There is a new style of shabby chic interior design that says no to matching sets of furniture. Use what you have, buy pieces you love individually from yard sales and flea markets, and throw it all together in one room in what appears to be a very haphazard way. In reality, this room design, when done properly, can produce some of the most attractive, comfortable looking rooms by virtue of its completely unpretentious style. The look can start with a good quality
Metal beds come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Some are very simple and angular, while some are quite intricate. A fancy metal bed can become th
Most people think of a headboard as an optional accessory, but headboards serve an important purpose. They are meant to be part of the structure on your bed. Metal bed frames have holes in the end specifically to allow the frame to be attached to a headboard. The purpose is to make the bed sturdier. These days, there are hundreds of different wood and metal headboards to ch
When your young son is ready to trade in his toddler bed for a more grown-up sleeping area, a metal bed is just the thing to transform his space. Properly constructed, metal beds hold together solidly for many years and can be a great investment. Imagine buying a piece of furniture for your child and never having to replace it as long as your child lives under your roof. While that may be a tall order for other companies, Hillsdale Furniture is up to the challenge.
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A trip through any furniture store will invariably show you one thing: contemporary is in, traditional is out. While this is great for someone who loves contemporary designs, it isn’t such a good thing for someone who is into a more classic or older style. The easiest way to find a classic look is to search furniture designers online. Some of the best furniture designers create beautiful
When it comes to decorating, some people choose an all at once approach and some people choose to decorate one piece at a time. One item that can help to make or break your bedroom is your headboard. Headboards can be simple or complex, functional or decorative but one thing they shouldn’t be is rushed. A contemporary headboard should bring your entire bedroom décor together so there is nothin
When it comes to picking out the perfect contemporary headboard, you have to keep several important things in mind. You not only need a headboard that is attractive, you need it to match your preexisting bedroom décor and you also need it to fit your budget. This is a difficult balancing act, but luckily, there is one headboard that meets all of these conditions with little trouble. It features an elegant design that is perfect for any married couple or single woman and it is available at a price you won’t believe. Shopping for
To the untrained eye, a headboard is likely an afterthought when designing the perfect bedroom. Some may see a headboard as a practical item used to make sleeping more comfortable, when, in fact, no other single item can add more beauty to a bedroom than just the right headboard. A wooden headboard can add rustic charm and a timeless, antique quality to any bedroom décor, no matter how cramped for space you are or what color your wallpaper is.
It is no secret that as time passes, fashion trends in furniture and design change. The 1980’s saw black leather used heavily in furniture, but today you would be hard pressed to find a complete living room group like that. One area that has remained nearly unchanged over the last fifty years is the use of daybeds. A contemporary daybed has a timeless quality that decorators seem to be as in love wit
Have you ever spent the weekend at a bed and breakfast in some small town? Was it extremely relaxing? Many people find that they can relax more at a bed and breakfast than they can in a motel. Why is that? Why is it more relaxing to sleep in a bed in a bed and breakfast than it is to sleep in a larger hotel? It’s all about the décor. Décor is what makes your bedroom give off any specific type of feeling. For instance, if you have tons of metal in your bedroom that is finished with a stainless steel, you may be giving off a feeling of sterility or coldness. Wood, however, tends t
