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The comfort of a bedroom is about accessibility and night stands makes your time in bed last longer and offers you a chance to enhance your sleeping area. Like beds, dressers and armories, night stands are integral components to a bedroom set and can become an interesting addition to your bedroom.
Night stands, also known as night tables and bedside tables and these names signify the specific importance and function of these pieces of bedroom furnishing. Night stands are basically cabinets designed to sit at the height of the bed, though they can also be located in other places in the bedroom. They have been around for nearly as long as the beds themselves, and at one point they were the domain of the chamber pot now, thanks to the blessing of indoor plumbing, they are the repository for water and your nightly medication.
The La Rochelle Night Stands are prime examples of how interesting and intricate the actual design and composition of night stands have become. These fine pieces come with sable marble tops that work well with their cherry wood finish and brass fixtures. As a whole their composition fits into the category of the late modern style because of their commingling of finery and conservatism.
The Stickley Night Tables are well designed, but lean examples of night stands that are perfect for the bibliophile, who wants to have a stack of books near their bed. The solid brass fixtures on their drawer and cherry finish work well together and play well before the eyes. Though they only have one single drawer, the large amount of negative space allows you to be very creative with how you use it. A lot of thought has obviously been put into these models.
If you are looking for regal night stands, or a way to enhance the integrity of your bedroom, see the Stanley Brittany Night Stand. These night stands are fine example of the early 19th century French designs that are becoming more and more popular amongst customers looking to add class to their bedrooms. Their inlay is gorgeous and the metal pulls and coordinating keyhole escutcheonshands are beautiful touches.
If you are looking for night stands that are more basic and yet whimsical you should check out the Stickley Three Drawer Night Stands. They come with playful walnut knobs and curly maple drawer fronts and disc around the copper inlays. These night stands are designed with what seems to be a dream in mind and will fit perfectly into a child's room or in the room of a creatively minded adult.
Wanting something more intriguing and unique? Might we suggest the clean lined Infinitum One Drawer, the masculine One Drawer West Brothers or if you’re feeling especially eclectic the Theodore Alexander Multi-Purpose Piece – night stand, side table, sewing table, wine table – old world meets new world with a convenient slide out extension.
There are a lot of options for you to integrate new night stands into you room and you would be wise to keep your options opened, since new examples are being produced every day. You should have a look through the catalogue and see which of them catches your fancy.
You can find some spectacular examples of quality solid wood furniture all of the world and especially in Canada. During the early 18th century the New world became a leader in the manufacturing of solid wood furniture and has carried the tradition past the pique of wood workings popularity. Notably in regions known for their acquisition of lumber and ad skilled craftsman are prevalent fine examples of solid wood furniture are produced. The feel and grain of wood connects the owner to a heritage of inventive artisans and will help the owner learn to appreciate the value of solid wood furniture.
The history behind solid wood furniture is as varied as it is well studied, due to the word of mouth transmission of information; the narrative of solid wood furniture's history is detailed and extensive. Egyptian wood furniture was status symbols carved from rare trees and decorated with gold inlays and studded with jewels. Roman wooden chairs were designed in a double “U” shape for comfort and utility, an example of the formative possibilities of solid wood furniture. Some of the most note worthy piece of solid wood furniture were developed during the 18th and 19th centuries.
However, a more modern use of solid wood furniture is the oak Stickley TV Console. In the heyday of wood furniture design the television was inconceivable, but this piece incorporates the seamless elegance of brass and wood and the craftsman's ability to hide the unsightly necessities of the cords and heating vents and the masked screws and nuts. This piece is also a fine example of a blending of mediums like copper and wood, a common theme surrounding the construction of solid wood furniture.
For wood furniture with a more classical designs and purpose you should look to the Stickley Three Drawer Chest. During Europe's medieval wooden chests need as water tight as possible to protect what was inside from the elements; however this chest drawer has a more basic purpose. This piece of solid wood furniture is made of solid oak and is adorned with classic dark copper hardware, perfect for any home.
A more dramatic concept of the same type is the Stickley Double Dresser with the classic edging. This dresser is finished in mahogany and is often shown with a cherry finish. The drawer handles are made of solid brass and crafted in elegant hooks and loops that call back to the late 19th century. This is an example of fine solid wood furniture that belongs in the proper bedroom.
Purchasing solid wood furniture is a step toward building a collectible and lasting specimen of classic furnishing. When you're shopping for a dresser armoire you should try studying the grain of the wood and type of finish will compliment the essence of the wood. Have a look through the catalogue and search for an example of solid wood furniture that will fit in your home.
There are no more well crafted example of our love affair with television than tv stands. These home entrainment centres are ubiquitous as the flat screen, the DVR and the DVD player, and if they are of good quality then all of these devices can find their place inside of contemporary tv stands. The need for entrainment is a huge necessity for most people and the invention of tv stands was birthed from that necessity. If you consider the variety out there to choose from, you can conclude that personality counts when considering this purchase.
Tv stands and entertainment centres have been designed by the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright and are often based on the designs of earlier pieces of furnishing such as desks and armories. This is because tv stands are becoming more autonomous from previous designs, becoming more and more independently conceived based on the utility of the of the appliances they house. Therefore, when go looking for tv stands you should consider which well best accommodate your home viewing machines.
The design concept behind the most tv stands is about blending style and with utility and making that synergy workable in terms of adding new appliances to the mix. The La Rochelle TV Console is a very straight rectangular composition that is also a good example of wood and glass. These tv stands are finished in Cherry and have a large top table to fit a wide-screen or flat screen monitor and a three shelves for a satellite box a DVD player, and a DVR.
As tv stands go the Sligh TV Consoles are great examples of a beefed up piece of home entertainment furnishing that is meant for the serious entertainer who is looking to have an all in one experience. It comes with either glass or wood panel to give a range of aesthetic choices. These tv stands feature a total of six shelves for the avid movie watcher, gamer or film aficionado. Also, in its rear are a network of cord management slots and heat escapement vents. This is a prime example of what can be done with a proper entertainment centre design.
In contrast to those complex Sligh TV consoles there are other tv stands which are more modest and easy to handle for those who enjoy relaxing in front the screen, but desire a more simple bit of furnishing. The Stickley 50 inch TV Console is another cherry piece that will make a fine addition to a home where the television is not the most integral part of the living room. These tv stands are very well built and come with two doors with light copper knobs for contrast. This is a perfect starter kit piece of for someone who wants to save space for other bits of furnishing.
Right now there are a lot of tv stands available to the public since the advent of the home theatre boom. People who want a completely authentic home viewing experience will want to purchase one of these tv stands. You should have a look through our catalogue and see which one can change the way you watch movies.
A good way to look at the experience of shopping for fine furniture is to consider the experience as a visit to a furniture gallery. A trip to a place where you can observe fine works of artisan-ship that may enhance your home and not just piles of lumber to lay your head on. A good furnishing store or furniture outlet should have a well prepared furniture gallery ready for you to pursue, and you should view the experience as enriching and utilitarian.
What is called studio or custom furniture is what you will usually find in a furniture gallery. However, true one-of-a-kind pieces are more often than not only available upon commission which is why most retailers will either attempt to stock quality equivalents of studio furniture or work with very prolific craftsmen. The word studio is very important to the concept of a furniture gallery, because it denotes a sense of art fused with function, which is what you will find in a furniture gallery.
If you live in a place like Montreal, Berlin or New York there is a good chance that you will find yourself given an opportunity to visit a fine furniture gallery at one point or another. The artisans and designers behind this work enjoy having exhibitions which promote them amongst potential clients and buyers. For them a furniture gallery is a chance to get exposure and network. But for you it should be a chance to find out what style you might consider for your next purchase.
One example of something you might see on a visit to your local or a private furniture gallery is the Barrymore sectional sofa. This sofa is an adventurous piece that is evocative of the Art Deco movement that revolved around furnishing meant to bring guest and partying into the design equation. This type of sofa is what you might have found in a furniture gallery during the era of Warhol and his ilk.
Then there is the flirty Barrymore Coco chair, which would fit perfectly into any furniture gallery and is a close cousin to many of the chairs inspired by and produced during the avant-garde movement. Its overall shape is very forward thinking; not so much a chair and more of a clever insinuation of what a chair might be. However, there are traceable levels of an Art Deco inspiration in its constrained but dense cushioning, velvet upholstery and slightly tapered wooden legs. This piece is a fine example of the understated class you can find in many a furniture gallery.
You should try and visit a furniture gallery as often as you can to get an idea where you would like to go, in terms of following furnishing trends. A furniture gallery will give the opportunity to experience a lot of what makes interior design such a creative activity. You should pick up a copy our catalogue and see what on your next visit to the furniture gallery.
Ontario is a region known for an appreciation of craftsmanship and there a fewer examples of this than furniture in the Stoney Creek area. Stoney Creek became a city around 1984 and has become more and more metropolitan. The city's enthusiasm for fine furniture is supported by the growing and ever present availability of fine home decorations and the character of this appreciation makes the region unique.
Like much of the design tastes within the Americas, Stoney Creekhas a kinship with old world sensibilities and concepts. However, Stoney Creek is not simply locked into the classical, its influence reach beyond the conventional and to the modern and contemporary. There seems to be no end to the examples of what types of furnishing you could find in a Stoney Creek home or on the show floor of a fine furniture store.
One concept that is pretty much universal is fashionable comfort. The Princeton Sofa by Barrymore is a fine example of fusing fine design with liveable comfort in a handsome package that can be integrated into any home. One of the most notable features is a high back and slim lines and fine upholstery over well stuffed cushions all encompassing a late modern design. The variance of this couches design speak to the variety and quality of fine furniture.
There are a lot of examples of mid-modern leather work and you can be sure of its comfort. The Hancock and Moore Patriot Swivel Chair features finely treated, aesthetically worn leather mould into a classically regal shape that would be perfect for an office with a wooden theme. Its swivel feature makes it ideal for the active professional, is well constructed to sustain lasting use, style and durability.
The Stickley Orchard St. Twin Sofa Bed (pictured) is a more contemporary example. Its show wood is made from treated, solid oak like many other examples of fine Canadian furnishing and its leather has a rich red brown tint. As a sleeper it cushions are well padded so as to allow them to easily be converted into a proper mattress. A comparison between the Stickley and the Hancock elicits the breadth of variety found amongst fine furniture.
Another example of Stickley's finery is the Stickley 21st Century sofa bed. As the name asserts there is a contemporary and forward looking element to its design, but still there is something classy about what it takes from history. The broad mindedness behind this design is found in the minimalism of its three part composition and simple colour pallet. However, the cherry finish is fine and should be treated as such, while the cushions have the early modern element that is indicative of fine furniture style.
If you’re shopping for furniture, Stoney Creek area is the place to start – feel free to browse the catalogue and see what you like.
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