Posts Tagged ‘ coffee table ’

Vintage Lucite Coffee Tables Finish Almost Any Room

Vintage Lucite coffee tables - Occasional tables make the perfect finishing touch to the furnishings of any room. End, coffee and accent tables complete groupings of chairs, sofas and love seats. For a table that blends with any color scheme, furniture style or decor, the perfect choice is a Lucite coffee table. Its clear, transparent surface adds a touch of glimmer to any room. Lucite is the trademark name for hand-cast methyl methacrylate, a durable acrylic. The term is often used interchangeably to refer to acrylics and clear resin products. The key difference is that acrylics are generally produced in large sheets then cut and assembled for furniture, whereas Lucite pieces are usually hand-cast and seamless (Click on the title to read more...)

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A reclaimed wood coffee table offers much character to the home

Why would you settle for a standard, run of the mill coffee table from one of the boring retail outlets in town, when you could add style and character with a reclaimed wood coffee table? Reclaimed wood coffee tables are made of... you guessed it, wood that has been reclaimed from other buildings and projects. The wood can come from anywhere really, so long as it still has preserved some of it's original characteristics and austere wooden qualities. Obviously, wood that has gone through irreparable changes due to harsh elements and exposure to the climate is not suitable to be re-used for anything other than scrap kindling and firewood (click on the title to read more...)

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Consider A Solid Oak Coffee Table For Your Home

...You can also opt for a glass coffee table. These require a bit more upkeep to keep them clear from fingerprints and dust, but they are light and airy in a room. Additionally, if you want to amplify natural sunlight, then a mirrored coffee table will definitely brighten up your living space. No matter what style of table you are looking for, take into consideration your family members and what sort of wear and tear they will subject the surface too. With that factored into your decision, you can easily make a great choice (click on the title to read more...)

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Adding a round marble coffee table to your living room

Though it is often considered a product used for formal areas, a marble coffee table can work with more modern decor as well. There are many different styles. Round, square, oval or rectangular shapes are also available, to suit the particular room the piece is going into. What's great about this type of product is the durability. You can put hot glasses on the surface without worrying about burn marks, like you would with a wood surface. This stone is also available in many different shades or tones. There are browns, reds and grays, so you can match the stone to existing furniture in the room. Gray looks good with modern furniture made of steel or brushed nickel frames. It is natural looking but creates more interest in a room with mostly clean lines, with the various shades and patterns created in the stone

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Clever Home Storage Ideas

Clever storage is the key to any home that looks like a show home. Having adequate storage to keep everyday mundane items hidden from view is absolutely essential to maintaining a tidy and easy to clean home. For the home there is several clever storage ideas that you would never know were actually storage at all. A coffee table takes up quite a large amount of floor space and it seems silly to not put this space to good use. Having some form of storage in your coffee table is a great way to use that space effectively. Some people however may not like the look of drawers on their coffee table or a pile of magazines underneath it. If you are one of those people, I have and answer for you; the[...] Click on the title to read more

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CrockPotLiving hosts its first Blog Carnival

May 4, 2010 marks the date of Crockpotliving.com hosting its very first Blog Carnival, and the staff here is simply abuzz with excitement, as we continue to strive towards helping others discover and enjoy the slow-cookin' lifestyle. Without further ado, let's get to the carnival submissions[...] Click on the title to read more

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