ABC’s of Fine Design

Do love the futuristic look of those 70’s TV shows and movies or are you a huge Austin Powers fan? Well if you are I have a great solution for your home that will bring it into the 21st century yet still keep some of that same style. I introduce to you the Ball Chair.

This chair looks very comfortable and is fun to use a look at. The best part is you can custom design your own chair. If you head over to inmod.com you can find a few things you can customize but today I’m talking about this great ball chair that is also a great gift for any soon to be collage student. Some of the options you have for this chair are color of both the inside and outside meaning they can customize it to match collage colors if they are into that. There is also an optional ottoman and an mp3 package that will put your music right into the chair. This item of course is not cheep, but it’s still pretty cool, lets just say that you can get them a laptop bed and TV for less, but if you have the funds and want to splurge on them do so. Of course you can always just get one for yourself or you can use this coupon code and get 50% off your order of $500 or more: modern50

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One thing I like to stress is buying things that are unique and different. Most of the time I talk about importing things from exotic countries. Well today I want my fellow united states citizens to think not only of there country, but their wallets and our economy. That is why you should buy your home furnishings and other decor items from companies that make them in the good old USA.

The following companies have furniture made in the USA, check back next week for made in the USA lighting

Baker Furniture Company

Mobel Inc

Harden Furniture

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Look around you, there is so much that can become good design with the right combination of things. Designers use nature all of the time and the company I’m telling you about today is no exception.

If you have ever wanted to sit on a cloud then Meritalia is the company for you. Take this amazing sofa for example. It looks like a cloud and really is a very stylish and modern addition to any home, pair it with white or dark tables and two blue chairs and you have a very interesting focal point to your room. You could also use glass tables to keep that airy effect.

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Modern style is not just about the latest fashions and trends it’s about a look that is sophisticated, clean and simple. If you are going to update and switch to this look you want to start with modern furniture first, as it is much easier to find the large items and fit them in the room. Then you get the accessories and go from there.

A great example of modern style is the modern corner sofa from Denelli pictured to the right. It has simple clean lines and of course is classic black. Having it up on a platform only adds to the modern look and completes the design. Looking closer at this picture you can see that the flooring and the table complement this look also. Accessories are very important in modern design, but you must keep them simple.

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Comfort is something people usually think about when they think about the inside of a home, the outside they usually don’t think of comfort as much as they think of the experiences they have. They remember playing with their kids, being kids themselves or the back yard barbeque’s.

When designing your outdoor area you need to think of comfort. Century Furniture is one of my favorite brands and they have some wonderful out door furniture and you know it’s a quality brand as many wealthy homes have their furniture in them, including the White House.

They have some wonderful styles such as the set pictured to the right. This set makes you feel as if your inside on a cozy summer night, but you still get to be out in the sun and love all that time in your yard, you work hard on it, you should enjoy it. For an outdoor space you really should think of big furniture like this set, it’s inviting and comfortable.

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For me the most important part of design is that it be usable and comfortable. This is the main reason why commercial design does not interest me as much as residential. I love seeing someone walk into a room go wow and then sit down and be comfortable in their surroundings.

There is an interesting product out now called a zero gravity recliner that is suppose to be the biggest thing in comfort. I plan on getting one for my mom if I ever get enough money to. They are called Zero gravity because they can recline back to zero gravity. This makes it much easier to relax and unwind after a long day. They come in many different colors so you can be sure to get one that will fit your home.

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Everyone has different taste when it come to a mattress but their are some tips to help you decide which one is right for you.

Do some research. That is what the Internet is for right? To give you information on products and services. Check out the manufactures website to find information on mattresses your interested in

Talk to your doctor. If you have any type of health condition consult your doctor. They may be able to tell you what types of mattresses to stay away from.

Check your size. If both you and your spouse are small you don’t need a pillow top mattress. If you want one that is your choice. If your bigger the extra padding may be helpful to you.

Use the mattress before buying. No I’m not saying you should sleep on it, unless they offer that type of trial, but you should test it out for about 15-20 minutes before you decide to buy.

Don’t buy whats in style, just because it is. If all of your friends buy the Tempurpedic mattress and you check it out and hate it, don’t buy it.

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