Tuesday, June 25, 2013

A Closer Look at the Lounge Chairs for Your Living Room

Chaise lounge chairs have been around for a very long time but they still remain very popular today because of the little effort needed for them to add style and elegance to any space. The wide array of available styles, materials and colors these days have allowed people to pick the one that best suit their preferences and home décor.

These chairs are constructed from a variety of materials like wicker, composites, wrought iron, hard wood, and plastic. The Lounge chairs for living room are likely upholstered in leather or fabric for added comfort. There is a wide selection of available covering choices for every need and preferences. You should find them in just about any color or pattern that you desire.

While lounge chairs were originally meant to be used outdoors, you can now find models that can be used both. Many homeowners use these chairs in their backyards, poolsides, and summer rooms to provide a special  place for relaxation and leisure outdoors. These chairs sometimes have a reclining element  to provide that added sense of comfort.

There are three basic types of lounge chairs. The first one is a cross between a chair and a daybed with an extended back that forms into an L-shape. It has a single armrest that starts at the same level as the back and tapers down to the feet. The second kind of lounge chair comes with a back and extended seat without any armrests. Finally, the third style looks similar to a traditional chair with a back, two arm rests and an extended seat.

Lounge chairs should be very easy to find. Depending on how you intend to use them, the choice of material is very important. Of course, you also have to make sure that they match your living room décor.

Perch Lounge by Offi and Co



The Perch Lounge by Offi and Co is a perfect example of a chair that offers comfort without compromising style. This chair features softly contoured molded ply, fully upholstered pad and chrome rod frame with an elevated wire shelf. A great addition to any modern space, you can have your choice of either wood (available in Gray on Birch and Alcaraz on Walnut) or leather (available on Ivory or Walnut and Alcaraz on Walnut).

Amani Armchair Living Room Lounge Chair Collection by Uttermost



With its natural hue and clean profile, the Amani Armchair Living Room Lounge Chair Collection by Uttermost should be able to adapt to whatever your home living room theme is. This lounge chair features plush flaxen and softly sculpted reptile fabric, walnut-finished wooden legs, and double row nail head accents, all for your comfort and for your room’s style. It also has a matching ottoman available as an add-on.

Italian Leather X Lounge and Ottoman by Zuo Modern



Relax in comfort and style with the Italian Leather X Lounge and Ottoman by Zuo Modern. A unique piece of art, this chair and its matching ottoman reflects contemporary and retro-modern design that also takes comfort in a whole new level. Made with Italian leather seats and back wrapped in walnut veneer with a swivel base, this chair is available in colors Black or White.




Cleaning Upholstered Modern Chairs with Everyday Products


Cleaning and maintaining upholstered modern chairs is hard, if not expensive. This is exactly many homeowners are reluctant to buy  this kind of seating. But there are quite a number of inexpensive home products that will effectively clean them. Most of them are commonly found in homes .  The home products’ original use has nothing to do with upholstery cleaning.

Baby wipes is one of the best home products to clean upholstery. Mild and not too wet, they can do a terrific  job of getting the nasty stains out and for wiping down the entire  chair. You can also use white vinegar.It does a nice job at removing surface dirt.   Don’t worry about the unpleasant smell; it will leave the chair smelling fresh after a while.

For deep cleaning, try this homemade solution: six tablespoons of soap flakes, 2 two tablespoons of Borax and a pint of boiling water. Mix everything until it cools to a gel, and then beat it until it turns to foam. Use an upholstery brush or rough cloth to apply to the fabric without soaking it. Let it sit for a ten minutes and , wipe the dirty suds away with a damp cloth.

Here are great easy-to-clean upholstered chairs to choose from:

Carlito Lounge Chair by EuroStyle



The Carlito Lounge Chair by EuroStyle has a clean and modern design that is hard not to love. Designed by Stanley Jay Friedman, it comes with webbing support under cushion, hardwood plywood frame, and stainless steel base. This beautiful lounge chair has a durable gray fabric cover over foam, and comes with one pillow for added comfort.

Bella Accent Chair Blast by Jofran




Featuring fashion forward fabrics like Rayon Blend and Polyester, the Bella Accent Chair Blast by Jofran will surely be a standout piece in modern living spaces. This elegant chair also showcases a hardwood frame construction which contributes to its sturdy look and durability. It comes with sinuous coil seat for added comfort.

Gaming Chair Black Microfiber by Home Styles




Giving you a comfy and casual chair to kick back and relax in is the Gaming Chair Black Microfiber by Home Styles. This chair comes with padded comfort to sit and play videos games or watch TV. It also has a hidden storage area under the seat. When not used as a chair, it can amazingly fold down into an ottoman for additional function or easy storage.


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Great Tips and Ideas in Styling Modern Coffee Tables

Aside from the sofa, the other piece of furniture that is a focus of any living room is the coffee table which mostly ends up as a standard-in dining table or a reprieve for remote controls. Whether you own a coffee table that is a DIY project, a cheap thrift store find, or a statement piece that you have splurged on, it would be worth your while to style and decorate like you would any other area in your home. After all, it is mostly the centerpiece for many homes, especially in apartments and smaller houses.
Make styling a coffee table an easy task by adding these five items:
  1. Natural elements to give color and bring the outdoors in
  2. Candles to add ambience and even a fresh scent to the room
  3. Books to entertain your visitors
  4. Decorative accents to add interest and spark conversation
  5. Tray to organize all these items
Now that you have some great ideas to style a coffee table, it is now time to take your pick from these modern coffee tables.


Ponte Mosaic Outdoor Coffee Table by Alfresco Home


Here’s a great match for your outdoors: the Ponte Mosaic Outdoor Coffee Table by Alfresco Home. With wrought iron frames with powder coat paint finish, the table is weather proof and rust resistant. And to add some interest and color, it features hand-laid mosaic tiles that are derived from natural sources including travertine, slate and marble. This table also comes with welded chairs with no hardware to loosen overtime.


Olive Coffee Table by Casabianca

Made with white painted and tempered glass, the Olive Coffee Table by Casabianca will definitely be a standout in your modern living area. White lacquered with chromed legs, it comes with a unique sliding glass top which should be the perfect place to store magazines, remotes controls, albums, and other knickknacks. Now you should have less clutter on the tabletop for styling and decorations.


Modern Craftsman Coffee Table Oak Finish by Home Styles


Reminiscent of the American Craftsman Era with its simplicity and understated style, the Modern Craftsman Coffee Table Oak Finish by Home Styles effectively combines a distressed Oak finish with new age metal accents. This table is constructed with Poplar solids and Oak veneers. For your storage needs, it comes with two drawers that open from either side and an open storage shelf.