Monday, August 31, 2009

Your Trundle Bed Options



Picture it: your grandmother’s house for a weekend visit. You had your choice of sleeping on the plastic-covered sofa or the trundle bed. You’d rather risk sliding right off your precarious plastic perch than sleep on the flimsy, hard mattress. You might as well have slept right on the cold floor for all the comfort you’d receive. Now, picture this: luxurious comfort, a great night’s sleep, and no cold drafts from the floor. Sounds too good to be a trundle, doesn’t it? Today’s beautiful Trundle Beds have overhauled the old design, creating a comfortable extra bed, not a merely convenient add-on. The main difference? Roll-out versus pop-up.

Older model beds and Daybeds With Trundle had a roll-out mattress. Typically you could see the ugly frame protruding from the regular bed. It rolled out and rested very close to the floor. The connecting frame typically wasn’t particularly sturdy or durable. A pop-up, by contrast, has either a linkspring or polytop support system for the trundle. This creates a stronger frame and provides more comfort. You simply roll out the trundle and pop it up into position. Guests are raised off of the floor and out of the drafts. The advantage of polytops is that mattresses will not catch on hard, bouncy springs, thus lasting much longer.

Another important consideration is appearance. Older trundle beds were unfashionable and relegated to guest rooms. Today’s designs have both comfort and style in mind. Trundles are cleverly hidden, leaving no trace when they are folded up. The Upholstered Headboards, frames, and finishes can be found in a wide variety of styles, so you are sure to find something you love. Daybeds with trundle are perfect for living rooms and guest rooms, and trundle beds are certainly not out of place in master bedrooms. Rediscover the convenience of the trundle with today’s updated designs.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Oak Lane Sleigh Bedroom Set



What is your favorite room? After a long day, where do you want to escape to? If it’s not your bedroom, then perhaps you need an infusion of style and luxury. The easiest way to reinvent your room is to invest in a beautiful Bedroom Set, which can instantly create a coherent, pulled-together look. Bedroom furniture is more than a collection of dressers, night tables, or comforters: it helps convey your personality, your style, and it helps build a welcoming atmosphere that you will love to come home to day after day.

If you love a classic, fresh décor, the lovely Oak Lane Sleigh Bedroom Set is perfect for your home. The centerpiece, of course, is the bed. Featured is a gorgeous sleigh bed with clean lines and minimal detailing for a look of flawless elegance. Sleigh beds are ideal for those with a sense of adventure, of whimsy, and the Oak Lane will bring this to your bedroom. Accompanying the bed is a nightstand with two convenient storage drawers to cut down clutter and keep essentials close at hand, as well as a spacious dresser. Each has shining brass hardware that complements a wide variety of decors. In your choice of Light Harvest Oak or Dark English Oak, you will love the simple sophistication of this wonderful set.

The charming Oak Lane set was designed by Vaughan Bassett, which has been leading the home furnishings field since 1919. They lead the field with their outstanding traditional and contemporary bedroom furniture, which will add beauty and class to your home and help you create a bedroom you can be proud of.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Your Hidden Side: What Your Headboard Says About You



By day, you’re a cool, polished professional, briskly walking from appointment to appointment. By night, you’re a wild, untamed force full of fire and energy. Or are you always frantically rushing from meeting to meeting, perpetually stuck in traffic, and always harried? You come home, step into your Zen-inspired bedroom, and become as peaceful as the calm moonlit night. Whatever face we present to the world, we often have another, very personal, very hidden side. We reveal glimpses of this side through our choices and our décor, especially that in our bedrooms. What do our Bed Headboards say about us?

Our bedrooms should reflect our innermost personalities. Our choice of headboards is informative because it uncovers our hidden sides. What does a rich chocolate leather headboard say? That we love luxury. That we want to be surrounded by luscious texture and deep colors. That we appreciate the finer things in life without being ostentatious. What about a Wooden Headboard with a fresh country air? Perhaps we love feeling that life can be simple and pure. Or that we love tradition and feeling solid and secure. A geometric, sharp-edged, black contemporary piece? We love to be daring. We love always surprising people and providing the unexpected. Maybe all of this and maybe none of this. That’s the best part: we know our hidden sides, and we can leave tantalizing clues to those closest to us.

Or maybe it means we make economical choices, that we know choosing a new headboard is imminently more practical and less expensive than a whole new bed. We’re careful with our money yet willing to splurge a little to create a welcoming atmosphere. Whatever your headboard says about you, make sure it says it well and stylishly. There are so many options, from Upholstered Headboards to handy bookcase headboards. Choose one that speaks to you.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Upholstered Milano Platform Bed



What are Platform Beds, and what are the advantages of choosing one for your home? It is a style which eschews the bulky box spring and places the mattress directly on slats. Why? First, you don’t have to buy another expensive piece – and move it! Second, it gives the bed a beautifully sleek, low-profile appearance. The platform has been very popular in Eastern and European cultures and is proving to be a very stylish option in the States as well, especially among those who love contemporary edge.

The elegant Upholstered Milano Platform Bed is a shining example of how far the platform bed has come. Far from a purely utilitarian, stark piece, the Milano shows how chic and luxurious platforms can be. The frame itself is constructed of quality hardwood for extreme durability. Exposed wood components are finished in luscious Coco. The remaining frame, including the beautiful head and footboards, is covered in Chocolate faux leather panels for a deliciously opulent look. Clean, straight edges give the Milano a thoroughly modern feel, and the rich color is perfect for any number of decors. To complete your look, try the matching nightstand and accessorize with your choice of bedding.

Modus Beds are some of the most innovative, creative designs on the market today. From fresh contemporary beds to more traditional sleighs, there is something for every taste with Modus. Besides looking spectacular, Modus beds are made of high quality materials that will last for years to come. With these affordable beds, you can create the look you’ve always wanted.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Capture Italian Styles in Daybeds



Contemporary Daybeds have a long and diverse history, having evolved over the course of centuries. From the very first models, which were really only stone or wood slabs to primitive Egyptian daybeds which incorporated decoration and embellishments, these have been traditionally used as lounging areas for guests and sleeping areas. Today’s beautiful models are based on the early Greek and Roman versions. You can recapture the opulence and comfort of these wonderful beds by trying a modern daybed that incorporates Italian style.

Greeks were the first to really put the “day” into daybeds. They used these versatile pieces for socializing, lounging, eating, and sleeping. Propped up by opulent mattresses and pillows, these became the standard of luxury. Italians took this concept and added their own style with bone decorations and Etruscan themes. The still-rudimentary design was embellished with fine fabrics. In Renaissance days, it was common for Fashion Daybeds to have canopies or tents.

You can recreate this sense of decadence and comfort by choosing one of today’s top metal or Wood Daybeds. There are many ways to do this, but here are two great suggestions: inside, choose a daybed with two side arms and no backrest. This echoes the old Italian style. Add sumptuous, plump pillows in deep, rich colors. Voila! A retreat worthy of a Roman god or goddess. Another great way to recreate the warm Mediterranean atmosphere is to select a daybed with posters. Simply hang cool, gauzy material, add fresh white linens and pillows, and have a bunch of grapes handy. Lush, simple, and beautifully Italian.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

High Arc Nailbutton Headboard



Everyone needs a change sometimes: no one likes to look at the same four walls all the time. But no one likes paying a fortune to redo their bedrooms either. The perfect way to achieve a fresh new look without breaking your budget is to consider beautiful, economical headboards. These allow for a complete change that is easy, quick, and will have you and your wallet resting comfortably in no time. With one simple change, you can breathe new life into your bedroom.

Classic and sophisticated, the beautiful High Arc Nailbutton Headboard can transform an ordinary room into an elegant retreat. Constructed of pine, this striking piece is padded with foam and covered in rich Shantung for beautiful texture and appearance. A delightful nail head border edges the headboard. In your choice of Chocolate, Aztec Gold, Bamboo Mist, Khaki, Parchment, Sangria, Lilac, Black, or Woodrose, you are guaranteed to find the perfect fit for your unique sense of style. The graceful arch design adds flair to any room. Upholstered headboards can be the centerpiece of any room; with one simple piece, you redefine the entire space. The High Arc Nailbutton is ideal for any number of decors.

If you envy the home makeovers you see on HGTV or Extreme Makeover Home Edition, you’re in luck. Skyline Furniture, creator of the High Arc Nailbutton Headboard, has been featured on remodeling shows and in homes across the country. Skyline’s specialty? Beautiful upholstered headboards and beds that will instantly revamp any bedroom. For over six decades Skyline has been wowing customers with its unique and innovative designs.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

European Platform Bed Styles



We often look to the runways of Paris and Milan for the latest and edgiest fashions, and when we want a distinctly contemporary and thoroughly exciting bed, we look to Scandinavia, Italy, and other European locales that have embraced the clean style of platform beds. As these styles gain in popularity, designs are becoming increasingly daring, bold, and ultra-luxe.

What makes European-inspired platform beds so remarkable? One look at the crisp lines and intrepid angles, and you’ll know. They are sharp, clean, and almost spare. Without the need for a bulky box spring, platforms have a lower profile and therefore achieve a look of de-cluttered elegance instantly. European models typically make use of edgy contemporary lines and incorporate a variety of different textures and materials to help you build a décor that is original and stunning. Using wood, metal, leather, and fabric upholsteries, these beds become a breathtaking pallet on which you can express your style. From luscious, creamy leather headboards to sharp, geometric metal frames, you can find a wide variety of European styles.

The best way to accessorize these platform beds is to use bold, simple colors in your comforters and bedding. For instance, if you have a black bed with a beautifully contemporary headboard, choose stark white or bright red linens for dramatic contrast. You can, though, experiment with any type of décor and see what strikes your fancy. The essence of these wonderful European beds is one of clean sophistication. Allow the bed speak for itself by keeping furnishings and decorations simple. You can achieve European flair no matter where on the globe you live.