Custom Slipcovers Can Give Your Furniture A Stylish New Look
If your furniture could do with a new look, then you may be interested in some custom slipcovers.
Unlike re-upholstery, a slipcover can be easily replaced whenever you feel like a change and can be removed when it needs cleaning.
Custom slipcovers are a great idea if your furniture is in good condition, but you just fancy a change of appearance, or if you want to protect the existing fabric from wear and tear.A fitted slipcover can be made to measure to fit your particular furniture exactly.
Because they are custom made these sort of slipcovers fit very snuggly, a bit like a second skin.
There is no need for elastic or ties, as there is with ready made slipcovers.
Fitted slipcovers can look very smart and stylish, but of course they do cost more than standard one-size-fits-all slipcovers.The price really depends on your particular requirements, such as how big your furniture is and how much fabric you need.
The quality of the fabric will also affect the price.
Be wary of very cheap fabrics as you may be getting an inferior product that will not last long after the first wash.
Good quality slipcovers can last for years.
Other costs involved include the personal service you will receive, such as house calls to take measurements of your furniture.Custom slipcovers can totally transform the appearance of your furniture, not just be changing the fabric, but by altering the design as well.
For example, custom slipcovers can have covered welt accents or decorative skirts if you choose.
So you have the option of hiding the legs of your furniture or putting them on display.
You can get a brand new look for your room without having to replace your furniture.So, if you think it's time for a change, why not consider some custom slipcovers for your home?.
Web Furniture Retailers Embracing Art Yet Another Reason to Shop Online
It seems that once again, the virtual world has outperformed the real world. Online furniture retailers are offering canvas transfers and prints from respected artists alongside their furniture.
I have to confess, I am an avid online shopper. Being a New Yorker, there are two elements to the online shopping experience that make it so much better than going to a local retailer. The first, unquestionably, is convenience.
Trying to get any item of substance around this town is nearly impossible. Delivery fees charged by New York retailers are notoriously murderous, so that usually removes most items out of the competitive range of what is offered online. Additionally, I often have to travel far to find what I'm looking for, and traveling here can be a nightmare. Many singular online retailers have an exceptional selection of goods that might take several trips to several different merchants here to purchase.
The second element that...
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65 Mustang of Furniture World Adds a New Collection of Unique and Affordable Designer Furniture
Richmond, CA (ContentDesk) July 21, 2006 -- Next Door Trends, importer and wholesaler of contemporary affordable designer furniture, is adding the Louis Collection from Reeves Design to its line of furniture. "The Louis Collection will appeal to the sophisticated buyer who is not afraid of change and who wants their surroundings to be a reflection of their personality. Our buyers dont want production catalog furniture that is just something filling space" according to Dennis Deisinger, Vice President of Marketing for Next Door Trends. "Our customers strive to be different and show that difference in their homes. The Louis Collection caters to these feelings.
The collection takes a simple traditional design and twists it into a fun, modern and inspiring form that will create a buzz in the industry", continues Deisinger. John Reeves, the designer of the Louis Collection, wanted to create a fresh perspective on the past. His designs represent an acknowledgement of the traditional,...
65 Mustang of Furniture World Adds a New Collection of Unique and Affordable Designer Furniture
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Rustic Log Patio Furniture Considerations
A nice looking patio is useless if you cannot enjoy it properly and some rustic log patio furniture may be just the answer for that. Pine and cedar furniture that is designed specifically for the outdoors not only looks great but it is also extremely functional. Not only will the rustic touch add to the overall image of your patio and garden, but you will also enjoy all the comforts of your home outdoors.
Rustic furniture is one of the hottest trends in home decorating and chances are it will still be fashionable years and years from now. Pine and cedar wood is mostly used to manufacture rustic log patio furniture, but other types of wood might also be used.
One of the main concerns related to outdoor furniture is the effect of the elements on the wood and coating, as well as on other accessories and parts. To answer such problems, most outdoor furniture manufacturers offer items that are waterproof and that age in a graceful manner under the sun?s rays.
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Take care of your furniture
Your furniture is a huge investment! So is your car and your house. So if you put a lot of work into your car or your house, like getting oil changes or putting in new floors, why would you not do the same with your furniture? Your furniture gets used a lot and you can help maintain its value by following these ideas.
Keep your furniture clean. If it's cloth furniture, you should vacuum it regularly. If it is leather furniture, you should wipe it down and use leather treatment regularly. And if it's made of wood, you need to keep it polished.
But what if it has already taken a beating? What can you do then?
If you have wooden furniture you have a few options. Painting is one idea. In fact, two dressers from different manufacturers can be made to look like they are part of a set with a paint job and a new set of handles!
If you do not want to paint your furniture you still have other options. If it has been badly abused, you can sand...
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Functional Art Gallery Launches Wood Artists Gallery
(ContentDesk) June 16, 2006 -- Functional Art Gallery is proud to announce the launch of Wood Artists Gallery. This new company offers custom wood furniture and other handcrafted wood art from Americas leading wood artisans.
The company has already become well known for providing functional glass art to designers, architects, builders and discerning homeowners throughout North America.
What sets Wood Artists Gallery apart from traditional furniture retailers is flexibility in accommodating virtually any design, d?cor, or dimensional requirementWood Artists Gallery offers something for every room in the house bathroom furniture (including wood sinks), dining room tables, chairs, accent tables, wall art, wood turnings, and even childrens furniture.
The company also offers commercial grade conference tables and unique office furniture that cannot be found anywhere else.
Free design assistance is available from experienced customer service representatives...
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How to Buy Custom Slip Covers
You've decided to make over your home. You're ready for a whole new look. First, you're going to change your furniture. You've already determined that you cannot afford to buy a whole new houseful of furniture, so you're going with slipcovers. Next problem: you don't like any of the slipcovers you see on the rack.
Somehow, none of them seem just right. Plus, your furniture is over-sized and you haven't been able to find any mass-produced covers to fit. Are you stuck? Do you have to just live with ugly furniture, or buy new furniture altogether? No, not at all. There is still one more option?custom slipcovers.
Just as the name suggests, custom slipcovers are made to order. You specify the sizes, you choose the fabrics, and you suggest any "special" touches you want.
Yes, it will cost a bit more than the covers you can buy off the rack, but it will still be much less expensive than buying new furniture. And, when it's finished, you will have slipcovers that...
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Discount Furniture Stores
Transforming a house into a dream haven need not always be an expensive venture. Exquisitely styled furniture can be found at extremely affordable prices. Discount furniture stores should not be equated with stores selling sub-standard goods. Discount store and sales are devised to cater to the demand for affordable, good-quality products.
Discount furniture stores throng both the online and offline furniture market.
The best place to hunt for local discount stores is the Yellow Pages, mail-order catalogs, interior design magazines and newspaper advertisements. Most stores, both big and small, offer furniture at discount rates at some time of the year. These are generally clearance sales of last season's inventory. Most holiday seasons see a surge in such sales.
One has to look for such occasions and keep track of local discount sale events around the year.
It's best to grab an assortment of well-coordinated pieces from various discount stores...
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