Wednesday, 22 December 2010

Zocalo Dining Furniture

Solidly constructed and very affordable, the Zocalo furniture brand has been providing fashionable stylish, durable dining furniture since 1995. Zocalo dining furniture combines fantastic high quality materials with simple artisan style design to provide furniture that will turn your home into the home of your dreams. Zocalo has come up with a fantastic selection of dining furniture ranges in different styles to suit any taste or style of property. You can choose individual pieces to compliment your existing furniture or a complete dining room suite to completely transform your dining room. Lodge Furniture has a fantastic selection of Zocalo dining furniture, plus a fantastic winter warmer 15% and 20% discount on selected ranges available until the 7th of January.

The Hartford Range:

Quality is at the heart of the Hartford range, which is offered in either a natural oak or a rustic lacquered finish. This range of dining room furniture combines classic country style with contemporary design and function. Hartford fits in well with contemporary households, but hints at the traditional and time-honoured styling of past generations. Lodge furniture are offering a massive 20% discount on this range until the 7th of January.

New Haven Range:

For a merging of country and contemporary, the New Haven dining furniture range has a light coat of ivory paint with the ash grain showing through. The ash tops are finished naturally. All contemporary styled hardware is chrome. The New Haven Hutch and dining table would fit in perfectly in a country style kitchen diner.


Madison Square Range:

The simple and clean styling of the Madison Square dining range creates a true contemporary style, which gives walnut a new urban feel. This range uses American black walnut and veneers artistically covered with a mat finish of walnut grain that gives it a smoky effect. The Madison Square 60 dining table can be combined with the Madison Square leather dining chairs to complete a warm, comfortable and inviting dining area. Lodge are offering a fantastic 15% winter warmer discount on this range until the 7th of January.

Zocalo dining furniture presents magnificent design, decor and you won’t find a better deal anywhere other than Lodge Furniture with their fantastic winter warmer discount available until January the 7th. Take advantage of this sale today and create your dream dining room with Zocalo dining furniture.

Sunday, 28 November 2010

The Julian Bowen Dining Furniture Range

Julian Bowen dining furniture offers class and style incorporating Oak, walnut, glass, leather and other high quality materials to create dining room furnishings for equally stylish kitchens and dining rooms. The Julian Bowen dining furniture ranges were designed by expert designers who took elements of Scandinavian and Shaker art fashions and techniques to create singular inspirations. The art of these ranges is amazingly simplistic, yet elegant, and the prices are excellent for items of this calibre.

Lodge furniture has a fantastic collection of Julian Bowen dining furniture ranges at incredible prices:

Cotswold Dining Range
Smooth and solid, this range is made from American white oak with contrasting walnut inlays and insets. This range has undying charm with a rustic yet modern feel. The Cotswold dining table with four chairs is a fantastic bargain at only £536.41 and is suitable for a large country style kitchen as well as a formal dining room.

Boston Dining range
The Boston dining range has a rather more modern feel with glistening glass table tops and accenting chrome features. The dark brown chairs are comfortably padded with "Faux Cuir" that is both practical and stylishly attractive. The clean modern lines of this range make it ideal for open plan living as well as formal dining areas and it’s an unbelievable price at only £255.43 for the dining table with four chairs.

Henley Dining Range
The Henley dining range is a beautiful combination of walnut wood, glass table tops and cream upholstery. The beautifully elegant glass top table is accompanied by graceful, padded chairs, which are ergonomically designed for exceptional comfort. The set is perfect for lengthy, intimate dinner conversations. The dining table with four chairs is priced at only £359.65 and can be paired with the Henley sideboard and coffee tables to complete the look.

Santiago Dining Range
The Santiago is an exotic blend of tropical hardwood and veneer. This enchanting new range from Julian Bowen is styled with beautiful frosted glass inlays. The dining table with four chairs is priced at £345.35 from Lodge Furniture, that’s an incredible saving of £216.61 off the usual price. Bring a bit off tropical, modern elegance to your dining room with the Santiago dining range.

Dakota High Gloss Dining Range
This spectacular dark wood and high gloss finish dining range is perfect for creating a modern and contemporary dining area. The Dakota wood finish table comes with stylish Dakota black chairs, designed to inspire the room with a touch of glamour.

Brescia Dining Range
The Brescia dining range is perfect for a bachelor pad or rental property. The combination of chrome, black faux leather, glass and contemporary design make this range stylish yet sturdy and functional. The chairs are covered with the leather look "Faux Cuir" and the chair backs have interesting ladder detailing. This range is a dramatic and contrasting look, perfect for a modern minimalist setting.

Yes, these artistic dining room furnishings created by Julian Bowen are stylish and elegent in design and built from high quality durable materials, however, they are so reasonably priced that they are affordable for almost any budget. So if you’re in need of stylish and modern dining room furnishings, Lodge Furniture is the best place online for value, style, and great prices.

Monday, 22 November 2010

Julian Bowen Bedroom Furniture

With over twenty years experience in the furniture industry, Julian Bowen is the premier supplier of bedroom furniture to retailers across the U.K. Their classic design, designer quality and affordable prices make them the perfect choice for every consumer.

The Julian Bowen line is consistent with the belief that your bedroom environment should be treated as a sanctuary. Your bedroom should be a comfortable, cosy and tranquil environment, which invites and encourages rest and relaxation and the Julian Bowen range of bedroom furniture does this perfectly.

Not only is this line of furniture distinctive and stylish, it also offers a variety of different designs, colours and woods, suitable for various tastes, settings, and budgets. With the Julian Bowen furniture range you will be able to afford the home of your dreams, without breaking your budget.

The Julian Bowen Josephine Bedroom Furniture collection is a lovely bedroom range, painted white and created to pay homage to the traditionally French Louis Philippe style. The Josephine bedroom range offers both a classic style with a touch of luxury, and will undoubtedly serve to create a beautifully elegant bedroom range.

The quaint features of the Julian Bowen Colonial bedroom collection are emphasised by a beautiful distressed chestnut finish. The iron handles create an antique look to this simple yet cosy bedroom furniture range.

The Julian Bowen Havana bedroom furniture range is without a doubt one of our best sellers. The modern 'Trendy Wenge' finish is complemented perfectly by the silver metal handles. This range offers a more contemporary look and feel, bringing chic style to any bedroom. The amazing quality and outstanding value that this range offers will appeal to price sensitive customers, who still value good quality furniture.

Lodge Furniture has a fantastic selection of Julian Bowden Bedroom furniture to choose from including bedroom furniture packs that offer great discounts. Whether your taste is contemporary or traditional the Julian Bowen bedroom range has something to offer you.

Friday, 19 November 2010

Mexican Corona Furniture Range

The Mexican Corona Furniture Range is a beautiful line designed to add a little Latin flair to your home. This beautiful line of furniture is coated in a distressed wax pine finish that sets it apart from all other furniture styles. Not only does this range look fantastic, it’s also made of high quality materials and at a purse friendly price that anyone will love.

The Mexican Corona Budget Dining Set is a great choice for both the kitchen and dining room, whether you intend to use it for casual family dinners or entertaining dinner guests. The cabinet is perfect for storing all your crockery and more decorative items can be displayed in the glass cabinet. This set is also an easy and inexpensive option for those looking to furnish a rental property or holiday home.

The Mexican Corona furniture Range also has a great selection of bedroom furniture and one of our favourite items is the Mexican Corona bed. This piece is made from beautiful distressed pine and comes in single double and king size meaning it can fit perfectly into any size bedroom.

Why not make a matching bedroom suite by putting together other items from the Mexican Corona bedroom furniture range, such as the chest of drawers. The corona 2+2 drawer chest has 4 drawers of different sizes. There are two top drawers which are smaller, perfect for storing smaller items, undergarments and socks. The second drawer is the ideal size for storing t-shirts or night gowns and the bottom drawer is extra deep making it great for storing jeans and bulkier items.

For the living room there’s the Corona entertainment unit, which features a glass door, two shelves for storage and a drawer to hide away all those bulky electrical items and wires. Alternatively there’s the TV/Video cabinet, another fantastic choice for tidying away your home entertainment system.

To add a warm, Aztec feel to your home take a look at Lodge Furniture’s range of Mexican Corona Fuirniture, there’s a fantastic selection to choose from with incredible discounts.

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

The Coach House Shanxi Furniture Range

Coach House Furniture is a large and established trade only supplier of furniture and giftware in the UK. The brand has over 14,000 different product lines and over 30 different furniture lines ranging from oak to mahogany, there is something for everyone. The Coach House furniture and accessories are so versatile that they can be used in almost also any room in the house. The pieces are high quality but still affordable, making them well worth the money!

One of their most stylish and interesting furniture lines is the Shanxi Black furniture range. This is a line that is sleek and modern with a subtle Asian flair. This line of furniture for the home includes wardrobes, dressers, mirrors, book cases, cabinets, chests, coffee and dining tables plus chairs to match. All of the pieces are made of hard wood, which has been covered in a black lacquered finish to give the pieces an aged look. Gold leaf trim and hammered metal hardware add to the antique style. Coach House has designed the entire line to add elegance and style to any home.

If you are looking for authentic oriental look pieces, then the Coach House Shanxi range is perfect. Yet another great feature of the Shanxi furniture line is that the pieces are so versatile that they can be used in almost any room. The chests that are often found at the end of a bed can also be used as a coffee table, or a chest of drawers can be placed in a dining room to store china sets and other pieces. A popular item is the Shanxi 24 drawer chest, which can be used to hide anything you don’t want your guests to see. It can also be used to store extra cutlery, candles or linens so that they are close by when setting the table for a dinner party or family gathering.

The Coach House Shanxi line is available from Lodge Furniture; it is a stylish and quality style of furniture, which is very affordable making it a great purchase!

Wednesday, 22 September 2010

The Mark Webster Dining Room Furniture Range

The Mark Webster Designs company places significant emphasis on the quality, design and durability of their products. They provide consumers with a wide variety of furniture that is hardwearing and durable yet elegant enough to enhance the ambiance of any room. They are a family run business that takes pride in their reputation for providing quality and stylish dining room furniture that creates a warm and inviting living space.

Mark Webster Designs offer the following styles of top quality dining room furniture: Biscay, Chocolate, Helsinki, Kember, Linea, Normandy, Paloma, Shannon, Vermont and Winchester. Each style is distinct in its own right and provides consumers with variety and elegance that will fit in perfectly with any style of dining room, whether it’s a formal or more relaxed space.

The furniture features two tones, a lighter more neutral-toned finish or a deeper, dark-toned finish. Amongst the more modern lighter wood tones is the Biscay dining collection; this range is built using contemporary designs in solid oak with oak veneers and comes with a range of chair styles to choose from. The Helsinki oak dining room furniture collection is finished with a sandblasted smoky grey for a more neutral tone. Another neutral toned style is the Vermont collection of dining room furniture, which is built from Oak with veneered sides and tops. For a striking contrast in the dining area, the Normandy collection uses painted reclaimed oak with oak veneer on the tops and sides of the furniture pieces.

The Chocolate dining collection is a good example of the deeper, richer toned styles. It’s made from solid Acacia wood and Acacia veneers to create the deep, rich colours and accents. The Kember line of dining furniture is another contemporary style from the Mark Webster range that is manufactured using Acacia wood and veneers to create a darker toned finish. For a more elegant and formal statement in the dining room, Mark Webster Designs has created the Winchester collection. This collection of furniture and accent pieces is created with solid pine and finished with mahogany colouring and veneers to create a darker finish.

The Mark Webster Designs company offers consumers a wide selection of stylish designs to update their current dining room décor. Whether buyers are looking for a darker elegant and formal statement or a more neutral contemporary look, the Mark Webster Dining room furniture range from Lodge Furniture offers a fantastic range of quality choices to suit any taste.

Monday, 16 August 2010

How to Furnish a Show Home or Rental Property

When setting the stage for any home the most important aspect to remember is always make a great first impression. This becomes of greater importance when you are staging a property for potential buyers or tenants. There is nothing more off putting for potential buyers or tenants than bare walls and empty rooms with no atmosphere or homely feel. It’s really important that your property sends a warm and inviting message to potential renters or buyers and furnishing it shows them how they can use the space and may even improve the rental value of your property.

If your property is full of stylish, modern yet functional furniture, the buyer or tenant can then envision how the living space can be best utilised. They can also begin to imagine where they would put their own belongings in the living space. More often than not, this begins the process of sealing the deal. If the buyer or renter likes what they see when they enter into your property then they are more likely to purchase the property or sign on the dotted line if entering into a rental agreement.

The cost of furnishing a rental or vacant property for sale can put many property owners off.
Developer furniture packs are the perfect solution, offering an affordable way to furnish an entire property. Each furniture pack is offered at unbeatable prices. The savings are substantial compared with the costs of rented furniture, especially if you require staging the property over several months. The end result is well worth the small investment. Well furnished show homes, or rental properties provide buyers or tenants with great ideas on how the space is used. They can also see exactly how furniture works in the living space and the property. Choosing modern and neutral tone furniture for your show property means that it will appeal to everyone who views the property.

The possibility of putting off a potential buyer or tenant is greatly diminished when neutral tones are used. Avoid selecting very bright colours or personalising the show property too much. Keeping the decorum simple, elegant and clean is the best policy when it comes to staging any show property. The sophistication of today's home buyers and renters means that most property developers are aware of the increasing competition in the market. The clientele expect newly constructed developments to offer wonderfully displayed living spaces in their showhomes without exception.

Monday, 9 August 2010

Make Fantastic Savings with Furniture Starter Packs

It was recently reported that the average first-time buyer would need a £37,000 deposit to qualify for a competitive mortgage deal. On top of this there are all the upfront costs like solicitors and surveys fees. This leaves you with very little left in the bank to furnish your new property. Furniture packs are a great solution as they offer fanatastic quality products at great value prices; furthermore Lodge Furniture provides free delivery on all furniture packs giving you even more savings.

The packs come in various styles including classic, contemporary and traditional. Whatever the style of your property or your own personal taste, you’ll find something that suits you and your home. Each pack comes with a dining room, living room and bedroom set, which creates a great ambience and theme throughout your home. As well as looking good, all the furniture is built to be very durable to ensure that it lasts and can move with you as you grow into a larger property.
Furniture packs are also a great option for rental and newly developed properties. If you’re looking to attract new tenants or buyers for your property then furniture packs are a very affordable way of enhancing the attractiveness and rental value of your property. The packs instantly update the look of a property giving it a more bright, airy and contemporary feel; which will be attractive to both potential buyers and tenants.

Here are a few testimonials from some satisfied customers:

‘We are over- joyed with the quality of the furniture and distinct look and feel it gives to our new development. We would recommend your service to any other developer/project management team’
Carl H. – Project Management Warwrickshire

‘Buying a furniture package from lodge saved us time and money and helped us get a tenant into our new property quickly, we are eternally grateful‘
David H. - St Albans

Furniture packs can save you hours of wasted time spent in furniture shops trying to find furniture pieces that go together and that suit the style of your property. If you’re looking to furnish your property on a budget then furniture packs could be the solution to all your problems.

Friday, 30 July 2010

Furnishing Property with Buy to Let Furniture

Do you have a property that would just be perfect fully furnished but do not want to splash out on the exorbitant costs of furniture? Discover just how furniture packs make furnishing properties easier. Whether or not your property is a rental or a buy to let property, furnishing it with quality furniture will add value to your property. In some instance, such quality furnishings in a buy to let or rental property can also increase the value of the rental income, if listed as a furnished rental property. Choose from the wide selection of matching furniture sets in a variety of styles and decor options. Furniture packs are perfect for first time buyers on a budget and can save landlords valuable time and money when furnishing a property.

Matching furniture sets arranged for your 1 or 2 bedroom rentals takes all the fuss out of getting your rental property ready for viewing and subsequent tenancy occupation. Purchasing buy to let furniture is a great way to bypass long ordeals in furniture shops. You can also create your own furniture pack to suit your specific needs. Choose from modern leather sofas, to elegant traditional dining tables. The buy to let furniture collection includes stylish bedside tables, bed chests, wardrobes, chest of drawers, dining tables, dining chairs, coffee tables, TV units/AV units, sofas, armchairs and mattresses. Take advantage of special rental offers for some of the most sought after matching furniture sets and styles. Buy to let matching furniture sets are available to suit every budget no matter how tight.

Splash out on the latest styles in buy to let furniture for a modern and slick decor and look. Enhance the viability of your rental or holiday property with the affordable and reliable services offered to landlords by the buy to let furniture outlets. When you choose the buy to let furniture options you are saving your property long-term rental wear and tear costs. Simply select from the vast buy to let furniture options. Then let Lodge Furniture deliver and arrange your new buy to let furniture for the most stunning and ready to rent results. Buy to let furniture packs offer great value packs such as the Student Packs, Starter Packs and Standard furniture. Buy to let furniture packs are a wonderful option for first time buyers on a budget, student accommodation or landlords who want to save time and money.

Wednesday, 28 July 2010

How to Accessorise a Coffee Table

Whatever you’re accessorising, whether it be clothing or furniture items, your choice of accessories depends on the style of your items. If your coffee table is made of expensive wood with a high polish, then it should be paired with high quality accessories, such as a crystal dish centrepiece that can also be used to hold confectionary. If your coffee table is a contemporary and stylish design, like this simple and elegant design from the Contemporary designs range, then the accessories that you pair with the table should reflect the same simple design features.

The main function of your coffee table, regardless of its design or cost, is a surface to place refreshments and snacks when entertaining guests. Therefore there should always be room on your coffee table to fit a tray with a tea or coffee service and appetisers. Using it to display a host of artworks or other souvenir looking artefacts is not a practical use of your coffee table.

A Centre bouquet of flowers gives a room a pleasant scent and adds a finished touch to your coffee table, especially when not in use. If your coffee table has a glass top, take care not to use accessories with sharp edges that may damage the glass. A glass bowl left empty or filled with potpourri is a simple but stunning finish to a glass top table.

Put simply, coffee table accessories should be confined to the centre of the table. They should accent the design of your coffee table in the same way that shoes or a purse accent an outfit. Large floral arrangements should only be used on large, extended coffee tables. Steer clear of large vases and stick to smaller ornate bowls, which make great coffee table accessories. You can use your own sense of taste when choosing items to display on your coffee table. The key tip to keep in mind is not to detract from the design and functionality of the coffee table.

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Zocalo Furniture

Zocalo furniture is provided with very good handicrafts and suitable for all varieties of home décor. It is available in a wide variety of styles with superior quality. The collections of Zocalo furniture is unique making it desirable to many people in furnishing their home. The unique design of Zocalo furniture adds attraction and modern look to the house.

Zocalo Living Room Furniture: The different collections of Zocalo living furniture materials are Skye Living, Cinnamon Bay Living, Harvest Living, Madison Square living, Montana living, Sterling Park living, Toscana living and Hartford living. Skye Living offers storage and love chairs with cushion and end tables with glass top. The Cinnamon living furniture has a unique style. This furniture has stylish frame and unique metal. It also contains woven rattan panels which are made with excellent skills. Console table, nightstands, beds, TV units, cabinet, trunk, mirror and drawer chest is offered from Cinnamon collections.

The harvest furniture collection is made up of solid ash wood and it has a natural appearance. It is one of the classical artisan varieties with a very simple look without any fussy lines. Tables, chairs, console, chair, hutch, mirror, trunk, nightstand and drawer chest are offered from the harvest Zocalo furniture collection.

The Madison square collection has a stylish classical appearance without any fussy lines. They are mostly available in dark smoky or solid black walnut colour. It is produced from appropriate veneer materials. Five feet beds, 60 dining tables, square benches, drawer chests, leather chairs, nightstands, TV units, coffee tables are offered from Madison square range of furniture.

Montana Zocalo living offers a natural appearance. It is made from solid woods and perfectly chosen veneer materials. TV units, wine bars are provided by Montana living collections.

Sterling park furniture combines the stylish architectural work with specific materials and produces a new and attractive look. This furniture collection is very simple without any unwanted decorations. It is made up of brushed pewter hardware materials. End Table, Tower bar, coffee table, square mirror are offered from sterling park collection.

The Spanish and British colonial styles and designs are mixed in the Toscana living furniture. It has a traditional, architectural and elegant look with stylish scrolled metalwork. Door sideboard, coffee table, bookcases and TV units are offered from Toscana living.

The traditional country furniture designs are built in the modern houses by the harvest dining furniture. They are produced from solid ash, oak and veneers.

Zocalo living furniture is offered at great value providing an affordable shopping experience. With the perfect price and unique collections, Zocalo living furniture is suitable for all varieties of rooms.

Tuesday, 15 June 2010

Julian Bowen

Julian Bowen sells top quality furnishings designed of walnut and oak. There is a wide variety of choice in home furnishings and accessories that can be purchased at affordable prices. Although, the base company is in the UK; there are many warehouses and outlets in the United States that also sell Julien Bowen.

What Makes This Company Exceptional?

The Julian Bowen Company provides products that are designed in an exceptional manner. The design, quality and price ranges are attractive to virtually any buyer. The products are designed from top quality materials mainly walnut and oak. The buyer has an opportunity to get quality furniture at rates that are comparable to other furniture outlets and companies. The difference is that Bowen products are just as affordable but also distinct in its design and material. One can select any type of furnishing from bedroom and living room furnishings to cabinets, mirrors and other accessories.

Trust Julian Bowen?

There is a strong reputation affiliated with the Julian Bowen Company as it has twenty years of being a supplier to many customers in the UK. Its reputation in the UK has spread to the many warehouses and companies that provide its goods in the United States as well.

What Makes Julian Bowen Products Attractive?

The distinct characteristic of Julian Bowen furniture is the fact that the material used is of top quality. The workmanship is guaranteed and is delivered to the customer with pride. In viewing the products, you can see that there is far more available to the customer for the entire home from Julian Bowen than a typical furniture brand. One can select every room's furnishings and know that they have distinct decor, quality and price all tied into one. Anyone who seeks to purchase furniture for the home needs to consider these qualities because every day that one shop's for furnishings and it is important to make the right choice that will last for the longest time. Take a little time and view the products of Julian Bowen. See if you too will agree that it will be worth every pound spent. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed.

Thursday, 10 June 2010

Flame Upholstery

Flame Upholstery furniture features unique designs and has enormous variety for consumers to choose from.

Flame Upholstery
includes sofa beds, scoop sofa’s, foot rest cube stools and many more. Its collection is also available in the form of packages to ease selection. The Flame sofa bed collection also features foam mattresses. Designs have a huge range of colours as well as material. Buyers can now pick a material of their own choice in accordance to their requirements for instance; choose between a leather sofa or a Scoop sofa, or simply pick a package to suit your family requirements or according to your available space. You can sit back and browse all packages by just a roll of your wrist or with click of your fingers. Sofas ranging from leather to fabric armchairs, 2 seater and 3 seater sofas to sofa beds, stylish coffee tables, lamp tables and mirrors complete living room pack collections. Specially designed room packs comprises of sturdy dining room tables with matching dining chairs, sideboards, mirrors, coffee tables and console tables to compliment the complete furniture pack. The collection of Flame upholstery is not limited to furniture only but now engages with household items e.g. mirrors, bathroom accessories, occasional, rugs, electronic appliances, mattresses, media and many more. You can also design your own packages for your handiness according to your desires.

Foam without fire retardant treatment burns and is easy to ignite if the material is in contact with a flame. IGNITION of upholstered furniture by small open flames from matches, cigarette lighters, and candles is one of the leading causes of residential-fire deaths. This problem is however solved by introducing Flame retardants in mattresses. Flame-retardants ensure an appropriate fire safety level for several natural and synthetic fibres, depending on requirements.

The ignition problem that once existed in upholstered furniture is however reduced by fireproofing the materials e.g. fireproofed cotton, wool, and fibres. Flame-retardants act as a barrier between flame and foam, or by limiting oxygen supply to fire. What is better than to buy eco-friendly furniture with so many varieties to choose from?

Thursday, 29 April 2010

Great Looking Mexican Corona Furniture Available Online

Online shopping for stylish Mexican Corona furniture just took a turn for the better. Now available at Lodge Furniture is the latest in this affordable range of pine wood furniture. With the look and feel of hard woods this furniture is solidly built and will bring a sense of class to any room.

The Brazilian manufacturer is serious about only using sustainable forrest for their wood and ensures that all suppliers offer replanting of forrest before purchasing.

The many different packs offered of Mexican Corona Furniture ensures you will find just what you are looking for.

Mexican Corona is a hand waxed finished product that is both appealing and tactile. No worry of a rough finish snagging clothing or skin. If you like the look and feel of old style luxury furniture, then Mexican Corona should be to your taste. Each peice is built to satisfy the customer looking for furniture that is simple in detail, yet does not disappear into the background. You can be worry free that the furniture will overshadow your room decor.

Over the years the waxed finish will change and look richer and deeper in color. This only adds to the pleasure of owning this fine furniture. Exposure to sunlight will hasten this effect. If you already own pieces of this line, you can change the shades to match newer pieces by simply applying furniture waxes to lighten or darken newer pieces. Simple and easy to do.

A home furnished in great looking Mexican Corona Furniture is a home that will look traditional and well loved. It is perfect in scale for the small flat ot larger home. Use it to furnish a rental and the worries of wear and tear by strangers becomes minimized.

It is shipped in flat packs. Each piece is simple and easy to put together and offers easy to follow instructions. The time it takes to assemble is short.

These days making your own timetable for shopping is hard, which is why in order to save money and time, shopping for Mexican Corona furniture at Lodge Furniture makes good sense.

People on a budget need nice furniture too. With the purchase of Mexican Corona furniture, your budget can relax and go alot farther. You can buy it by the peice or as part of a bedroom pack. The choice is up to you!

Friday, 16 April 2010

Choosing the Right Mattress

Getting a great night’s sleep comes down to what you are sleeping on, and a new bedstead is only half the battle, the other half is what mattress to choose.

Now plenty of beds get a mattress bundle with it these days, but unless you are paying a premium it’s probably going to be a very standard sprung mattress. Why? Well simply because it is the cheapest type available and if you feel you are getting a mattress and a bed for a cheap price, you feel you are getting a bargain. The problem is a good bedstead with a poor mattress isn’t bargain at all; it’s just a recipe for sleepless nights and back ache.

The typical sprung mattress (or open sprung mattress) is easy to spot. It feels very light and feels hollow and you can feel and hear the springs creaking as you lay on it, not to the extent the springs are sticking into you (though some really cheap mattresses may fall into this category), but it just feels uncomfortable. Many describe them as feeling unstable and like being on a rocking boat; you never seem to settle in the centre and it feels like its constantly trying to push you to an over the edges.

So what are the alternatives? Well there are many different types of mattresses available on the market today so let’s point out a few.

Pocket Sprung Mattresses
Often considered the industry standard these days, pocket sprung mattresses feel quite firm compared to other mattress types and this is because they provide excellent support and stability, this doesn’t make them any less comfortable, but if you are looking for something cosier you may need to look into other mattress types.

Memory Foam Mattresses
Memory Foam Mattresses are made to alter to the shape and contour of your boy as you sleep, making them one of the most comfortable mattress types available. The comfort that a memory foam mattress can provide is almost second to none, though some people find them a little strange to get used to as you feel like you are sinking into them, and this can lead to you feeling a bit warmer in hot weather. These are definitely one of the top end mattress types

Combination Memory Foam Mattresses
Also known as Pillow Top Mattresses the mattresses comprise of a pocket springs with layers of memory foam incorporated together into one mattress. It gives a degree of both mattresses benefits with the spring unit allowing air to circulate through the mattress and the memory foam contouring to the shape of your body and typically combination mattresses tend to be a little cooler than ones made of pure memory foam. These are often considered the pinnacle of mattress comfort and the prices reflect this.

Orthopaedic Mattresses
The term Orthopaedic can actually be applied to any mattress type, the only real difference is that those designated as orthopaedic are always designed to be firmer than a standard mattress of the same type and provide more support for those with back problems or other joint problems; they are also often taller to make getting up out of bed easier, and are commonly bundled with divan style beds as again these are taller in nature to make getting in and out of bed easier.

So there’s a quick summary of some of the best types of mattress for a good night’s sleep, and if you are planning on getting a quality bed, surely you want to ensure the mattress is going to be good to you as well?

Visit us at lodgefurniture.co.uk for a great range of mattresses to suit all mattress preferences.

Friday, 12 February 2010

Take Care of your Glass Furniture

Glass furniture is much loved the world over for its contemporary looks and sparkle that it brings to any room. With proper care and attention, glass furniture pieces will last for years and continue to grab peoples attention for any room that it is placed in.

Recently we've found our ranges of glass furniture (by Greenapple Furniture) to be very popular, so much so that we've decided to write a short guide on taking care of your lovely new furniture.

Anyone who owns a piece of glass furniture will know the ease with which marks and streaks appear (especially in the presence of children!). Though you may not be able to stop all blemishes from getting there in the first place, below we have rounded up some practical tips on removing them and generally keeping your glass furniture looking great year on year:


  • To prevent some of those scratches, streaks, and other noticeable wear and tear from appearing, use protective items such as coasters for drinks and place mats for plates or other decorative items. Try to store away any other items which do not need to be on the table/desk.
  • For regular cleaning, a simple mix of warm water with a little washing up liquid should be fine. Alternatively, use a glass cleaner. Abrasive cleaning solutions should be avoided as these may scratch the surface. For removing tougher stuck on messes, use a spray bottle containing a solution of distilled white vinegar in water, use with it a damp cloth which has a small amount of baking soda on it.
  • To dry glass surfaces, use a soft cloth. Make sure it is clean otherwise the cloth could make small scratches in the glass.
  • Do not place hot objects directly onto the glass surface as these can weaken the glass. Place hot objects or objects with sharp corners (that could scratch the glass) on a mat or coaster.
  • Glass furniture by nature is more susceptible to damage than the equivalent made from wood or metal. That being said, quality glass furniture will be designed and made to withstand quite a lot of stress and so should be able to take normal day to day punishment (from cups or other items being dropped on to its surface, etc) without breaking. Small chips can be repaired using clear epoxy resin.
That's all the tips we have for now. If you have any questions on choosing or looking after glass furniture, please contact the friendly team at Lodge Furniture.