A bar stool is not only for a bar. They can be seen everywhere- from restaurants and pubs to home kitchens, eating areas and of course bars. The most commonly prevalent bar stool is the one that is made from wood. Although, metal stools are also liked by many people but wooden bar stools are still at number one position. The versatility, durability and their capability of blending with any kind of home decor, be it rustic, country or contemporary style have made wood bar stool furniture the favorite of home dwellers. Here are certain tips on getting the right bar stool for your use.

• The first and foremost factor for buying a bar stool is its comfort which comes with the right height of the stool. The standard bar stools are 30 inches high (this is the distance from the floor to the seat). If the counter is higher than average, you may need to get taller spectator stools, which are 34 inches tall.
• The best way to get the right height of stool is to measure your bar and remember that the top of the seat should be 12 inches from the bottom of the bar for adequate legroom.
• Wooden bar stools come in different styles. Choose the one that goes with your home decor.
• If you have a traditional decor at your home, go for deeper and darker wooden stools with detailed backs and leg designs. Upholstered stools with dark colored fabric will match your home decor perfectly.
• For modern homes, choose contemporary stools that have finer lines and simpler shapes. Bright bold colors and even black and white goes well with modern decor. However, these stools mostly have hard seats without any seat pad.
• If your home has a more country like decor, go for the stools that have double-toned look, generally in a dark and a light contrast. You can yourself decide whether they should have hard or padded seats.
• Match the stool shapes also to blend it with your interior decor. Stools with saddle seats, high backs and armrests are more typical to traditional decor where as backless wood bar stools without arm rests give a more contemporary look. Swivel bar stools are also very popular and match well with traditional decor.
• If you wish to use your stools for various purposes, better get a stool with adjustable height and use it anywhere, in bar, kitchen or as counter stool.
• If you have a small apartment and face the problem of smaller space, get folding bar stool and use whenever required otherwise keep it folded and save space.

Source by Deepa RC

Salem promises a lot of wonderful memories, exciting adventures and learning treats to visitors. With thousands of tourists going to Salem every year, hotels have reached their peak. Aside from the large selection of events like the Bite of Sale, Oregon State Fair, World Beat Festival and Salem Art Fair, hotels in the region continue to surprise guests with their excellent Salem hospitality.

Here are some of the best downtown hotels in Salem, Oregon:

Phoenix Grand Hotel

This hotel is situated along the downtown Salem in Oregon. They are the new additions to Willamette Valleys. It is also considered as the headquarters for the recent Salem Conference Center. It is near major business districts, area attractions and medical centers. In close proximity to the hotel is the State Capital Building, Willamette University and the gateway to the gardens and wineries of Willamette Valley.

The hotel has a total of 193 spacious suites and guestrooms that have separate living and work areas. Each room is provided with either wireless or wired high speed Internet, wet bars, extended suites, desks, executive chairs, gas fireplaces, Jacuzzis and complimentary breakfast buffets. It also has an adjoining conference center having a total of 14 meeting rooms, AV equipments and Internet access.

When looking for a place to eat, do not miss out on their Bentley’s Grill cocktail lounge and full-service restaurant. Apart from this, they have a heated indoor pool, 24hr business center, fitness center and Spa. Thus, check in time is at 3PM while check out time is at 11AM.

Howard Johnson Inn

This smoke-free hotel is located at 2250 Mission Street South East Salem, OR b97302. Aside from downtown Salem, it is near the Salem General Hospital, Willamette University, Bush House Museum as well as the State Fair Ground & Expo Center. This is along with the Electric Castles Wonderland, Lancaster Mall, Enchanted Forest and Pringle Park Plaza among others. Restaurants like Applebee’s, Burger King, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Denny’s, Dominos Pizza and Papa John’s Pizza are all nearby.

Howard Johnson Inn guarantees comfortable, quiet and friendly services throughout your stay. They provide complimentary Continental Deluxe breakfasts, a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and elegant guestrooms that are equipped with iron with boards, hairdryers, coffee makers as well as in-room safe deposit boxes.

Best Western Mill Creek Inn

This full-service, pet-friendly, 3-star hotel is located at 3125 Ryan Drive South East Salem, OR 97301. It is situated along the Willamette Valley. It is near Silver Falls State Park, Oregon State Capitol and Oregon Gardens.

As you step in the hotel’s lobby, you will be greeted by their friendly staff. Whether you are going to Salem for pleasure or for business purposes, the hotel can cater to all your needs. Guests are provided with a lot of room options. This includes their well appointed standard rooms up to their elegant King Suites. Each room is equipped with microwaves, Cable/Satellite TVs having 66 channels, refrigerators, pay-per-view movies, high speed Internet and even free breakfast at nearby Denny’s Restaurant.

The hotel also has an indoor pool. Steam room, Spa, exercise facility, a 24hr business center and meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 160 persons. You can also accommodate with the staff regarding wine tours to Willamette Vineyards and Bethel Heights Vineyard.

For tours, you are in close proximity to the A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, the Enchanted Forest and Oregon State Fairgrounds as well as Historic Deepwood Estate and Willamette University. Check in time at Best Western Millcreek Inn is at 2PM while check out time is 12NN.

Source by David Urmann

Let’s take advantage of these seasonal needs and offer the appropriate business services. You will find below a list of 20 profitable rainy season business ideas.

• Cold Weather Apparels and Accessories: Starting a cold-weather apparel store can be a great option for those looking for a seasonal business. You can buy products in large quantities and start selling to retail fashion shops and corporate offices. You can even hire sales canvassers and pay them on a commission basis.
• Lawn care business: Contrary to popular beliefs, the rainy season is a great time to start a lawn care business. Lots of individuals and large companies seek for services of lawn care maintainers to help them take care and beautify their environment. You will need to advertise your services in local newspapers, or write an introductory letter to the ministry of environment either at local or state level. You can also write to property managers. Who says you can’t go out and knock on doors of commercial businesses and property managements? They have a long list of clients that will need the services of lawn care service providers. You can start with two or three staff.
• Roadside snacks: In this rainy season, snacks like roasted corn, cooked corn and cooked groundnuts are in demand. Passersby, pedestrians and drivers alike would always want to buy hot snacks to heat up their body and quell their hunger. Your target market should be in densely populated areas of streets with big pot holes that could delay traffic. As drivers slow down, they notice you and buy your snacks. Herbs and Flower Farming/Gardening: Flowers survive better during the rainy season. Plants are the basis for all landscapes, homes, gardens and even for brightening offices. You will pay small amounts for packets of seeds and make way more when selling starter plants. The more space you have, the better you will be at it. If you have the space in your landscape and outdoor garden, you can create gardens where you will grow the plants and dry them out after. This will add much to your inventory and you can make lots of money selling dried flowers to retailers, wholesalers, and even flower shops.
• Make Mosquito Nets: Mosquito nets are simple to make and easy to use. They eliminate the need for repeated use of dangerous chemicals. Mosquito nets can be institutional and attractive. By using pretty flowing fabric and a few household objects, it is possible to make a beautiful yet functional mosquito net. Things you will for construction of a mosquito net are; stud finger, 4-inch metal “O” ring, cup hook, 2-feet diameter embroidery hoop, 20 yards of tight weave chiffon fabric, 4 feet of stain cord or ribbon, hot melt glue and clear hot melt glue sticks.
• Tea Café: This market is not likely to be saturated if you decide to start this business. What innovations do you need to do this business? Simply make your tea joint look neat and attractive. Guys will park their cars, jeeps; roll up their sleeves and squat for a cup of steaming tea. You can entertain them with music. Your major target will include bachelors and spinsters, and also from the married groups and workers in general. Most of these people leave their homes early enough for work without having breakfast. Make sure your shop is situated where there is high concentration of people. Also make sure your customers have varieties of beverages to choose from e.g. beverages like bournvita, Milo, ovaltine, top tea etc. Other add-on for your tea café can include bread, canned fish, sardine, noodles, soft drinks and water. As a starter you require fire heating gadgets, tables and chairs, cups, plates, spoons, knives, forks and so on. You may require a small accommodation or a table space in a busy area, which wont be difficult to get if you meet the right authorities. You just need to part with a few cash to get this space. As you start operation, set aside some specified amount that the government may require as levies. Never mind the levies because you can record over 40 clients per day especially when you start very early in the morning and evenings. If you are innovative, entrepreneurial and exceptional, you will discover that there is no limit to what you can earn.
• Catch and Sell Snail Meat: Snail meat has been severally affirmed as a safe and nutritious delicacy. If you place a blanched piece of romaine lettuce, zucchini or cucumber into a small tank, in no time snails will gather around it. You have to be patient though, because it will take a while to catch a whole bunch of them. The best period to commence snail farming is the raining season. You can start with about 50 – 60 snails to have a good knowledge of how snail breeding works. Snails are sold in bunches of 20 pieces each and the price depends on the size. The bigger sizes are sold between N2, 500 and N3, 000 per bunch. It is better to buy the big ones so you can expect to produce more after about 35 days on location. As a starter, you can start with as low as N10, 000 in this business. You can sell your products to hotels, restaurants, individuals and market women. You can even export them if you have large quantities in stock.
• Umbrella Stocks and Sales: Since there is no notable umbrella manufacturer in Nigeria, prospective investors are advised to buy in wholesale and start selling branded umbrellas to corporate organizations. Don’t forget companies will like choose the colors that match their company. Modern rain umbrellas are made with fabrics (commonly nylon) that can withstand a drenching rain and one that can dry quickly and fold easily. They are available in varieties of colors and designs. You can get it in large quantities for retail at Idumota in Lagos and the prices ranges from N150 to N250 depending on the size.
• Tarpaulin Hire Business: Many people organizing outdoor parties are most likely to hire tarpaulin to shield them from the rain. You can make money by engaging in the tarpaulin hire business. If you don’t have enough money to buy a brand new one, you can lease it from sellers and hire out to those who need it, taking the commission as your gain.
• Pest Control: A pest control home based business can provide you an healthy income. There are various types of pest controls such as insect or rodent control, or the business can specialize in providing all pest control services. There are also various methods now being used to control pests, such as chemical-based sprays and organic-based sprays. This will also have to be a consideration in terms of the types of methods your business will utilize. Overall, a pest control service can be very profitable business venture during the rainy season and can generate profits of N5million per year. You can write a proposal to big corporate organizations stressing the advantage of pest control and healthy living can have for them.
• Yam planting and Sales: Turning yam into an exportable product is considered a remarkable achievement in Nigeria. Although the country is rated as the largest producer of yams in the world, it didn’t find the means to take advantage of this huge potential for export until the formal launch of the Nigerian Yam Export to U.K in July 2009. You can take advantage of the rainy season, which is best for yam planting and sales. You can buy yam in large quantities and sell to exporters, and you can also sell to local manufacturers who process yam to pounded yam and flour.
• Maize Cultivation and Processing: Investors have the opportunity to capitalize on the current high demand for staple foods by investing in the cultivation and processing of maize and corn. Maize is commonly grown in the middle and southern part of the country where heavier rainfall permits two corn crop seasons per year. A well drained loamy soil can be used for maize plantation.
• Gutter Cleaning: A lot of gutters are blocked during the rainy season preventing the free flow of water. You can start making money by offering the service of Cleaning Gutters. Don’t shy away from this business because it’s a money earner in the rainy season. You can employ two to three people to leverage on. You will need to assemble items such as large wooden spoon, a simple garden trowel, and a sturdy pair of garden gloves. You can find work with landlords or landlords associations. Some will prefer you clear it for them weekly while some will want their gutters to be cleared once or twice in a month. You can charge between N5, 000 to N20, 000 depending on the clients and the intensity of the work to be done.
• Hire Water Pumping Machines: A lot of houses will get flooded during the rainy season. This will create a business opportunity for you to own a water pumping machine and hire out to these houses to clear the flooded area and pour the water to the gutters. Some water pumping machine owners charge as much as N5, 000 per day. During emergencies when there is no entrance to a whole street a water pumping machine owner can charge more. All you need to do is to identify such flooded areas, move in with your pumping machines and charge appropriately.
• Sell Rain Coats: Modern raincoats are often constructed of breathable, waterproof fabrics such as gore-tex and coated nylons. These fabrics allow some air to pass through, thereby allowing the garment to “breathe” so that sweat vapor can escape. You can commission a tailor to sew in different sizes and designs to meet the demand of different customers; you can also buy in some retail stores and sell directly to individual and corporate organizations. Or you can recruit sales canvassers who can help you get it to the markets, especially when it rains.
• Start a Car Wash Business: A lot of cars will get dirty in the rainy season because of splashes by mud. You are going to make cool money in the rainy season with this business. There is some equipment you need to start this business. Most importantly you need a pressure washer, if you want a proper washing to make your customer appreciate your service and always come back. The pressure washer brings out the water with pressure. It removes all the dirt and makes the cars to glitter. The pressure washer is also used to wash the car radiators, no matter the amount of dirt that blocks the vent of your radiator, the pressure washer removes all and opens up the vent again. The pressure washer consumes less water. The amount you can charge to wash cars and trucks will vary with location and to how dirty the car or truck is. Normal car wash costs N300, but for interior wash, it can cost up to N800. Washing of engines cost up to N1, 000 which is also the cost for normal washing of Jeep. The cost for washing a truck can be around N3, 000 and a very dirty trucked can be charged N5, 000. If the engine is extremely dirty, you will have to apply chemicals which are a mixture of diesel, detergent, kerosene, petrol and acid, which should be mixed very well. Sprinkle on the engine and leave for about five minutes. Now when you use a pressure washer to rinse, the engine would look as clean as new. You can get to major car parks, negotiate with car owners and get their cars washed before they get back to the car park
• Repair Pot-holes: You can start a mini-road-construction business repairing pot holes. A lot of pot holes will continue to increase in size during the rainy season. Some products make potholes repair easier than others. Asphalt makes the process significantly easier. No special equipment is needed with asphalt. You can start making money with the local government area in your locality. You can even negotiate with the unit or National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in your area or discuss with the landlords association or the local government chairman. You can charge as much as N20, 000 to N100, 000 or more, depending on the intensity of the project.
• Own a Warehouse: A lot of retailers have been keeping goods in shops before now but during the rainy season, most of them will be forced to take their goods to warehouses to protect their goods from unexpected rainfall. Prior to opening a warehouse business in your area, it is paramount to find out how many competitors you have. Gain knowledge of how existing firms have positioned themselves in the market place and then design your business in a way that sets you apart from others. You can charge daily, weekly or monthly. However, make sure you inform your retailers in your areas that don’t have a shop before now that you can provide them a secured place for their goods in your warehouse. They would be ready to pay for your services
• Produce Shower Caps for Women: This business can be started with very low capital. Purchase some yards of plastic materials which are clear, opaque or semi-transparent or can have pretty designs on them. Measure the distance around the head where the shower cap is expected to end. Add one inch to this figure for overlapping purposes. This will be the shower cap circumference. Purchase elastic, less than one inch wide, and cut to the shower cap circumference. The elastic can be sewn on the outside or inside of the shower cap edge, or the elastic can be pinned down, sewn, and then one or two folds (or rolls) made, then sewn again to “case in” the elastic inside the edge of the plastic cap. You can sell for N50 or more depending on the quality of the nylon you are using.
• Set Up an NGO for Climate Change Disaster and Relief Services: This type of NGO is going to be busy in the rainy season, providing supportive services for Nigerians who live in flood prone areas. The NGOs in this sector will be responsible for educating Nigerians in these areas on how to avoid flood disasters and also provide weather report and analysis so that they will prevent flood occurrences in their regions. Such an NGO will receive regular funds from foreign donors. You can make money from this by affiliating with already existing NGOs abroad. They have regular source of funding and they will be happy to have an affiliate agency here in Nigeria or Africa.
• Make Mosquito Repellant Lotions: Earlier on we talked about Making Mosquito nets for sale. But you can also produce mosquito repellant lotions so repell mosquitoes which are in abundance in the rainy season. There a couple of different formulations you can make for your natural mosquito repellant. In general, what you are doing is diluting an essential oil that the mosquitoes find distasteful or which confuses them so they can’t bite you. The oil doesn’t mix with water, so you need to add them to other oils or to alcohol. It is important to use an oil or alcohol that is safe for your skin. You can sell in a small bottle after production for N100 to N300 depending on the size.
• Produce Agro Products for Local and Foreign Consumption: Local products like cocoa, kola nut, banana, chili pepper, shea nut, okro, melon are products that you can start selling during this rainy season. All you need to do is to locate the exporters and start earning finders fee. If you have a small farmland, you can sell to retailers and start making money that exceeds your imagination.

The rainy season is an all year round event, so if you have the time and some money to invest in a business idea then check above the one that best describes your dream business or starting point. Discover the money making possibilities of each one and use them as your keys to success.

Source by Jerry Asemota

According to CBS News, 42 percent of Americans eat dinner outside of their homes and preferred American food more than any other cuisine. This tells us that there are still a hefty number of Americans who favor outside food and forget about home cooked dinner.

On top of the reasons why they go for diners is the convenience of just fondling with food right away without having to worry for after care. People have become lazier each day, and moments spared from routine work seem to be a really good treat. While it's true that the best steaks are still homemade, some restaurants down the street may serve you the equally tasty T-bone without the mess of all the tiresome preparation.

Another reason why people patronize restaurants is the ambience that most restaurants exude. Part of the whole bill goes to the maintenance of these fixtures that comprise a great deal of capitalization upon its opening. Restaurants pay much attention to furniture details to ensure that customers get the best service in any way. This part of the whole customer satisfaction gives luxury restaurants the greatest edge from the most inquisitive diners. A simple furniture table down the foyer may give a customer great satisfaction.

Service from the restaurant people post a huge part of the whole satisfaction pie. One of the most memorable experiences of a restaurant customer is how the waiters and the rest of the restaurant staff treated them. This has been a long-standing determinant of customer satisfaction and still proves to be a strong one. Restaurants who gave holistic satisfaction to customers from sitting still standing received much appreciation from customers and assure them of repeat business. Good business practice anticipates repeat business and so on and so forth. According to a marketing study, word of mouth; that is, simple feedbacks from satisfied customers, remains to be the most potent advertisement. It details an actual encounter of a particular product and how the product became the answer to a customer's needs right there and then.

Undeniably, fine restaurants of our day pay much in order to acquire the best furniture for the satisfaction of their customers. Though they won't taste in any way such furniture, but feeling comfortable at each luncheon or dinner is more than enough reason to get the best ones. They add the much-coveted finishing touch to the already pleasant experience. And this is exactly what a pleasant dining experience is all about.

Source by Greg Pierce

Most restaurants and hotels in the Vancouver and adjoining regions lay a lot of impetus on the ambiance. The idea behind this is to draw the visitor or customer’s attention towards the place where they can unwind and enjoy with their loved ones, clients or business associates and even all by themselves.

In order to strike the right balance of color and comfort, one needs to complement the ambiance with the right furniture and style. The upholstery of a restaurant plays a premium role in this regard. It not only conveys about the aesthetic sense, interior quality but also about the fine taste of the restaurant.

A quality eating place or a dine-out is a combination of great food, good music and appealing indoors. Hence, it plays a vital role in this respect. Hence, one needs to ensure quality, looks and above all comfort for seating, serving and surrounding areas in an eating place.

Custom upholstery is specially designed and ordered based on customer needs and requirements. The specifications of furniture for restaurants and hotels are generally given keeping the look and feel of the place in mind. There are numerous other factors to be kept in mind. These include the location of the eating joint, the cuisine offered by them, any particular theme or flavor followed by them, any ethnicity they might be targeting, target age group and similar distinctions.

Most upholstery service providers in Vancouver offer a wide range of services to the hospitality industry. They offer them to choose from a wide range of patterns, designs, styles and colors as per the choice. In addition, they also offer services for repair of old furniture and revamping their look for a more appealing indoors for the guest and the visitors. Lastly, they also offer maintenance services to keep furniture in best shape and look most of the time.

Source by Jaxon Bailey

The papa-what? This would probably be the reaction of most young people today when they hear about papasan chairs. It’s perfectly understandable though because papasan chairs are not that popular anymore these days, unlike in the 1970s when practically every home in the United States had at least one of these chairs.

If you are one of the millions of people who has owned a papasan chair for years and is now trying to decide whether to sell it at an online auction, donate it to charity or simply throw it away, you might want to stop for a minute and reconsider your options. Although there are people who are convinced that the days of the papasan chair are long over, there are also those who believe that they can still be used as a major feature in modern interior design.

There are actually several things you can do to update the look of your papasan chair so that it will fit in nicely in any room of your house. Here are some of the easiest makeover suggestions that you can follow:

• Stain the base a different color. Most traditional papasan chairs are made of rattan and are treated with clear lacquer so that the light brown color of the rattan shows through. You can considerably change the appearance of your chair by re-staining it with a darker shade like mahogany or even black. This will not only make the chair look new but give it a more elegant and sophisticated look as well. Painting over the rattan base is not usually recommended but it can work if you are planning to move the chair to your kid’s bedroom or the playroom, in which case a brighter color could certainly be more fitting.
• Make a new slipcover for the cushion. By changing the color, print or fabric of the cushion of your papasan chair, you can easily make it look like a completely different chair from the one that you had been using all these decades. An easy way to do this is by making a new slipcover for the cushion. The options are practically endless because you have all the fabrics in the world to choose from. While you’re at it, you may also want to make several extra slipcovers so that you can change the look of your chair as the seasons change, for instance.
• Simplify the design. Many papasan cushions from years ago have rather gaudy prints and loud colors. These may have worked perfectly with the design trends back then but now, it’s more about elegance and sophistication in simple elements. So if you are going to change your papasan cushion covers, it would be a good idea to stick to plain, preferably light, shades. A papasan chair with a luxurious off-white cushion and a dark stain on the base would certainly look very chic, indeed.

Of course, before you follow any of these papasan makeover tips, you should first check that the chair is still in relatively good condition. If there are minor repairs that need to be done on the base, you should take care of them before you start painting or staining. If the cushion has already thinned out because of age and excessive use, it might be better to throw it out and just buy an entirely new cushion.

On the other hand, if you are not trying to dispose of an old papasan chair but are actually in the market for one, you are in great luck because there are so many of these wonderful chairs being sold all over the country for extremely low prices. Used ones can be obtained for just ten bucks if you are a talented negotiator, while new ones can be bought for $50-$100.

When buying a brand-new papasan chair, one of the most important factors that you should consider is the quality of the craftsmanship. Papasan chairs are made by hand and most of them are imported from South East Asia where native workers expertly create these works of art. These chairs go through an intensive quality check procedure and you can be certain of their excellence and durability.

However, there are also some papasans that are not as high-quality as these authentic pieces of furniture. The rattan or wicker may not have been treated properly and will be prone to rotting or other types of damages within a few months after purchase. You can avoid such problems by making sure that you only buy your papasan chairs from a reputable dealer or retailer.

Whether you are repurposing an old papasan chair or buying a completely new one, you can be sure that these chairs will be able to provide comfortable seating to you and the other members of your household for many years to come.

Source by L MacDonald

Your wedding is not just a day for you to tie the knot, but also the day for you to shine and be the center of everybody’s attention. This is one of the main reasons why brides and grooms to be strive to make their wedding day extra special. In order to make your big day a successful one, you have to focus not only on the big details of your wedding but also on the small ones like the color of your chair cover, satin chair sashes, event decoration, and all the other creative elements.

Planning a wedding is undeniably overwhelming. Focusing on the major details like the event logistics, venue, course and motif can eat up most of your time and energy specially if you are the one who takes care of almost everything about the wedding. Aside from the major elements of the event, you also have to keep an eye on the small details because they also contribute to the overall success of your wedding. To be able to attain that “wow” effect of your wedding, you have to be sure that you cover all the necessary elements from making your guests happy to the decoration details, chair covers, satin chair sashes, and other creative details in between.

Here are some tips on how you can decorate the chairs to enhance the overall look of the wedding event venue.

Combination of ribbons or sashes, flowers and ruffles

One of the hottest wedding trends nowadays is the ruffled chair covers combined with either organza sashes or satin chair sashes and flowers. You can dress up a simple chair with an unfussy sleeve and a modest amount of ruffles or go all the way with a heavy dose of ruffles!

Fabulous Floral chair drape

For a fresh and fabulous look, grab a bunch of sweet smelling flowers with vibrant pieces of leaves and add them on to the wedding chairs. For a more elegant feel and to harmoniously complement with the wedding theme, choose the flowers that match with the bride’s bouquet.

Twisted and ruffled satin chair sashes

If your wedding chairs are fold-up plain white, you can enhance the look even if you do not use chair covers by tying around a twisted and ruffled satin chair cover. The whimsical sheer satin swags will surely make your plain white rustic chair simply stunning and sophisticated.

Ribbon chair drapery plus dreamy embellishment

For an awe-inspiring effect, dress up the chairs with some ribbon chair draperies. Adding ribbons of your choice is one of the easiest and simplest ways to create an artistic, playful and classy look. You can simply lash the ribbons around the chair or create your own unique style. This is the chance for you to play with your arty side.

Roses and greens chair swag

Decorating your wedding chairs with floral chair swags can add a sense of prettiness. Chair swags with pretty roses and green leaves will further enhance the look of your chair in the most natural way.

Sweetheart chairs

Another small but essential element of the wedding are the sweetheart chairs. Be sure to keep your sweetheart chairs unique from the rest, although you also have to see to it that the design still symphonically jive with that of your guests. Add a playful twist by adding lovely and shimmering organza sashes on top of your chairs’ traditional cover. Instead of adding The usual chair label, i.e. Mrs. X and Mr. X, you can create something interesting like “Mrs. Always Right” and “Mr. Always Right” or anything you fun and interesting you can think of.

Source by Jack Athwani

Folding chairs are unique in that, unlike other chairs, they can be easily stored and stacked away. You can fold them up within seconds and they can be stored in a basement, a garage, a shed or even stacked in a closet without taking up much space. Outdoor folding chairs have a variety of uses and names and are great to have available for any type of gathering. The name of the chair is usually indicative of its use.

Outdoor Folding Chairs for the Lawn
These chairs are available in a wide array of colors, designs and materials. Perhaps the most easily recognizable style is the one made of aluminum or PVC with plastic or cloth seating that is used for sitting or lounging in your back yard. Outdoor chairs for the lawn also come in a more expensive variety that is constructed of polypropylene resin; They recline, include a drop down for your feet and they come with large wheels in the back for maneuvering the chairs easily.

Outdoor Folding Chairs with Arms
This style of chair is usually used in schools and universities. In schools they are mainly used for graduations. Oftentimes a graduation will be held on a football field or other outdoor area and these are used for the students to sit on during the speeches while they are waiting to receive their diplomas. In universities they are used in the same way, but they are also used for special events, for instance, the Chancellor of the university may be hosting an outdoor party for some special guests or they may be hosting the dedication of a new building. These outdoor folding chairs can quickly be set up and broken down which is a great benefit for large gatherings.

Outdoor Folding Chairs for the Beach
As the name implies, these chairs are great whenever you feel the urge to go to the beach and frolic in the waves and sand. You can throw them in your trunk and be on your way quickly. These chairs are usually made with a rust-proof aluminum frame, they sit anywhere from a few inches off the ground to up to approximately twelve inches, and they are usually adjustable and are made of lightweight canvas material for easy transportation and cleaning. Many even include an adjustable foot rest and a head pillow which are great for reading at the beach or just people watching.

Outdoor Folding Chairs for Camping
Most people that enjoy camping know that their trip will not be as comfortable unless they take along some outdoor folding chairs. The most convenient style for camping is the type that folds up into a bag. They come in many different colors, usually sell for under twenty dollars and have a steel frame and one or two mesh cup holders. Some even include a magazine holder.

No matter what design of outdoor folding chairs you are looking for, you will be certain to find just the right style to fit your needs. These are chairs that you can take with you no matter where your adventures take you!

Source by Arjun Collier

Since its first appearance some 300-some years ago in France, the chaise lounge has come a long way as far as design of form. From the very first model came modifications like the Recamier, the Duchesse Brisee, and the Meridienne. Today, the chaise lounge has also crossed into the outdoor domain, where it enjoys a good deal of popularity in gardens, on decks and in backyards. Here are some differences between indoor and outdoor chairs.

Far from the likes of the original prototypes, the outdoor chaise lounge strays from the strict definition of what the seat should actually look like. In translation, the chaise longue simply means a long chair in French, and so applies to any number of outdoor recliners. The lines begin to blur here, as some pieces of outdoor furniture, the chaise lounge, sun lounger and recliner especially, are difficult to actually tell apart. The key parts are just the backrest and ability to lie nearly supine with legs above the ground. Aside from that, there is a definite amount of crossover that must just be accepted.

The frame for an outdoor chaise lounge can be made from a wide range of furniture building materials. The only condition is that it must be somewhat weather-resistant. Wood that has been treated and varnished will usually last a long time with the right amount of upkeep, as will metal. For elegance and traditional design, a wrought iron frame is beautiful but also arguably heavy. An aluminum frame does not connote the same elegance, but is much lighter and looks more modern. Both are subject to rusting after enough time.

Plastics like polywood and resin are relatively recent innovations and are perfect for use in patio furniture.

They are durable, relatively inexpensive, and are often molded to resemble more expensive and traditional materials like wood and concrete. Though more fragile, wicker is a popular choice but is not meant to be left completely outdoors and unprotected from the elements. Keeping your wicker chaise lounge beneath a covered porch or deck will keep it away from rain and too much direct sunlight. For inside the frame, cushion supports like the strap and the sling are often employed. These are strong and usually made from a waterproof nylon or plastic. As far as innovations, the zero gravity chair is built for maximum comfort and so its user can more fully relax without putting any extra pressure onto any part of the body, especially the seat.

The cushions of an outdoor chaise lounge must also be waterproof because a certain amount of moisture from rain, snow and dew is to be expected. The inside, a polyfill blend, is also more waterproof than indoor cushions.

The indoor chaise lounge is recognized as the proper definition insofar as appearance. The basic design for a chaise is an upholstered couch-looking piece of furniture which is really like an extended chair with at least a headrest and the ability for one to recline and elevate one’s feet. Various styles come with double headrests, attached armrests and some also come with matching, separate footrests.

The cushion filling for an indoor chaise is very much like any other piece of upholstered indoor furniture. It’s the outside covering where the beauty usually lies, especially because the chaise lounge is meant to convey opulence, and this is often reflected in expensive fabrics, like satin and velvet. Leather and microsuede are two especially luxurious materials. Aside from the cushion material, the accompanying patterns and colors adorning it are beautiful and endless. Solid, block color, Asian print, paisley, you name it. If you don’t like the way it looks, a chaise lounge is reupholstered as easily as a couch or old armchair.

Originally, the frames for the very first chaise lounge chairs used in drawing rooms was made from wood. Variations on the indoor chairs also brought about a mobile chaise lounge made from metal used by the French army. This seat was portable and could be folded and unfolded. Today, most indoor chaise lounge frames are still made from wood, some of which is ornately carved. While there also exist chaise loungers with metal frames, they are not nearly as portable or foldable as were their predecessors. For indoor use, it is assumed that the chair will not be moved around very often, so weight and ease of movement are not of chief priority.

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Living room furniture is the first impression that your guests will get about your home in general and you will naturally want to make it a powerful one. Living room furniture is something that should be chosen with great care.

Make a Design Plan:

The first step is to look at what you have at hand and chalk up a design plan. Refer to magazine photographs, color swathes, fabric designs, artworks, friends’ homes, shop windows, nature, the Internet, everything is grist for the mill. It is inspiring and certainly very interesting to know what leading interior designers are doing currently, but do not fall too much for ‘what’s fashionable now’ and ‘what’s hot and happening today’.

Get inspired: Once you know what you want, you can look at different design ideas. Lines and shapes accent much of the modern living rooms furniture of today and those who appreciate less decoration and more artsy design will enjoy the look of contemporary pieces.

Choosing the Right Sofa

A modern sofa or lounge chair in your contemporary living area furniture setting will spark jealousy in your guests, and the stylish appearance is not compromised by comfort in the least bit. Regardless of your personal interests, consider a modern sofa or lounge chair for your new contemporary living room furniture set. You may use traditional three seated sofas, love seats and couches, sectional sofas and even modular corner sofas that are best for rooms with awkward angles.

Chairs that suits your taste

A number of contemporary living rooms furniture that are accessible these days, consist of accentuate chairs, bamboo coffee tables and end tables, and the customary sofas and chairs. Some people wish to add a couple of matching chairs or recliners, a desk, and perhaps a couple of plant stands for decorative purposes. The basic living room furniture pieces are usually a sofa, one or more chairs (of various types), a coffee table, maybe some end tables, and lighting.

Conclusion

The living area is the showcase for your home decor, and living room furniture is its foundation. One of the most common mistake people make when buying living area furniture is buying furniture that is too big for the room. Hence you need to take utmost care while selecting the right materials with the right color and size combination.

Source by Raj Shekar