Ikea brings an affordable alternative in its Stranda dresser. Priced at $149, this dresser can quickly solve the problem of not having enough clothes storage in the bedroom. Stranda comes unstained which allows you to stain it or paint it yourself to bring the colors or finish of your choosing into your bedroom. Painted white, black, pumpkin, or lime green would perfect this Ikea dresser for the modern bedroom. For a more traditional look, a stain such as walnut, cherry, or mahogany, would create a conservative look. Available at: Ikea - assembly required
Designer Cristian Wicha used a surfboard to inspire the stylish look of the Fin coffee and end table from BDI USA. I really like the lack of straight lines and the useful lower glass shelf that makes the best of a simple shape yet well angled shape. Two distinctly different sides allows for the lower shelf to be either revealed or hidden depending on your preference. Wicha added to the Fin's look with a choice of natural Walnut or Espresso wood optionals. BDI USA is well know for an all original selection of home theater audio video products that are made in America.
Fin Coffee Table 14.5"H x 33" x 61.5"
Fin End Table 22"H x 25" x 29.5"
Luna from De La Espada is a round dining table featuring construction from solid wood. Luna is available in oak or walnut. De La Espada's fame is in their solid wood construction. In today's environment so many manufacturers are looking to cut costs by using veneers, second hand woods, and lower quality timbers. The table top for Luna features a large slab of wood that is very thick. Additionally, the tripod legs have that same thickness and durability. These construction techniques remind me of "old world" quality where furniture in general was made much more solid and built to last a lifetime. A round dining table, such as Luna, is versatile in home decorating where it can work as a featured table or even as a dinette set. The Luna is available in three different sizes and three different finishes. Available at: De La Espada. Price: Oak - $4,225; Walnut - $4,695
Take you wall coverings one step further than simple paint or wall paper with Modwalls decorative wall tiles. The full line of Modwalls products includes glass tiles, mosaics, pebble tiles, cobalt glass, and various decorative wall tiles perfect for a modern or contemporary décor.Modwalls products are mounted on a sq ft.mesh sheet for ease in installation and proper spacing. The wide selection of options make it easy to find a compliment to any classic, retro or modern design style for your kitchen backsplash, bath, shower, pool or fireplace surround. For the eco-friendly environment there is even a cork mosaic tile series perfect for modern architectural surfaces such as walls and floors and is water resistant.
Quartz countertops offer an alternative to ever popular granite and marble as stone in kitchen design. One of the unique advantages is that quartz is one of nature's hardest minerals. The hardness of the stone can go a long way into durability for countertops and prevention of chipping or cracking of the stone. Quartz countertops are aesthetically pleasing in the same way as other stones helping beautify the look of your kitchen.
The pictures here feature a product from Caesarstone. Their product is 93% crushed quartz that is combined with polymer resins and pigments. Caesarstone then uses intense pressure, vibration, and vacuum to create slabs which provide the foundation for the quartz countertops. The decision as to which type of stone to put in a kitchen is a difficult one. If you are considering quartz, then be sure and check out Caesarstone's lifetime warranty.
