Interior Design

May 15, 2009

What is interior design?

Interior design is a term that has recently become synonymous with the rich and famous bringing in professional designers to makeover their mansions, or daytime TV programmes that often come up with some questionable ideas!

The idea of interior design should not be ignored though. It’s always good to have a final goal and a plan to work to. By doing this you are being an interior designer. There are some simple steps that need to be thought about before you even think about picking up a paint brush, so here I’ve laid out a few tips: It’s not just choosing a theme or a colour scheme for a specific room that is important when designing your house. An equally vital ingredient is the choice of furniture, making sure that it blends succinctly with your aspirations and purpose for the room in question. Solid hardwood furniture is an excellent investment, majestic, aesthetically pleasing, yet robust enough for every day use for years to come. Never compromise on quality when designing the room of your choice. Install superior quality solid hardwood such as oak, mahogany or mango (both light and dark should be considered) for a varied but complementary effect. Whether you select from modern bedroom furniture to help transform your personal space into a stylish sanctuary, rustic furniture for a relaxing feel distinct individual pieces such as a magnificent bed or a stunning sideboard with its dovetailed joint drawers, there is sure to be a special piece that compliments your design perfectly.

It’s not all about paint and cushions

Whilst interior design can be described as the art of selecting and organising room furnishings such as curtains, carpets and corresponding comfy cushions, not forgetting some unusual ornaments, a major aspect that ‘pulls’ the room together is the furniture itself. Whether it is the geometric shapes of cubism, fresh charm of rustic country cottage designs, or an exotic Asian style that you aspire to, with such a wide selection of solid hardwood pieces to choose from, there is bound to be a furniture item that will give your room the wow factor. All Oak Furniture Land pieces offer solidity and longevity, with solid hardwood backs and intricate dovetail joints for the drawers. Practicality and an attractive room lay out is a major consideration when developing a successful design, in order to achieve a simple balanced living environment is created that is suitable for the type of room.

Take it one room at a time

Choosing complimentary furniture that is solid, strong and hard wearing yet elegant and beautiful too, is a vital ingredient to creating your perfect room. Care needs to be taken when choosing the correct colour and style of a piece of furniture – an airy room or where light is important, such as in a hall or a conservatory would best suit simple, light furniture, whilst if it is a sense of elegance that is desired, notably in a dining room or bedroom, chunkier pieces in darker hues might be more suitable. This is always a personal thing, and you’re often drawn to a certain design. No matter what you choose, don’t be tempted by flat-pack furniture or furniture that is built using veneers. Always ensure that you are buying high quality, even if it means buying in stages or taking advantage of interest free credit.

Designing a Dining Room

March 18, 2009

Article Category: General > Tags: dining chair, Dining Room Furniture, dining table, interior design, office furniture, tub chair

Despite the basic principles of design when planning a dining room, a fundamental aspect is selecting and choosing the right dining room furniture that supports and enhances the ambiance of the dining room itself. Whilst dining rooms have tended to be formal in style with a sense of quality and luxury emanating from the choice of dining furniture, nowadays, they are being designed to incorporate a whole spectrum of styles, from ornate and grandiose schemes to modern minimalism with corresponding furniture in the desired style, too.

Naturally, if you plan to entertain regularly, then solid wooden furniture would serve you best, whether it’s the clear cut lines of a solid oak dining table and six matching chairs or the more traditional Corsica Brown Teak Dining Set. Some dining sets come in light or dark shades like the stunningly stylish Mantis dark or light solid mango six foot Indian dining sets with its six elegant high back grass chairs. Like wise the Baku Mango Indian Dining Table and accompanying comfortable chairs also has the choice of dark stain or natural waxed finish. Another option is to choose one of our ash furniture ranges. What ever your colour scheme or theme, make sure the dining furniture you choose compliments the impression you wish to achive.

Room space is a vital primary consideration when planning a dining room. Not only is the size of the table important for the number of guests you wish to entertain, but equally important is that there is enough room to allow your guests to pull out chairs and move around comfortably. Whilst lighter dining room furniture helps make the room lighter and more spacious, if it is a large dining room you are designing, then darker wood would perhaps be more appropriate. If space allows, then don’t forget a wine rack. Having a wine rack that matches the dining room furniture creates a sense of harmony and coherence. Examples include the beautiful Baku dark or light mango wine cabinet with a rack on one side to display the wine and a handy storage cupboard on the other. Contemporary living means that the dining room isn’t used just for entertaining, but for hobbies and as a home office too, in which case, durable solid wooden furniture would be the ideal choice especially since it lends itself well to the demands of daily living. The multitude of uses for the modern dining room thus require more than just a table and chairs. Storage plays a vital part, so it’s worth considering pieces of solid wooden furniture such as sideboards and dressers in which you can safely store miscellaneous items when not in use. The Tokyo Solid Oak Glazed Dresser provides excellent storage and is ideal for both keeping clutter at bay as well as for serving drinks from. The Baku three shelf display unit is another prime example of a stylish storage solution. Why not relax following your meal by reclining in the ultimate in style and class – a leather solid oak tub chair available in brown and made using top grade leather. Take the dining experience to another level and make a statement with the ageless elegance and ensuring quality of solid wooden furniture. Put the specialness back in to dining at home. Happy dining!