Real World Kitchen Inspirations

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Here at Your Furniture Link we love all types of styles and spaces! Kitchens are a great place to start your design sense and we’ve compiled a great variety of kitchens from small to large, traditional to modern. Find your design inspiration here and find the furniture you need to fill it here as well. Happy hunting YFL readers!

Kitchen Design by Matahatie.

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The modern kitchen has long horizontal lines and plush materials. Look to graphic design for Inspiration in your Modern Kitchen. Get the look Here!

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Kitchen, dining, open plan room by retroppo.

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Looking for a more Retro Look that reminds you of a time that has gone by? Then think diner chic and rummage through those great second hand shops you say you’re going to when you pass by them or look to us to find the pieces for you.

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Modern small Kitchen

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When you think of Organic modern are you stuck with ideas of Granola and burlap? Well change your mind and check out these great green design options for your kitchen.

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Small Space Kitchen

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Transitional Kitchen are family ready space that scream neat and clean. Until the kids offer to help make cookies then the clean up process is what brings everyone together!

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new addition to the kitchen by kimhas6cats.

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Eclectic spaces exude fun and excitement when created properly. Choose your pieces wisely and remember to keep the wall a neutral to you can let the furniture shine!

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Find more great Kitchens from The Kitchen Designer

Furniture Color Trends

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

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Metallic hues like gold, silver, bronze and copper are becoming more and more popular in the home as well as in fashion design. This unique piece from Currey and Co. has artistic flare that will draw anyone’s attention. The shape and style are modeled after ancient Chinese furniture.

Wood tones that feature large grainy textures are taking place of the popular java or espresso tones. Stained furniture often means that you are buying anti-”green” home furnishings. Unless the piece has been stained or sealed with a water based treatment the furniture can not be considerd eco-friendly. So beware the green washing and look to more natural tone like the one seen here from Oggetti.

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Orange is very popular right now as are reds and other warm tones. Warm toned furniture might be bold or loud but when placed in the right space with other color appropriate furnishings and wall color it can be right on the money. This tall sideboard in orange from Red Egg has so much personality that your other furniture will be jealous. Now I’m sure you are wondering what other colors you’d incorporate with orange and the answer is: blues, browns, white or hot pink. Think FUN FUN FUN!

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Go Green! In this case we don’t only mean Eco-Friendly but we mean the color. I know that adding green furniture to a space might be a little on the nose but the color is hot this fall and will make a great impact on your earthy interior. Using colors from nature is a perfect way to bring the outside in and when you mix greens with browns like in this coffee table from CR Currin it makes a great statement.

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My Favorite furniture Color trend is BLUE! This desk from A. P. Industries has an oceanic feel and great sensibility. Now I know what you’re thinking, “That piece belongs in a boys room.” well blue furniture isn’t just for boys any more. Adding an occasional piece like this to your space gives you a sense of artistic expression with out going over the top. Simple is better and when working with colored furniture that is key to a great overall design.

Find out more about home interior color trends by watching the video below!

Go bold or go home! Other great home tips from Abbey K. at On Interior Design

Classic American Artwork from American Arts INC

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

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America Arts, Inc. supplies high quality oil paintings and frames nation wide to customers like: Art galleries, Interior designers, Home furnishing stores and many other art retailers. Their painting selections are rendered from reproductions of old masters to contemporary artists’ originals. They have styles from traditional classics, colorful impressionistic to contemporary abstracts, and much more for all of your various need and budgets.

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American Arts Inc also creates custom portraits for a range a different clientele. The custom pieces are all from scratch works that start from a pencil outline on the canvas to a final painting made from oil paints, it’s all done by hand and worked on by one artist from start to finish. American Arts offers a High quality custom painted portrait at affordable prices you will love. Check out the two images below for a great example of how the artist at American Arts create their custom pieces.

For more information on American Arts or to see the full Product line please visit American Arts

Wanna learn a bit about oil painting and maybe give it a try yourself? Check out the video below.

Check out Apartment Therapy for more great Oil paintings.

Home Accents from BoBo Intriguing Objects

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

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The word BoBo is derived from the term bourgeois bohemian.  BoBo has come to mean anything that is simple and stylish, cool and earthy.  The BoBo line has clearly achieved that, with a range of furniture and decorative items that are striking in any setting. BoBo Intriguing Objects are manufactured in France, Belgium and Poland, using new, reclaimed and antique materials from across Europe Bourgeois and Bohemian Intriguing Objects represent the broad spectrum between nobility and serfs, they’re informal and unconventional, they arouse the curiosity or interest of many and most of all they are material thing’s which can be seen and touched.

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BoBo Intriguing Objects is owned and operated by Mark Sage and Rudi Nijssen. Mark, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, and Rudi, a native of the Netherlands, combined their extensive experience in the European antiques trade to form a company inspired by French and Belgian designs. Mark and Rudi’s furniture and decorative designs resulted in a line that combines French elegance and clean Belgian lines; products that are both unusual and pleasing to the eye. Original pieces that have a unique sense of the past as well as a beauty which trancends then time period they are from.

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Seen here are only a few of the vast products BoBo carries. BoBo has been featured in several popular magazines including Elle DECOR, Southern Accents, House Beautiful and Domino. The pieces  from BoBo are stylish and eclectic. They range from antiqued copper chandeliers with wood beading to unique and distinctive table top objects like their driftwood candelabra. The style and shape of BoBo objects are a creative endeavour that will take any living space from bland to french country chic.

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Follow these links to see the popular Magazine articles featuring BoBo Objects ElleDecorJan08.html, TradHome0708.html, DominoJan08.html

Check out the video below for great tips on accessorizing your home!

Find out more about great accessorizing at Decor8

Romantic and Playful!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

This bed just makes you smile.  Romantic, cozy and French!  Check out more of Haute House on the furniture search button and discover whimsical, yet classic upholstered product.  If you seek the unique, you will be glad you landed at Haute House.  Made in the USA by a very talented group of people.

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

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Furniture with a Smile!

Monday, October 12th, 2009

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Get Real World Design Ideas from the Set of Nip/Tuck

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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Get the look from one of the hottest shows on Television. Get inspired by Set Decorator Ellen Brill and her great designs. Read more in todays Blog. Follow the Link Below to see more images from the set and read about how you can achieve this look!

Eye on Furniture: Accents

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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Miami Antelope w/ Curved Horns from Four Hands. This modern reincarnation is a great substitute to the classic stuffed animal head. With a vintage-inspired personality, the Marlow Collection features a fashion forward style. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, this collection is a bold and stately display of what modern furnishings are. 37 x 17 x 45

Natural Slate Water Features

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

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Add a bit of zen to your enviroment with unique Water Features from Adagio. Follow the link below to read more!

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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Adagio Water Features

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A must for any environment with aspirations toward tranquility, water features from Adagio do the trick! Made from natural slates and rain forest marbles and trimmed in premium metals these water features offer the gentle sound of a running river. They also house a halogen light in the upper and lower registers which give off a warm glow. These are unique pieces that vary in size and shape. No two are exactly alike because they are derived from nature.

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A nice idea for any business interior; you can have your Logo added to the water features. This will add an additional sense of “signage with style.” Adagio Water Features has assisted numerous customers add their logo to the water features they are purchasing for their dental or medical offices, accounting or law firms, restaurants and real estate offices, and even family crests, images, and names for use in home environments.

All of the water features represented by Adagio Water Features can have logos added to the feature itself. This however costs an extra fee but the company is having a sale right now so make sure to check out the site for more details.

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These represent only some of the styles available. For more info please check out Adagio and check out the video below for a walking tour through the Adagio Rain Forest.

for more great Idea’s on achieving a Zen like Interior check out this post from Apartment Therapy

Get Inspired by Barbie’s Malibu Dream House

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

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This vintage Barbie print by Andy Warhol was a huge inspiration for Johnathan Adlers groovy real world design of the famous dolls modern Malibu Dream house. Find out how you can get the look by reading today’s Blog. Follow the link below.

Harrington College of Design – The New Generation of Interior Designers

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Introducing Heather Harmston

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The other day we sat down with Heather Harmston and talked a bit about her experience in Interior Design. You’ll see just as we do that her work with 3D computer rendering is superb. All eyes are on Harrington for great new design and Heather delivers.

YourFurnitureLink: What design style are you in love with right now?

Heather Harmston: I feel like my personal taste and style varies from time to time. I meet new people that open my eyes to new ideas, I find hidden treasures in markets, the more I expose myself to the world of design, the faster my style changes. Currently, I love mixing and matching furniture, textures, art, accessories. I’m very graphic and I love abstract chaotic paintings. My favorite furniture style is one that puts a modern twist on a traditional design.

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YFL: Where do you find the most inspiration?

HH: When starting a project I always love to find inspiration in things that are overlooked in life. I pull inspiration from the unexpected. I find that it spices up my projects and makes them unique. Texture and color have always been a huge influence on how I envision a space. In my experience people tend to look for inspiration in beautiful visually appealing things, but what’s the fun in that? I like to take a deeper look!

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YFL: What will life be like after Harrington?

HH: All I can say is whatever I do, I hope I’m happy. Harrington has taught me so much about myself and about my abilities but the most important thing I have learned is that I truly am in the right field. I am always excited to work on projects and I enjoy every second of what I do. Ideally I would love to be a part of a creative team in an Event Production Company. A company that is bold and is not afraid of color or dramatic effect, one that stands out as being over the top in their designs.

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YFL: Give us a Little information on the Project we see here.

HH: This project in particular was a culmination of vibrant colors and rigid textures. When designing this restaurant entitled RUST, a Moroccan Steakhouse in the heart of Chicago the goal was to create an intimate energy amongst the diners. An escape into a new culture that provokes conversation and liveliness. The concept was “finding the beauty of man in nature”. The interior space utilizes materials such as man made metals and new technology, while still incorporating a sense of earthiness by the way they were finished. The exterior or terrace of the restaurant acts as the beginning phase of “RUST”. The necessary elements of rust or oxidation are water, air and a metal. The terrace acts as a stripped down version of the interior focusing on the basic elements needed to create rust.

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Great concept and Good luck Heather, we’ll be waiting to see whats next!

Find Heather on Facebook for more info on her Interior Design future.

Love Heathers restaurants look? Check out the pieces below to add some spice to your home!

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Grand Home Storage by Palu

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

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When it comes to looking for the perfect piece of furniture in which to display your family heirlooms, curiosities and the like Palu is a great company to look into. Palu, Ltd. manufactures a wide range of affordably priced home furnishings. Each item they make strikes a balance between quality materials, fine craftsmanship, and singular design. From a broad range of chairs to cabinets, dining tables, mirrors, and more, our line offers versatile furniture that is at once elegant, appropriate and approachable.

There are certain types of furniture styles we have a tendency to gravitate towards and with Palu you will find the style you’re looking for. The innovative and sophisticated look Palu offers, can be seen in every furniture option they provide.  New additions to the line, have struck just the right chord with the industry a deserve a look. Whether you prefer simplicity or crave the excitement of the dramatic, their ever-evolving style offerings will help you complete your space.

The dresser shown above offers a functional yet sophisticated style. A modern casual piece that has a streamlined look and a classic color palette reminicent of 1940’s aeronautical interiors. Palu’s storage options are a true combination of substance and style, designed to coordinate with the way you live.

To find more information please visit Palu at YourFurnitureLink.com

Need help with your home organization? Watch this clip below and get your ideas cooking.

Looking for a more open storage idea for your home? Check out these ideas from Apartment Therapy

Eye on Furniture: Dresser

Monday, August 10th, 2009

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From Urban Woods is the leading designer of sustainable furniture from reclaimed wood, eco-friendly materials and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes. The distinct beauty of reclaimed wood, finished with rich water based, non-toxic stains, is preserved in handmade furniture and made in Los Angeles, California.

Great Floor Covering Ideas from Jaipur

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

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Read today’s Blog on Jaipur Rugs for great Floor Covering Ideas!

Go Tropical on your Patio

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Mo-Tiki Patio Bar by tikihunters.

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Are you looking to add a bit of Island Flavor to your Back yard? Look no further because taoday’s blog is all the information you need to find the perfect Tiki Bar for your home. Follow the link below toy READ MORE BLOGS!

Tropical Patio Bars from B & I Direct Imports

Friday, July 31st, 2009

When it comes to setting up your outdoor patio for the summer, remember that a great way to transform your space into a getaway is by adding luxuries that remind you of that trip to Mexico. Adding a bar to your deck is a fun way to lighten the mood and bring you and your guests to the tropics. B&I Direct Imports offers the very best in furniture and accessories for your home. From antiqued hardware to the great bamboo and wicker tiki bars you see here.

By adding a tiki bar to your patio you are definitely choosing a specific style for which you want your space to reflect. Make sure that when purchasing a tiki bar your other furnishings reflect the style of the bar. Nice modern teak furnishings with crisp white seat cushions may not be the direction you want to go when incorpotrating a tiki bar. Try adding painted wood furniture, bamboo seating and color color color! You’ve purchased a tiki bar for a reason so go crazy and get inspired.

Now if you have the room for the tiki gazebo shown above go for it. This particular piece creates a focal point in your back yard and it draws people into it for a more intimate conversation. This also makes a nice hideaway during family BBQ’s so when your guests start driving you nuts you can sneak away for a breather. This piece is also a great option for those with children. The gazebo instantly becomes a fort or castle without the shiny primary colored plastics which have become all to poular these days. A childs imagination will bring the back yard to far away places.

Looking for a bar that is a little bit more reserved or modern? This piece made of bamboo and featuring a fossil stone top would make a great addition to any back yard, porch, patio or deck. Very sleek and stylish it houses drawers and door storage as well as a bamboo cutting board. Dimensions for the piece are 74 x 25 x 44

You can find a lot from B&I but what we love here at YFL is outdoor bars. Keep them stocked and ready cause you never know who might come over!

Get Inspired by this outdoor 3D animation and incorporate B&I direct into your Home

Looking for a more modern approach to Patio Furniture Check out the Great Furniture found on Trendir

Global Views Classic Home Accents

Monday, July 6th, 2009

270000The hardest part of styling a home is choosing classic home accents that reflect who you are yet make a great impression on your guests. Global Views is a great home accent company offering a wide variety of decorative accents as well as small furniture pieces and lighting fixtures. Global Views delivers fashion driven products such as lighting fixtures, end tables, accent tables, dining chairs, and media cabinets from around the world. Consistently providing superb quality infused with unique designs has earned Global Views a reputation as a go to company for great home decor.

Looking for more Bedroom Furniture?  and Bedding Collections? Check our Directory!

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The best part of working with Global Views is the large variety you get to choose from. The bed side table seen above would look great in any setting. Mixing styles is one of the easiest  ways to create a stunning home.  Some of Global Views’ products have been featured in many high end home décor magazines such as Elle Décor and House Beautiful as well as renowned TV shows such as Divine Design and Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

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The floor lamp shown above is a very popular product and is a great option for creating room seperation. These two vases make great accessories in hallways or on a mantel. When grouping objects together remember that hieght changes from one object to the next is pleasing to the eye and a minimum of three object looks best. For instance, if you’re decorating a side table in your living room start with a tall object like a lamp or vase of fresh cut flowers, then add a medium height item. I usually like to incorprate a family photo in a 5″x7″ frame depending on the height of the vase. A sculpture or decorative object also works quite nicely. Finally add a small object like a candle on a dish, a candy bowl, a figurine or other small item and you’ll have a completed look that shows thought and design sensibility.

Looking for more Accent Tables? Decorative Accents? or Table Top? Check our Directory!

Find Furniture You Love at YourFurnitureLink.com, America’s favorite Furniture Search Engine. Please come back to visit our Furniture Blog!

Search for a hip Furniture Manufacturer Link and Home Retail Shops who carry Cool Furniture Products from your favorite Signature Furniture Collection!

Wholesale Furniture Manufacturers, Distributing Furniture Companies and Furniture Dealers Retail are invited to join us. Stop by our FaceBook if you’re in the neighborhood!

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Global Views offers alot of really great home items including pieces that will stay with you for quite some time. So after you’ve decided what bigger pieces you’d like in your home make sure you bring those pieces together with a complimenting wall finish. One of my favorite color palette’s can be seen in A Classic Modern Color Palette for Your Home on ApartmentTherapy.com.

For more information on Global Views please click here. All photo’s courtesy of Globalviews.com

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Sustainably Grown Furniture by Shima Woodcraft

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

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Shima Furniture is a brain-child of Hans Morsbach’s first love, forestry. The wealth of trees and the beauty of his 450 acre farm in Cazenovia, Wisconsin inspired Morsbach to share this beauty with other folks. He set out to manufacture furniture made from his trees for people to enjoy. Hans Morsbach is also the author of a most widely read book about forestry called Common Sense Forestry.

While oak, ash and walnut are the most commonly used woods in their designs, Shima use’s about 20 other species. Their trees are harvested in an environmentally conscious and sustainable way. All wood is harvested on U.S. land, they never use rain forest wood.

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Many of the furniture designs are conceived by Shima’s Amish neighbors. Their religion discourages commercial enterprise and recognition, gratitude and accolades of their creations. Nevertheless, Shima has honored the Amish with the name of their company (try spelling “Shima” backwards). They would like to give more credit to the Amish craftsmen, however, with all due respect, their good Lord won’t let them. Just the same, they would be delighted to talk with you if you choose to visit Shima in Wisconsin.

Laser technology enables Shima to produce precise and lasting inlays. Much of their furniture is adorned with a floral design which they adapted from a traditional Amish quilt. Laser technology enables them to make inlays from any design suggested by customers, which is a great custom option for those who want to put their own artistic stamp on their Shima furniture.

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When Hans Morsbach became interested in cultivating trees and managing small woodlands, he searched for a good how-to manual. He never found one, so he decided to write his own. Based on his subsequent experience, combining deep research into the academic literature on forestry with his successes and failures as a small-scale commercial tree farmer, the result is Common Sense Forestry, an indispensable reference for anyone who owns or wants to own wooded property.

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Morsbach is an unabashed nature lover as well as a businessman, and well understands the essential importance of a long-term approach to sustainable forest management. In this highly readable and entertaining text, the author offers a comprehensive look at managing existing woodlands by creating, and later maintaining, forests that promote biodiversity while providing an income stream. This comprehensive examination of sustainable forestry includes everything from choosing land to beginning a forest through seeding and transplanting, from pruning and thinning to harvesting trees, from debates over herbicides and clear cutting to working with professional foresters, from business strategies to tax planning. Available at Amazon.com.

For more great Eco-Friendly shopping tips check out How To: Shop for Eco-Friendly Wood Furniture at Apartment Therapy.

For more information on product from Shima please click here. All photos courtesy of Shima Furniture.

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Decorative Home Accessories and Timeworks!

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

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Great packaging and very easy shipping.  Timeworks makes it very simple to get the product in your hands without a lot of delay.  You will find a terrific selection of products and styles all related to the time!

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Timeworks does such a great job  of replicating the old.  Take the time to study their product on our site and hit the contact for more information to find out who your local dealer is.  When searching for a unique and well priced home accessory for the final details in your home, Timeworks is a great solution!

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Timeworks began with three brothers and an idea- to create a line of historically authentic clocks, which would be both affordable and functional. Timeworks clocks are made individually, by hand- most of them at their factory in Berkely, California.

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Living Room Furniture with Style!

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

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Exciting fabrics and shapes can make a room have a whole new appearance.  Let your imagination run wild and go for the out of ordinary when selecting your next sofa!

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Unusual chairs make for interesting accents.  Adding that final touch makes the room snap! With so many options available, it is easy to arrive to some very  creative pieces!

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Classic and unusual is how we classify this upholstered sofa!  Imagine how elaborate you can get when you have all the bells and whistles to dress up your sofa!

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Accents and accessories are what makes the room appealing with all the final touches from Haute House.  Dressing up your room with accessories is what gives your room dazzle!

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If you want excitement and drama in your room, here it is.  Haute House always provides their customers the unusual!

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Spirited and Spicy Designer Furniture!

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

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Furniture ideas are often a reflection of our personalities.  No bump on a log here!  If you search for unique and unconventional home furnishings…see more Christopher Guy Furniture which is now available at NeimanMarcus.com and MigandTig.com.  Another great line that the elegant JimWinkels@aol.com will happily assist you with.

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Even Lions Get Tired when on the Hunt!

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

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Don’t mess with the King of  the Jungle!  She means business when searching for her furniture at YourFurnitureLink.com.  See you tomorrow.

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Thursday, January 29th, 2009

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Time to go to sleep. See you in the morning for some more good interior decorating tips at yourfurniturelink.com.

Sweet dreams!

Furniture Ideas by YourFurnitureLink.com on January 29, 2009

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

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Good morning my early bird! Grab that java and get ready to return in a few hours for the daily yourfurniturelink.com blog home decorating ideas. Isn’t this a beautiful morning view?

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