Monthly Archives: February 2012

GENERAL FURNITURE CARE

Submitted by ali on Tue, 28/02/12 - 06:13

In order for your furniture to maintain its longevity and looking its best, there are some simple guidelines to follow: - For furniture designed for indoor use, never use for outdoor purposes. - Direct Sunlight, bright lights and strong down lights can cause furniture to fade. - Do not leave items on surfaces for prolonged periods of time as it may cause uneven fading. -...

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BRONTE BOOKCASE – BEYOND FURNITURE

Submitted by ali on Tue, 28/02/12 - 05:14

This is the perfect compromise between storage and display. If you’ve got a lot of books, magazines or just stuff, why not hide it behind sliding glass doors! This Bronte Bookcase from Beyond Furniture allows you to hide the ‘stuff’ and display selected items while taking advantage of tall ceilings. Available in two heights – 2.7m or 2m, this practical unit...

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CARING FOR YOUR MATTRESS

Submitted by eliza on Tue, 28/02/12 - 00:12

There are so many different types of mattresses available now, each with their own individual needs & care guides, there are however some general guidelines for how to care for your mattress to ensure a healthy sleep and maximum longevity. 1. Keeping your Mattress Clean & Hygienic Living in Australia, much of our country experiences hot summers & humidity, which can result in...

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LEATHER CARE GUIDE

Submitted by eliza on Mon, 27/02/12 - 23:26

Leather is a beautiful choice for furniture; it is timeless, hard wearing and increases in character and beauty with use. In saying that, we have all seen old leather sofa’s that are cracked and peeling, to get the most out of your leather furniture and ensure it has a lovely long life there are some simple maintenance steps you can follow. 1....

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A Modern Makeover

Submitted by eliza on Mon, 27/02/12 - 05:53

This apartment in Lisbon has successfully been given a modern makeover, whilst maintaining its period charm. The homeowners have an eclectic blend of furnishings including very modern, classic and everything in between, typical of most home owners who have collected furniture over the years. This is a wonderful example of how to blend the old and new of a modern renovation,...
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CREATING A HOME OFFICE

Submitted by kate on Fri, 24/02/12 - 05:20

Make Your Home Office Work for You The home office needs to be an inspiring place, no matter what your space is like, whether open plan or a tiny nook, if you love where you work it will usually reflect in your productivity, organisation and just make your day generally more enjoyable. Firstly let’s get back to basics; every workspace requires just...
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COFFEE TABLE GUIDE

Submitted by kate on Fri, 24/02/12 - 02:38

More than just a table for coffee... The humble coffee table seems to be a relatively straight forward piece, usually placed in the centre of the living area, but unbeknown to most the potential it has to define your character or at least the objects you place on it do. Its purpose, to hold coffee (obviously), magazines and remotes, while it may...
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BONGO & OTTO-KING FURNITURE

Submitted by kate on Thu, 23/02/12 - 06:16

Storage, seating and a place to put our coffee are things we could all do with a little more of these days. In fact King Furniture have come up with a cleaver stylish solution that brings you all three of these in one. Bongo & Otto is an ottoman range available in a number of different sizes with the option of...
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CONTEMPORARY HERITAGE INSPIRATION

Submitted by ali on Wed, 22/02/12 - 01:03

This small, free-standing house in McMahons Point was renovated from an older style house with a poor layout to a modern home that incorporates contemporary, clean lines with existing period features. Architects at Stanic Harding really pulled off the best of both worlds with a sleek, yet liveable design. Updating the layout of the house was key to...
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‘SLIP’ BEDHEAD – DOMAYNE

Submitted by eliza on Mon, 20/02/12 - 05:37

Looking for a fast and inexpensive way to update your bedroom? The slip bedhead from Domayne will do just that, the bedhead consists of a simple, modern shape upholstered in your choice of Warwick fabrics. This simple design allows you to choose your own fabric so you can taylor the look of the bed to your bedroom style, and since it...
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