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Tuesday, 22 February 2011 23:46

Dressing up a Buffet

Written by Fine Furniture Reporter

Every gourmand loves a good buffet for the obvious availability to all kinds of flavours. But what they don't often notice is how these buffets are situated and accessorized. Buffets are usually found in hotel lobbies, casino and large institutional gatherings, but in some cases you may find yourself having to entertain a large group of people in your own home. When you consider how to display or carry off a proper large function and feed a good amount of people you will need to consider the necessities of a proper buffet. You need to appreciate what makes the presentation of food attractive to your guest and comfortable to your home.

A good example of how furnishing a buffet can be as important as what food you choose to stock and what cutlery and china you choose to utilize is the Lakeview Casual Buffet. This piece has modest table space and at first it may seem slightly diminutive but its look really makes it a worthwhile choice when arranging a gathering. It has three drawers, two doors and two adjustable shelves with a fine silver tray and a very dignified look that adds to its presence. This buffet is a fine piece that calls back to a time where a gathering was attended by servants and is a grand option for you next social exhibition.

Another way to go is the Oxford Design Master Sideboard, a fitting unit for any well stocked buffet, and a way to class up an engagement on the verge of being too relaxed. This piece has a lot more modern sensibilities that can easily inject some old world class into a buffet and let you arrange the day or evening the way you see fit. It comes in four finishes and nicely designed bevels on the legs and the lower compartment of the two shelves and two doors. It also comes with the option of a decorative pattern engraved into the table top. This piece has a lot of unique features that can add character to your home and also be a great feature in you buffet.

Any of these pieces can make your next buffet very worldly experience for you and your guest ~ have look through the catalogue and see which piece fits your style best.

CredenzaA credenza is a very nice piece to have as it provides lots of storage in such a beautiful package. From modern to traditional you will find what you’re looking for.

Versatility is key, as credenzas can serve many functions: entertainment centre, dining room sideboard, foyer (makes for great storage), computer or laptop station as they make a great desk area as well.

For the home office, might we suggest the gorgeous Shelter Island Credenza Hutch by Stanley Furniture. Perfect for your laptop or computer, itboasts two glass doors, one backlit and one adjustable wood framed glass shelf behind each door, one can light and one adjustable wood framed glass shelf in center section, four drawers, one task light, one electrical outlet, cord.

Featuring the classic Country Estates Credenza, this high waisted credenza, fabulous with its mahogany top and black bass, is cross functional to many rooms: dining room, living room and even in a foyer. This unit has three doored sections with adjustable shelves providing plenty of storage height for vases and other tall items.

Need to pay for that credenza with a credit card? We have the ability to accept all major credit cards. We can even work with you to deliver it and more. All your needs are met when you shop with us. You can view products online or come to our store and we would be more than happy to assist you.

It’s time to give yourself a treat for your home.We have the styles you love and the brands you trust. When it comes to furniture and the credenza which you are looking for, then you have come to the right place ~ feel free to browse our online catalogue and choose from our fabulous collections.

Friday, 18 February 2011 22:26

Exquisite Bar Furniture

Written by Fine Furniture Reporter

Bar FurnitureThere is something all together classy about owning your own bar and being able to inject your own personality into the environment. Bar furniture makes the atmosphere and the atmosphere makes the bar, so buy choosing the right furnishing you can make your bar into either a high class joint are a down and dirty dive. The key to buying the right kind of bar furniture is to look at the places you like to spend time drinking and carousing with your friends and come up with a clear image of the bar you want in your home.

Speakeasys were among the most popular home bars in history but people of discerning taste have been keeping bars in their homes for some time. There are examples of 18th century bar furniture featuring classical decorative wood work and inlays that would put many a modern craftsman to shame. On the completely opposite spectrum there was a resurgence of the home bars popularity of the home bar movement during the boom times of post modern design that led to some classic innovations in bar furniture.

Today the bar furniture movement is being spurred on by the man cave movement and the never depleting number of social drinkers who want to entertain in their home. These two groups are by no mean homogeneous; each having a wide range of opinions concerning the bar furniture aesthetic. The biggest difference between the man cave dweller and the home party monster is a matter of numbers; the man cave requires less furnishing while the entertainer always wants more and more.

The Estate Mahogany Finished Bar Cart is an example of how the man cave can acquire a very sparse piece of bar furniture and still be an effectively designed and relax area. The bar cart comes with a Swivel Top for ease of access and a removable tray for serving. It is a very basic specimen of bar furniture that is meant to accommodate one to three people comfortably. Another bit of class the cabin provides comes in the form of brass accents that add an air of sophistication to the piece.

A much more exemplary example of bar furniture is the Aged Regency Mahogany Finished Bar, which can serve six or more people and house enough spirits for twice that many at a good sized social gathering. It comes with a stylish brass foot rest and is made of solid mahogany with crotch veneers that juxtaposed against a black marble top that makes this fine example of bar furniture a fine and lasting investment. This piece is perfect if you prefer not to drink alone or if you just want to play bartender for the evening.

When you decide to install a bar in your home you consider your bar furniture very carefully and consider where you like to spend your drinking time. If you like to drink alone a simple float bar will be a sufficient piece of bar furniture. But if you want a lot of people to appreciate your space then a full bar is for you. Have a look through the catalogue to make the best place for your next drink.

Thursday, 17 February 2011 21:59

A Glass Table for Any Use and Any Room

Written by Fine Furniture Reporter

OnGlass Tablee of the hottest things around is the glass table. It is functional and elegant, low maintenance and now come in many fabulous styles!

For those of you who prefer a light airy look, then a glass table might be just the solution for you. It’s easy to clean and to keep clean and you don’t have to worry about which polishes to use. Brilliant for condo’s as glass doesn’t weigh down the look of the space, but keeps it fresh and light, especially with so many dew glass table design options to choose from.

When you think about a glass table, there are a few rooms that come to mind right away. For starters, the living room, where glass coffee tables and glass end tables make a great addition to the furniture where guests come on over and sit awhile, and if they set their wine glass down without a coaster… no worrying is necessary!

Might we suggest the clean lined Oxford Iron End Table the Urban Flare Sofa Table, or the Louis Louis Glass Cocktail Table boasting lots of storage and rounded wood covered edges, especially for those with young families, not to mention the easy cleanup!

Another other place that a glass table would look stunning is the dining room, such as the American Modern Collection by Stanley Furniture (pictured). Extremely functional and absolutely elegant, there’s no compromise on style here. The Dining room and especially the table is one of the places where people really like to decorate and accentuate.

Many do not think about putting a glass table the bedroom, it’s a great place to set things such as a glass of water and not have to worry about rings or stains. Here you can put your mind at ease by adding a lovely glass end table, or using the urban Oxford Iron End Table as a nightstand.

If you have always wanted a glass table, but aren’t too sure about the ones which ones would best fit your space, feel free to talk to one of our trained consultants. They would be glad to help you find the glass table which would fit all your needs for whatever the purpose you wish it to have. So come on over or view our online catalogue and let us help you have the most fabulous table for the price that is right for you.

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 20:57

Sweet Dreams of Bedroom Designs

Written by Fine Furniture Reporter

Bedroom DesignsWhen considering bedroom designs you should keep the function of the room in mind. The bedroom is the place where you are meant to feel the most comfortable and relaxed in your entire home. It is the place of rest where all other considerations aside from the serious business of sleeping evaporate into the ether. The key to making bedroom designs work for you is to consider your temperament and what sort of motif allows you to enter a place of calm serenity.

The bedroom is built for privacy, and quality bedroom designs should accent that fact while at the same time being amiable to visitors. In the western world many homes have at least two bedrooms and usually the bedroomspeaks volumes about the occupants of the room and if it is shared how those occupants interact with one another. This means that essentially no two bedrooms should be just alike, because the temperament of the occupants will always in form on the furnishing and the decorating of the room.

One steadfast example of keeping your bedroom simple and following the minimalist ethos is the Queen and King Panel Bed with the simple geometric design and the Saratoga finish. This furniture is perfect for those who are looking for a bed to fit understated bedroom designs while injecting a sense of old world authenticity into your home. Bedroom designs for modern homes are meant to straddle the line between comfort and creativity, and the panel bed does this successfully in it’s almost chameleon like way of acclimating into nearly any theme.

If you feel comfortable in a purely traditional atmosphere then the Virginia Dresser is a perfect component for your interior bedroom designs. This dresser comes with twelve drawers with a row of four smaller drawers. Functionality is also a very important part of good dresser drawer designs which is why this model comes with a lined jewellery drawer at the top centre. It is made of solid maple with a light finish that requires some care but has a rustic sense of dependability that people often respond to positively. You can definitely get a lot of use out of this piece if you make sure to manage your investment. 

Classic bedroom designsrequire elements that raise interest and the quality of your bedroom. The Kings Row bedroom dresser lends authenticity and quality in its rich finish and stylized fringes. The bulbed feet and circular knobs interrupt the straight lines that make this piece of furniture so profound and a useful addition to any number of bedroom designs. You can find yourself sleeping comfortably knowing that the dresser problem is taken care of. 

You can do a lot for your sleeping habits by looking at a few bedroom designs and see which of them would seem to fit the atmosphere that relaxes you the most – feel free to browse our catalogue and see where your dreams will take you.

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