Furniture Care from Express Beds and Suites

Bill William asked:


Furniture makes a home. By making your furniture choices carefully, you can better fill your home to make it both functional and beautiful. There are several considerations that you need to keep in mind in your furniture selection and by doing your homework before visiting the store, you can better prepare yourself for your decision and be more prepared for walking into the store. What are some of the things that you want to consider before purchasing your furniture?

-Purpose of the room. The purpose of the room is a very important facet of your decision-making. Is it a living room? Kitchen? Bedroom? By considering what you are going to be doing in the room, you can better determine what pieces that you need. Imagine how you are going to use the room to help you decide what furniture will be fit the purpose of the room.

-Your lifestyle. Are you a family that likes to entertain and have friends or family members over? Do you have children? Do you have pets? Think about what you enjoy doing with your family and friends and choose furniture based on these needs. If you enjoy playing games in your family room, you want to be sure that you have a table that you will be able to do this comfortably on. Children often deal out more wear and tear on furniture, so if you have small children, you want to be sure you choose furniture that it is easy to clean and take care of. By evaluating your lifestyle and that of your family, you can make more informed decisions about furniture for your home.

-Your style. Is your decorating style more formal, contemporary, or casual? By determining what style your rooms are, you can better determine which furniture pieces are right for you. Mesh your furniture choices with your aesthetic style to make sure that your furniture pieces will enhance your décor, rather than detract from it. Furniture comes in all different styles, just like rooms, so you want to be sure that you mesh your furniture’s style with the style of the room.

-Your room. The size of the room will have a huge impact upon the number of pieces that you choose, as well as the size of the furniture that you choose. Be sure that you measure the room to ensure that you can get the furniture in with room to spare to keep the room looking open and inviting. Furniture that is too big will overpower the room and furniture that is too little will look out of place. Think about your room when choosing your furniture.

Furniture will set the tone for your home. By choosing furniture that fits your decorating style, your lifestyle, and your room, you will become a more informed consumer and will feel much more confidant when you step into the furniture store. You are sure to find furniture that you will love and enjoy for many years to come if you put in the time and effort to evaluate your needs and wants.



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Gen Wright asked:


Though the new world is waking up to many different substances that can be used as a material for making furniture, whether for the household or for official purposes, there will always remain a major group of people who would like to remain with the old school of thought – they prefer antique furniture.

These really old pieces of wooden furniture lend a royal, classy look to their house. The antique furniture is so much in trend again that people not only use it for beautifying their houses but also invest in such furniture as an investment. They treat wooden furniture as art.

There are various classifications of antique furniture. For example, in Indian antique furniture, we get to see that all the royal families have lent their own style to the furniture.

In English furniture we see that different eras had different styles – like the Georgian furniture which are plain and simple. They follow the style of architecture used in their buildings. Such furniture is mainly made from oak and mahogany. A lot of attention is paid to the design. Even the screws are made of wood.

Regency furniture (as it is popularly known, though it is the late Georgian style) is the style in which a new look was given. It has a more elaborate look. This style was inspired from the Greek, Roman and Egyptian styles.

Victorian style is more into curves, rounded corners and heavy carving with glossy finish. Edwardian style is actually the beginning of reproduction of old furniture. The furniture of various other cultures reflects their own unique styles. For instance, somehow African furniture always has a mysterious aura surrounding the furniture.

When it comes to taking care of wooden furniture, there are a few points to note. Bear in mind that not all wooden furniture is meant to be restored to its brand new condition. For example, you wouldn’t want an antique piece of furniture restored as new! Such furniture looks better with old marks, and they are worth more that way. So make sure you know what you are doing.

In general, wooden furniture should be polished with bee wax and soft cloth at least once in two months to give it the shiny look. You should take care that the furniture is not exposed to direct sunlight as extreme or long exposure to direct sunlight will result in fading of the surface area and it becomes more difficult to restore.

You should also avoid exposing your furniture to extreme humid environment or central heating. In such cases, you should use humidifiers or dehumidifiers depending upon the environment.

As mentioned earlier, some wooden furniture are meant to be pieces of art. So naturally, they need more care just like any other expensive pieces of art.



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Louise Barlow asked:


There is Cane Furniture to suit any style of décor. It looks great in conservatories but it’s also ideal for the living room or the snug. We have put this guide together to help you choose which suite is right for you.

Index

• About Cane Furniture

• Measuring for Furniture

• Caring for your Furniture

• Reflex Cushions

• Safety

• Environmental Policy

• Delivery Information

• Returns Policy

About Cane Furniture

Cane Furniture is completely natural as it’s made from Bamboo Cane. It comes from South East Asia where it is harvested as a crop (it is sometimes referred to as Rattan Furniture). Cane is extremely strong and this makes it ideal for crafting hardwearing and durable furniture which is built to stand the test of time. Cane is so strong that in the Far East it is still used as scaffolding for building skyscrapers!

Cane Furniture is hand made and can be made from different parts of the cane known as Rattan Peel or Rattan Core. Rattan Peel is the part of the cane that is stripped from the outside and gives a more rustic feel to the furniture. Rattan Core is the inner section of the cane and is very smooth and strong.

Cane Furniture can be stained with different colours to give different effects and match with different décor schemes. The most popular ones are natural, white, antique brown, walnut and caramel. You’ll see that not all suites are available in all stains so please read the descriptions on each suite carefully.

Why choose Cane Furniture?

It’s natural, stylish, attractive and available in many different designs; in fact there are 6 different styles to choose from. It’s easy to care for, it’s hardwearing and it’s never going to go out of fashion so why not choose yours today?

Measuring for Furniture

All the measurements of Cane Furniture are clearly stated in both metric and imperial. Measurements are taken from the extremes of the furniture at the absolute widest and highest points.

Make sure you measure your living room or conservatory carefully before placing your order and be sure that the furniture will fit in the position you want it.

Caring for your Furniture

Cane Furniture is all individually made by hand using the highest quality materials crafted to the most exacting standards of design and finish. If properly cared for, it should provide a lifetime of pleasure.

As a general rule, Cane Furniture should be kept in a dry environment and not left under direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.

If the furniture is in a conservatory then we recommend that you move it around occasionally so that different parts are exposed to the sun. Where possible, blinds should be used to protect the furniture from direct sunlight.

Maintenance is easy; the cane frames should be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft, very slightly damp cloth. Using a dry paintbrush to regularly dust between the grooves is a good idea or vacuum with a small brush attachment.

An occasional spray of any good furniture polish will keep the cane looking its best – but you should not apply any other potentially harmful chemicals.

Cushions should be turned as often as possible so that any fading caused by direct sunlight is evenly spread. They can be cleaned either with a little soapy water on a cloth, or with a dry cleaner fabric spray or removed and professionally dry cleaned.

Remember, Cane Furniture is hand made from natural products. No two pieces are exactly the same – which is all part of the natural beauty!

Reflex Cushions

To enhance Cane Furniture, some people have ‘Reflex’ cushions. This means they have the following qualities:

• First class comfort

• The cushions keep their shape with minimal ‘plumping’

• Very little maintenance is required

• Filled with 100% polyester fibre

• Conform to Fire Regulations 1988

Safety

The filling and covering materials of these cushions must meet the requirements of the 1988 safety regulations. This relates to resistance to cigarette and match ignition.

Environmental Policy

If you thought that commercial harvesting of cane in the forests of South East Asia was environmentally unfriendly then you’d be very much mistaken.

Cane is a good crop because it grows very fast – as much as six metres a year and it grows in areas which cannot support other land products, for example those which remain under flood waters for long periods of time.

But the real beauty as far as conservation issues are concerned is that cane can only grow among existing trees, such as fruit orchards and rubber trees, so it actually encourages the preservation of forests.

It ‘hugs’ the trees and saves them from the logger’s axe by providing equal or more benefit than the companion tree, without disturbing the natural habitat.

Ecologically, cane is very important. It grows in struggling forests and in marginal soil. It can also be introduced artificially in natural forests without disturbing the existing structure and balance. The social significance of cane is also ideally suited as a smallholder crop; it provides sustainable income to some of the poorest people living in and on the fringes of forests.

Cane is increasing in popularity because it is easy to work with, requiring only simple tools and low-cost machines. It lends itself to uncomplicated labour-intensive processing and thus generates diverse employment. It conclusion it seems that there are few, if any, environmental negatives to the production of Cane Furniture!



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