New design trends in any medium are always fascinating to look at. In the world of furniture there are some very impressive new styles and themes that are making themselves felt. Often the trendsetters are pieces by Italian designers or ones of from other European countries, though changes and burgeoning themes can be inspired by any respected furniture designer in any country whose pieces gain attention. The following are some of the new furniture design trends:

Bright Colors

Bright and shiny colors are definitely in these days as far as furniture goes. For instance, purple is a color that is being used with more frequency lately in furniture design. This will likely remain for a while as a color trend after being minimally used for a long time. Other glitzy colors/tones like silver and gold are likewise showing up with more frequency, as a brighter reds, yellows and blues. This tends to suggest a loosening up in the ideas of what furniture should look like. Bright colors liberally used suggest a kind of free thinking attitude and an insouciant esthetic.

Natural Fluidity

Many pieces are being designed to fit with natural outdoor environments in a trend that is collectively known as Fluid Fusion. These are pieces that will not overwhelm their surroundings but rather tend to blend in. Many designers these days are making use of this concept to create pieces that show respect for the earth and for nature.

Pop Inspired

Cartoonish, pop music inspired furniture is a fin trend. The current version of the pop art approach uses strong colors and rounded shapes. This trend favors a youthful and not overly literalized and conventional approach to furnishing a room. Like the chorus of a pop song, the room falls into place naturally with identifiable and catchy themes.

Minimalism

Minimalism and clean lines are a theme that communicates sophistication and often has an Asian feel. This year minimalist designs have come on the scene with increased frequency and will probably continue in popularity for a number of years to come.
This minimalism is somewhat linked to a style movement called Beauty Within that emphasizes the idea that individuals need to get close to the furniture in order to discover its beauty. These pieces look fairly minimal and ordinary initially, but when examined closer or opened demonstrate interesting subtleties such as creatively used lighting or patterns on glass.

Folklorist Craft

Primitive and handmade looking furniture is currently finding favor with designers and consumers. These may be wooden furniture that looks as though is belongs in a log cabin, metal furniture that is hammered out and sports a hand fashioned feel, and so on. The primitive is chic and the chic is primitive.

Royal and Extravagant

Furniture pieces with a sense of royalty and fanfare can also be found on the furniture scene these days. These use classic and classy design themes of bygone eras in modern pieces that have the pomp and circumstance of a courtly occasion.

So there you have it – some things to expect in terms of furniture design this year. These are only a few of the hot ideas that furniture designers are experimenting with these days. Check out some of the great new designs that at extend from high end pieces all the way to economy furniture available at retail stores. This is an interesting year for furniture.

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Fresh Furniture Frills

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Whatever your reason for looking at a new sofa is you want to make sure that you do find one that fits you, your style and your life. If you have a large family you may be tempted to just get a huge sectional and call it good, but when you do get a sofa like that you need to consider a few things. How big is the room it’s going in to? Will it fit or will it make the space look small? Also would getting a sofa and a love seat work better or maybe a sofa and two recliners would be better for your families lifestyle. If you have a family that is close the sofa and love seat option may just work, but if you have two teens that fight a lot you may want to invest in a sofa and the two recliners.

Another thing you want to think about when buying a sofa is how often it will be used, if it’s a family sofa you want to make sure the fabric is going to hold up to the wear of many people sitting on it. If it’s for a room that is not often used you wouldn’t have to worry as much about wear, just style and color.

The last thing you want to look at for your new sofa is price, yes it can be important, but I would recommend you go with quality, not price when your out looking. Now, that does not mean that you have to spend a lot of money, research brands and find a good one that fits your budget.

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A New Sofa Could Change Your Life

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I love leather sectionals as they really give you the seating you need without to much of a bulky feeling. When I see leather I think that the person who lives in the home is well traveled, has good taste and maybe even likes a little luxury. Adding some wonderful throw pillows or blankets can help make the room look cozy and not so formal. If you do want the formal look add tall lamps and some books to make the room feel like a great place to read or talk about different topics.

Leather is also a great way to accessorize a room. Add pillows, leather table cloths or even lamp shades to bring some leather into an otherwise leather less room. You also could find artwork with leather accents or maybe even a leather coffee table. Personally that is what I am on the lookout for.

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Add Some Charm With Leather Sofas

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I love finding a great deal and when it’s a great deal on something for my home I love it even more. Right now you can find yourself a great deal with StudBox. What I really love about them from a designer’s point of view is that they are a shopping place for a man who loves a modern look, but doesn’t want to spend hours in a store looking at furniture. The site itself is very easy to get around and has a simple style. The blue and orange color theme also may appeal to men more then women, but I like it, maybe that’s just me though. You add that to their new “Great Pair” promotion and you have gold.

What they have done for this promotion is they have found two items that work together and will be selling them at a discount for two weeks. This week it is this very awesome Shinto Media Unit and an Roku HD Player. Both are fun and stylish and do work very well together. I really am happy they have done this promotion because many men that I know love the electronics, but don’t have a clue as to what to put it on. On the other hand a few would pick out the console, but never even look at the HD player. Really I would walk into a room with this in it and think “nice!”

When it comes to design of course having somewhere stylish to put your equipment is a must and trust me guys a women will be impressed by a clean and stylish looking apartment or home. Really we do look at things like that, even when we say we don’t.

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Find Your Home’s Style With StudBox

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If you love modern furniture, but don’t have any, there are many ways to incorporate it into your home. You may want to start with the living room, add a more modern sofa or love seat and see how it works for you. You can mix the styles pretty easily and still have a great look. The best advice I have for doing this is to keep one of the types more dominate then the other. Use furniture in one style and accents in the other.

Lets say you decide to change your bedroom into a more modern style. You could buy a modern platform bed and maybe have more classic nightstands or a mirror. You could also have a more classic dresser and modern lamps on that dresser. There really are some great ways to make modern work for you, you just have to find the balance you like.

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Modernize Your Living Area

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The reason I say change your sofa is that normally this is the largest piece in the room. No, that big flat screen TV does not count in this case. A sofa is usually one of the first pieces of furniture that people see, they look for it so they know where to sit, where others are or they may be drawn to it because of the style or fabric used on the furniture. I currently own a fabric sofa and though I love it, when I move I will be investing in a new leather sofa. One reason is that my current sofa is a love seat and I know I’ll be needing more seating when I move.

You may also decide that a new sofa is in your future if you think you will be having a lot of out of town guest. Many people are skipping the hotel room and staying with friends when they visit. Newer sleeper sofas are a great way to accommodate these guest without having to add on another room. The newer sleeper sofas are very lightweight and comfortable and something that you may want to check out even if you don’t think you will need it.

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Change Your Sofa, Change Your Room

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I love it when I can shop online, find great deals and get stylish furniture that’s delivered directly to my home all in my sleepwear! That is why I am suggesting you check out StudBox an online style store, in my opinion, that will give you the look your home needs at a price you can actually consider.

The set I have pictured here is a 5 piece set for around $800. It’s modern, stylish and kinda fun. I could see this is a young couple or young families home easily. It’s approachable, yet shows you have taste and care about how your home appears to other people. If your looking for a great table for your holiday entertaining this one may just be the one for you.

Of course if your not looking for a table you can find other great home products here and since they are having a ton of specials for the holiday season you are sure to find something affordable that you actually like. They have comforter sets to help keep your overnight guest warm and cozy and they have appliances and sets that will help you entertain with style and ease. I love the fondue set I found for only $64. What are you looking for for your home, did you check out the site, what did you find?

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Spend Your Holiday’s In Style With Stud Box

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Sofas/Love Seats/Chairs

The first thing you should do is find something you like the look of, yes you do need to like how it looks. Check out everything in the showroom, don’t look at price, just go to the piece that your drawn to first.
Feel the sofa, if you don’t like how it feels in the store, your not going to like how it feels at home.

Find out now if the store does any custom upholstery work, that way if you find a sofa you like but do not like the color or fabric you know if you can change it. If you have children this is also a great time to find out about stain resistance and if it’s available on the piece you are looking at.

Sit on it for at least 30 minutes. Now this may be the hard part as the sales people at some stores are pushy and want to make a quick sale, but you need to do this. Most people watch at least a half hour of TV while sitting on a sofa, sitting on it in the store that long will help you to make sure it’s comfortable.
Sit on the sofa as if it were in your home. If you put your feet up, do it! You are making a big purchase, don’t be afraid to test out the product.

Mattress

The first thing you need to do when shopping for a mattress is find out if the store has any special types of mattresses like a sleep number or other mattress that can be customized to your needs.
If they do, try those out first, but don’t skip trying other mattresses, sometimes you can find one that works well for you that is not custom. Customized mattresses usually do cost more, so you want to be sure it’s your only option.

Lay on the mattresses for at least 30 minutes; in fact you really should try to sleep on one in the store. If the sales person will not let you I would suggest finding another store. You need to be relaxed and sleep how you would at home in order to know if the mattress is going to work for you.
Do not buy just because of the brand name. Test, what works for your friend or family may not work for you.

If a store offers a try it for 30 days or allows you to return a mattress, leave the store. A mattress cannot be returned to a store, this is law and do you really want to spend all that money on a mattress that others have slept on?

Wood Furniture

Tables/Chairs/benches

Wood furniture is a huge part of the furniture business. You can get factory made, handmade and Amish furniture almost anywhere in the United States.

There really is only one good tip when buying wood furniture, make sure it’s constructed well. Check the joints and the craftsmanship.

Also wood furniture, that is not antique, is never solid; the US government does not allow solid furniture to be made. This was put into existence in the early 20th century to help preserve forest.

General Furniture Buying Tips

Research, sales do not always mean great deals. Research the product, find product reviews online, get information about the company that makes it and the store that is selling it.

Measure the space the furniture will be in, then when you find what you want compare to make sure it will fit. If you can reserve the piece, measure it and return home to make sure it will fit before it is delivered. You should also make sure you can get it through a door in your home and to the space you want to put the piece in.

If the sales person is pushy and you’re not comfortable, go somewhere else. This also applies if your looking for custom work and the store your at does not do that. Your spending the money, get what you want.

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How To Buy Furniture The Right Way

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Have A Seat

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The Doc sofa is sold in the united kingdom, but I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to order it and ship it anywhere. It’s great for small apartments and studios where you may want a sofa, but also want a bed.

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Its A Sofa, No Its a Bed

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