http://www.ebpeters.com/blog Modern & Contemporary Furniture for the Home and Office Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:46:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The modern table lamp is a piece of furniture that is often overlooked by the homemaker. The addition of a table lamp to your interiors provides the atmosphere of a contemporary setting. As the name suggests, modern table lamps are great for side tables, computer rooms, desktops and any reading area. There are many different types of table lamps available in various styles, designs and finishes. Although most homemakers prefer buying chandeliers, wall scones and pendant lights for their illumination purposes, they are oblivious to the beauty and illumination that a modern table lamp provides them. Modern table lamps are fit for ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/modern-table-lamps-give-a-contemporary-look/ One of the most important parts of a home theater room is of course, the home theater seating. There are many choices for you to choose your home theater seating from, which will suit both your budget and requirements. The most comfortable in home theater seating is the home theater lounge. This seating comes in various fabrics and colors which will enhance the look and theme of the theater room. The best choices in home theater lounges are those made with hardwood like maple, oak or alder, as they are very sturdy. Motorized loungers are also great choices for your home theater ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/how-to-choose-the-best-home-theater-seating/ This today's tough economic climate, people are looking for value. Here's why modern furniture is a great investment for homes and offices. Modern furniture made by quality manufacturers holds its value. Sure, it is more expensive than bargain basement models but it will hold up for years to come because quality materials are used: materials such as real leather and wood. Buying from a company that specializes in offering high quality furniture at low end prices makes the investment an even greater value. Modern furniture is versatile. It looks equally at home in a house or in an office setting. It looks ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/why-buy-modern-furniture-in-a-challenging-economy/ Modern furniture offers a bewildering array of choices for any home or office. Why not look through some books to get some ideas? By far the best title in modern furniture design books is the "Sourcebook of Modern Furniture" by Jerryll Habegger and Joseph H. Osman. This 788-page book is now in its third edition and lists more than 2000 furniture and lighting pieces. There are more than 1800 photographs. It is considered an essential source for interior designers but it is readily usable by home owners as well. Another excellent book is "The A-Z of Modern Design" by Bernd Polster, Claudia ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/three-modern-furniture-books-read-look-get-inspired/ If there was ever a pair that was meant for each other it is feng shui and modern furniture. The Chinese design philosophy was just made for modern furniture design. Here are some tips for incorporating them in your home. Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) emphasizes proper furniture arrangement to make a home more pleasant. Simplicity is the key for both feng shui and modern furniture. In feng shui, furniture is centered around one focal point. Everything works out from that focal point, whether it is a fireplace, a painting or an entertainment center. Likewise in modern furniture design, simple yet elegant designs ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/feng-shui-and-modern-furniture/ If you want to try modern or contemporary furniture in your home or office but don't quite know where to start, it may be time to consider hiring an interior designer. Here are some tips for choosing an interior designer. First of all, remember that an interior designer is not the same as an interior decorator. An interior decorator is concerned with the decorative aspects of the space and does not necessarily have a college or university degree. Interior designers handle large-scale projects that may include renovations. They have university degrees because they must be familiar with building codes, architecture and ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/choosing-a-modern-furniture-interior-designer/ When selecting new furniture for a home or business, modern furniture is definitely the way to go. Here's why. • Minimal details make a room less cluttered. Nobody likes a room with too much stuff in it. Modern furniture, with its straight lines and lack of embellishments make a room look neater. In addition, these pieces encourage people to be neater. • Modern furniture is easier to keep clean. The more grooves and crevices a furniture piece has, the harder it is to keep it clean. Modern pieces clean up much more quickly, with one pass of a dust rag or vacuum cleaner. In ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/why-select-modern-furniture/ Modern bedroom furniture is an increasingly popular choice. Here are some tips to use when decorating around them. • Less is more. Modern furniture looks best with the fewest pieces possible. A platform bed with a built-in nightstand on each side are really all a room needs for a serene place to sleep. At most, add one lamp and a single piece of artwork. Much more than that and the room will start looking cluttered. • Keep the colors monochromatic. Paint the walls a simple white or grey and match that shade in your window blinds. The black contrasts in the bed will set ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/how-to-decorate-with-modern-bedroom-furniture/ Mention "contemporary furniture" to some people and they immediately think of awkward, unusually shaped pieces that are useful only as conversation pieces. In reality, contemporary furniture has a lot to offer. Contemporary furniture is at once attractive and very useful. Their clean lines and basic geometric shapes make them ideal for every decorating style and situation. A wooden contemporary table can look industrial in a factory office or country in a rural home. When selecting contemporary furniture consider the other pieces that will be in the room. Are they metal, wood or of another material? Is this piece intended as an accent ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/do-not-be-afraid-of-contemporary-furniture/ Las Vegas Market is Perfect for EBPeters Modern Furniture Last week was the summer edition of the semi-annual Las Vegas Market at the World Market Center Las Vegas.  The Las Vegas Market is the perfect opportunity for us to see an unprecedented array of modern furniture product choices, amenities, and merchandising opportunities like never before – right in the heart of the most exciting city in the world.  We see more modern furniture products and find more resources at this show than any other.  With over 5 million square feet of furniture showrooms, we are able to test modern furniture vendors ... http://www.ebpeters.com/blog/general/las-vegas-market-is-perfect-for-ebpeters-modern-furniture/