Hermes has launched a new line of high-end furnishings which will be shown at the Salone de Mobile in Milan, Italy. The new pieces of the collection were designed by Enzo Mari, Antonio Citterio, Eric Beneque, Jean-Michel Frank and Denis Montel, giving home owners another lush opportunity to perk up their homes with new furniture solutions.

Aside from these new high-end furniture, houseware accessories will likewise be showcased to provide more class and appeal, perfect for the people seeking new lush and quality furniture for their home designing needs.

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New Hermes Furniture Line Launched

This new furniture line is called “Tunnels” and were designed by Nora Berman. It is a furnishing that allows you to slip in and out of hiding spaces and was really inspired by watching some kids playing the game “hide and seek”.

The Tunnels Bed and Stool should be a hit with kids and perhaps for people who are avoiding some people like let us say the IRS. These objects were created using a technology involving bending metal tubes and wood etching. Elastic bands are then wrapped around these materials and closed with velcro.

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Tunnels Bed and Stool

For the people looking towards great discounts and savings on potential new furniture and home stuff, Ashley Furniture is the place to be. Get crazy price-offs on select items priced at $299.99 for beds and $399.99 on sofas. Here is a breakdown of their great price off:

• Kira Bed: 299.99 (headboard, footboard and rails)
• Kira 5 Piece Bedroom: $799.99 (bed, dresser and mirror)
• Logan Stone Sofa: $399.99
• Carlyle Bed: $499.99 (headboard, footboard and rails)
• Carlyle 5 Piece Bedroom: $1199.99 (bed, dresser and mirror)
• Martin Oyster Leather Match Sofa: $599.99
• Carlyle 5 Piece Dining Room Group: $699.99
• Macie Brown Sofa: $499.99
• Hyland 5 Piece Pub Set: $299.99 (counter height table with four bar stools)

Check them out online and see which furniture item best suits your need.

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Ashley Furniture Announces Biannual Sale

What happens to your old mattress when they have already used up their reliable product life? Throw them away and wait for the garbage collectors to collect? Give them to charity or the needy? If you have an old mattress, hold on for a moment and see what things you can do with it. Something like re-use or recycling perhaps?

As mattresses have become more and more of a disposal issue, improved recycling and reuse options are coming into play. Where they are recycled, mattresses are often deconstructed: the foam, fiber, steel and wood from beds separated, bailed and recycled separately into new goods, such as other mattresses and carpet padding. Generally, reusing the unit as a whole is not a popular choice for safety reasons. But don’t shudder just yet at the idea of mattress reuse – there are more options out there than you think.

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Old Mattresses Turned into New Furniture

If you want a glimpse of what new furniture products are coming out in the market soon then you better watch out for this Main Street Chair from Avenue Six which is now among the finalists for the Houseware Design Awards.

The awards are based on appearance, function, originality, performance, ergonomic comfort, safety, market response, and innovative materials and technology. And from the looks of it, the Main Street Chair is oozing with all these categories to which more credentials should be released soon.

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Main Street Chair

Everyone knows that condominium living is perhaps limited but it doesn’t mean you cannot get the ideal home design for the so-called “Shoebox” pads. It is apparent that many cannot afford and will have a tough time looking for the modern and urban way of living but apparently it should be viewed as a challenge rather than a limitation.

We see the influx of small furnishings today but if you make the right choices, you may be surprised at how condo living can be pegged as living large. How? Well it all boils down to good design and furniture selection. Forget about the old bulky stuff that you had in you ancestral home. These are the past. While they may have been ideal and something we have gotten used to, reality is that you have to face the future wisely and creatively.

Some new furniture solutions may seem limited but if you consider it a challenge, then you can see how well you fill them in with limited area space. Condo living is not a degrading fact of living these days. You just have to let go of large living like before and make limited space a joy to be in especially when it comes to creative interior decorating.

Condominium Decors Are a Challenge for Furnishing Enthusiasts

Whatever happens in the elections, rest assured there will be some furniture shopping made especially if the new first family does not feel comfortable with what they see in the White House. This may sound petty but based on trends from previous Presidents, a change in furnishings has been a common practice.

Normally, you would think that that White House would be full of white painted and expensive furniture. But depending on appeal you can expect something new in the White House once the new president (Obama or McCain), is sworn in to take office.

“People buy furniture that appeals to them first, and, when they find there is a story that goes along with it, that’s a bonus,” Smith said. “So we do adaptations that make the piece relevant to the marketplace and also have some history. People think that’s terrific.”

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New Furniture for the New First Family

Popular actress Jessica Alba could care less about whether the furniture that she buys has been used or not. Actually, it is all about quality and of course craftsmanship.

If you look at her home, she has been branded eco-friendly mainly due to her current journey towards seeking reusable furniture that have been often discarded by others for new ones in the market. Other than being an economical way to furnish your home, it also makes sense considering durability of old furniture items are still best especially if they have been around for a longer period of time.

Interior decorator Kari Whitman scours antiques store, flea markets and a client’s existing inventory before even thinking about new furniture. “The craftsmanship is often better in older pieces,” says Whitman. “For Jessica Alba’s house we bought almost every piece used.”

(Source) InStyle

Jessica Alba Prefers Used Furniture

There are people who throw out dilapidated furniture, most of which may have been damaged or worn out. But while you think that they are outside waiting to be picked up by the regular trash collector, don’t be surprised if you see it refurbished and sporting an image of its past life or even origin.

People like Alexena Cayless turn garbage into gold and her line of work which was exhibited at the Eco Age and Beyond Valley in London. She has given forgotten furniture into classic pieces and are bound to be a new trend when it comes to new furniture for your home.

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Flytipped Furniture from Alexena Cayless

Here is something for the avid home designer in all of you. For people who are looking for new home furniture design ideas, Alfresco Homes has offered a range of new furniture ensembles headed by Everwoven all-weather wicker collections and two marble mosaic lines of bistro and dining sets and accessories.

Aiming to adhere to the various needs and usual traditional home ideas that people are wanting for their proper ambiance home ideas, people are sure to find something certainly suitable for their home and interior design needs. Check out their site for more of what home design ideas they offer today.

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Alfresco Home Provides New Furniture Ideas

During furniture shows, you would think that modern and new furniture that are offered in the market would perhaps garner all the attention. But apparently, there are people who have an eye out for antiques and apparently that is the case when most people paid more attention towards the antique furniture that was on hand at the Woodland Handicraft Industries’ furniture fair at Muslim library in Bistupur.

There are still some people who prefer the old-fashioned style of furniture designs and many of them are aching to get their own for their homes. Today we are encouraged to live in a space-saving manner. It just so happens that some people have the luxury and space for such classical antiques that are still available in the market today.

The furniture has been designed based on Kashmiri art, Rajasthani art, Gujarati art, Portugal art and Mughal art. The carvings on the wood depend upon the art.

“The difference in look is due to the type of carvings. The carvings for Kashmiri art are more fine compared to the Portugal ones. In traditional furniture carvings narrate a story. We have modified the designs a bit to appeal to customers who want a touch of modernism,” said Ahmed.

(Source) The Telegraph

Antique Furniture in the Limelight

Having various kinds of furniture that may have been around for quite some time will eventually lose its luster due to years of wear and tear or even probable neglect. But while they may seem to be falling apart, furniture can be reborn with the right practice such as a new paint job or perhaps help from the pros who know how to bring back the sparkle and even come up with something better.

Such is a talent that you can leave to the pros. Specialists such as Jamie Ward have this hobby and if you have some old furniture lying around which you are planning to dispose of, back up a bit. Check out what they have to offer. It can save you a lot of money and perhaps give you something better than buying new furniture ideas in the market.

Dusty old furnishings often receive a second life with fresh upholstery and a new coat of paint, but rarely do we have the patience or skill to repurpose parts and fashion an entirely new piece of furniture. Jamie Ward, a design student in Manchester, England, takes cast off chairs and tables, deconstructs them, and rebuilds them into exceptional examples of functional art.

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Rekindle the Old Magic of Old Furniture

Just where do recycled bottles go after they have been collected? Perhaps many of us think that these bottles would just be cleaned and then reused again but for others, using recycled bottles can go as far as creating new furniture enhancers such as perhaps your counter top.

Such was the idea and concept that BottleStones does in providing greater counter top finished to which recycled bottles are among the materials used for making one. For most homes, nothing beats topping off their home or kitchen designs with the classy counter tops that make our homes look better and with greater finish.

BottleStone sits in the “mid-high range” on price — cheaper than real marble or granite, and similar to other man-made stone like Corian, but pricier than that laminate-and-pressed-wood stuff that you scorched with your iron in your first apartment.

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BottleStones offer Eco-Friendly Counter Tops

Home furniture will always have their share of the wear and tear and though they don’t talk or stress what they are feeling at times, we can clearly see how they can look “tired” at times.

Now the answer does not lie in retiring them and getting new furniture to put in your homes. There are ways to rejuvenate these home furniture and Slipcovers offers a lot of improvements to uphold the quality and projection of these falling furniture pieces through time.

“Slipcovers can be an extreme makeover for furniture that looks a little tired–at less than the cost to reupholster,” says Jan Jessup, national spokesperson for Calico Corners. “Think of slipcovers like a pretty new dress for your furniture. Textured and patterned fabrics will help you create the look you want.”

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Slipcovers Can Liven Up Tired Furniture

When it comes to decorating, it is all about concept and organization. Hence, if you have old furniture lying around, don’t just give them away or throw them out. They may still play a vital role in complementing the perfect room design you have in mind and you will be surprised at their impact.

Old chairs, tables or even the standard coffee tables that may have depreciated over time can still be used at times. There are people who want designs that can provide a mixture of antique and modern furniture and rather than buying, making use of old stuff can really make a difference.

If you want a good tip, old furniture can be remodeled as well. An old round table for instance, can be redesigned the modern way, adding some glass and a couple of varnish to certain parts that need touches for better presentation. Seriously, you will be surprised at the output; practically to be mistaken as new furniture for a cheaper price!

You can check out these tips for a better illustration of old furniture that made a difference.

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Old Furniture Can Be Part of New Designs

The cost of things is going up, and many high-end furniture manufacturers are discovering that people are not as willing to purchase expensive furniture sets. Who can blame them? When it costs a fortune to fill up your gas tank and the idea of filling up your heating oil tank is something that makes you want to faint to just think about it, it is no wonder that people are searching for more inexpensive ways to decorate their home.

There are times when you simply have to purchase new furniture for your home. If you’ve got a bedroom that is out of date and that does not give you a relaxing feeling when you enter it, you may want to think about changing up your bedroom furniture a bit. You can put a beautiful bedroom furniture set in your bedroom even if you’re trying to save money. One good example of a beautiful and inexpensive bed is the Blair Bed with Frame by the Fashion Bed Group. This bed is a dramatic yet has a soft side to it as well, making it the type of bed and frame that you can put in a single woman’s bedroom, a single man’s bedroom, or a couple’s bedroom easily. This bed has a slight outward curve on both the headboard and the footboard, while vertical slats adorn the grills. The mahogany finish will fit the design and color of any bedroom, making it an inexpensive way to redecorate your bedroom.

Blair Bed with Frame – Fashion Bed Group