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Posted: 24 Dec 2010 04:00 AM PST

In the old days, a coffee table was purely utilitarian–a simple room table to put some books, magazines, remote controls, and yes, even coffee. But now a coffee table is a piece of furniture unto itself–it’s still the place to put knickknacks but now it must be stylish, cool and yes, even a tad funky. But how do you know when a coffee table is tailored to you, your living room and your lifestyle? Here are some interior room decorating tips to help you choose the right coffee table for you:

  • Coffee table sizing: Coffee tables are not one-size-fits-all, and sizing them depends on the size of your living room and the setup of your living room furniture. Consider then the three basic rules of thumb: choose a table that’s approximately the same height as your sofa cushions or slightly shorter; the coffee table should measure no more than two-thirds the sofa’s total length; allow for two feet of clearance around each side.
  • Coffee table shape: The textbook coffee table shape is rectangular. In practice however, furniture designers create endless variations on this shape in which the table surface is just one component (especially when it comes to designing those fun and funky ones). Consider then just how you’ll be using your coffee table. If you frequently entertain guests, you may want to consider a circular or oval coffee table. Round furniture pieces tend to be better at gathering groups of people, and they are easier to maneuver around safely.
  • Legs and support: Shape is about more than just the coffee table’s surface. Think about the placement of the coffee table on your floor paying specific attention to what’s underfoot, especially in terms of concentration, comfort and convenience. If you plan to spend stretches of time seated near your coffee table, you may want a support system that will get along with the preferred placement of your feet. If you have kids, pets, foot traffic or a tendency to stub your toes, you may want a table with leg support that’s slightly recessed.

So now that you know what to look for in a coffee table, here are some cool, fun and funky designs to inspire you!:

A cool coffee table is the basis for a stylish living area idea, and we think these ultra-modern funky coffee tables by COM.P.AR will be a sure centerpiece in any contemporary living room or den.

Is your home small and hard-to-furnish? The answer is "easy," literally! The Easy Transforming coffee table by COM.P.AR makes dressing your home a breeze. This ultra-modern, innovative coffee table design is ingeniously equipped with a pump that lifts it to suit your needs. For everyday use, a low and lean table will do just fine. But when company is coming, kick it up a notch – raise your table effortlessly using the pump, and add an expanding glass panel while you're at it. Your simple coffee table can now accommodate more drinks, more food and more fun!

Easy transforming coffee table by COM.P.AR.

Very modern and cool, the Loto coffee table from Italian company COM.P.AR is a real space saver, ideal for compact city homes and urban lofts where spare room is hard to come by. But there's more to Loto than meets the eye. It blends fashion and function, designed with a fixed or opening tabletop with storage concealed beneath that allows you to keep even the smallest spaces trim and tidy.

Loto Coffee Table by COM.P.AR.

For dining, entertaining or working, we think these LED lighted tables by Ozzio will make a great addition to any modern home. The Flat and e-Motion LED lit tables add a gentle glow to the room while giving your space a good dose of futuristic flair.

Flat LED lighted tables by Ozzio

E-motion LED lighted-tables by Ozzio

Fine Italian furniture maker Emmei has transformed the coffee table into a true conversation piece, with its contemporary Canal Grande design: not one but actually two tables appear to be split apart as if they were two parts of land split by a canal. Tres cool!

Canal Grande coffee table by Emmei

Canal Grande coffee table by Emmei

Canal Grande coffee table by Emmei

Canal Grande coffee table by Emmei

Schulte Design coffee tables have movable table tops and adjustable heights that we think are perfect for compact homes and a modern lifestyle.

Coffee table by Schulte Design

Coffee table by Schulte Design

These ingenious wooden coffee tables from Schulte Design feature a sliding top and can even be fitted with a burner kit that makes them even more unique!

Schutel sliding top coffee table

Wooden coffee table with burner kit by Schulte Design

These natural wood coffee tables from Chista manage to be both rustic and ultra modern.

Natural wood coffee table by Chista

Natural wood coffee table by Chista

We think this recycled wood coffee table from Grey Design Studio is a brilliant way to get massive wood pieces with none of the guilt. The Timeline Tables are made from sustainably harvested, wind-fallen lumber.

Timeline coffee table by Grey Design Studio

An original idea for modern living–the Space Saving table, a contemporary designed table from Ozzio where the coffee table grows in height to become a dining table!

Ozzio space saving coffee table

Ozzio space saving coffee table

Ozzio space saving coffee table

Now we want to hear from you: What do you think of these coffee tables?

Приветственные восклицания к вам и первоклассным рецептам питья праздника Yours-5

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 11:01 AM PST

Ли you’ re ломая вне шипучий для того чтобы отпраздновать заключение на доме, завершающ совершенную работу реновации, или просто смотрит вперед с весельем к праздникам и чего Новый Год могло принести, здесь некоторые из наших любимейших пить для того чтобы помочь веселому настроению вдоль. Вы работали крепко. Вы клали много мысль в вашу работу и ваш жилищ-примите суфлера с друзьями и семьей и насладитесь некоторыми классицистическими фаворитами. Препятствуйте повышению этих духов праздника ваш дух праздника. Приветственные восклицания! 1. Вино Mulled Merrymaking вода 3 c 1 сахар c 12 cloves 2 ручки циннамона 1 корка лимона 1 вино бутылки красное рябиновка c ¼ 2. Очень весёлый Eggnog Eggnog хорошего качества store-bought Как много рябиновка или ром как настроение вызывают для Пыль с циннамоном 3. Пирожок пипермента Schnapps пипермента 1 oz ½ oz Darm Crème de Cacao 1 tsp Crème de Menthe шоколад 8 oz горячий Взбитая сливк Shavings шоколада 4. Nick и коктеил бронкс Нора (для вас тонкие вентиляторы человека) 1 джин oz ½ вермут oz ½ сладостный вермут oz ½ очень сухой апельсиновый сок 1 oz (Встряхивание наилучшим образом-к two-step времени, как Nick предлагать-и напряжение и гарнируют с апельсиновой коркой.) 5. Живот-Грея список пива Не забудьте о больших пив праздника вне там, для tis `сезон когда виноделы будут отравленными с vibe праздника: Deschutes Jubelale Полное ветрило Wassail Жульнический запас Санта приватный Эль торжества Сьерра Невада Эль зимы Сэм Adams, портер праздника, старое Fezziwig Гостеприимсво зимы Самюэль Smith Насладитесь. И как очень велемудрая персона как только сказано, «отпразднуйте, но останьтесь живым!»

Счастливое Festivus для остальноев нас!

Posted: 23 Dec 2010 09:00 AM PST

We’ve observed many holidays here at BuildDirect over the years we’ve had this little blog of ours going. But, this is a new one. And rightly so, since it’s kind of a new tradition where the holiday season goes, historically speaking. For it’s FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US, celebrated on December 23rd!

What is Festivus? Well, it’s a holiday that celebrates the season without attaching itself to traditional religious affiliation, or the rampant consumerism normally associated with this time of year.

  1. It eschews a Christmas tree and decorations in favor of a bare, aluminum pole. This is because, as many are already aware, tinsel is distracting, and vaguely threatening.
  2. It replaces peace and goodwill toward men with “the airing of the grievances”, and “the feats of strength”.

Overall, it is a holiday that defines a sort of rugged indivdualism, with a dash of absurdity, too. For you new entrants to the Festivus milleu, here’s how it works on the day.

The traditional Festivus cake: must be store bought.

The traditional Festivus dinner involves a roast, or meatloaf, or pasta dish, followed by a store-bought packaged cake. Immediately after the meal, the Festivus ritual consists of at least two main parts:

1. The Airing of the Grievances
In this part of the proceedings, one lashes out at others around the Festivus table, as well as at the world at large, with a litany of enraged expressions of petty disappointments. In other words, it takes the passive aggression you’ve seen around the Christmas table all these years, and takes the ‘passive’ out of it.

2. The Feats of Strength
This section of the Festivus tradition involves a designated representative who pits himself or herself against the head of the household, in a bid to wrestle him or her to the ground. Tell me this hasn’t already occurred to at least some of you.

The season was celebrated most famously on an episode of Seinfeld called “The Strike”, in 1997. But, that episode was based on the real life experiences of Seinfeld writer Daniel O’Keefe, who’s dad in 1966 ‘invented’ what would become known as Festivus in its earliest form. O’Keefe even wrote a book about Festivus!

So, happy Festivus!

Cheers,

Rob.



Happy Festivus For the Rest of Us! is a post from: BuildDirect. We cover a variety of home improvement products including laminate flooring, hardwood floors, bamboo flooring, tile, decking and more. We also offer a wide range of info on interior design, housing trends, home how to, green building and living, and more.

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