Friday, November 21, 2008

Decorating With Area Rugs

Decorating your home today can easily be done by using Area Rugs. Area Rugs warm up and pull together each room in your home. They tie all elements of design together, furniture, fabrics etc. Area Rugs are truly a work of art.

Do you want to make a statement by reflecting your personal design style? In doing so you need to harmonize your rug choice with the rest of your home decor and choose a rug that works perfectly in your space. Decide what look you want so you can personalize your environment. It's probably best to choose your flooring first, then paint, furniture, fabrics, and then accessories.

Contemporary Area Rugs add color to a room and give your home an artistic flair. Area Rugs come in so many styles and patterns. Using pattern in your Area Rugs add color, texture and design to your room without being overwhelming. They blend nicely with other colors in a room.

Furniture many be selected around rug colors and design. Deep colored Area Rugs provide warmth and intimacy. Light colored rugs open a room and give a room a more spacious feeling. When you are selecting an Area Rug to use with existing furniture, consider what the predominant color or pattern in the room is so the rug will complement it's surroundings. Area Rugs enhance any room in your home by adding a splash of color and warmth.

Area Rugs add beauty to a room as well as soften hard surfaces. They can help to absorb and reduce noise from stereos, TVs, telephones etc., and can be used nicely beneath tables and chairs and other furniture.

When choosing your Area Rug, look for durability according to what room you will be using it in. Bedroom, Bathroom and Formal areas are low traffic. Dining Room and Office areas are usually medium traffic areas. Hallways, Family Room and Entryways are high traffic areas. Remember your Area Rug should look great as well as perform well for you.

Pub Tables & Gathering Tables

If you enjoy entertaining and would like to bring the style and feel of your favorite restaurant or bar to your home, a Pub Table or Gathering Table makes a great addition to any home. Pub Tables and Gathering Tables have proven to be extremely functional, not only for entertaining purposes, but also for family dining and loft and apartment living.

Many pub tables are purchased for use in a home bar, which is a great solution for those that have only a few seats at their bar. You can always add extra bar stools and pub tables, and mix and match styles to add some flair to your entertainment room.

For those that live in an apartment, loft, or home with minimal space in the kitchen, a pub table is ideal for tight spaces or small breakfast nooks where a larger dinette would not fit. A pub table can accomodate at least two bar stools, and more can be added as desired. A Gathering Table normally accomodates more people, on average 4-6.

If you enjoy the outdoors and entertain or barbeque often, you may wish to add Pub Tables and Bar Stools to an enclosed outdoor area. Everyone can enjoy the fresh air while having a cocktail and appetizers while relaxing and socializing with friends and family.

We understand that when shopping for a Pub Table or Gathering Table, durability, quality craftmanship, and longevity are extremely important to you. At I Like Furniture.com, we are proud to offer Berkline Family Dining products, one of the recognized leaders in the dining industry, along with many other high quality manufacturers. They offer a variety of tables and bar stools that are built to last a lifetime. Remember, when purchasing a Pub Table or Gathering Table, find a style and finish that will reflect the atmosphere and decor of your home.

Decorating with Room Dividers and Shoji Screens

Room Dividers and Shoji Screens are a one-stop solution to all kinds of home decor problems. They help you hide, break, divide and dazzle any room in your home. You may want to add more privacy to a room or divide up space in a room, loft, condo, apartment etc. Decorating with screens help you define your space. It's so easy to move them around to any room at any time.

Screens and room dividers are available in so many styles, colors, sizes, materials and prices.

In large lofts, condos, great rooms, apartments, screens can nicely be used to provide a sense of intimacy. In a large space you can separate a dining area from a living area by using room dividers and screens.

Screens aren't used only in large spaces, but are also used well in small apartments to make the most of their space.

Do you have a lot of Photos or Artwork you want to display in a room? If so, you might want to try using a Photo Screen Divider. These screens add a lot of personaliztion to a room. They come in several different finishes to compliment your decor.

Screens are a great way to hide something unsightly and any clutter. You can hide anything from a radiator to stereo equipment.

Liven up a dreary room by filling in dead spaces. An area behind a sectional sofa, a corner of a room, a landing, a patio and behind chairs etc. It instantly can add more interest to any decor of any room.

If you don't have room for an office, you might want to use a screen in your living room or bedroom by placing a desk on the other side of the screen in those rooms. The desk is out of view in the evening when you want to relax. The bed is out of view during the work day when you wish you could relax.


Do you have a large room with one window like a Bay window? You can easily use a screen as an alternative to curtains or blinds. You just need to consider how the screen will affect the lighting and what type of mood you want to set. A solid wood screen will obstruct light. You may want to choose a translucent rice paper screen that softens sunshine and doesn't block out the light completely.

Screens can be used as a Headboard behind a bed or again in the corner of a bedroom.

So use your imagination when decorating with Room Dividers and Shoji Screens. The choices of where to use them are endless. Screens have grown in popularity as they can add a dramatic effect to any room.

Candle Lovers

Don't you think candles are a perfect gift idea for almost anyone? If you are stumped for a good gift idea, try giving a candle. They make great anytime gifts-Holidays, Birthdays, Housewarmings, Friends, Family, Neighbors etc.

Candles give a warm glow to your home and especially lighten up dark corners. Can you think of anything better than the smell of a candle to freshen up your home? What is your favorite candle scent? The Holiday fragrances are all my favorites. For Fall I love the Pumpkin Pie scented Candles, and for Winter I love the Mulled Cider scented candles. Certain smells can sometimes bring back good or special memories from our past.

Have any of you tried Wickless Soy Candles used with an electric candle warmer? The fragrance from these candles last 2 to 3 times longer than traditional candles without the smoke or flame to worry about. Wickless Soy candles make great gifts for Seniors because they are safer! Just turn on your electric candle warmer and the scent fills the air. They come in wonderful scents and fabulous colors. Do you prefer a candle with a flame or the wickless candles?

Candle Lovers take note! Be sure to keep wicks trimmed to preserve the release of soot. If you burn candles often and don't keep the wicks trimmed short, some candles may release enough soot to damage furnishings, fabrics and ceiling.

And remember, when in doubt and you don't know what to buy for that hard-to-buy person, a candle will always put a smile on anyone's face! The holidays are quickly approaching, so be sure to drop by and check out our new holiday gift items and home accessories!

Media Storage Magic

With the economy in disarrary, more and more families are spending time together at home, utilizing the free entertainment they have at their fingertips. Now is the time to start organizing your family's growing music and movie collection with stylish storage pieces.

Most families today have a rapidly expanding collection of CDs, DVDs and Videos. It's always a challenge of where to put them all. They get tossed here, there, and everywhere. Now, it is easier than ever to integrate your movies and music into your home's decor with a growing selection of stand-alone stylish Media Storage pieces in many styles and finishes.

First, you need to choose where you will keep your collection and what organizational system makes the most sense for your family. You can sort your collection by genre, alphabetically, by artist, or director. Choosing a Media Storage system that leaves plenty of room for growth is very important. It's also important to place your storage piece somewhere that is not exposed to high heat or humidity as this can damage your disc and tapes.

If you have trouble keeping your Media collection neat and tidy, you may choose to get a Media Storage unit with Doors to somewhat hide the clutter. If you are good at keeping your collection tidy and neat, you could choose one with or without doors. Try to choose whatever look fits best with our decor.You may be limited in the space you have for your Media Storage. There are so many Compact Storage Units that will fit in small spaces, but hold huge numbers of disc and tapes, all at affordable prices. So don't let a compact size Media Storage unit fool you.

If you are working with a large space for Media Storage, there are even more options. You can even opt for several Storage Units placed along side each other on a wall. What a great look for a large space! This would definitely be for the serious collector.Maybe you need CD and DVD storage, but don't have a lot of floor space for it. Wall-mounted Media Storage Units are probably the way to go. Again, you could hang several of these units together if you need more storage space. They can add nicely to any decor creating a dramatic and stylish display.

So when thinking of purchasing a Media Storage Unit or multiple storage units, the choices are abundant for anyone from a novice to a serious media collector.

Maybe you need CD and DVD storage, but don't have a lot of floor space for it. Wall-mounted Media Storage Units are probably the way to go. Again, you could hang several of these units together if you need more storage space. They can add nicely to any decor creating a dramatic and stylish display.

So when thinking of purchasing a Media Storage Unit or multiple storage units, the choices are abundant for anyone from a novice to a serious media collector.