding away and reviving your engine, the sofa slows you down and gets you low slung before relaxing your engine. Both sports car and sofa require grace as you consent to their embrace. The sofa may succeed of course in relaxing you completely such that sleep takes hold of you. If so, then let’s hope it’s a bongo couch you’re on.</p>
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		<title>What is a Barcelona chair?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Barcelona chair, which is considered to be a modern classic and one of the most elegant chairs of the 20th century, was designed by Mies van der Rohe. He designed the chair at the International Exposition in Barcelona in 1929. Mies van der Rohe drew inspiration for his design from an Egyptian folding chair [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-53" title="barcelona chairs" src="http://www.thesafeestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/barcelona-chairs-291x300.jpg" alt="barcelona chairs" width="291" height="300" />The Barcelona chair, which is considered to be a modern classic and one of the most elegant chairs of the 20th century, was designed by Mies van der Rohe. He designed the chair at the International Exposition in Barcelona in 1929. Mies van der Rohe drew inspiration for his design from an Egyptian folding chair and a Roman folding stool. The chair was created to replicate a throne and made its first appearance during the inaugural ceremony by the Spanish royal family at the exposition. The chair exudes grandeur and class and at the same time it is light and strong. The Barcelona chair is considered by common consensus to be the pinnacle of a harmonized approach to materials, design, and workmanship.</p>
<p>In 1950, the original design was improved upon by Mies which resulted in a fully welded object in which additional braces at the welding points were eliminated. The one-piece frame made of stainless steel offered higher strength and spring.</p>
<p>In the United States, the design was popularized by George Nelson. The chair was originally hand-made but was subsequently mass produced and marketed by the company, Knoll Associates, which now manufactures it in the U.S and 29 other countries.<span id="more-52"></span></p>
<p>Two connected pairs of crossed steel bars constitute the framework of the chair; the front and back legs of the chair are curved, the back legs cross the front legs to form a double curve that supports the seat. Foam-rubber cushions are covered with buttoned leather and placed on the seat and the back by means of saddle-leather straps.</p>
<p>The Barcelona chair is sold by various furniture stores; several of these have online catalogs, which a prospective buyer can browse through. Although, there are several renditions of the Barcelona chair available in the market, they are usually made from chromed stainless steel with the single-piece frame being hand-buffed till a mirror finish is achieved. The upholstery consists of individual leather panels, 40 in number, which may be hand-welted and hand-tufted. In order to maintain the uniformity of appearance and texture, the leather panels are crafted from a single hide. The most favored colors are tan and black.</p>
<p>Even though the Barcelona chair has a modular look that suggests mass production, its craftsmanship requires all the virtues associated with a handcrafted masterpiece. The Barcelona chair is a piece of sculpture and finds extensive use in waiting rooms and foyers. This piece of luxury furniture can cost upward of $ 1000.</p>
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		<title>Bathroom Furniture</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Things have really changed over the years. You now have many upgrades that can be added to you bathroom. Your bathroom can become a place of piece calm after that tough day at work. It doesn’t matter if you just bought a new home or you want to spruce up the one you have, you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8" title="bathroom furniture" src="http://www.thesafeestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bathroom-furniture-300x236.jpg" alt="bathroom furniture" width="300" height="236" />Things have really changed over the years. You now have many upgrades that can be added to you bathroom. Your bathroom can become a place of piece calm after that tough day at work.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It doesn’t matter if you just bought a new home or you want to spruce up the one you have, you should invest in your bathroom as it is the place most used. You should first take a step back and think about what you want upgraded and if they match your needs. If you have children you will have to consider them as well, you will need a bathroom that is functional and practical for everyone. Think about that before you go out and start buying bathroom furniture.<span id="more-7"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are so many options when furnishing and designing your bathroom, the possibilities are endless. There are vast selections of products that are being manufactured, but even if your bathroom is small, you will still be able to find some nice things for it. There is exquisite wall mounted bathroom furniture. Having something that is mounted to the wall can end clutter and give you more space.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Bathroom suppliers can give you the best advice when remodelling your bathroom. They also give you a large range of furniture to choose from and can give you unique styles. You can choose untraditional material as well, from oak, zebrano or beech wood that can give you an elegant look to your bathroom and still be fully functional for the whole family.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Your main objective, when furnishing your bathroom is to obtain a clean look. You shouldn’t have anything cluttered and out of place. Have everything coordinated and somewhat matching, from the paint to the tiles. If you have a small bathroom having white or light wood will go great in it. Keeping deep wood tones in bigger bathrooms can help bring out a rich and warm feeling. And you can buy baths, wall mirrors, cabinets and washstands to match your bathroom.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You can create a different look and change your bathroom in anyway you wish. The last thing would be to enjoy it.</p>
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