With the trend moving to cheaper and faster, it is nice to see real quality at a reasonable price. The Elite Modern line made right here in the good old USA, is a very well made product with an outstanding, clean look. The constantly growing line specializes in mostly heavy gauge steel with wood accents, both of which are available in several finishes. You can see the products currently in production at
My personal favorite is the Tangent dining series which can fill most size requirement and color schemes. The table is available in round, square and rectangular. There are several chair options which can also be matched with height adjustable barstools and occasional table groups for a complete look.They even offer a bench for a unique dining look. Other accent items like buffet tables and a great line of bars will add a modern look that will be timeless, not trendy.
On the construction side, the products are heavy welded steel for ultimate durability. Combined with a selection of cleanable micro fibers the Elite Modern line is virtually care free and a great value. Compared to some costly modern Italia designs, I highly recommend their entire line of furniture. They can even help you find a dealer near you.
TAGS: Modern and Contemporary Furniture
It's a common dilemma: decorating a toddler nursery with the right Child Furniture. Your child's outgrown teddy bears and pastel ribbons, and is ready for a motif that looks more "grown up" but still retains that sense of innocence. You also want child furniture that's as practical as it is pretty. After all, your child's grown more active and curious. He loves to play, read, and occasionally subject his toys to the loud banging and kicking ("but it's part of the game, Mommy!").
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If you like your furniture built solid and built to last with no frills or needless embellishment, then Mission Style furniture is what you're looking for. The Mission or Arts and Crafts Movement was a backlash against the extravagant, over-the-top designs of the Victorian era and also against the mass produced furniture emerging after the industrial revolution. In the late 1890s, craftsmen such as Gustav Stickley led the charge to incorporate clean, geometric lines and natural materials to produce structurally sound pieces that emphasized the originality of the craftsman and his handiwork.
Telltale signs of Mission Style furniture include visible joints, such as the mortise and tenon that was popular at the time and continues to serve furniture makers today, as well as quarter-sawn wood which gave the grain a beautiful look. Nails and rivets were often left exposed to add a gleaming contrast to the wood or upholstery. While the philosophy seems to set-up decades of fabulously boring furniture, it was anything but. Rather, Mission furniture was beautifully designed, with manufacturers relying on exquisite craftsmanship and finishing techniques to add serene elegance to an item.
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Double chaises and other comforts bring the inside out.The furniture business is happy to accommodate cuddlers.Oversize chairs, double beds and love seats are cases in point; you have to get close to make the most of them. But until recently, outdoor togetherness was largely the purview of campers who can throw down tents, mats and sleeping bags when the mood strikes. No more.
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I saw these ideas from the Houston Chronicle today and wanted to pass them along. Hopefully, we have great weather this summer and can enjoy our time outside.
• CUSHIONS: Consumers want indoor comforts outside. Many companies sell furniture and umbrellas made with Sunbrella brand fabrics, which are "pretty much indestructible," says Chair King's Judy Evans. Water beads up and rolls off. Sunbrella also offers different grades of protection with one-, three- and five-year no-fade warranties.
• FAUX WICKER: People like the look of wicker but want to leave furniture outdoors; hence the popularity of powder-coated frames covered by resin strips. "Wicker feels like a vacation house," says Evans. "If you have a pool, you can get an entire tropical look and feel"
• FIRE PITS AS COOLERS: Load up the pit with ice and lay on the beer and sodas during the summer months.
• LOUNGE SEATING: Dining sets are no longer the big draw. Customers want outdoor rooms to look more like lounges, experts say. Contemporary designs are a big part of this look.
Source: Houston Chronicle
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