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		<title>The Style Of A Sofa</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christopher  Lance</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sofa Style Three areas commonly decide the style of a sofa: the arms, the back, along with the legs or skirt. Certain arms and backs connote modern or traditional styles, though the way a sofa is upholstered and trimmed could also greatly impact its charm. Together with a reference of terms explaining backs, arms, seats, and legs, we've gathered some of the most classic and well-known styles.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sofa Style Three areas commonly decide the style of a sofa: the arms, the back, along with the legs or skirt. Certain arms and backs connote modern or traditional styles, though the way a sofa is upholstered and trimmed could also greatly impact its charm. Together with a reference of terms explaining backs, arms, seats, and legs, we&#8217;ve gathered some of the most classic and well-known styles.</p>
<p>Camelback A more traditional, formal style created by Thomas Chippendale in the eighteenth century, the camelback sofa has a tight serpentine back, high rolled arms, ordinarily a tight seat, and quite often exposed legs and stretchers.</p>
<p>Cabriole The back of this 18th-century Louis XV-style sofa curves into the arms in a constant line. It usually has wooden trim and carved wooden legs which can be curved.</p>
<p>English or Club This specific sofa encompasses a slightly spherical arm set back from the front of the seat, generally having a tight seat and also slightly rolled back, no skirt, and low, turned legs on castors.</p>
<p>Knole Based on an early to mid-17th-century sofa made for Knole, a house in Kent, England, this sofa has a straight, high back and angled arms that can be adjusted to open out or stand up straight (once helpful for trying to keep out drafts). The back and arms usually connect with finials covered with cords.</p>
<p>Tuxedo In the tuxedo sofa, the arms are generally as high as the back. It usually has relatively clean lines with straight or slightly flared arms. Some people find a lower arm much more comfortable for resting, however with the right pillows, the tuxedo can be be extremely comfy.</p>
<p>Lawson The Lawson contains a low, square back, with arms that are lower than the back. The form may have square or rolled arms.</p>
<p>Midcentury Modern These kind of sofas have straight, squared lines and also a quite streamlined form, with low, often squared legs.</p>
<p>Sectional This modular seating is configured from parts which include armless sofas, as well as end and corner units, ottomans, and sometimes even recliners, sleep sofas, or chaises. Its style is generally clean-lined and fashionable.</p>
<p>Chesterfield The Chesterfield summons thoughts of English libraries or men&#8217;s clubs, with its tufted back, high rolled arms, and sometimes tufted seat. It&#8217;s often upholstered in leather.</p>
<p>Bridgewater A Bridgewater sofa provides low set back arms and an elegant profile. It is almost always skirted and quite often incorporates a softly rolled back.</p>
<p>When considering a leather sofa be sure to contact Leather Sofa HQ. We have up to date info on <a target='_blank' href="http://www.leathersofahq.info">sofas italian</a> and domestic. We are also a good source of information on <a target='_blank' href="http://www.leathersofahq.info">discount leather sofas</a></p>
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		<title>How to Decorate Your House And Not Lose Your Savings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Al Zamora</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us understand going in that decorating a home from scratch is not an inexpensive endeavor. Almost everybody forgets to pay attention to what they spend when they decorate-they get caught up in what they want to do. When you don't have a big budget it's easy to get freaked out about decorating your home. It is absolutely possible to create a beautiful home without spending everything in your bank account.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us understand going in that decorating a home from scratch is not an inexpensive endeavor. Almost everybody forgets to pay attention to what they spend when they decorate-they get caught up in what they want to do. When you don&#8217;t have a big budget it&#8217;s easy to get freaked out about decorating your home. It is absolutely possible to create a beautiful home without spending everything in your bank account.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t get carried away-start with small touches. Don&#8217;t worry about filling up every inch of your home&#8217;s free space with decoration; just start with a few things and build around them. Instead of buying up everything that you think will look good save your money for a few quality pieces that you truly love.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to fill up every inch of decorating space in your home. If you shove decorations into every millimeter of available space you can make your house feel messy even when it&#8217;s clean! Don&#8217;t let other things distract from the pieces that you like the most!</p>
<p>Limit yourself to a few pieces here and there. When you choose carefully you&#8217;ll have more appreciation for the pieces you&#8217;ve chosen. When you fill every inch of available space on a wall, it is harder to decide which pieces of art to look at and you won&#8217;t be able to enjoy all of them. It is important to leave free space when you decorate. Any good artist can tell you that the first thing any artist learns is to not be afraid of &#8220;white&#8221; space.</p>
<p>Buy new rugs to replace your existing ones. Even if you are forced to live in a home with wall to wall carpet, you can put down room sized decorative rugs to change the feel of the room. It isn&#8217;t difficult to find a room sized rug, you can purchase them in most stores that carry furnishing and decorations. If you don&#8217;t have wall to wall carpet, you can add some color and texture to your hardwood or tile floors by using accent rugs. Accent rugs are affordable and can easily be moved or replaced. For those who know how to crochet or knit, they can save even more money by making their own rugs to use as decorations.</p>
<p>Expensive art is not automatically better than something that you can make with your own hands. Ask yourself what kind of dcor will make you happiest and then go look for it. Rushing to get your house &#8220;all the way&#8221; decorated is only good for messing up your budget.</p>
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		<title>Quick and Affordable Home Decorating Ideas for the Busy Family</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Al Zamora</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moving to a new house is a great chance to homeowners to switch to a new decorating scheme! Decorating a new space can be fun and exciting. Of course, many people are intimidated by the cost and size of a home decorating process. You will be happy to learn that there are quite a lot of ways to create a nice, friendly vibe to your house without having to spend your entire bank account. Your bank account can absolutely survive your latest decorating scheme. Are you looking for ways to decorate without spending all of your hard earned money? This article has tips to help you out.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moving to a new house is a great chance to homeowners to switch to a new decorating scheme! Decorating a new space can be fun and exciting. Of course, many people are intimidated by the cost and size of a home decorating process. You will be happy to learn that there are quite a lot of ways to create a nice, friendly vibe to your house without having to spend your entire bank account. Your bank account can absolutely survive your latest decorating scheme. Are you looking for ways to decorate without spending all of your hard earned money? This article has tips to help you out.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to decorate exclusively from super expensive galleries and art shows. It isn&#8217;t important that you get a bunch of original art work right away. Instead look for prints of your favorite works of art. Original art is more expensive than prints. Prints are more affordable and they are easier to get home. Prints are usually made in standard sizes which makes the framing of them easy-you can even do the framing yourself. Frame the print yourself by buying a frame from a sale rack-this saves you money on the frame and the act of putting the print inside of it. Going to the frame shop is something you can do in your own time-you don&#8217;t have to worry about working around a professional framer&#8217;s schedule and, if you buy the frame on sale, you can save quite a lot of money!</p>
<p>The internet is great for decorators. Lots of artsy types sell their work over the internet. Etsy is just one portal through which people sell their handmade items for reasonable prices. Many artists upload their work for free to community sites like Flickr where you can look through their portfolios for free. Some will sell items directly through their own websites. Thankfully you are no longer limited to finding home decorating items through sites like Amazon and Ebay.</p>
<p>Switch out your old rugs for new ones. If you live in a home with wall to wall carpet, you can opt for purchasing a room sized rug or two to give your home a new look. Room sized rugs are relatively easy to find-most stores that offer decorations have a section of rugs for people with your specific size requirements. If you don&#8217;t have wall to wall carpet, you can add some color and texture to your hardwood or tile floors by using accent rugs. Changing out your accent rugs when you want to update a room is easy and doesn&#8217;t usually cost much money at all. Accent rugs can even be hand made for relatively low cost if you know how to knit or crochet.</p>
<p>It is possible to find amazing deals on home dcor. As long as you remind yourself over and over that &#8220;newer&#8221; is not necessarily &#8220;better&#8221; you can find plenty of specials on home dcor. Sometimes &#8220;used&#8221; items can be a goldmine. Some home decorators don&#8217;t shop at all because they have everything they need to create a new look already in their homes. Taking one item and turning it into another is also a good idea. If you keep a lookout for them, you can find great sales just about everywhere. Take your time and really search. Creating a beautiful home without spending a lot of money is easy!</p>
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		<title>Every Autumn It Is Best To Winterize Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johnny T Reader</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has learned about spring cleaning, but hardly any people know what it means to winterize your home. It really is a good idea every fall, to check out the house and see if it is prepared to get through another winter. During fall it is actually easier to examine the outside of the home, since the foliage is dying away and you can more easily see if shrubs are attached to the house. Siding is quickly damaged by roots and vines that cling to the exterior - even bricks aren't immune - and they should be cleaned off.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone has learned about spring cleaning, but hardly any people know what it means to winterize your home. It really is a good idea every fall, to check out the house and see if it is prepared to get through another winter. During fall it is actually easier to examine the outside of the home, since the foliage is dying away and you can more easily see if shrubs are attached to the house. Siding is quickly damaged by roots and vines that cling to the exterior &#8211; even bricks aren&#8217;t immune &#8211; and they should be cleaned off.</p>
<p>When they are no longer needed to do any watering, the hose pipe should all be emptied and rolled up to be put into storage for the winter. The water resource to faucets outside the house should be cut, and after that these can dry out. When you believe that you won&#8217;t utilize the garden furniture again that year, get it cleaned and stored in a dry place. Any kind of young trees you may have planted, you need to protect them with mulch, especially if it is their first winter. To help protect against your yard from starting to be sodden if significant rains occur, make sure that any drainage ditches are clear.</p>
<p>Fireplaces pop into your head once the weather starts getting colder. Everybody normally requires a chimney sweep at the same time when a cold spell shows up, so call early to beat the rush. If you are likely to need firewood, find a source and set up a good stock early. When cruising around outlying areas, you might find local people who sell fire wood, without lots of advertising. Check and ensure that all the smoke alarms are working, irrespective of whether you light fires in winter or not. Some people leave Christmas time lights up all year, and the cables should be checked for flexibility. If you typically install storm windows, the time has come to do it. Hot weather dries out weather-stripping, therefore check if they need updating.</p>
<p>The windows are usually seldom opened in winter, so it is necessary to check the condition of the filters in the range hood. Examine the land surface around your house to make sure that it still slopes away. Water emptying into the basement and the footing can cause major problems. To begin with it brings about wet rot, which could transform to dry rot after some time, which you sincerely want to do without. On a regular basis inspect your home for warning signs of seepage.</p>
<p>You must check for leaks, the most at risk places being the roof, gutters, down-pipes and inside plumbing. Turn it into a priority to get any sort of leaks you discover fixed. Wrap any external pipes, undoubtedly so if your house is older, and reduce drafts by placing a cover over air-conditioning units. It&#8217;s really a wise decision to shampoo the carpets and rugs, since dust is more noticeable in the winter. Finish off simply by cleaning the glass windows.</p>
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		<title>A complete overhaul of the bedroom can be an exciting venture.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Callum T Simpson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moving house also presents this opportunity and is a great excuse for &#8216;out with the old and in with the new&#8217;. Choosing the bedroom as an example, this area needs to present a calm and inviting area where many peaceful nights can be enjoyed. [link]</p>
<p>Any room is easier decorated whilst empty and on completion, furniture and accessories can be replaced. Bedroom furniture is a necessity and wardrobes, bedside tables, chest of drawers can all be bought new either singularly or in a set.</p>
<p>Of course, the main piece in any bedroom is the bed. After all, this is where you spend every night. If a bed is inviting then you are more likely to want to go there to unwind and fall asleep. This can be achieved with bed linen of interesting colours and scatter cushions.</p>
<p>There are many styles of beds to choose from. Faux leather beds come in brown, black or white and look chic within a modern setting. Placed in a traditional room, with the right accessories, they will fit in well. The &#8216;Sleepynight Caprice Leather TV Bed&#8217;, has a place at the foot to mount a 19&#8221; television, offering a quirky alternative.</p>
<p>In contrast to the leather bed is the wooden bed frame. Again, colours vary, from light wood to dark wood, black or white, with further options for children. Metal bed frames and divan beds are also available, dependant upon taste and needs and start at a small single, which is 2 ft 6&#8221;, increasing to a super kingsize of 6 ft.</p>
<p>There usually comes a time when friends and family come to visit and you need to create space for them to stay. Guest beds are ideal for such an occasion and come in many forms, such as pull out beds, sofa beds and futons.</p>
<p>For children, a single bed is usually sufficient, but for a little more adventure or even as a space saver, bunk beds and cabin beds can be purchased. A standard bunk bed will allow two people to sleep comfortably, one on the top and one on the bottom, using a ladder to climb up. Cabin beds however are usually suitable for one person, giving storage space underneath, such as draws and shelves. Some even come with small pull out desks for the creative kids.</p>
<p>Adjustable beds can be purchased for as little as 489 on the internet and available from small singles to super kingsize. An adjustable bed will raise at the head or the feet allowing individuals to source the most optimum position before sleep commences. They are particularly helpful for those suffering with back problems and varying health conditions.</p>
<p>Shopping online for the perfect bed is the easiest way to find the best deal. It does not have to be an expensive purchase and if sourced correctly from a reputable company, will last for many years to come.</p>
<p>Callum Simpson talks about how a new <a target='_blank' href="http://www.bedworld.net/">bed</a> can make all the difference when you are redecorating a room</p>
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