At times, we find ourselves content with the standard furniture but may eventually look dull. While it does serve its purpose initially, as creative artists for home designs in our own right, we have an idea or two we are sure to have in our heads to which we cannot readily do mainly because we find it something not needed today.

But we can make a difference if we try. All it needs is one task and the rest will follow. For sure one of them is turning to possible reupholstering or having slipcovers that can brighten up an old couch or chair.

Consider this approach. It may be the secret to spicing up certain areas of your home or not the home as a whole:

Consider the suitability of fabric weight (thickness), weave and texture for the intended use.

A fabric with texture, versus a smooth finish, is less likely to show dirt, wear, and spots.

Durability: including an understanding of the natural life of some fibers is key.

Ease of cleaning and overall resistance to wear, dirt, and spotting is another important factor.

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Marsha Fottler from the Herald Tribune has written an extremely informative article on pillow cases and how they are a breeding ground for dust mites and allergens. She advices to wash pillow cases regularly and also recommends HotMedics DreamShield Ultra pillow collection which made of 300-thread-count cotton and filled with microfiber.  You can check out the full article here and here are some tips from the writer:

– Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedroom, and fabric drapes, too.

– Keep upholstered furniture to a minimum in the bedroom.

– Vacuum regularly. Wear a mask and after the room is vacuumed, stay out of it for a half an hour.

– Replace wool, down or feather bedding with synthetics.

– Replace your bed pillows every couple years.

– Invest in allergen-impermeable covers for the mattress and bed pillows.

– Use a pillow protector under the pillowcase.

The Amleto bed from Italian manufacturers Jesse is chic, contemporary and comfortable. The base is available in  dark oak, matt lacquer or gloss lacquer and the headboard can be upholstered in fabric or leather. The bed is available in Euro King and Super King size and prices start from £1390.

The Crypton Dog Bed is available only on Design Within Reach. The bed has William Wegman works printed on Crypton Super Fabrics and the fabric is easy to care. Woven with the breathable impermeability found in the interior layer of disposable diapers, the fabric is almost odor free.

The Quba Upholstery Chaise Lounger can be ordered from here for $1,129.00. The lounger features a polish stainless steel frame and can also double as a daybed.

Features:
# Hardwood frame with CFS foam and fabric finish
# Bolster: 36″W x 8”H
# Dimensions: 75”L

The Modern Cleo Daybed offers both functionality and style. Cleo offers full customization and hence one doesn’t need to fret about it clashing it with  other furniture pieces. Materials: hardwood frame, highest quality foam and fill, down fill available, steel or wood legs Options/Finishes: Various configurations - various fabrics - various legs

The Cocoon Bed has been designed by Thomas Althaus for RUF. This contemporary bed will complement any décor thanks to its simple lines and unique headboard. The bed is upholstered in a plaid fabric and for more information head over here.

Missoni needs no introduction in the design world and we here at Bedzine love the stuff they churn out. Check out these avant-garde cushions from Missoni which come with their own patent leather handle. A part of the Cerchi Collection, the cushions make a great conversation piece.

# Canberra - Top

# Adelaide - Bottom

# Removeble cover

# Patent leather handle

# Colored band Tasmania

# base: fabric Eucla

# Adelaide:59%Acetate-26%Cotton-15%Silk

# Canberra:80%Acetate-20%Silk

# 27.5″x6″

Going green is the mantra of the 21st century and using less wood is always good (hey that actually rhymes). Hence one of the reasons we really dig the Cardboard chair which was designed by Prof. Peter Raacke, way back in 1968.

OTTO belongs to the first industrially fabricated pieces of furniture, which were solely made from cardboard. Today is displayed in the MoMa, Vitra Design-Museum and the ‘Deutsche Technik-Museum’.

OTTO ist for:
- seating,
- being painted,
- being sprayed,
- being decorated or
- leaving undecorated