15 September 2014

Bamboo Flooring Provides a New Alternative for Today's Homeowners

 Hardwood floors have long been a sign of class and status among American homeowners. For some, the American Dream includes those hardwood floors, which tend to look better, stay cooler, and remain cleaner, as well. When people choose hardwood floors, though, they have many different kinds of wood to choose from. Some enjoy those old, oak floors of years past. Others go with something extremely valuable like mahogany. There is a new type of wood floor that is sweeping the world of real estate, however. High quality bamboo flooring looks good and provides precisely what many homeowners are looking for.


One of the most important bamboo flooring facts has to do with its rich color. Bamboo flooring tends to be lighter than most other types of wood floors. This is preferable for some homeowners who are looking to bring a light, airy feel to their home. This is not to say that people who choose bamboo floors only have one option, of course. Much to the contrary, there are many different color patterns that people can choose, including one strain of bamboo that goes by the coffee-inspired name of "java." 

01 September 2014

Contemporary and Vintage Combine in Modern Table Lamps

Whether you’re reading, writing, sewing or relaxing with friends, sometimes a good table lamp is just what you need. 

Modern table lamps can provide both comfort and style as many of them combine a small base with excellent lighting options. Depending on the ambiance you’re attempting to create, you may want to go for a slender, sleek look that shouts contemporary sensibility, like some of the chrome or glass lamps designed by companies like Kundalini. Although many of their lamps have a modern art feel, they also create table lamps, like the ones in their Candela line, that mimic old-fashioned candles.


Other designers, like Trend Lighting, combine contemporary materials and features with a more retro sensibility, including table lamps with linen, silk or parchment shades that might have looked just right in your grandmother’s house. For instance, their Pallaeh Crystal Table Lamp combines a delicate shade with an old-fashioned looking pull chain, yet the base has a unique design made up of small crystal balls. Similarly, their Sherbet Table Lamp combines a standard looking shade with a bottle shaped base made from multi-toned sherbet glass. That combination of modern and vintage sensibilities might be just what you’re looking for in a lamp.