Archive for May, 2009

Bathroom Vanity Glossary

Vessel Sink – Basin that sits almost entirely above the counter
Pedestal – Vanity that refers to the legs or supports of a pedestal vanity.
Veneer – Thin sheets of wood applied to surfaces for decorative purposes.
Kidney Top – Vanity or table with curved front and top that’s shaped like a kidney bean.
Scallop – Carved and curved [...]

Bathroom Vanity Sets

When we think ‘vanity sets’, an image might spring to mind of our grandmother’s antique vanity sets or maybe that sweet children’s vanity set the young girls in our lives cherish.  Today’s vanity sets come in far more designs you might realize.  Take a step outside the box and consider what the styles of today [...]

Dining Room Furniture Glossary

Transitional Dining Table – Combination of traditional and contemporary trends that combine for a new look.
Rustic Dining Tables – Those tables that present a rugged or unfinished appearance.  Usually large pieces of furniture with thick tabletops and legs.
Pedestal – Used to describe a table base.  Table top rests on centered pedestal.
Windsor Dining Room Sets – [...]

Dining Room Table Buying Guide

 

Dining tables are the center of every dining room.  They’re where families come together to reconnect and share the stories from their daily lives, they’re where major decisions are made and often, the dining table is the heart of a home.  If you’re looking to purchase a new dining table, we have a few suggestions [...]

Glossary for Office Chairs and Furniture

Adjustable Arms – Allows the user to raise or lower the arms of an office chair for maximum comfort.
Canterbury – Freestanding magazine racks found in office reception areas.
Caster – Wheels found on many office chairs.
Modular Seating – Chairs or other seating units that may join in various places and are easily rearranged.
Motion Chairs – Chairs [...]