Once found only in countries like Afghanistan, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan, Yurts have been traditionally used by the Nomadic peoples of Central Asia. The frame of a yurt is made of wood, crisscrossed in a lattice for the walls, with a door-frame for access, and a crown to hold up the roof, which is attached by ...
West Hartford, Connecticut is home to several very good furniture stores. Among them are large chain locations and individually- owned establishments. Although traditional furniture is generally the most sought- after type in this staid New England town, each of these West Hartford, Ct furniture stores also stocks an assortment of modern, or contemporary furniture. Most ...
If you’re looking to furnish your living room, you’ve no doubt wondered if it would be better to purchase a traditional sofa or invest in a futon. Traditional sofas are more expensive than futons, but often have a more polished looking exterior and are thought to provide more comfortable seating. But this is not always ...
Ideas for a new playroom could be very expansive or you could do something simple and affordable at first. You could convert your garage into a playroom if you do not live in an attached home or you can turn the basement into a den of iniquity. The idea is to make it look like ...
So, you’ve decided upon a futon instead of a couch. It’s all set up. It’s cushy. It does the job a futon’s supposed to do. But futon living isn’t all about the mattress and the frame. Here are five futon accessories you can’t live without. 1. A spare futon cover. Got a cat? A dog? ...
If you live in a small apartment or home, don’t think you’re decorating opportunities have to be limited as well. Designers use decorating tricks to make small spaces appear larger. The way you decorate a small space can affect how you use it. Knowing how and where to use these decorating tricks will help you ...
Futon–the name alone evokes images of Japanese homes filled with Tatami and cherry blossoms. In the United States we have had an American version of the futon for hundreds of years but we have called it by different names. Over the centuries we have called them Feather Beds, Straw Beds, Shuck Mattresses, Feather Ticks, Straw ...
Contrary to popular belief, Goth style and décor is not all gloomy black. Actually, several types exist within this often misrepresented subculture. In this article we’ll explore home decorating ideas for a lesser known version, the Asian Goth. The appearance of an Asian Goth home would evoke a sense of the Orient. Glossy black or ...
Whether through the minimalist interiors and natural hues of the Japanese decorating style or the bright colors and lucky figures of the Chinese, Asian homes are designed to be places of calm and serenity. Every item is chosen and placed with the aim of creating a sense of tranquility. If you admire the traditional Asian ...
Tis the season for garage sale shopping! For me, the warm months in Chicago signify the time of year for yard sales, estate sales and rummage sales galore. At a local sale, I recently came across a very gently used Lazy Boy recliner. This comfy lounger was practically new, extremely clean and priced unbelievably at ...