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Unusual Hand-Woven Rugs from Alpha

brian yalung — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:54:21 +0000

Rugs have their way of perking up homes but it seems that the difference will eventually boil down to the design. And such can be satisfied by Alpha, thanks to their line of unusually hand-woven rugs that can surely be a great add to any place of your home.

Alpha offers customized and reversible rugs which can be made in just 10 to 12 weeks. Based in Peru, perhaps this is the secret to their impressive line. Alpaca is a natural fiber that is mainly used in the production of such rugs together with other materials like llama, sheep and other fibers.

The rugs offer an original and captivating make and are bound to spur up your home interiors once placed.

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Unusual Hand-Woven Rugs from Alpha

Tilted Concrete Sofa and Coffee Table

brian yalung — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:17:47 +0000

Ideal perhaps for the outdoors, designer Taylor Donsker unveils the Tilted Concrete Sofa and Coffee Table. Using calculated angles to provide the necessary comfort people seek when it comes to sitting, the tilted design should be more than able to appease such comfort requirements particularly in the outdoors.

The sofa makes use of high strength concrete, fibers and steel mesh reinforcements while a tilted armrest and backrest deliver the necessary angled comfort this sofa was intended to render. The sofa is composed of four pieces which interlock with the armrest.

As for the table, it provides support for two different sides. They resemble the natural variations found in the concrete sofa as well as the reflection of water, responding to the table’s poolside surroundings.

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Tilted Concrete Sofa and Coffee Table

Mendocino Wingback Chair

brian yalung — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:28:31 +0000

This chair is bound to make its way into any home any day. Better yet, if you look at the materials used to build it, you may further be enticed. The upholstery fabric is woven from raw silk, wool, hemp and organic cotton. Hence as far as comfort and being green is concerned, this chair is a great addition to your home, no doubt one of the favorite chairs you may want to rest in after a very hectic day.

The eco friendly furniture includes: soy-based, eco-friendly foam; natural cushion fibers; natural goose down features; sustainable hardwood frames; and 50 percent recycled metal springs.

(Source) Furniture Style

Mendocino Wingback Chair

Dressing Up your Dull Couch Back to Life

brian yalung — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:51:13 +0000

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.

(Source) Hamptons.com

Dressing Up your Dull Couch Back to Life

Lillberg Sofa-Bed from IKEA

TanYA — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:59:22 +0000

The Lillberg from IKEA is a there seat sofa-bed with storage which take cares of your guests without burning a hold in your pocket. Designed by Nike Karlsson, the sofa bed comes with a removable, machine washable cover. You can order on of these from IKEA US for $349.00.

Lillberg Sofa-Bed from IKEA

Woven Belted Hammock

TanYA — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:38:27 +0000

With summers now in full swing, we thought the Woven Belted Hammock is ideal for some outdoors lounging around. The all-weather hammock is made from durable nylon fibers that are enhanced to resist rotting and allows air to circulate. So grab a drink and enjoy the sunshine.

Woven Belted Hammock

The Sunset Chaise Lounge

TanYA — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:31:03 +0000

The Sunset Chaise Lounge beckons me to ditch work and just lounge around the pool 24/7. Designed by Rausch, the lounge is reminiscent of an outdoor sculpture. The curved base provides ultimate comfort while the round opening can be used as a storage space. Hidden wheels allow for easy movement. Made of weather resistant, high value synthetic Raucord fibers. The canopy and the cushion (available in 4 colors) are optional. Available in Mocha or Light Brown.

The Sunset Chaise Lounge

Corner BED for your dog

Max — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:10:26 +0000

Check out this cool corner BED for your dog. It’d be a great big bed you can simply place on the corner of your wall.

Here is a super soft bed you can tuck away in a corner. We have one in our bedroom and the dogs love it. It’s become a favorite place to sleep. This extra large bed is 44″x44″x64″. It is very thick (10 inches or so) and the bolster around the corner provides a place for your dog to tuck up against or rest his head on. The fleece-like surface is mottled so it hides hair nicely. The poly-cotton cover can be removed and washed in your washing machine. You can either hang dry or dry in the dryer. The polypropylene liner with Hypro-Loft fiber filling is removable, washable and dryable. Caddis uses Hypro-loft which is their exclusive blend of virgin and recycled fibers providing unmatched loft retention that won’t break down with use. This bed is not chew proof. If your dog chews fabric, it’s not a good choice for you.

Corner BED for your dog