Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Choosing the right lamp for your Living Room


How to choose the right lamp for your
Living Room

Think of living-room lamps as one part light and one part sculpture. They should be lovely to look at whether on or off. Just make sure they don't block the view or get in the way of conversation.


Height: Most living rooms can handle a lamp that's 26 to 34 inches tall. "But you don't want to be looking up into the hardware," says Jamie Young, a Los Angeles lighting designer. To see if your lamp is right for a given table, sit on the sofa or the chair next to it, she says. "The bottom of the shade shouldn't fall higher than eye level."

Base: Even a skinny, candlestick-style base should be substantially weighted so those who talk with their hands don't rock the lamp if they bump it accidentally.

Positioning: Rooms should have a light source every 10 feet or so. If a lamp is on a table between a sofa and a chair, "consider a thin or transparent base," says Steven Sclaroff, an interior designer in New York, "so sight lines―and conversation―flow freely."

Shade: A fabric or semiopaque paper shade gives a warm, flattering glow. Near a TV, an opaque shade of any material can minimize glare. In general, drum shades look more modern; conical ones, more traditional. A shade should never extend past a table's perimeter.

Bulb: If you intend to use your lamp for reading, make sure the bulb is at least 60 watts; a three-way bulb or a dimmer will modulate the brightness.

Style: A living room is a great place for a lamp made from a favorite object, such as a vase. Most lighting-repair stores can help with the wiring.

Source: http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/more-rooms/choosing-right-table-lamp-every-room-10000001610941/index.html









Come check out the great selection of table, desk, and floor lamps we have in stock! All the lamps you see pictured above are in stock and ready to go!

Friday, November 19, 2010

New Furniture Arrivals

Beautiful furniture pieces continue to arrive at our store daily and they just keep getting better and better! We saw a lot of really interesting trends at market this year! Actual antiques as well as antique looking furniture was very popular. There were also several small companies that offered industrial type pieces. Probably the most interesting pieces we picked up are a table with a top made from the wood of an old bowling alley and a coffee table made from an old wooden cart pulled from a rundown old barn. Each piece is refurbished and incredibly unique! Whether you are looking for furniture with a contemporary flair or for a few nice pieces for your beach home we've got something for you. With new furniture arriving daily be sure to stop in often and take a look!!!






This Easel holds a flatscreen TV and is so amazing! There is no way this piece will last long!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The Holidays are on their way!!!

The Highpoint Furniture and Home Accessories Market couldn't come at a better time! We visit it in October which means all of our orders start coming in just in time for the Holidays! Home accessories make such great gifts! We have some really beautiful things this year so be sure to think of us when you're doing your holiday shopping! We have everything from candles and picture frames to unique wall art and decorative vases and jars! We will be open Christmas Eve so if you need that last minute gift we're here for you!







Set of 3
Flower Wall Decor







Goosecreek Candles 
available in Jar & Pillar


 Metal Wall Hangings


Small Accent Lamps




   
 Decorative Canisters

Frames

Clocks of all sizes!