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	<title>Home Improvement &#187; Furniture</title>
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		<title>Where Would You Put Those Sofas?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Isn’t it amazing how much in the way of furniture design would look ridiculous in most settings, never mind its actual ability to function properly.
Take the ‘Space Probe Bed’ which doubles up as a comfy sofa. It looks rather like a giants helmet with cushions spilling out of it. Complete with miniature food and drink [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Isn’t it amazing how much in the way of furniture design would look ridiculous in most settings, never mind its actual ability to function properly.</p>
<p>Take the ‘Space Probe Bed’ which doubles up as a comfy sofa. It looks rather like a giants helmet with cushions spilling out of it. Complete with miniature food and drink holders above each armrest, there is an air of the retro ‘Jestons’ about it. Whilst not necessarily looking that luxurious, the cheap plasticky look works. Closing the top shell down would be fun, although I can see one’s legs getting caught pretty rapidly. So the question suddenly erupts, would you put it?</p>
<p>Next we move on to the ‘Stuffed Animal <a href="http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/">Sofas</a>’. This is probably every young kids dream. Festooned in a huge number of cute and furry teddy bears, this sofa looks like every kids teddy pile, just far larger and more practical.  Unless you house is a tip, I’d stay clear of this particular piece of furniture.</p>
<p>How about the ‘Cactus Sofa’. Who ever thought this would be a great idea certainly didn’t plan on using it. Made from what looks like the large leaves of an old established cactus plant, this 2-3 seater sofa looks as dangerous as it probably feels.</p>
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<p>From looking at the ‘Lego Sofa’, it is immediately obvious again that practicality was chucked straight out of the window. Giant-size Lego blocks were specially created, presumably copying the exact dimensions of the world famous bricks themselves, and stuck together in the shape of a large 3 person sofa.</p>
<p>Lastly, behold the ‘Nest Sofa’. This ingeniously designed sofa literally resembles a giant birds nest, complete with three large egg-styled cushions to lean against. Unlike real birds nests, the designer here went for a more softer material with which to construct the basket section, although quite what fills the cushions is anybodies idea.</p>
<p>There you go, a weird and very wonderful selection of sofa designs, some of which are sure to remain etched on your mind for a little time at least. How many of these one-offs actually made the production line is another story. Some things are best kept to themselves eh!</p>
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		<title>Tips on Choosing Your Bathroom Furniture</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:38:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When building a home, we do not neglect the fact that most of our time  will be spent in bathrooms. We could be taking a bath, using the toilet,  preparing to go out, preparing to sleep, or merely brushing your teeth  after every meal. Half of the day is spent on using [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When building a home, we do not neglect the fact that most of our time  will be spent in bathrooms. We could be taking a bath, using the toilet,  preparing to go out, preparing to sleep, or merely brushing your teeth  after every meal. Half of the day is spent on using the bathroom. In  rational computations, the bathroom is the most used room in the <a href="http://www.thunderhillnaturepark.org/" target="_blank">house</a> compared to the bedroom and the living room. So if we spend most of our  time here, we should be choosing the perfect bathroom furniture for us  to place in it.</p>
<p>To plan your bathroom furniture, think about the  space that you have available to spare. You may draw a plan or a sketch  of your desired bathroom and then later on figure out what kinds or  types of furnishings you want in it. What do you want to do in your  bathroom? This is a major question whenever deciding on what bathroom  furniture to buy. Are you the type who has fast paced living and does  not require a tub? A shower enclosure would do. Of course we never  forget the toilet seat. A bidet is optional for those people who have  money to spare. Your lavatory or sink will have to match them as well,  color and make. Nowadays it is popular to furnish your bathroom with  stainless steel. The theme is very modern and is also maintenance free.  It doesn&#8217;t chip, easy to clean and also not prone to many bacteria and  germs.</p>
<p>Next is the type of storage requirement you want. Do you  need a medicine cabinet, drawer, towel and robe closet, and the likes?  After pondering on this, look at your sketch and plan on where to put  these storage areas. Will the closet be the first thing you need when  you enter your bathroom? Is your medicine cabinet placed right above  your vanity or somewhere else? Thoughts like these will help you decide  on what kinds and colors your storage areas would be.</p>
<p>Another  thing to think about is how long you usually stay in your bathroom. If  you are the type who spends hours in the bathroom without doing anything  productive at all, you may want to integrate a magazine rack somewhere  near the toilet seat and the tub. Music equipment is also fine as long  as you are careful in arranging the cables since a bathroom always have  water present.</p>
<p>Finally, do not forget about the little details  which make your bathroom furniture as complete as it can be. Your towel  racks, soap dishes, tissue handles, shower and faucet heads and knobs,  toothbrush holder etc. Additional items would be the rugs, first aid kit  and of course, your indoor decors. Always remember, a <a href="http://www.thunderhillnaturepark.org/category/furniture/bathroom/" target="_blank">bathroom</a> is an  essential if not the most important room in our house. People can live  in a house without a bedroom but cannot live without a bathroom. If my  bathroom is well arranged, clean and spacious, I could very well sleep  there. What do you need a bedroom for? Choose your bathroom furniture  wisely.</p>
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		<title>Kitchen Remodeling- Add Value And Life To Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:12:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kitchen Remodeling is the single most popular home renovation. Kitchens  and Baths are often combined in a single project, but according to  Michigan Contractors, kitchen remodeling is the most common request.  Kitchen remodeling is certainly a very enticing project, but make sure  you go about it with a mind to keeping [...]]]></description>
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<p>Kitchen Remodeling is the single most popular home renovation. Kitchens  and Baths are often combined in a single project, but according to  Michigan Contractors, kitchen remodeling is the most common request.  Kitchen remodeling is certainly a very enticing project, but make sure  you go about it with a mind to keeping the costs in check; the potential  expense involved frightens some people before they even start. Kitchen  remodeling costs are always likely to be an obstacle to getting the  dream kitchen you have always wanted. Kitchen remodeling is the <a href="http://www.thunderhillnaturepark.org/" target="_blank">home  improvement</a> job that adds the most value to your house.</p>
<p>It can convert an old fashioned, dated kitchen into the showpiece of  your home. The method of how to change the design will depend on your  lifestyle and budget. Kitchen remodeling is the home improvement job  that adds the most value to your house. In fact, you&#8217;ll recover 80-90%  of your kitchen remodeling costs in the added value to your house &#8211; more  if you&#8217;re handy enough to do the work yourself.<span id="more-615"></span></p>
<p>Kitchen remodeling is something that needs to be carefully planned using  the size and configuration of the room. With this one room being the  hub of the home, it needs to be designed with the triangle concept,  which allows a person cooking to have easy access to the sink,  refrigerator, and stove. Its one of the most common home improvement  projects in the U.S. When asked which room in their house they would  most like to remodel, Americans overwhelmingly chose the kitchen.  Kitchen remodeling is one of the best investments when it comes to both  everyday use and increase in resale value. In addition, you might be  able to save on energy as well by choosing energy efficient kitchen  appliances.</p>
<p>It is without a doubt one of the best investments you as a homeowner can  make. For most homeowners, the kitchen is the most important room in  the house. Kitchen remodeling is a good way for you to increase the  value of your home and to put a new spin on your old living areas. It is  much more than choosing a paint color and cabinet style. The kitchen is  the heart and soul of any house, so its important that your kitchen  remodeling project results in a space that is functional, comfortable,  and beautiful to take in all at the same time. Kitchen remodeling is one  of the most intensive remodeling projects you can undertake in any  house. The process involves important design decisions about cabinets,  counter tops, lighting, appliances, layout, and finish treatments.</p>
<p>Whether your remodeling project will encompass a total tear-down and  rebuild or a change of cabinetry, counter tops and major appliances, you  will find yourself paying top dollar for remodeling this most important  room in the house. Kitchen remodeling is also an investment in ongoing  personal pleasure, increasing connectedness between all members of the  family and easing the effort (while increasing the joy) of meal  preparation. More homemade meals mean less fast food. Kitchen remodeling  is a tricky job that requires taking into account existing  architecture, plumbing and wiring, structural elements, and many other  important aspects. For a project with so many considerations, it is  crucial that you receive a kitchen remodeling professional who can care  for all the things affected by the project, in accordance with your  vision and budget. Kitchen remodeling is no small decision, so we&#8217;re  more than happy to answer any and all of your questions to help you feel  comfortable with yours.</p>
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