Month: November 2019

Fabrics For Modular Sofas

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Perhaps the most important consideration when it comes to fabric choice is whether you are looking to tone down or accentuate the contemporary style of the piece. For many designers, modular sofas are all about expressing vibrancy, informality and colour so you’ll typically see models displayed in sharp pastel colours when browsing the showroom or online. Yet if you live in a period home you may actually be better advised to tone down your fabric selection, opting for neutrals colours that blend more seamlessly with the surrounding environment. If you are not cautious, it’s quite easy to choose a fabric that looks decidedly out of place in your room space.

It’s also important to consider the price differentials when selecting fabrics for a modular sofa as many of the more decorative, ornate fabrics are typically considerably more expensive to purchase on a price per metre basis. Even with conventional sofas … Read the rest

Oak Hardwood Flooring

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Before making the final decision you need to decide if you want engineered or solid oak hardwood flooring. The difference between the two is that engineered oak flooring is made with veneer. It is then layered onto a base. Engineered flooring does not wear as well as the solid floor plus engineered floors contract and expand less. With solid oak flooring, it is made from plank or solid strips of wood. There is also a variety of floor widths to look at and consider including narrow strips to planks. You can also get it in parquet, which is flooring that made of several pieces of wood that fit together like a puzzle.

Check to see if the hardwood flooring has a warranty, what it covers, and how long it lasts. The longer warranties are often found with floors that are prefinished and the unfinished ones have a shorter warranty. Most … Read the rest