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Archive for December, 2008

Dec
22

Where can you find Country Cottage Decor Furniture like Sofas?

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Nothing like rustic cabin stuff..I am looking for country floral, stripes, like a country farm house but White's, Blues, Florals…I can't find sofas or fabric furntiure anywhere..All the name brand stores carry all very dark furniture. I have all white painted furniture and would like to find sofas and chairs.
Any suggestions? I am in Southern Califonria if it helps.

…No Wicks…
…No Easy Life….

I have already been to those two..thanks!

Does this count? http://www.homelement.com/products/Accent-Furniture/Accent-Chairs/Arabella-Chair-Set-of-2-Traditional-Accents_7178.html

Good luck!

Dec
22

What is the quality / value of an older Hickory House Furniture camel-back, Chippendale-style sofa?

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Upholstery is pistachio velvet, wood legs and braces are mahogony color, and it is of sizeable length with one cushion. Judging by knicks on the woodwork, minor rough spots on the fabric, and the 70's color and fabric, it is several decades old. The structure is solid, and the coils and padding are in excellent condition. It is very comfortable, and was quite affordable from a local thrift shop.

This question has gone a week without an answer. An item like this is very hard to value. It is not old enough to be considered an antique, therefore it will not be found in antique price guides. I suspect that the only way to value it is to determine what it is worth to you. If you are happy with the price you paid, and intend to keep it, I wouldn't worry too much about its' value.

Since it is relatively new, you can refinish the wood and reupholster the piece without damaging its' value … as you might if it was an antiique. If you decide to sell it, you might want to consider an upscale used furniture consignment shop. They usually have a good feel for the value of good furniture. Take them some good photos and they will probably be willing to offer you an opinion. You also might want to look at similar items that have sold on e-bay to get an idea of its' value.

Good luck with your search for information.

Dec
22

How should I decorate a living room with buttery off-white walls?

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The apartment I'm moving into has sort of ivory/ buttery pale yellow walls with wide white baseboards. My futon is black, and I have a white shelf my TV is on and a glass and silver desk. I also have a brown patterned recliner. Can I use the white, black and glass with the walls the color they are and then throw in some brighter colors like hot pink, green, yellow? I'm thinking I should cover the brown chair as it doesn't match the color scheme of the rest of the room. Any ideas?

1] concentrate on three colors for each room. One should be 60% of room, second should be 30%, and third should be 10%.
2] you already have butter yellow, plus a black sofa; and the brown recliner.
3] definitely cover the recliner or the sofa, so you can use black [ or brown - not both! ]
4] you could use hot pink, lime green, and lemon yellow for pillows, small ornaments, candles, flowerpot/planter
5] try to make the colors in apartment 'flow' from room to room, in 'public' areas.
a] if you like yellow, green, and pink; use a different proportion of same color for kitchen [ say 60% green, 30% pink, and 10% yellow. ]
b] or use one color from LR in kitchen [ say green ] and add one new shade [ blue ]
c] also suggest framing all art work [ paintings, photos, posters ] in similar color and material - brass/chrome, oak/walnut, colored enamel

Dec
22

Futon Sofa Problems please help?

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i am having problems with my futon i have tried to pull it up till i hear it click but it keeps catching on something and im not sure of what it is catching on please help

If it is a techwood-welton you have a bad mech.They come with a one year warranty.There are no parts available to fix the problem.

Dec
15

What stores sells cheap futons??

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Just looking for a cheap, simple futon one for my apartment.
I haven't checked walmart, but they are expensive on website.
Just want something cheap, dont want to spend a fortune as I already did on app fees, expensive deposits and etc…
HELP! Please don't mention craigslist. Thats my last option. Thanks

Wal-Mart (of course since they are such a retail giant) & Sam's club.
Try second hand stores too.
I would also look at places like Pier 1 (Kind of spendy on somethings but they have good sales too.)
Look for sales in newspapers and online. Also, check the classified ads too.

Dec
15

how do I remove sticky residue from my two leather sofas?

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My sofas are just over a year old, and both have developed a sticky residue although I am unsure why. It is almost impossible to sit on them as you find yourself stuck to them. I have tried mild detergent but nothing else

try surgical spirit, you will need to condition the leather afterwards though. and for gods sake dont smoke while you do it.

now stop wanking on your sofas.

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