Why the arrival of a home furnishings and home decor aggregator aspires to become a driver of sales for the sector
When the US housing market collapsed back in 2007, the furniture sector suffered a big blow. Data from SpendingPulse shows that in 2008 the furniture sector lost 10.8% and a whopping 12.6% in 2009.…
We all know of the traditional colours of wood stain, where your finished product, whether that be a deck, an exterior door, or interior surfaces, become a shade of cherry, mahogany or deep brown. I think a lot of us know that there are different colours of stains that can be applied to wood but never think about them as we only ever recognize the typical types that we see. Usually we see some variation of red or brown. …
Have you ever tried cleaning couches at work or at home without the help of professional industrial cleaning equipment? You’ll soon realise it’s an enormous task removing stubborn dirt, accumulated food particles, and other debris that seem to have sunk into the upholstery. The only visible sign remains lack of elasticity or a dull look to the fabric. It’s no wonder professionals recommend cleaning couches with steam vacuum machines at least once in a couple of years to ensure they are free of dirt and contamination of any sort.…
Over the years there have been a number of different furnishing styles around from minimalist to Victorian, and every one of them successful in their own right. People’s tastes change as time goes on, and what once looked fresh and new perhaps seems a little old and dated. So, if you are thinking about updating your home once again, what style do you go for this time?…
You have built a new house. Now what? Do you fill it with you old furniture or do you go out and get new furniture? Only you can answer that question but here are some ideas and things to consider before making any rash decisions.…
Life spent in a hotel in many cities and countries around the world with only four walls, a television and a coffee making machine to keep your guests company can only be described as monotonous or boring, and not what your guests are looking for.…
Acrylic plastics are a family of synthetic or man-made plastic materials containing on ore more derivatives of acrylic acid. It is a common and popular material as it possesses many desirable traits such as being tough, highly transparent with excellent UV resistance and weatherproofing. In addition as part of the acrylic fabrication process acrylic plastics can also be coloured, moulded, cut, drilled and formed.…
Many people nowadays invest a considerable amount of time and thought into the interior design of their homes, not to mention substantial amounts of money of course. Much attention is given to carefully selected furniture, decor, electrical fixtures and fittings and soft furnishings. But why stop there? Why not carry forward this thinking into other elements of your home such as those bathroom and kitchen items generally considered less “sexy” but of vital importance to the well being of your home. …
Furniture are not simply objects placed in a vacant space to serve a purpose. They are expressions of individual creativity and marks of success. They convey a hidden message to those who will see and use them. Anyone can set up a table and a chair and call the space an office. But an office with an ordinary table-and-chair set up will more likely not get any business.…
If you run your own business from home you need to create an office that is flexible to your needs, inspiring and allows you to concentrate.
Using your home as an office can be complicated. You might have a family. You might live in a shared space. You will certainly use your home to cook food in, wash in and sleep in. This makes several demands of it. It isn’t a viable long term solution to work out of your bedroom.…
