A lot of people out there think that hiring an interior designer is nothing, but a waste of money which is a totally wrong concept. Think about it for a while? You recently bought a new house, you made such a huge investment just to live in a good place that you can call your “own” and now you are just shying away from spending a little more money on [...]
If this is your first time to shop for furniture for your new house, then this article is a must read for you because today we are going to tell you everything you need to know about furniture shopping. For starters, yes, it’s not an easy task because one wrong purchase decision can put you in a very upsetting situation. You see furniture isn’t something you keep changing with the [...]
Painting a dining or kitchen table is typically much easier than painting any other piece of furniture. When painting your kitchen table, you should keep in mind that it will undergo more wear and tear than an average bookshelf or dresser would. This article talks about 4 common mistakes people make when painting their kitchen table: Mistake # 1: Not sanding as much as needed Though you do not have [...]
Looking for ways to upgrade your wooden furniture? If your wooden furniture has become dull with time and lacks the shine it once had, you can opt for staining the wood to add new life to it. Here we have compiled a step by step guide to help you achieve the best results. 1. Preparing the Surface of Your Wooden Furniture Begin by sanding the wooden surface using coarse sandpaper. Then [...]
Commercial furniture polishes, though seemingly tempting, are loaded with chemicals that can cause permanent damage to your furniture. Although the use of these products has become quite common in various households, they do more harm than good – not only to your furniture but also to your health due to the number of harmful chemicals present in such products. If you want to clean your furniture and restore its shine [...]
No matter how much you care for your wooden furniture, it tends to lose its appeal with time. The texture begins to fade and the color becomes uneven. If you are looking for ways to restore the appearance of your wooden furniture, this step by step guide on how to polish your furniture can help you achieve just that. Before you begin polishing your furniture, make sure that the area you [...]
Wooden furniture adds a classic touch and luxurious feel to every household. However, it is quite prone to staining and can quickly become damaged if proper care is not taken. If you want to prolong the life of your wooden furniture and maintain its appearance in the long run, here are some valuable tips that you need to follow religiously. 1. Regular Dusting The dust particles that settle onto the surface [...]
Modern and contemporary are both terms used to describe the design and the type of the theme and furniture. There is often a lot of confusion surrounding both these terms, however, they are quite different from each other. Understanding the difference between the two will help you decide the type of furniture you should add to your home, depending on your theme and interests. Modern Design The modern design is [...]
Using commercial furniture polishes while cleaning wooden furniture is a common practice in various households. However, do you know that you might be damaging your furniture and reducing its life in the process? There are 3 main types of polishes available in the market - liquid, semi-solid and aerosol sprays. Let’s have a quick look at their advantages and drawbacks. 1. Liquid Polishes Liquid polishes are quite easy to use and [...]
Looking for ways to get rid of those ugly stains on your wooden furniture? Wooden furniture can easily get stained by spilled water or wet glasses that may leave behind white rings. Instead of getting your furniture stripped and refinished, you can use some simple home remedies to eliminate all those spots and rings to reveal a smooth, polished surface. Items you will be needing: Clean, white towels or cloths [...]