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A Guide to Furnishing Your Home Vol 2 · $7.95 · In Partnership with Weave Trade Secrets Creating a Some Magic P6 & Design Tips P10 Bedroom Retreat P16
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HOW TO FIND THE
PERFECT RUG
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Our Great Style
Guide Online
DESIGN CREATING A BEDROOM RETREAT
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Welcome
DESIGN TRADE SECRETS DESIGN LIGHTING
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& DESIGN TIPS YOUR SPACE HOW TO SMALL SPACES n behalf of the entire Sklar Our tagline “Your Space. Your and our whole team will stay with you
Furnishings team, we welcome Lifestyle. Your Choice.” captures our throughout the design process – from
you to our second annual core philosophy of providing each and conception to the big reveal!
Contemporary Home magazine. Inside every client with the right combination Please enjoy this publication – we
P.30 P.36 you will find ideas and information
meant to inspire you and help you create
the home of your dreams. Our talented
Design Associates will help make the
of product ideas, color dynamics, and
textural solutions so they can realize
their vision for their home. We are
passionate about design and whether
invite you to visit our showroom and
see how beautiful your home can be. We
look forward to welcoming you into the
Sklar family.
process both enjoyable and rewarding. your space is large or small, residential
We realize our clients are unique and or commercial, local or in another
particular, and we strive to be as well. state, our team can bring your dream to
We shop the world with an emphasis on life. To complement our furniture and
design integrity, and have assembled a accessories, we offer window coverings,
collection of furniture and accessories wall treatments, flooring and built-ins –
HOW TO USE OF PATTERNS TRENDS SUSTAINABILITY you will not find anywhere else but here we can truly be your one-stop shopping
at Sklar Furnishings. for your dream home. Your Designer Pat & Rick Howard
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HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT RUG o Table Talk q Be Graphic
Define a dining area Rugs can be works of
with an area rug, but art. If your furnishings
leave enough room to are mostly neutrals,
push the chairs back. try a graphic pattern
for added pop.
Did You Know?
Having two area rugs
exactly the same size and
dimensions in adjoining areas
actually makes the space look
smaller. Choose different sizes
or dimensions, such as one
square rug, and the other a
rectangular shape.
Weave Some Magic
Tie a room together
effortlessly with the
perfect rug.
W
e’ve all fallen in love with Enter the Magic Carpet Size Matters
the open plan home, be Rugs define spaces, accent areas, and can even For an effortlessly inviting look, and to keep your guests from
it a modern condo, artsy delineate functions. A sisal rug or colorful pieces falling off the edge of their seats, make sure the rugs for your
loft or traditional house. Gone are the of modular carpet can indicate boundaries for kids dining and seating areas are the right size. For an accent rug
days when the cook was isolated in the at play. A beautiful area rug can pull an intimate in the dining room, pull all the chairs away from the table as
kitchen, cut off from all the conversation. conversation area together, adding dimension and though you were finishing your meal. The rug should be large
But with the absence of walls, comes interest. And a runner can create a hallway, as well enough to keep all the legs of your chairs within the carpeted
the challenge of defining space: how as protect a gleaming wood floor. area. For living rooms, it looks best if the couch and all the
do you create zones for work and play, chairs have all their legs within the area of the rug, with a
socializing and dining without so many The Ground Beneath Your Feet few inches to spare on all sides. For high-traffic areas, make
room divisions? Whether you have hardwood, concrete, tile floors, sure you choose a rug made of a durable, easily maintained
or even wall-to-wall carpeting, area rugs can soften material. Wool is actually easier to clean than silk or viscose.
the impact of your footsteps, as well as working And sisal rugs, while inexpensive and practical for some more
as an integral design element. Patterned rugs can casual areas, do wear out more quickly.
inspire a new color scheme, or compliment an Whether you’re adding a rug to an already furnished room,
existing one, and a solid color rug can ground a or starting from the ground up, rugs can create impact, pull a
grouping of patterned furniture and add impact. room together, and inspire a color scheme you might not have
otherwise considered.
o Floor Them
Use a rug to tie your
color theme from one
room to another.
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for inspired living
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oo Open Up DESIGN TRADE SECRETS & DESIGN TIPS
Enlarge your space with
glass doors, and let the sun
shine in.
Better by
o Turn the Tables
Nesting tables are a popular
trend and they save space
when tucked away.
q Focus Group
Tie a grouping of furniture
Design
together with one large
impactful piece of art.
More trade
secrets online
k www.sklarfurnishings.com
/design-your-space/
Tips and tricks to bring out
the interior designer in you.
H
ere are seven savvy solutions the picture at 57 inches from the floor.
from our interior design team This is eye-level for most people. When
to help take the guess-work out creating a picture grouping, center the
of creating the perfect space, and help collection with the largest piece in the
make every room in your home luxuriously middle and work your way out on each
livable. side, varying sizes.
In Your Comfort Zone – To break Information Overload – Your home
up a large space, allow for different areas should be an expression of the people
of interest by creating conversational who live there, but editing decorative
seating groupings anchored with area items is key. Don’t be afraid to showcase
rugs. You can also define zones with large a few of your personal mementos and
houseplants, bringing the outdoors inside, pictures, but narrow it down to the
and adding life and improved air quality ones you love the most, so each piece
to your space. has sufficient space around it, to give
m The Big Easy Mirror, Mirror – Large mirrors with it focus and importance.
A modern ottoman as
coffee table provides interesting or minimalistic frames add Brushes with Brilliance – If you’re
texture and comfort. light – and can even double the visual look moving into a new home and bringing
of a room. Try them in different places some of your existing furnishings, or if
k Be Light Hearted
Light up a hallway or until you get the most light, or create an you’re starting from scratch, pick the
entranceway with illusion of depth by facing your mirror paint color last. It’s easier to coordinate
a stylish mirror. opposite a strong focal point. your paint to the color scheme of your
kk In Your Zone Space, the Final Frontier – Giving furnishings than the other way around.
Square-backed sofas or your furniture lots of breathing room Be Bold – Try unexpected pairings
loveseats help define gives the individual pieces visual focus, as and personal touches. If you don’t like
areas of a room.
well as making a room look larger. Think what you’ve arranged, you can always
about what you do in the space and where try something different. The main
the traffic flow lines are. Move furniture objective is to make you feel welcome
off of the walls, and evaluate the number and at home while giving your home a
of pieces in a space. fresh new look. Once you’ve achieved
Get the Hang of It – When hanging that, you can sit down on your favorite
a large piece of artwork, try centering chair, relax and enjoy the view!
1 0 c o n t e m p o r a r y h o m e contempor ary home 11
EDITORIAL DESIGN TRENDS o Color Trend
Lighting is an easy and
subtle way to introduce
bronze into your design
palette. Learn more at
k www.sklar
furnishings.com
/get-inspired
m Combining q Bold Accents
Elements Neutrals are still
Shown Everywhere trending, but adding an
in Milan was mixing accent chair in a bold
materials: metal with color can brighten up
marble, or like shown the room.
Contemporary
here, wood with glass.
Design Trends
T
here are lots of reasons to be neutrals but the accents are bright and and son and already we have had much
happy about the arrival of cheerful - strong yellow almost in the success with their beautiful offerings.
Spring and none more so than citron family, orange, spring green, In the Boca Raton area the only
the Milan Furniture Fair that happens and gray. The metals are a bronze color place to find the most finely crafted
once a year in April. For those of us who softening to a brushed brass. The woods trend-setting unique Italian designs
consider ourselves aficionados of fine are still walnut, tobacco and open pored for the home is Sklar Furnishings. For
contemporary furniture there are few very light oak we have seen in past the discriminate homeowner, only the
experiences more exciting than attending markets. This year there is also open best will do and only Sklar Furnishings
this annual show. pored elm which is quite unique and can satisfy the craving for exceptional
For Rick Howard, owner of Sklar beautiful. Many items have used metal, European quality and design.
Furnishings, the experience is one where wood and marble together - the coolness
he receives the first glimpse of the colors, of the metal and marble combined with
materials, finishes and fabrics that will the warmth of the wood makes for a
grace the showroom six months to one beautiful marriage in these pieces.
year later. Housed in more than 14 million Another very important reason to
square feet, the fair attracts the most visit this show is to find manufacturers
sophisticated retail buyers from the with unique and very distinctive product.
finest contemporary stores from around Our clientele come to our showroom
the world. The task of combing through expecting to find product they will
displays of unique and breathtaking not see at any other stores or in their
designs to select the right product mix is neighbor’s house. We consistently deliver
both daunting and exhilarating according this only by visiting manufacturers and
to Howard. forging relationships and partnerships
It did not take too long to see that based on mutual goals, respect and
the trends from last year continue to friendship. This year we found a
dominate---the colors are still soft warm marvelous new company run by a Mother
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DESIGN CREATING A BEDROOM RETREAT o Pillow Talk q Princess and the Pea
Silky pillows and soft, With an unlimited choice
sumptuous throws of mattresses to choose
make a bed über from, picking the right one
The Great
inviting. is essential.
p Dream Away
Give your bedroom a
light air with a floating
bed frame and elegant
sheers.
Escape
Let your
bedroom
express
your style!
Rich and Intriguing
If you like a more lavish look, the
bedroom is another place you can
express your style. Hang an oversized
painting or ornate mirror over your bed.
Add opulence with a luxurious leather
or lavish fabric headboard. Choose a
rich velvet duvet and add glam with
sparkling silver accent pillows. Be bold,
and try richly colored walls, then top
off the look with a statement chandelier.
Your bedroom doesn’t have to be soft
and subdued if you’re not!
D
Dreaming of the perfect bedroom o you dream of cuddling in bed with a cozy Soft and Serene Lush and Sensuous
fire, surrounded by your favorite pieces If it’s peace and tranquility you crave, Take a page from chic hotels; they Partner Problems and Solutions
retreat? Creating your own private of art or moonlight streaming through a lean towards off-whites, neutral colors, exude lux living. And there’s nothing If your partner needs to work on the
windowpane, turning everything it touches into magic? or soothing blues and sea greens. Soften more sensuous than high thread-count computer late at night, creating a
oasis may be simpler than you think. Sumptuous and sensual, calming and relaxing, or the look and feel of your bed with an linen sheets, sumptuously soft duvets, separate work area with a room divider
invigorating and inspiring, your bedroom is a place upholstered headboard. Or for that truly plush pillows, and deep pile carpeting or bookshelf is a clever alternative to
m Pure & Simple where you can express your individuality to the fullest, lazy-day-in-heaven feeling, hang light to pamper your toes. bringing the laptop to bed. Sleeping with
Who says you can’t enjoy your and create a space that’s as unique as you are. drapery so it is 6 to 8 inches longer than A chaise lounge or a set of velvety a sheet stealer? Try a larger bed, made up
bedroom by day? Clean lines and it needs to be to touch the floor, and let armchairs can add extra areas to with two sets of sheets and comforters,
lots of light keep it feeling carefree.
the breezes billow you into dreamland. cuddle up in comfort. And scented soy and never fight over bed sheets again.
or beeswax candles and fresh fragrant
flowers soothe the senses, bringing the
luxury of the spa home.
1 6 c o n t e m p o r a r y h o m e contempor ary home 17EDITORIAL PROCESS o Getting Started
Your designer will work
with you to make your
dream home a reality.
q So Many Options
The Design
Our design library
is ever growing with
fabrics, finishes,
wallpaper samples and
more.
q Personal Attention
Process
Your designer will be
there every step of
the way, from design
concept to delivery.
C
ommitted to our tagline “Your dream a reality — this is what they love
Space. Your Lifestyle. Your to do and why they are in this business.
Choice.”, the Sklar Furnishings Based on all of the information you
Design Team are always excited to take gave to them, they will put together
you through the Design Process. Whether a detailed floor plan which includes
it is as simple as choosing a new carpet furniture, fabrics, finishes, and even
and accessories or a complete redo of a paint and wallpaper colors. In the last
home or condo we know how to make it several years, we have expanded our
happen — and to make it happen so you services that — if need be — we can offer Read more
can realize your vision and your dream. complete renovation services and in this about the Design
It all starts when you enter our capacity, the Sklar Designer can oversee Process here:
showroom — you will be assigned to one installation of all products and finishes.
of our talented Design Associates and as The excitement should be building k www.sklarfurnishings.com
you stroll through our 23,000 square foot now. Next is the presentation of the /design-your-space
showroom, you will be able to discuss Design plan, complete with color /executing-
what it is you are looking for — from swatches and suggestions, again based your-vision/
“just looking” to specifics like “a bright on what your Designer gleaned from
red chair”, your needs and your wants spending time with you in the store and
are always in the forefront — this is your at your home. Once the overall space plan
dream after all not ours. has been approved, you get to pick what
Next, your Designer will come to table you see having dinner at, what bed
the home and analyze your space, you see getting into at night, and what
always taking into consideration any sectional is the coziest for your family.
existing furniture or pieces you want to Fun with a capital F!
incorporate into the final design. The While waiting for your custom pieces
Designer may use an existing floor plan to arrive, your Designer will keep you
or take measurements while there — updated on timing, and before you know
space planning, balance, and comfort it, our white glove delivery technicians
are all equally important in the finished will be at your front door ready to make
look. This is the perfect time to discuss that Design Plan come to life! Finish with
budget, how you see the space (if you are the placement of your personal artwork,
here only seasonally, if you will use it as photos and accessories and your house
a rental, or if this is the final house you has turned into a home! Congratulations!
want to live in) and what colors and styles You have just completed the Sklar Design
make you happy. Process.
Your Designer will come back to the
store and get started on making your
1 8 c o n t e m p o r a r y h o m e contempor ary home 19You Really Can
Have It All
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3025 Hamp Stone Road lazarind.com
Siler City, NC 27344 facebook.com/LazarIndDESIGN LIGHTING YOUR SPACE o Hang Together
Light fixtures can
define the style of a
room – from sleek and
modern to traditional.
k Perfect Touch
Lighting can create
a signature look for
interest, or it can work
in harmony with the
overall theme of your
space.
Transform any room with you can change the feel with the flick of
a dimmer switch. The bedroom should
in a variety of color ratings from soft to
bright, warm to cool.
for intimate spaces, task lights for
workspaces, and chandeliers to create
the perfect lighting mix.
Bright
have a combination of lighting fixtures – an elegant statement – in virtually any
with lower lights for reading or relaxing, In the Limelight room.
and higher, ambient lighting for making Lighting can also be used to define areas The right lighting can enhance
the bed and dressing. Kitchen areas can within a room that are used for different the comfort and style of your home
also benefit from under cabinet lights in functions, creating cozy corners with – creating a welcoming feeling, and
addition to overhead lights, and hanging standing or desk lamps, and spotlighting bringing your space to life. We welcome
Ideas
pedestals to create a focus over eating art and decorative pieces with accent you to come in and speak to any of our
islands. lighting. design consultants to learn more about
As important as the right light As a general rule, you can use how to transform your home with the
fixtures, the right type of light is also recessed or track light for ambient perfect lighting mix.
key for setting the tone of the room. illumination, wall fixtures or sconces
Both traditional and LED bulbs come to highlight certain areas, table lamps
Helpful Tips
H
m See the Light ave you ever walked into a home night? The right lighting can make all 1. Layer 2. Be Creative
Pendant lights can be and felt instantly welcome and at the difference. Whether it’s soft and Create dual-duty Consider using
works of art as well. rooms with layers chandeliers in non-
They create layers of ease? Where everything seemed magical, or bright and crisp, lighting
of lights. traditional spaces.
light, and give the room to be in just the right place, and the space can influence how you feel in any room.
a dramatic focus. just flowed seamlessly? It may not just be Need to focus on work? Create a task 3. Working? 4. Divide
the design elements that made you feel area with bright, low-level lamps that Use brighter task Define different areas
lights for work areas. of a room with light.
that way. Lighting plays an equally draw attention to the work area. Mellow
important role in defining a space and a room with softer shades and warmer
creating a mood. Here are some bright lights.
ideas to help you achieve the perfect
lighting mix. Night and Day
Create a space that does double-duty
Shine On with brighter, recessed lights placed in o Get Your Glow On
Keep lights close to create
Want to create drama in an entranceway, the ceiling and softer, more intimate the perfect reading spot.
dazzle a dessert tray or romance the lighting closer to a table or chairs, so
2 2 c o n t e m p o r a r y h o m e contempor ary home 23Il senso
dei
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A SENSE OF DETAIL
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craftsmen founded a company in Francenigo (Treviso) to produce wooden
furniture. Since the beginning of the 1960s, ALF has expanded thanks
to its skill in designing and manufacturing bedroom furniture and, as
the market evolved over the years, ALF’s foresight in meeting customers’
requirements quickly allowed the company to expand its production.
Today, with the partnership of Valdesign kitchen cabinets and
ALF+DA FRE’ lifestyle furniture, ALF ITALIA has further increased
its global market share with an ability to coordinate furniture
design elements throughout the entire home. Innovation, unbound
creativity, environmental conscientious manufacturing and a flexibility
of design elements are perfectly balanced with economic value,
accessible to all and representative of a winning “quality-price-
image” ratio, especially when compared to other products on the
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contempor ary home 27HOW TO SMALL SPACES can eliminate the need for a separate Hanging drapery from ceiling height, or q Small Space.
guest room. Consider who uses the letting the drapery hang lower than the Smaller Scale.
Try compact versions
room and how. Is half of your living floor makes the room and its windows
Small Space.
of the same furnishings
room being used as an office space? appear taller, while giving the room an in light colors.
Use sliding panels to hide built-in office elegant, relaxed feel.
qq Expect More
shelves. Slide-in desktop surfaces and Try to make every major
hang artwork on the panels to create Lighten Up piece in the room serve
faux walls. If you want your small space to feel a dual purpose.
Big Impact.
cozy and intimate, use low, warmer
Sitting Pretty lighting, such as table and desk lamps.
Instead of a sectional sofa that may For a fresh, lighter feel, use bright-white
crowd a smaller room, try two facing bulbs in recessed or pendant lights.
loveseats to open up the space and the To give the illusion of more light and
conversation. To create zones within more space, mirrors are your best and
a room, try two area rugs flanked by simplest design solution. Even mirrored
square-back chairs. Sometimes having walls are back in style, and they can
multiple zones can make a room look instantly double the visual space in a
larger too. room, and if they are hung to reflect a
Resist the urge to move all of your window with a pleasant view, can bring
furniture to the edges of the room to more of the outdoors in. Using lighter
“create space”. Best to arrange colors and sheer fabrics also gives the
your furnishings in a conversational room a light, airy feel.
grouping to better define the room. Another way to lighten up a room is
with clear or translucent furnishings,
Vertical Integration such as a great set of Lucite chairs or
Placing art and shelving vertically tends a glass or mirrored table. These pieces
to draw the eye upwards, making the look smart mixed with metal or wood,
room appear larger as well. Tall, slender and give the illusion of space with their
bookcases not only maximize storage in clear or reflective finishes.
comparison to lower shelving, but they
also make the room appear more open.
Bring out the beauty
A sleeper-sofa
of even the smallest can eliminate the
rooms in your home. need for a separate
guest room.
W
m Lighten the Mood hen space is limited, it doesn’t Dynamic Duos
To create the illusion mean you have to compromise A room or single piece of furniture can
of more space, use a
consistent color palette on style, you just need to get serve more than one purpose, giving the
and natural lighting. a bit more creative. Here are some design space added versatility. An extension
solutions to help you realize the potential dining table can double as a work desk,
of smaller spaces, and make the room feel a sideboard can display decorative items
and look bigger too! or serve as a casual bar. A sleeper-sofa
2 8 c o n t e m p o r a r y h o m e contempor ary home 29HOW TO USE OF PATTERNS k Be Inspired
Let the view outside
your window inspire
your pattern palette,
and go for the green.
q Keep it Simple
Learn to mix and match If you have patterned
rugs and other textures,
consider solid tones or
patterns like the pros. white for furnishings.
A Pattern Choose fabrics
that both look
For Success
and feel great.
If you prefer a subtle use of patterns, That’s Odd
go with tone-on-tone, using your Always group an odd number of patterns
wall color as either a foundation, together, such as a grouping of three –
or as the complement. If you have a and make sure they complement, not Start Small
monochromatic room, you can still clash with one another. If one piece has a If you’re still wary of making a big
vary the patterns, using shades of the strong, illustrative pattern, choose more design mistake, just start small. Choose
same color paired with neutrals, such as subdued patterns to complement it, such three or five patterned pillows first.
white, sand or “greige” – a very popular as small stripes, plaids or tone-on-tone Then, try your hand at a bedding combo.
new blending of grey and beige. patterns. Like what you see? Soon you’ll be mixing
With bedding, walls and even area patterns all over the house like the pro
rugs, a solid color can ground a grouping Get Inspired you really are!
of patterned pieces. Pick your favorite Anything can inspire you to find
color from your patterned pieces and patterns you love. The colors and style
paint the room or a feature wall that of a painting or vase can be the starting
P
m Tone-on-Tone atterns are everywhere in our Colorful Choices color to give the room real impact. point of a happy search for the perfect
Liven up a monochrome homes – from pillows and curtains If you’re starting with a blank canvas, you print. Patterns and colors from your
color scheme with fun
graphic patterns. to armchairs and wallpaper. But can get started by choosing a color that you Tip: The Scales favorite travels can bring back treasured
sometimes achieving a seamless look by love. Whether you are looking for a bold When mixing patterns that will be memories, and create a look that will
mixing and matching patterns can be or a subtle look will determine how you go seen close together, such as a grouping make you feel right at home. For example,
daunting. Here’s a few tips to demystify about selecting the complementing colors of accent pillows, try finding fabrics a trip to India can awaken a color palette
the process, and have your space looking in the fabric and upholstery. For a pattern with three different sized patterns – you may not have considered.
polished and picture-perfect. that pops, the rule of complimentary colors one large, one medium and one more
reigns supreme – select colors that are intricate. Patterns with the same color
opposite to each other on the color wheel scheme or complementary family will
– think rich eggplant and amber-yellow. pull the look together.
3 0 c o n t e m p o r a r y h o m e contempor ary home 31EDITORIAL PHILANTHROPY
Giving Back Our Commitment
We continue to return to our
Mission statement, which we
crafted in 2002: We will be a good
neighbor and make a positive
difference in the community
where we live and work.
A
ml Florence Fuller Child t Sklar Furnishings, we are All communities are home to the less m Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Boca Helping Hands
Development Centers dedicated to being an excellent fortunate as well, and we are proud Our staff have Habitat provides simple, decent, and
Every year, we sponsor a volunteered on home The mission of Boca Helping Hands is to
class during the holidays corporate neighbor by supporting to be able to support many different builds, and last year, affordable housing for deserving low- provide food and emergency assistance
and present them with gifts. the community that we work and live in non-profit organizations and charities we sponsored our first income families. They bring people to meet basic human needs and long
to the best of our abilities. We are well here in Palm Beach County and beyond. Habitat home. together to build homes, communities term solutions to break the cycle of
aware that a community that houses a Whether we donate items, pledge n Boca Helping Hands and hope. dependence. Learn more about our
university, live theater, has excellent financial support, sit on the board, or From food drives, to philanthropy at www.sklarfurnishings.
schools, parks and museums and a vibrant open our showroom to host events, Sklar participating in their Florence Fuller Child
“Bowling for Bread” com/the-sklar-experience/giving-back/
Chamber of Commerce will be one that Furnishings is happy to offer help to event, we have been Development Centers
attracts like-minded people. those organizations whose daily mission donating to Boca FFCDC’s mission is to make a difference
is one of service to others. Here are Helping Hands since our through education for economically
opening in 2002.
three of our favorites. challenged children and families to
build a positive future in our community.
3 2 c o n t e m p o r a r y h o m e contempor ary home 33thayercoggin.com
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The Green
The SFC
The Sustainable
Furnishings Council
consists of furniture
retailers and manufacturers
Indoors
committed to promoting
healthy environments,
inside and out.
How to make your home healthier
with sustainable furniture.
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nvested in the Earth. We think that no stain can ever duplicate.
of “sustainable” as meaning Salvaged wood that has been recovered
made from material that is being from lakes and rivers also provides a
replenished, such as wood that is being unique patina. o Circle of Friends
Sustainable furnishings
re-forested, however when it comes to can cozy up to any of
furniture, choosing sustainable products Pop Art your existing pieces,
means so much more. It means picking Today, recycling has become elevated and add instant impact.
durable pieces made from eco-friendly from a duty to an art form, with some o Post. Modern.
materials – investments that will stand furniture made from recycled pop cans, Wooden furniture doesn’t
the test of time, and the test of nature. plastic, glass or mosaic tiles. Some have to be traditional.
Sleek, modern stylings give
By learning more about sustainable couches are even filled with recycled a space a crisp, clean look.
furniture, we can do our part to help plastic spun into fibers that are both
sustain our health and the health of the durable and hypoallergenic. Trendy oo Quality Time
Look for well-made pieces
planet. Here are some ideas on how to and durable – buying these products that will stand the test of
find eco-friendly furniture, and what to is another way to keep things out of time, and look great too.
look out for. landfill sites while adding some pop
to your home décor.
The Green, Green Grass of Home
Bamboo is an ultra fast-growing grass Time After Time
that is being used by many companies Buying quality furniture is yet another
today. In fact, bamboo can be fully way of helping the planet. Durable,
re-grown in just 5 years! It’s easy on quality furniture will last, as opposed to
the arches for flooring, and designers being later thrown in a landfill site, and
are also using it for everything from can always be sold when we’re looking
furniture to cutting boards. for a new look.
By choosing sustainable furniture,
Farm to Table you’re improving and protecting the
Wonderful pieces, such as coffee tables environment. You can sit pretty in your
and chairs, are being made from old eco-friendly chair and feel good about
barn wood and vintage doors. Hundred yourself and your design choices too.
year-old pine exudes a mellow richness
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