Archive for May, 2009

Guide to Buying Office Chairs

Whether you’re looking for an executive leather office chair or a swivel office chair for a secretary, there are a few factors that should be taken into consideration before you click “buy”. 
We’ve all heard about the benefits of ergonomic office chairs, but what purpose do they actually serve?  First, they’re designed for comfort and for [...]

Umbrella and Patio Glossary

Café Tables – Small bistro tables usually no more than 2 ½’ in diameter and are ideal for smaller round umbrellas with four feet or less in coverage.
Patio Umbrella Frame – The hardware the umbrella fabric is stretched over.  Materials include aluminum, wood or fiberglass.
Finial – The decorative piece found at the top of the [...]

Outdoor and Patio Umbrellas

You don’t need a perfectly landscaped lawn, extravagant stones that are strategically placed in a perfect path to an outside sauna or an Olympic size pool to enjoy your backyard.  In fact, you can make your outside living area an oasis with just a few well-chosen pieces of furniture and accessories.  Throw in a barbque [...]

Living Room Furniture Glossary

Area Rugs – Large rugs placed in the center of rooms such as living or dining rooms and can be moved.  They’re usually placed over carpeting or hard wood floors.
Alcove -  A recessed part of a room or sometimes found under a home’s stairwell.  Many like to make these into nooks for reading or as [...]

Living Room Furniture

 Choosing new living room furniture gives you the opportunity to redefine your den or living room.  Furniture sets are as popular as ever, but many are now selecting their living room furniture as separate pieces in an effort to make it an original display of the home’s personality.  Whether you’re searching for a new coffee [...]