The guests of House & Home were not the only ones assessing the work on display at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. As usual, a panel of design magazine editors -- this year there were 11, from Britain, France, Italy, Canada and the United States -- gave out their own awards. (Interestingly, there was little overlap between their picks and those of the impromptu critics.)
Posted by John, in General.
I like to cook, especially when I don't have to. When I have the time, I like to whip up the real thing, like a pie with a homemade crust. My cooking style generally can be classified as "get outta my way." I need space for all the stuff I'm chopping and shredding. There are a lot of dirty dishes and a lot of tools. It's not a pretty process.
But I like a pretty kitchen as much as the next person. So I visited some model homes recently to indulge in a little window shopping -- and to find out whether new kitchens are for looks or for cooks.
Posted by John, in Kitchen Design & Furniture.
Location, location, location.
In the garden, the patio is the place where everybody congregates. Usually my clients want to know where to locate their patio and what size it should be.
The best place is where you have a natural tendency to sit; a comfortable area with ample room. If you prefer sitting in the sun, I would look at the sun pattern (during a day when you are at home) and figure out where the sunniest area of your garden is situated. The sun is the most intense between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Posted by John, in Patio & Outdoor Furniture.
One of the most fulfilling projects many of you will take on is the interior decorating of your home. Some of the areas that will need careful planning are colors, furniture, and accessorizing. Getting the layout right and making sure all things fit properly is of course a huge part of the project. Simply visualizing it is not always possible, especially when the whole home or business is being done. There are some very good software packages available to help make things a lot easier.
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Posted by Will, in General.
Hekman Woodwork, founded in 1922, has long been known for its high quality construction of wooden traditional furniture. Built to last a lifetime, Hekman is constructed from the highest quality woods such as mahogany and yewood.
High attention to detail characterizes the Oval Lamp table. This table is a great piece for a lamp or accent piece to bring out elegance in any room. The table has a pull out tray which can be used to store small items. A hallmark of this piece is the fan medallion inlay in the center of the table. The wood grain on the table top move towards this decorative inlay center creating a visually appealing surface of symmetrical proportions.
Posted by John, in Traditional Furniture.
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