Showing posts with label wood furniture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wood furniture. Show all posts

Monday, April 15, 2013

The Living Room

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     Living room is a place where we can accept the guest. The living room design can be adapted with the characters of the owner. In designing a living room, we need a special attention because the living room is the first room that we are entered in a home. Living room can become the first benchmark which shows that the owner of home takes attention and consideration every details of home. We can find some design for living room that is suitable with your characteristics. The design of living room that you can use such as the modern and minimalist design, contemporary design, or traditional design.



   The Modern and Minimalist Living Room Design


     When you plan make a home. You will think what the design is that you will use. If you are a simple person, you can use modern and minimalist design. It is included your living room. Through modern and minimalist living room, you will get the awesome atmosphere in your living room. Minimalist and modern living room design can make the attractive appearance of living room. In designing the modern and minimalist living room, you need the simple furniture that can show the modern accent and minimalist nuance. The simple furniture is the furniture that does not show the full accent in your modern and minimalist design. So, the modern and minimalist will be felt in your living room. Besides furniture, you have to consider about the colors, you can use the soft colors that can raise the modern accent. Let’s choose the colors for your modern and minimalist living room design.



   The Contemporary Living Room Design


     For contemporary living room, we can start in choosing the colors. Usually, the contemporary
living room use the combination of color like as black and white or the combination with some colors. Through colors, the contemporary living room will be created. Then, to feature the contemporary accent in living room, you can use some furniture or ornaments that have the stripe line design because the contemporary living room is identical with the stripe line or you can use the complicated motive. It also can be raised the contemporary accent in living room. The selection of furniture also have to take attention. The exact choice, can make your living room contemporary more beautiful and attractive. The contemporary living room also can be the inspiration for you.



   The Traditional Living Room Design


     If you like the ethnic design, you can apply it in your living room. The traditional living room design can bring the natural and ethnic accent in your living room. It also can give the aesthetics value in the living room. In order that traditional living room design is felt, you can use the furniture that has the wood material. The wood material can bring the traditional accent in your living room. With wood material also can give the antique accent in your traditional living room design. Besides the wood material, you also can use the sofa that has the classic or antique motive. So, your living room will be looked more beautiful and attractive.




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We remodel residential homes, retail shops, offices, restaurants, and hotels in the Los Angeles area, building and delivering high- quality contemporary and traditional kitchens, vanities, bathrooms, entertainment centers, room additions, complete home/business remodeling, and more, and offer comfortable paying options and reduced rates to accommodate any person in need of our services.

We work with home owners, business owners, architects, designers, contractors, and subcontractors.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

8 ideas to make a house look brighter



By: Aprille Ross.


Living in a small house, with very few windows, I know how important it is to find ways to brighten up the interior of a home. I have 8 ideas to make a house look brighter that I thought I’d share with you. Most of these I’ve used myself and a couple are ones I picked up from helping my parents redecorate their own home. I hope you’ll find some of them useful!


     8. Add more windows
   Of course putting in a few more windows or even a skylight will allow more light to come into the house, but this isn’t always possible. Not everyone can afford this type of remodeling, even though
many would love to. Sometimes simply replacing old windows can brighten up a room. I’ve seen older windows become cloudy, due to a leaky seal and this causes the entire window to allow less light in through it.


 

      7. Have light colored curtains

   Taking off those thick, dark drapes and replacing them with some sheer curtainscan do wonders for a room’s brightness. The sheerness of the curtains not only allows more light to come in through each window, but it also lightens up the room more when these are a pale color themselves. I took down some dark green curtain panelsand replaced them with a gauze material that was light blue. I was amazed at how bright the room became.



      6. Use paint that is bright and/or light

   Rooms that are dark and dreary can use a fresh coat of light colored paint for a quick makeover. Pastels, cream, and white will reflect a lot more light than darker colors will. Even if there aren’t any windows in the room, the overhead light will bounce off of the lighter color on the walls and brighten up the room a lot. Paint is also much cheaper than wallpaper and quicker to apply. I find that the color yellow not only brightens up a room, but it is also such a cheery color.





      5. Hang mirrors on walls facing windows

   By hanging a mirror on the wall across from a window, the light will be allowed to bounce off of the mirror and spread around the room more. A large mirror will allow more light to be reflected, while many smaller mirrors will provide light and can be arranged in a fun pattern. There are also mirrored candle holders that take the light from a single candle and spread it around the room in multiple directions. This technique can also be used with a large mirror and a lamp, in windowless rooms.



      4. Bring in artificial lighting

   Some rooms don’t have windows at all. These spaces require lamps and overhead lighting to create a brighter atmosphere. Track lightingconsists of multiple little lights that are placed along a wire track. These are perfect for dark corners and areas where it’s not possible to place a standing lamp. The addition of even just one more lamp can greatly increase the overall brightness of a room.

      3. Get a white or cream rug for the floor

   I noticed how much brighter my living room was when the walls were painted a light shade of yellow, so I thought I’d try adding a lighter colored rug to the floor and see if it made any difference. I bought a cream colored area rug to hide most of the dark brown shag. I couldn’t believe the difference this single change made to the brightness of the room.

      2. Open the doors

   On nice days, I try to have the front and back doors wide open. Not only does this allow more light to come in, but the cats enjoy lying in the doorway and looking outside. It provides light for me and entertainment for them. Since I live out in the country, I can also open the curtains all the way and not worry about neighbors peering inside. Not having any curtains at all eliminates the blockage of sunlight, which makes the room nice and bright.





     1. Rearrange the furniture
   You’d probably be surprised at how often light is blocked by the couch or an easy chair. Making sure to keep furniture from being placed in front of a window will ensure that as much light as possible can pass through. Even tall plants placed in front of a window keep light from coming in as strong as it would if there wasn’t a plant at all.


   I hope these 8 ideas to make a house look brighter work well for you. Trying a few ideas out on your own home will allow you to see just how much difference can be made. Have you already tried any of the above ideas and had success? Are there other ways you’ve found to brighten up your home? Please feel free to share any ideas you have.




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We remodel residential homes, retail shops, offices, restaurants, and hotels in the Los Angeles area, building and delivering high- quality contemporary and traditional kitchens, vanities, bathrooms, entertainment centers, room additions, complete home/business remodeling, and more, and offer comfortable paying options and reduced rates to accommodate any person in need of our services.

We work with home owners, business owners, architects, designers, contractors, and subcontractors.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

keeping wood furniture looking new

     With nearly any type of furniture you use to decorate your home, there are special care-taking guidelines you will need to abide by if you want the furniture to last you for years to come or if trying to impress when renting out a room. From some renters, furniture purchases are symbolic of having reached a place of independence in their lives; for others, these purchases are exclusively practical, oftentimes expensive, and accordingly meant to last for the duration. It can be very disheartening to discover that your treasured furnishings have become faded or damaged. Fortunately, the effort you will find yourself putting into the ongoing upkeep for your items is relatively simple.
For nearly any type of furniture you have, whether constructed of wood or another element, there are a couple of standards that apply equally to all. These guidelines include not overexposing your furniture to either heat or direct sunlight. If you have a piece of furniture that is permanently wedged against a window that ushers in strong sunlight, and is rarely curtained, you will probably have to contend with fading at some point. Try to keep important pieces of furniture, for the majority of the time, out of the sun's rays to best maintain the vibrancy of the original colors.

Ongoing Upkeep of Wood Furniture


    With the proper upkeep, you should be able to maintain the integrity and like-new appearance of your wood furniture until such a time as you choose to upgrade furnishings or redecorate. Some people discover that, with an attentive touch and an appropriate polish, they can actually obtain older, dull looking items and restore them so that they look new once again. If you are a renter operating on a relatively tight budget, you may make a routine of looking around for quality, used furniture to restore. Once you have fixed any broken parts, thoroughly cleaned the older furniture items, and applied a new finish or seal as needed, your process of keeping older furniture looking new will be the same as it would be for maintaining your newly purchased items.
In addition to keeping wood furniture out of direct sunlight, it is advisable to wipe it down regularly with a lint-free cloth. This serves to remove everyday dust and the appearance of dullness. You will probably also want to find some type of furniture polish to keep your wooden chairs, coffee tables, t.v. stands, etc. looking the way they looked when you first purchased them. There are common polishes that work for a wide variety of furnishings. If you are concerned at all about how specific properties of your furniture item (such as its finish) will react with a certain polish, make sure to thoroughly read over the information on the polish. One important thing you will want to aim for is always using the same type of polish on your tables and other items. When you apply polish, do so in the direction of the grain rather than against it.


     Keeping wood furniture looking new also entails keeping especially hot items away from it. You make have seen an example of why this recommendation matters if you have ever removed a hot dish from the oven, or microwave, and set it on a wooden counter area without a potholer beneath it. What you typically see when intense heat of this variety meets a wooden surface is a discoloration of the material. There will quite often be a spot that appears blanched compared to the surrounding wood. For this reason, it is important to place a buffer of some sort below hot places before setting them down.






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We remodel residential homes, retail shops, offices, restaurants, and hotels in the Los Angeles area, building and delivering high- quality contemporary and traditional kitchens, vanities, bathrooms, entertainment centers, room additions, complete home/business remodeling, and more, and offer comfortable paying options and reduced rates to accommodate any person in need of our services.

We work with home owners, business owners, architects, designers, contractors, and subcontractors.



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Monday, March 18, 2013

Is Wood Flooring Good For You?

     When you choose a flooring material for your home, what factors will you likely consider? Do you want it to enhance the design elements in your home? Should it be something that will add value to your property? Or is easy maintenance your main concern? These and many other factors are often a new homeowner’s concern when building their homes.

     Wood flooring is one of the best flooring choices available today. Unlike any other flooring materials, wood provides warmth and an easy feeling on the feet. For kitchens that are generally used for cooking, relaxation and entertainment, wood flooring is a good choice. This works especially well in an open design kitchen that joins the dining area or the family room. Wood flooring does not only provide a good design element, it is also readily available in a variety of choices. There are many shades and grain patterns to suit your design scheme and style. Choose light colored woods like ash for contemporary designs; while dark color woods like walnut will go well with country designs. Pine can enhance the traditional or country look of your house. Parquet floors are often the designer’s choice for a more formal look. For a more interesting approach, choose a wood color that contrasts the color of your cabinets and furniture. Combining different kinds of wood will also create an attractive design. You can use one wood for the main section and another will serve as border or accent. Wood floors can be dressed up with a parquet inset or borders. Borders will usually help define the space.


     Bear in mind that the flooring you select in a showroom may look different, once installed in your home. This usually depends on several factors like the available natural and artificial lighting. This may look either lighter or darker in your own space than in the showroom.

     According to Real Estate Agents, houses with wood flooring usually sell faster than carpeted homes. This means that wood flooring add value to your homes.
Contrary to what most of us think, wood flooring is practically easy to maintain. With just simple vacuuming and sweeping, any wood floor can withstand years of service. However, it is also necessary to provide protection to your wood flooring from moisture and scratches. Routine maintenance is also advisable. This can be in the form of a hardwood cleaner application. Most designers recommend that a clear water-based finishing material should be used for wood flooring in the kitchen or bath. This type of material is easy to recoat and touch up. This is especially beneficial in areas where heavy traffic is often anticipated and recoating is often a possibility. However, pre-finished flooring has by far the most durable finish. This is because of the factory-applied acrylic finish, which coats and penetrates the surface. Although pre-finished wood flooring is expensive, it can last more years than your ordinary wood flooring. Additionally, use slip resistant rugs in areas where there is heavy traffic to protect the wood floor from wear and tear.

     Finally, wood flooring contributes to a healthy living environment. It does not trap dust mites or mold therefore contributing to a better indoor air quality.


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Woodmaster Kitchen & Bath Inc. is a fine custom cabinetry manufacturer and general remodeling firm in the city of Los Angeles. We manufacture elegant and elaborate custom cabinets upon request based on mastering the art of woodworking through generations in creating and designing fine custom woodwork.

We remodel residential homes, retail shops, offices, restaurants, and hotels in the Los Angeles area, building and delivering high- quality contemporary and traditional kitchens, vanities, bathrooms, entertainment centers, room additions, complete home/business remodeling, and more, and offer comfortable paying options and reduced rates to accommodate any person in need of our services.

We work with home owners, business owners, architects, designers, contractors, and subcontractors.



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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Maintaining Your Wood Furniture





Cleaning Wood 

     Of course, you should read manufacturer's care directions carefully, since finishes can vary widely. Here are some general tips from the experts:

DUST CAREFULLY with a soft cloth, following the grain pattern of the wood. Use an old T-shirt, baby diaper or cheesecloth that has been laundered to remove the sizing.

DUST OFTEN to remove everyday abrasive particles from wood surfaces. 

CONSIDER CLEANING with a mild non-alkaline soap and water. Use the suds on a damp sponge or cloth, but be sure to pre-test the solution on an out-of-sight section to make sure it doesn't damage the finish. Dry immediately with a soft cloth and buff lightly, following the grain.


CONSIDER WAXING if recommended by the furniture's manufacturer. Remove old wax first with a mild non-alkaline soap and water solution.

DON'T WAX urethane-finished furniture, but find out what is recommended for this type of furniture finish.






 

Dents

     A dent occurs because the fibers of dented wood have been greatly compressed. Many times you can fix the dent by restoring the fibers to their normal size.

Treatment:
Either remove the finish over the dented area or prick holes in the area with a pin or a tack to allow moisture into the fibers.

Place a wet cloth over the dent with a metal cap on top of the cloth. The cap helps prevent damage to the surrounding areas.

Apply heat from an iron by placing the iron on top of the cap, which will heat up the cap, in turn warming the cloth, which will then release steam into the wood fibers. The wood should swell into its previous shape.

Fill in or touch up with varnish or shellac as needed. Polish and wax the area.



Note: This technique may cause watermarks from the steam. Simply treat them using the techniques listed under watermarks below.




 

First Aid


     Today's finishes demand special attention, often from professional refinishers, when it comes to stain removal. Some common stains can be treated with do-it-yourself furniture first aid. But always test the remedy on a small area first to be sure it won't damage the finish.




WATER MARKS, RINGS. Rings are often in the wax, not the finish. Cover the stain with a clean, thick blotter, press down with a warm iron, and repeat. Or try rubbing with salad oil, mayonnaise or white toothpaste. Then wipe dry.

WHITE MARKS. Rub with a cloth dipped in a mixture of cigarette ashes and lemon juice or salad oil. Or rub with a cloth dipped in lighter fluid, followed by a mixture of rottenstone and salad oil. Wipe dry.

MILK OR ALCOHOL. Use your fingers to rub liquid or paste wax into the stain. Or rub in a paste of boiled linseed oil and rottenstone with the grain, substituting pumice for dull finishes. Or rub with ammonia on a dampened cloth. Then wipe dry.

STICKING PAPER. Dampen the paper thoroughly with salad oil, wait five minutes and rub along the grain with extra-fine (0000) steel wool. Wipe dry.


CIGARETTE BURNS. Minor burns can be remedied by rubbing with scratch-concealing polish or with a paste of linseed oil and rottenstone, working with the grain until the burn mark disappears.

HEAT MARKS. Rub gently along the grain using a dry steel wool soap pad, extra-fine (0000) steel wool, or a cloth dampened with camphorated oil or mineral spirits. Wipe clean.

NAIL POLISH. Blot the spill immediately, then rub with fine steel wool (0) dipped in wax. Wipe dry.

PAINT MARKS. If fresh, remove latex paint with water and oil-based paint with mineral spirits. If dry, soak spot in boiled linseed oil, wait until paint softens, then lift carefully with a putty knife or wipe with cloth dampened in boiled linseed oil. Residue can be removed by rubbing along the grain with a paste of boiled linseed oil and rottenstone. Wipe dry and wax or polish.

WAX OR GUM. Harden the substance by holding an ice cube wrapped in cloth against it. Pry off with a fingernail or credit card. Rub the area with extra-fine (0000) steel wool dipped in mineral spirits. Wipe dry.


Heirlooms

     Solid hardwood furniture is authentic and durable. Its one-of-a-kind beauty can last a lifetime and beyond to become tomorrow's heirloom.

Here are some tips for caring for these future antiques:

     Position furniture out of direct sunlight, or adjust curtains during mid-day hours. Avoid placement directly in front of radiators, heat runs or fireplaces. Like you, hardwood furniture is most comfortable in relative humidity of at least 25 to 35 percent. That means using a humidifier in winter and an air conditioner in summer.

Use coasters with non-scratching bottoms. Use padding under heavy or sharp objects, or when setting down something hot or cold.
Store table leaves as close as possible to the table. Keep them in an upstairs closet rather than a damp basement so that table and leaves are adjusting to the same humidity conditions.






Keep solvents such as nail polish remover and alcohol away from wood furniture. Read manufacturers' tags and literature.





Ask your retailer for specific advice on maintaining a piece's finish. Ask about manufacturer-provided finishes that resist potential damage from solvents, liquids and hot objects.


Scratches

     Warning: Before attempting to repair small nicks or scratches, always test the treatment on an inconspicuous area of the furniture to make sure it will not damage the finish.

Treatment:
DARK WOOD OR STAIN. Fill scratches with shoe polish that matches the lightest shade of the finish or rub with walnut or Brazil nut meat in the direction of the scratch. A crayon or felt-tipped marker can also be effective.

CHERRY. Fill scratches with cordovan or reddish shoe polish that matches the wood or apply darkened iodine with a cotton swab or thin artist's brush.

LIGHT WOOD OR STAIN. Fill scratches with a tan or natural shoe polish or apply darkened iodine diluted 50 percent with denatured alcohol.


Watermarks
As long as the marks are white or whitish in color, there is a very good chance you can repair the water damage without refinishing. (If the spots or rings turn a dark color, the water has seeped through the finish and into the wood and the damage can be repaired only by refinishing.

Try the following treatments for white watermarks. Start with the first--and mildest--treatment, moving on to the more involved treatments only if the preceding does not work.

Treatment:
Moisten a rag with denatured alcohol and try rubbing the spot out.

Moisten a rag with camphorated oil and try rubbing the spot out.

Moisten a rag with turpentine and try rubbing the spot out.

Put a small amount of toothpaste with "extra brighteners" (actually a mild abrasive) on the spot and rub in with your finger or a small cloth pad. Try to keep the rubbing motion parallel to the grain of the wood. The stain should lighten as you rub, eventually disappearing.

Sprinkle table salt on the spot. Dip cloth into mineral oil or lemon oil and rub the salt into the spot. If this starts to take the spot out, repeat the process using salt and vinegar (which acts a mild bleach).

Mix rottenstone with lemon oil or mineral oil to make a paste. Rub into the spot. It may take a lot of elbow grease to get the spot out. Note: This treatment will dull the surface of your wood, but you can easily fix it by waxing or polishing the area. If that doesn't restore the dull area, in some cases you may need to apply a light coat of shellac or varnish, but this is not recommended as it is difficult to blend a touchup. 



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We remodel residential homes, retail shops, offices, restaurants, and hotels in the Los Angeles area, building and delivering high- quality contemporary and traditional kitchens, vanities, bathrooms, entertainment centers, room additions, complete home/business remodeling, and more, and offer comfortable paying options and reduced rates to accommodate any person in need of our services.

We work with home owners, business owners, architects, designers, contractors, and subcontractors.



Call us at 818.834.1111