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  • Retailers, tell us about your store operations

    Casual Living - Casual Furniture Retailers
    10 May 2012 | 11:54 am
    Casual Living is conducting a survey to better understand retail marketing strategies and store...

  • Report From The Home Furnishings Industry Conference

    Furniture Today: Blog Posts
    9 May 2012 | 2:21 pm
    PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The annual All Industry Home Furnishings Conference was held this week in a beautiful setting. The great folks from the Western Home Furnishings Association combined with...

  • Comfort Works’ Operation Upcycle My Sofa Contest Grand Prize Winner!

    IKEA FANS | THE IKEA Fan Community
    Susan
    14 May 2012 | 10:46 am
    Super huge congratulations to the hands-down, far-and-away favorite of the judges for Comfort Works Operation Upcycle My Sofa Contest, which ended on April 30th with nearly two dozen entrants having submitted a variety of raggy, saggy and baggy sofas, couches and chairs to be considered for upcycling into a fine, newly  outfitted with a Custom [...]

  • Finding Beauty in Old Things

    NYT > Furniture
    9 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Some designers repurpose old things for aesthetic satisfaction as well as environmental reasons.

  • Wraparound Mandal

    IKEA Hackers
    Jules
    16 May 2012 | 12:08 pm
    Materials: Mandal Headboard Description: Not really a hack but a modification. I love the look of the Mandal but our recent downsize left us with a very cramped bedroom. So we chopped the ends of of two Mandals and mounted them on the side walls. The only addition was to add a extra strip of wood along the back of the side pieces to keep all the slats from moving about. The headboards are affixed directly to the wall. One final touch, not done yet, will be to paint the screw heads used to affix them white so they will not be visible. Many thanks to Ernest who helped us make this happen! ~ C…
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    IKEA FANS | THE IKEA Fan Community

  • Comfort Works’ Operation Upcycle My Sofa Contest Grand Prize Winner!

    Susan
    14 May 2012 | 10:46 am
    Super huge congratulations to the hands-down, far-and-away favorite of the judges for Comfort Works Operation Upcycle My Sofa Contest, which ended on April 30th with nearly two dozen entrants having submitted a variety of raggy, saggy and baggy sofas, couches and chairs to be considered for upcycling into a fine, newly  outfitted with a Custom [...]

  • Unique IKEA Kitchen Design? It doesn’t Yurt!

    Susan
    7 May 2012 | 1:19 pm
    Or does it?  A question, yes, but really more of a challenge:  Can YOU help create a more well rounded design? We usually blog about awesome projects that our members have completed and shared with the community, but this time we’d like to be a bit more “rounded” in our coverage.  This time we bring you [...]

  • Operation Upcycle My Sofa: $100 Prizewinner!

    Susan
    1 May 2012 | 2:49 pm
    Congrats to Robert, this week’s winner of the  in the Operation Upcycle My Sofa Contest sponsored by Comfort Works and hosted on Facebook. The contest winner this week garnered the most Facebook Likes (over 115 likes – not bad for a late entry!) and wins a $100 Comfort Works  gift card to use toward custom [...]

  • Comfort Works $100 Prize + Extended Deadline

    Susan
    24 Apr 2012 | 8:26 am
    We have a winner! This week’s winner of the $100 People’s Choice prize from Comfort Works – our friends down under who make custom slipcovers for IKEA furniture, is announced inside AND your chance to enter to win is extended! Read on for all the details… Lyndall’s Pink Pleatherette Chair Lyndall says Kids and Couches don’t [...]

  • IKEA PS 2012 Collection – Our Faves

    Susan
    20 Apr 2012 | 6:05 am
    Today’s Fave: IKEA PS Powder-Coated Steel Tea Trolley Have you picked through all the offerings of the 2012 IKEA PS Collection yet? It’s mind-boggling. Every time I look at it, I find something new to admire like the powder-coated steel ‘tea trolley’/coffee table designed by Ola Wihlborg (love, love, love it in turquoise!) and the many [...]
 
 
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    IKEA Hackers

  • Wraparound Mandal

    Jules
    16 May 2012 | 12:08 pm
    Materials: Mandal Headboard Description: Not really a hack but a modification. I love the look of the Mandal but our recent downsize left us with a very cramped bedroom. So we chopped the ends of of two Mandals and mounted them on the side walls. The only addition was to add a extra strip of wood along the back of the side pieces to keep all the slats from moving about. The headboards are affixed directly to the wall. One final touch, not done yet, will be to paint the screw heads used to affix them white so they will not be visible. Many thanks to Ernest who helped us make this happen! ~ C…

  • UDDEN goes living room

    Jules
    16 May 2012 | 7:04 am
    Materials: UDDEN Wall units, coated chipboard, metal angles, screws Description: I was looking for a sideboard/storage unit for the living room. As I have a open kitchen that can be seen from the sofa, I wanted something to match with my UDDEN kitchen units. Still considering different solutions, I bought two wall units for the kitchen. As I assembled the units in the living room, I realized a nice solution that just needed very little hacking: I built a rectangular base from coated chipboard and metal angles (approx. 10 cm in height), stacked six wall units on the top and fixated the…

  • A garden swing-a

    Jules
    15 May 2012 | 3:07 pm
    Materials: PS SVINGA Description: Alternative mounting making an indoor children's swing chair a nice garden swing for the parents. ~ Bjarne Bisballe, Denmark

  • SOVSÄCK HACK for ALVINE Bedspread

    Jules
    15 May 2012 | 2:41 pm
    Materials: ALVINE Bedspread, 100" zipper, upholstery thread, sewing machine Description: I am going camping in a few weeks, and I wanted a sleeping bag with style. Along those lines, I devised this very simple sleeping bag hack. SOVSÄCK means "sleeping bag" in Swedish according to Google Translate. :) You will need: 1 Sewing Machine (or a hand sewing needle and a lot of patience) 1 Size 16 (heavy gauge) Machine Needle 1 Spool Heavy Duty/Upholstery Thread 1 100" Sleeping Bag Zipper 1 Bedspread I've included some lovely IKEA-style instructions (if slightly inaccurate and not all that…

  • Tufted. A love story.

    Jules
    15 May 2012 | 10:01 am
    Materials: Rykene Ikea full size bed. Description: We wanted to jazz up an existing Rykene bed in guest room of our recently purchased home. I had done a little bit of research on tufting and found a great tutorial for making tufted headboards. Using a pegboard and some 3 inch foam, I laid out a pattern of tufts. Using pegboard was the most ingenious idea! After figuring out where I wanted the tufts, I cut through the foam (a little larger than my button size) so the tufts would be very deep. I used gorilla glue to hold the foam to my peg board and laid a layer of batting on top. Then I…
 
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    One third of your life!-The Mattress & Bed Blog

  • Sleigh Platform Beds in Faux Leather

    Bill Laidlaw
    16 May 2012 | 10:42 am
      Trendy style makes a bold statement comeback at Nine Clouds Beds with the introduction of the Aria Bed. Available in Black, White, and Sable Brown, the Aria Platform Bed complements many decorating styles. The headboard is padded, button-tufted, and upholstered in faux leather for a striking but still comfortable design. This look is completed with  a similarly upholstered footboard and covered side rails and supported by solid wood en legs. The Aria Platform Bed is currently available in full, queen, king. An added bonus is the European slat platform which totally eliminates the…

  • Is it time for a new luxury mattress?

    Bill Laidlaw
    2 May 2012 | 5:56 pm
      Your bed….it’s where you rest, recuperate, rejuvenate and dream.  It’s where you will spend a full one-third of your life.  Restful sleep keeps your immune system strong, relieves stress and helps you function at an optimum level throughout the day.  So, why is it that so many of us lay down on an inferior mattress every night?     It’s true that different elements of your lifestyle contribute to a restful sleep, but the condition of your mattress is also a huge factor.  Being poked with springs and waking up in pain is no way to make the most of your nightly eight hours.

  • Obusforme Mattresses now display at Nine Clouds Beds

    Bill Laidlaw
    23 Apr 2012 | 12:31 pm
    ObusForme the company that developed medical and ergonomic products engineered for the human body, now introduces a lineup with many of these same exceptional technologies incorporated in a mattress.  ObusForme beds give you the most comfortable and rejuvenating sleep experience possible.  The bed sets are designed with the highest quality components that contour to the curves of your body for correct posture and spinal alignment (no more back pain).  ObusForme beds gives you a true 5-zone bed.  You not only get a proper zoned core support spring syztem but also proper 5-zone top…

  • European Size Mattresses Found in Mississauga at Nine Clouds Beds

    Bill Laidlaw
    11 Mar 2012 | 4:03 pm
     In our showroom you’ll find ten to fifteen models of mattresses in every price range that are available in european sizes. Quality foam, memory foam, latex and poket coil (bowling ball style mattress) can be manufactured witin 10-14 days. You’ll choose from many comfort levels from rock hard to super plush. We can even split your european size exactly in half making each side to each partners comfort choice.  

  • Serta iComfort beds in Mississauga at Nine Clouds Beds

    Bill Laidlaw
    11 Mar 2012 | 1:38 am
    Many people prefer  memory foam mattresses for their pressure-relieving ability to conform to your body. Even so, traditional memory foam technology has not changed at all since it was invented more than forty years ago. While it can provide great comfort, many find that memory foam mattresses can sleep too hot because you sink in too deeply. iComfort Sleep System by Serta, featuring thier Cool Action Gel Memory Foam  is the world’s first memory foam infused with the support and cooling touch of Serta’s MicroSupport™ gel. This revolutionary new memory foam is designed to deliver…
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    Closets by Design

  • Walk-In Closet in Woodbridge, Virginia

    29 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    At Closets by Design, we offer three closet systems to choose from. Each will maximize your space and create a closet that helps organize not only your clothes, but your life as well. We build each closet with you in mind. "I want to thank you so much for your wonderful expertise in how you took the time to design my closet! I simply love my closet! Please inform your boss how please William and I are of the work and professionlism you displayed. I also ask that you please iRead More...

  • Repeat Custom Storage Solutions Client in Arlington, Virginia

    23 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Take a look at what this third-time repeat customer from Arlington, Virginia had to say about working with Closets by Design."I write this letter to let you know how pleased I am with Mr. David Chin. I have worked with David on three separate occasions over the last several years related to built-in units for my bathroom, bedroom, and most recently my living room. Collectively, I have paid Closets by Design close to $20,000 in large part due to the high quality of David's woRead More...

  • His and Her Masters Closets in Ellicott City, Maryland

    19 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    At Closets by Design, we design, build, and install custom closets (closet organizers), garage cabinets, home offices, laundries, pantries and other storage solutions for DC, VA and MD homes.This client in Ellicott City, Maryland is please with the installation of His and Her Master Closets. "I am writing to express my total satisfaction with the experience my wife and I had with Closets by Design. We came to your showroom prior to our home appoRead More...

  • Commercial Store Remodel Project in Washington, DC

    17 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    A commercial Closets by Design client in Washington, DC is pleased with the design and quality of workmanship of a remodeled retail shop."Roger worked nonstop, and by the time he left my store had been transformed. He was so much fun to have here and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate how hard he worked."  –Commercial retail store remodel in Washington, DC We give customers comprehensive solutions to all their organizatiRead More...

  • New Closets in Lorton, Virginia

    15 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Closets by Design client in Lorton, Virginia  customer is pleased with the design and quality of workmanship with a new hobby center and kitchen. Read about Closets by Design to see what they can do for you. A custom hobby center and kitchen customer from Lorton, Virginia writes... "My wife and I were very impressed with your company's operation. From the salesperson to the installer, all were very polite and competent. The salesperson had to return several tRead More...
 
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    Height Adjustable Desk Advice

  • Launch of New Humanscale Float Height Adjustable Table Expected During May 2012

    Duncan MacIntyre
    3 May 2012 | 9:22 am
    First announced in June 2011 the Humanscale Float height adjustable table wasHumanscale's Float Adjustable Height Table originally scheduled for launch in November 2011,however the launch was delayed. It now looks likely the Float will become available during May 2012. Once it is definitely available we will add a full review of it. In the meantime lets take a quick look at what’s in store.     What’s the Float all about? Humanscale prides itself on producing innovative products that don’t just follow what everyone else is doing. And Float looks to…

  • How A Height Adjustable Desk Can Help Improve Your Fitness

    Duncan MacIntyre
    5 Apr 2012 | 9:21 am
    It’s easy to think that a couple of visits to the gym each week will keep you fit. You may well break a sweat and get your heart pumping however the benefit doesn’t last. This is particularly true if you spend each working day sitting like a set square in your office chair. What’s needed is movement throughout the day to avoid that seized up feeling and this is where a height adjustable desk can prove beneficial. How frequent changes in position help to keep your body toned Working at an adjustable height desk increases the range of postural change in your body significantly…

  • How To Get The Benefits Of An Adjustable Height Desk On A Tight Budget

    Duncan MacIntyre
    15 Mar 2012 | 10:51 am
    Want to know a secret? You don’t have to spend upwards of $600 to get the benefits of adjustable height working. It’s possible to do so for a little over half this cost. How? Many office workers would love to change the way they work by buying an adjustable height desk. Unfortunately most get stopped in their tracks because of the investment necessary. To get a decent height adjustable desk you need to be looking to lay out $600 or more. And yet there is a way to gain the benefit of adjustable height working for considerably less. In this article we’re going to look at 2…

  • Is Buying A Height Adjustable Desk Base And Adding Your Own Top A Good Idea?

    Duncan MacIntyre
    1 Mar 2012 | 11:15 am
    Height Adjustable Desk Frame Only It’s possible to buy a height adjustable desk base on its own, like the Multi Table and then add your own top. And as long as you go about things the right way it should be straightforward. In this article we’re going to take a look at how taking a DIY approach to getting fixed up with a sit stand desk can work well. Let’s begin with a good reason to buy the top separately. It can save you money This is probably the most popular motivation for people deciding to just buy the desk framework and fit their own top. Top prices can vary quite a…

  • Why Working At A Height Adjustable Desk With A Laptop Can Be A Pain In The Neck

    Duncan MacIntyre
    16 Feb 2012 | 9:52 am
    I was watching a video on YouTube the other day. The guy in the video was singing the praises of his nice new shiny electrically height adjustable desk. I have to admit it was a very nice desk and it moved effortlessly to the position he wanted to work at. Nonetheless there was one big problem. He was using a laptop. The more I watched the video the more obvious the issue became. So just what was wrong here? Why there’s a problem with laptops and height adjustable desks One of the real drawbacks with laptops is the screen is never high enough for the user to view it comfortably. This…
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