Noguchi Free Form Sofa with Ottoman

You have to love the carefree look of this Isamu Noguchi reproduction sofa at Modern Collections. The subtle lines on the back of the sofa support the free form image that Noguchi was trying to create. The matching ottoman shares the same lines as the sofa. What a great piece of modern furniture. Price $2,989.

Zero Gravity Chair - Like Floating in Space

When it comes to really getting smart about your health, and using furniture products that can aid in total comfort there are some awesome chairs on the market. I have done previous stories about the Stressless line from Ekornes and I still believe they make a super product. The Zero Gravity chair is another product that has real benefits to relieving pressure from the spine. I heard about these chairs for years and finally went to try them out and did not want to leave the store. I felt very at easy as the chair tilted back to elevate my feet and level out my body taking the load from my spine and allowing my heart to work less. Back Saver and Perfect Chair are two companies making these zero gravity chairs and I highly recommend you take some time to sit for a while. When you go try them, give your body at least 10 minutes to feel the benefits.

Eco Friendly Furniture Production Increases

It seems that the world is going green, and not the color rather the eco friendly concept of taking care of mother earth. The furniture industry which uses so many raw materials from foam to an abundance of wood, is finding ways to join the plan. Furniture Style has an article this month with some companies using renewable and recycled materials as a way of doing business.

Norwalk Furniture for instance is committed to 10% soy based foams and recycled wire and steel in hundreds of its styles. Environment Furniture uses peroba wood from abandoned barns and dwellings in southern Brazil. Four Hands Congo collection uses Mango, a fast growing hardwood used for its fruit production which will only bear fruit for a few years. The wood is then used and new growth planted in a natural rotation.

At this years furniture markets the manufacturers have apparently heard the demands from consumers and made a strong eco friendly showing. With great looks that will be sure to entice consumers, new items ranged from "light green" with some eco friendly components to "dark green" with 100% sustainable materials. Some of the more sought after materials are rattan, fallen rainforest trees, retired fruit bearing trees, plantation forestry, and leathers dyed with aniline that are less harmful to the environment. As things move forward demand for eco friendly materials will surely grow as petroleum based materials and lumber prices grow as they have in recent years.

Cork Flooring - Ecologically Responsible and Beneficial

The first image that comes to mind when I think of cork is a wooden stopper in a wine bottle. Cork has many other advantages that are not as publicized. Environmentally speaking cork is one of the few products that does not destroy the tree when it is harvested. Cork oak trees have bark harvested every nine years. Tree bark is what cork is made out of. The oak tree itself is not harmed in any way so that it can grow its bark back. These trees commonly have a life span well over 100 years. Cork manufacturers use the bark to make wine stoppers. Cork flooring is a byproduct made from the waste left over when the wine stoppers are manufactured. In addition cork flooring can be made into beautiful patterns and colors to enhance the décor of your business or home.


Cork Benefits
Durability & softness - air pockets in cork make the product soft to walk on and reduce the wear and tear on the floor since the cushioning prevents shoes from grinding on the flooring.
Sound reduction - cork's porous nature causes sound to become trapped in the tiny air pockets in the wood. Consider cork as a sound proofing agent.
Thermal insulation - Heat and cold are trapped in cork within the tiny air pockets in the wood. Cork flooring should never be as cold or as warm as traditional flooring.
Anti allergenic and insect resistant - Suberin is a natural substance in cork that repels insects and also prevents cork from rotting. Suberin is the key substance that prevents corks from rotting in wine bottles.

Cork flooring can be made into beautiful patterns and colors to enhance the décor of your business or home.

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Don't forget the Bathroom Furniture

Do you really want to fine tune your décor, and create a statement that will make you the Jones's everyone will be trying to keep up with. If so, you will need to cover all your bases especially the bathrooms. Today there are so many options in bathroom fixtures, faucets, and sinks that choosing the right combination can be confusing. To ensure you are getting top quality, go with a proven leader in the field, it may cost more but your investment will last. Kohler is a great choice when building or remodeling with their close attention to detail and cutting edge design. . Handcrafting with iron, wood, and metal tempt the eyes and hands to linger on the exquisite features. The full line of Kohler products have continuity and cover vanities, sinks and bathroom furniture made meticulously from the finest materials available. Console tables feature tops made of marble, vitreous china, blended stone or fireclay, and offer ample countertop surface for your toiletries. Marble, vitreous china and blended stone countertops are pre-cut to accommodate Kohler undercounter sinks and widespread faucets.