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<description><![CDATA[Author Jennifer Akre is an owner of numerous niche online stores that offer customers not only products, but information relating to furnishing and decorating indoor and outdoor living spaces. Whether you want to renew your deck or patio with Patio Furniture or create the ultimate living environment with Tables or Unique Cabinet Hardware that is perfect for any decor, there is a lot of helpful advice to take advantage of to make it happen.  Click today and indulge your senses.]]></description>
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<title>Stained Glass Window Panels - Versatile and Vibrant</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stained glass window panels can be used in a variety of applications; whether as a standalone piece hanging in front of a window or in a more permanent setting as a room divider. Whichever way you choose, these colorful works of art are the perfect way to add artistic flair to any space in both homes and work areas. Stained glass window panels are easy to shop for online since the selection is vast and it's easy to narrow your selections based on designs, colors or measurements. The allure of stained glass dates back to its inception in the 10th century. Some of the finest craftsmen were located in Syria, where pieces were made for kings and rulers in Greece and Italy. Popularity caught on quickly, and thus began massive installations in the design of churches and cathedrals. These creations, designed of colored glass artfully arranged to make intricate pictures and patterns, were meticulously crafted by skilled artisans and generally depicted religious or literary figures or referenced historical events. The mystery of stained glass results from the addition of metallic salts during glass blowing.]]></description>
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<title>A Simple Remodel With Kitchen Cabinet Knobs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the easiest ways to get a new look for your home is to change out the hardware on your kitchen cabinets, and even your bathroom ones, too. It is one of the least expensive remodels you can do, and it can be done in a weekend. It is relatively easy, too. To do a weekend remodel using kitchen cabinet knobs, you want to do your homework first. For example, you want your knobs to match the existing or planned d?cor of your home. If you have a country kitchen, you may want to go with some glass knobs for a retro, farmhouse look or blue and white porcelain for a French country appearance. Or you can go with something that fits your passions. If you have a garden-themed kitchen, for instance, consider using kitchen cabinet kitchen knobs in the shape of fruits and vegetables or even garden implements. In recent years, manufacturers have turned out a huge variety of knobs, both more traditional styles and ones that are very unique.]]></description>
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<title>Outdoor Lighting Keeps the Fun Going All Night Long</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:01:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once an afterthought, today's exterior spaces are becoming an extension of the interior of the home. Not only does a well-conceived outdoor space increase the comfort of the home, but it can also increase the home's value. One of the keys to creating a superior outdoor escape is lighting. While any deck or patio can serve admirably in the daytime or even twilight, only those with outdoor lighting can truly own the night. If you are thinking about adding lighting outdoors, you'll probably want to do some planning. Lighting is not a haphazard activity - you want to make sure that the lighting is appropriate, covers the spaces you want, and doesn't leave any dark spots, especially near stairs or transitions between different levels of a deck. Installing lights not only increases the usefulness of your property, but also the safety of your home. And, with the low wattage fixtures coming out on the market and the growing number of solar powered lights, installing lighting is also cost effective.]]></description>
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<title>Kitchen Island Lighting Made Easy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Kitchen islands have gone from a "nice to have" to a "must have" in kitchens throughout the country. Not only are they a sign of a nicely appointed kitchen, but they add valuable workspace to the kitchen - allowing families to easily gather together to create meals and spend time with one another. Traditional kitchen lighting, however, wasn't necessarily designed with kitchen islands in mind. Often the lighting is directed instead to the kitchen counters using recessed lights or there is just a single overhead light that tries to cover the entire kitchen with a flat level of light that really isn't that great for preparing or enjoying food. If you have recently installed a kitchen island, have a portable island on wheels or are thinking about doing a major remodel to add an island, you want to give serious consideration to kitchen island lighting. The type of kitchen island lighting you use depends on the kitchen you have, its style and the shape of the kitchen and island in general. One of the popular options right now in kitchen island lighting is to go with lighting that is built into a pot rack.]]></description>
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<title>Round Tables - Choosing One That's Right For You</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We could make a lot of King Arthur jokes here about his knights and their round table, but finding the right table for your dining room or kitchen is pretty serious business. The right table can bring you hours of enjoyment, causing you to linger there in engrossing conversation long after the dinner plates have found their way to the sink. Conversely, the wrong table can detract from the dining experience. Who hasn't sat at a cramped table, mowing down food as fast as you can so you don't have to spend one more moment sitting in an uncomfortable chair, or having to straddle a monstrous leg at a table that has too many people and too few spaces for them. Round tables can provide a delightful solution for you, creating a spacious, welcoming place to enjoy a meal that is also flexible. With the right chairs and the right dimensions, you'll find that your table is the gathering place in your home.]]></description>
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<title>Trends in End Tables</title>
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<description><![CDATA[End tables are an essential part of any well appointed home. Not only do they serve a vital function, serving as bookends to a furniture grouping, but they also allow table lamps to be strategically paced around the room. As with all furnishings, the design of end tables evolve from year to year. Old ideas are reborn and the hottest trends seem to fade away. Somewhere in the middle lies the enduring design ideas, ones that will not only continue to look fresh year in and year out, but also solve some of your most common furniture needs. Nesting tables are a good example. These allow you to get maximum flexibility in the smallest amount of space. Nesting tables are just what they sound like. They have several tables that nest with one another. Think of those Russian nesting dolls and you'll understand how nesting end tables work. These are ideal if you entertain a lot, as you essentially get three tables in one, allowing you to spread them around the room during a party.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of Sofa and End Tables</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Like Batman and Robin or Ben and Jerry's, sofa and end tables just seem better when they are together. What modern home would be without these functional and stylish necessities in your living room, or to any room that they adorn? Of course, the style you choose and arrangement will reflect your good taste and thoughtfulness in providing family and friends with a convenient resting place for their beverages, or a handy location for books and magazines. Candles will provide an attractive lighting option and enhance the look of the wood's luster. Sofa and end tables make a statement as to your choice of decor, just as they did when they were first designed in Europe in the 1600s. Since there were no BMWs or Mercedes in the driveway to reflect one's wealth, the fashionable home was the ultimate indication of good taste and standing in the community. Back then, sofa and end tables would occupy the coveted area accompanying two other popular pieces of the time, the chesterfield or settee. (These days we would call them a couch or loveseat.) Acting as companion pieces, they were known for extensive carving and intimate details.]]></description>
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<title>Console Tables for Use Through the Home</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:17:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A console table is a bit of a riddle. It can be a hall table or a side table, but is generally not an end table. It can be a sofa table or a coffee table or accent table, but not a dining room table. And never, ever is it a mathematical table!]]></description>
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<title>Outdoor Teak Furniture Offers Wide Selection</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:15:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're beginning to have trouble telling the difference between outdoor teak furniture and teak furniture made for indoors, don't feel bad. Increasingly, designers and manufacturers have been blurring the lines between the two living spaces. Where outdoor teak furniture used to be mostly straight lines and even a bit utilitarian, today's designs take elements and features from their interior cousins, including sweeping arms, stately legs and even ornate carved features.]]></description>
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<title>Kitchen Cabinet Handles - Something for Everyone</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:14:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a well-designed area to work in the kitchen is essential these days. To that end, new kitchen cabinets are available with built in dividers, sliding trays and organizers and many of these innovations are available as add-ons to older cabinets as well. But until recently, accessing these drawers filled with gadgets and gizmos was pretty utilitarian. While cabinet manufacturers began to turn out tons of new designs to match nearly...]]></description>
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<title>Glass Table Lamps: Selecting One That's Right For You</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:52:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Choosing the perfect furniture for your home is only half the battle. Even if you've picked just the right upholstered pieces and tables, you still need one more element in the room to really bring it to life - lighting. While there are many different lighting strategies to choose from, few can match the flexibility and beauty of glass table lamps. Whether your home is done in a modern style, traditional or even antique, you'll find that glass lamps can really bring a room to life in terms of design, ambience and mood. Finding glass table lamps for your home is easy. There are literally thousands to choose from, both in traditional lighting, hardware and furniture stores and online. When selecting the right table lamps for your home, there are some things to consider. The first, as with almost all furnishings, is scale. Table lamps shouldn't be so large that they consume the table or the room. Rather, they should be big enough to create the light you need, but not so large that they are difficult to turn on and off or block the sight lines of the room.]]></description>
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<title>Indoor Benches - Choosing the Right One For You</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the great things about today's homes is the flexible space available. In older homes rooms were cordoned off, connected to one another by long, narrow hallways that were either part of the original design, or part of an addition as families grew in size. Modern homes make much better use of the square footage. Not only are they larger in overall size, but each room has the largest possible footprint. If hallways exist, they consume as little of the home as possible. This increase in overall room size has created some design challenges that didn't exist 20 or 30 years ago. This includes finding new ways to group furnishings so that a room doesn't look cavernous, but rather, just spacious. This can be difficult, given that traditional homes still rely on an age-old design scheme: sofa and loveseat (optional), coffee table, two end tables and perhaps a chair or two. That isn't a lot of seating, especially if you have a large screen television that you like to invite friends over to watch the big game on or a blockbuster movie that just came out on pay per view.]]></description>
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<title>Electric Fireplaces Add Warmth and Beauty</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:51:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Electric fireplaces have come a long way since they first came on the scene. Where they once put functionality ahead of design, today's fireplaces are really impressive, not only in terms of their design but their efficiency and construction. Even residents of Florida experience cold winter nights. Unfortunately, most homes in the warmer parts of the country don't have fireplaces. Homes in colder climes may lack a fireplace as well, or at least a functional one. Without proper care, built-in fireplaces can become unserviceable and even fire hazards. Electric fireplaces are easy to install and maintain. Unlike their wood burning counterparts, they don't have to be cleaned, there's no need to vent them, there's no carbon monoxide released and you don't have to hire a contractor to do the installation. In just a few minutes you can have your electric fireplace up and running anywhere in your home. In fact, you can move some electric fireplaces all around your house, letting you change your decor with very little effort.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing The Right Table Lamps For Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:51:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The story is all too common. You spend a lot of money on furniture, artwork, paint and electronics, only to find that your room still doesn't look warm and cozy. The problem may have never been with the furnishings or the wall color. It may have been the lighting all along. Like the lighting on a Broadway stage, lighting in your home creates a mood. It can be inviting, dramatic, and even whimsical. It can bring focus to a certain part of the room, or break a large room into smaller, more manageable spaces that are perfect for intimate conversation. Overhead lighting, whether via chandeliers, spots, pin lights or recessed lighting. can do a lot of the journeyman work of overall lighting. But when it comes to lighting specific areas, nothing beats table lamps. Table lamps can help you define specific parts of the room, such as a place for a quiet conversation or reading. You can create drama by using lower wattage bulbs or fill the room with light with three-way bulbs that allow you to adjust the light levels.]]></description>
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<title>Gel Fireplaces: Portable and Environmentally Friendly</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:51:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It may be hard to imagine, but there are very few places in the United States these days that don't get cold at least once of twice in the year. Unfortunately, many homes in normally warmer locales don't usually come with a fireplace, as they are believed to be unnecessary. Space heaters are O.K. to use now and then, but nothing really beats a warm fire in a room, not only to take the edge off a winter chill, but to add warmth to your home, even if you're just renting. As a homeowner, you probably don't want to shell out thousands of dollars, even tens of thousands of dollars, to add a fireplace to your home. And if you're a renter, doing a major remodel just so you can enjoy a crackling fire is out of the question. However, gel fireplaces offer a great alternative. Thanks to modern design and manufacturing techniques, you can't even really tell that these fireplaces aren't part of the structure of your home. They are virtually identical to a traditional fireplace, complete with a fire screen or glass window and ornate mantle.]]></description>
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<title>Dining Room Chandeliers Make a Brilliant Addition</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dining room chandeliers have become very popular in this country in recent years, not only because they offer homeowners a superior lighting solution, but also allow you to show of your sense of style as well. In a radical departure from the past, chandeliers don't have to be stuffy crystal affairs any longer. Instead, they have taken on a new life at the hands of today's savvy designers, allowing a wide range of designs to find their way into stores, including those online. One of the freshest takes on dining room chandeliers are ones that have candle fixtures. Many of these are forged from wrought iron and depending on the size of your dining room and the height of your ceilings, can be a simple one-layer affair or two or even three layers in height. Thanks to innovative manufacturing techniques, it's hard to tell incandescent candle lights from real candles. Manufacturers have even added such thoughtful touches as faux wax drips down the sides of the fixtures.]]></description>
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<title>Mini Chandeliers Offer Homeowners Maximum Flexibility</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Even in today's larger homes, there are times when a full size chandelier just won't work. This is where chandelettes, or mini chandeliers really shine as a design option. There is no hard and fast rule what constitutes a mini-chandelier versus a full size chandelier, except that chandelettes are typically 12 inches in diameter or less. They are perfect for a foyer, stairway or hallway, breakfast nooks or in a bathroom. You can also conceivably use more several mini-chandeliers in a space that a single chandelier would fit, or place two down a hallway to not only enhance lighting but tie the space together visually. They are not interchangeable with chandeliers in all cases, however. If you have a high ceiling or one that's vaulted, a mini-chandelier may not be able to produce enough light. You could conceivably purchase mini-chandeliers that can be installed with a chain, but you may just want to go with a chandelier instead. They are at their best when they are used in smaller spaces with 8' or 9' ceilings. If you think chandelettes are smaller versions of their full-sized siblings, think again.]]></description>
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<title>Hall Benches Keep Entry Ways Clutter Free</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:34:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter what size of family you have, the hallway and entryway of your home are most likely natural collection points for anything imaginable. Here, the kids leave lunch boxes and coats after school, winter boots, mittens and scarves after a day of sledding or snowman making, or flip flops, swim masks and towels after a day at the beach. Small wonder why homeowners since the time of the pioneers have looked to benches to keep their homes tidy and organized. In the early days of American history, hall benches were an essential part of any home. Pioneers didn't have such luxuries as an entryway closet. Instead, a bench or even a hall tree bench served as the collection point for all the necessary gear required to fight the harsh elements of a wintery Midwest. Even a trip to the bathroom was a challenge, given the sub-zero temperatures and the long walk to the outhouse. Benches in hallways provided easy access to warm clothing, even in the dead of night when nature called.]]></description>
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<title>Coffee and End Tables For Smaller Spaces</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:34:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of the Great Recession, many home dwellers have had to scale down their lifestyles a bit. In some cases, you may have even lost your home and have had to find a way to make due with less square footage in an apartment or condo. Unfortunately, furniture isn't one-size-fits-all as it once did. It comes in different sizes and proportions. As such, the sofa or loveseat that was perfect for your larger home may make your new surroundings feel extremely cramped and even a bit claustrophobic. This is particularly true of coffee and end tables. In many cases, you may have selected tables that looked perfect with your old grouping, but now that you're down to a loveseat instead of the matching sofa that was simply too big, you may have to readjust your vision of your tables as well. Thankfully, coffee and end tables are one of the less essential pieces you have in your home and perhaps, in many cases, the less expensive ones as well. While you would loathe to replace an expensive sofa, loveseat, recliner or occasional chair, tables are less problematic.]]></description>
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<title>Side Tables For Your Outdoor Spaces</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:33:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While much of the U.S. is fighting the cold during the winter months, it is actually an ideal time to plan for the eventual arrival of warmer weather, particularly when it comes to the exterior of your home. And, of course, if you live in the southern climes, enjoying the warm weather is almost a year-round pursuit. The concept of outdoor living spaces is constantly evolving. Where a basic cedar picnic table used to suffice for occasionally entertaining outside, today's homes demand outdoor spaces that are equal or even superior to those indoors. That is why you've seen a veritable explosion of new concepts in outdoor furnishings arriving almost daily in online stores, where the shopping is great any time of the year. In most cases, every stick of furniture you can find inside your home has a matching piece outside, from sofas, loveseats and coffee tables to side tables and lighting. Side tables are a particularly treasured piece outdoors, largely because of their flexibility. Small in size, portable and even store-able, these tables let you scale your event to the number of guests you're entertaining.]]></description>
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<title>Pot Rack With Lights, Functional and Stylish</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:59:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Julia Child would positively drool at the variety of pot racks available these days. This illustrious chef understood the necessity for the well-chosen space-saving apparatus, and had a trained eye for beauty. Fortunately, the average savvy chef today can shop online for the ever-popular pot rack with lights in the comfort of their own home - something Julia would have relished! It's easy when shopping online to choose quickly from numerous exquisitely detailed selections, but to make sure your pot rack with lights serves its ultimate purpose; think carefully about its location. The two most popular locations for your rack are over a cooktop and lighting a workspace. Some guidelines: Placing your rack over a cooktop or cooking island: This is an excellent option when you want to conveniently and quickly select just the right size pot for the job. Most racks also contain multiple hooks for hanging cooking utensils and colanders alongside your pans. Remember that you will need to find an alternate way to vent your cooktop if you choose this option. For this reason, consider buying your pot rack with lights at the same time you purchase your cooktop for ease of planning and installation.]]></description>
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<title>Living Room Tables: A Sensible Addition</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:59:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In homes that have both a family room and a more formal living room, the living room often gets left out in the cold. For years, these formal gathering spaces were located near the front of the home, far away from the real entertainment hub - the kitchen. If you have a home that is pre-open space plan, then you know how hard it can be to get people to feel comfortable in your living room. But with the right decor and furnishings - including living room tables - you can turn this once little used space into a beehive of activity, not only for visitors and guests, but the family as well. If you have the advantage of doing a complete revamp of your room, you may want to consider going with a little less formal look. These days, homes are more relaxed in their decor, becoming more inviting to visitors and family. Selecting a different style of furniture or a more colorful pattern of fabric can make the room more user friendly.]]></description>
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<title>Ottoman Benches For Rest And Play</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Few pieces of furniture are built more with comfort in mind than ottoman benches. Often thought of as fancy footstools, ottomans have become very popular in recent years as people have rediscovered how fun it is to enjoy the beauty and comfort of their homes. One could blame this on the economy and implosion of the housing market, but other factors seem to be at play, including a longing to return to a simpler time when families enjoyed their time together at home, watching a movie, playing a game or just simply talking late into the evening. As anyone knows, being comfortable is essential to these nights at home. That's where ottoman benches come in handy, since they are made to improve the seating experience in the home by giving your tired legs and feet a place to rest. This not only take pressure off your aching muscles and bones, but also changes the way the blood flows through your body, reducing the stress and strain placed on your heart. No wonder you feel so relaxed when there are ottoman benches around.]]></description>
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<title>Need a Real Standout? Try a Hall Accent Table</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In older homes, hallways are everywhere. The older concepts in architecture made them a standard part of the layout, long before space maximization and great rooms came into vogue. However, whether you have an older home or a brand new one, chances are good that you will have one or more hallways to add your touch too and that means a hall accent table. Why a hall accent table? The reason is quite simple. Few pieces of furniture not only add beauty but functionality to a hallway. While you could conceivably go with a potted plant or a sculpture in a hall, they do little to add value to it, instead serving solely as decorative purposes. But with a hall accent table, you not only get a lovely piece of furniture, but lots of functionality as well in a single form that is beautiful and useful. With a table in the hallway, you can allow guests to have a place to put their makeup when they want to check their face before returning to the part, or give them a convenient place to put their drinks or plates while they use the restroom.]]></description>
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<title>Round Kitchen Tables For Entertaining Royally</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:59:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone is familiar with the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The table, where Sir Galahad and his peers would meet, served as a place to bond in friendship, share tales and break bread with one another. Today's round kitchen tables aren't much different. While diners have traded in their suits of armor for something far more informal and comfortable, the round table is still a great gathering place for friends and family. Part of the reason for this, of course, is that round kitchen tables are so convenient. With the rebirth of the kitchen as an entertainment space, people naturally gather there. The kitchen table gives them a place to relax and enjoy a bite to eat or a drink without having to stand. What's more, it serves as a natural place for family and guests to talk, even as other conversations flow elsewhere.]]></description>
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<title>Bar Stools For Every Room In Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While it would be great if you could just pack up your favorite local pub and take it home with you, you can still create the same flavor in your home, but without the expensive bar tab. Bar stools aren't just for the corner bar. With the growing popularity of this type of furniture, you can enjoy their comfort, rakish beauty and alluring style in virtually every room in your home. For years, bar stools were the staple of breakfast bars and home bars across America. They provided convenient countertop level convenience. Rarely, however, did they enjoy a prominent place in the home. Worse, many were just utilitarian affairs, a simple round seat placed above four legs with some cross members to hold them together. They looked more at home on stage with a stand up comic than any place in the home.]]></description>
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<title>Copper Weathervanes Create A Classic Look To Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Copper weathervanes may evoke images of Midwestern and northeastern churches and barns, traditionally adorned with these attractive and functional displays. Ever since a 9th century pope declared that all churches must display a rooster-adorned steeple in deference to Biblical events, weathervanes have grown in popularity. As websites featuring copper weathervanes have blossomed online in the 21st century, designs and installations have become somewhat competitive. Both Spain and the United States (specifically Montague, Michigan) have weathervanes nearly 50 feet tall. In Alaska, a retired Douglas DC-3 airplane mounted on top of a rotating support at Whitehorse International Airport arguably holds the record as the largest display on record. Ironically, this weathervane only needs a small wind to make it function properly and rotate effortlessly in the wind. Like sundials, copper weathervanes have a simple but effective methodology to determine weather conditions.]]></description>
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<title>Shoe Storage Benches Allow You To Organize Any Room In Your House</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What's the first thing you do when you come home? Perhaps for many of us it's reaching for a nice glass of wine or greeting your loved ones, but after a long day at work, you can't wait to kick off your shoes and get comfortable! There's a reason shoe storage benches are often located just inside the front (or back!) door. These versatile units are both a welcoming sight and a functional must for your entryway. This way, you can avoid the unsightly pile of shoes and kick the habit of dropping them off just anywhere. Shoe storage benches are great communicators, too. New guests to your home don't have to wonder whether you're a "shoes off" or "shoes on" household after being welcomed into the home. A shoe storage bench shows that you care about both the comfort of your guests and reflects your outstanding organizational skills, keeping accessories, gloves and hats easily available yet neatly out of sight. Shoe storage benches are one of the hottest new design items available. Multiple options exist for cubbies, hooks, doors, cabinets and tilt out compartments.]]></description>
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<title>Weathervane Cupolas Add Artistry and Value to Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cupola. Dropping this Italian-derived word into conversation may entice your friends into making erroneous comments about your misuse of the English language. Assuming they are not building designers or European history buffs, you would explain to them that a cupola is a representation of a dome or turret adorning the top of a building. At this point, your ranking as a savvy, architectural expert will certainly have just gone up a few notches. Actually, this display of intelligence could lead your more enlightened friends to consider that your brilliance somewhat resembles a cupola, which often provides a lookout to amazing vistas and lets in light to the public below. Fortunately, cupolas are not that complicated or esoteric. They are often considered small, individual buildings serving to hold a lighted object such as a lantern, or a large bell (where the term "belfry" originates) and indeed, is a place where bats like to congregate. Back in the Renaissance days, it was helpful to have a belvedere (a larger version of a cupola) from which to view one's grand gardens or amazing territorial view.]]></description>
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<title>Towel Racks Offer Endless Possibilities</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People who own and use bathrooms can generally be put into one of two categories: those who like to show off their towels, and those who like their towels neatly put away. This decision isn't necessarily a reflection of your good taste, or whether all your towels match, or even the amount of space in your bathroom. Actually, it could be all three. Towel racks are a staple of any home, and it's up to you to decide how extravagant or simple you want the choice to be. Fortunately, online shopping offers an almost unlimited variety of options from which to choose. Talk to any traveling businessman and universally, they will tell you that most hotel chains have the market cornered on towel racks. From a functional one-bar towel rack (a must-have in any bathroom) to the multi-level model, even the most basic hotel room features a towel rack. Most have two racks: a place to store towels, and a place to hang the towel you've already used (assuming you used it to dry your clean body and not your muddy shoes).]]></description>
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<title>Maps of the World for Home, School and Office</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Truly, this is a great time to be a teacher. The resources available to help educate our students today come from a vast number of resources. And although it's easy and popular to obtain current information from the Internet, sometimes there's nothing like a live, full-size graphic to tell the story. Savvy teachers around the globe understand and appreciate the value of displaying quality maps of the world in their classrooms. From preschool to college, students of all ages are fascinated by these informative and visually engaging graphics. They not only add vitality to study areas, but stimulate interest in the vast world around us. Literally speaking, maps of the world are a representation (usually on a flat surface) of geographic features of an area of the earth (or even a portion of the heavens). Among other things, maps display the relationships between land masses and bodies of water. You may not know that maps of the world come in more than 800 different varieties, which is somewhat mind-boggling. Most of us are accustomed to the standard variety featuring the basics: mountains, plateaus, plains, oceans, deserts, rivers and lakes. This information is just the beginning...]]></description>
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<title>Lounge Chairs: A Great Way to Relax</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the early 1800s, Washington Irving penned a quirky story about a man who lay down on a grassy hill under a tree and, after a pint or two of grog, slept for 70 years. With the right lounge chairs in your backyard, you too could emulate Rip Van Winkle, but without the beard or back pain that could go along with it! Lounge chairs are truly one of life's necessary luxuries. As such, it is probably no surprise that the "chaise longue" was first created by the French, who seem to have the mastered the art of experiencing the finer things of life and finding reasons to take regular breaks from work. What other piece of furniture so entices you to sit back and get that much relaxation? And don't you deserve it just as much as the French? Today's lounge chairs are ergonomically designed so the owner can experience the maximum in comfort. Whether or not your chair has arms, folds back into a multitude of positions, or includes an ottoman, you know when it arrives that you can barely wait to get it out of the box to rest and relax in it.]]></description>
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<title>Hall Tree Benches Set the Tone of the Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most homes have a formal entry space that is under-appreciated for its ability to set the tone for the entire home. While the family may use a side door or come in through the garage every day, the front door is the place that visitors are first greeted into your home. And how it is decorated says a lot about who you are as well as your personal tastes. Back in the age of parlors and formal entertainment spaces, the foyer was the first stopping off point. There, gentlemen would remove their hats and leave their umbrellas and walking sticks. Women, likewise, would shed their coats. Hall tree benches were standard in these homes, a place for guests to leave their outerwear before entering the other parts of the home. If you don't have a foyer, that's O.K. But you still want guests to be greeted with all the comforts of home, including hall tree benches, which still serve as the perfect place to leave hats, coats, boots and other protective garments.]]></description>
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<title>Round Accent Tables Offer Maximum Flexibility in an Informal Package</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While it would be great to think that all your home ever needs is a couple of end tables, a coffee table and some upholstered furnishings to look complete, savvy designers will tell you that the devil is in the details. While the major pieces of the room do indeed set the tone, the smaller ones, the accent pieces, make it look complete and cohesive. They can support the general look of the room or add just a little contrast, creating visual interest that wouldn't be there otherwise. This is where round accent tables serve such a vital purpose. They can add additional display space for family photos, collectibles, antiques or knickknacks or serve as additional space for food and beverages for a party. Quite frankly, round accent tables really don't have to do anything at all to be appreciated. You don't need to coddle them or embellish them with decorative items. By their very nature, they are a really showstopper in any room you add them to, largely because they tend to be more ornate and refined than the other pieces that you have.]]></description>
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<title>Complete Your Kitchen With Cabinet Knob Backplates</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cooking can be a very messy business, as can eating what you cook. While it's wonderful to think that everyone in your family will practice good hygiene and make sure their hands are clean, we know that that's usually not the case. Invariably, someone in the family, whether it's one of the kids or one of the grown ups, will end up with condiments or grease on their hands and want to fetch a knife out of the kitchen drawers. You may not even notice these transgressions at first. But over time, these little faux pas begin to build up, literally, on your cabinet and drawer facings. Before you know it, it's created unsightly rings around the knobs. This is where cabinet knob backplates can be a real godsend. Made specifically to go between your knobs and the facing, cabinet knob backplates protect the finish on your expensive cabinets and drawers while keeping maintenance to a minimum.]]></description>
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<title>Sofa Tables - Not Just for Sofas Anymore!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sofa tables have an important purpose in the modern home, providing function and style to not just your living room, but to any room in which they are placed. These substantial tables are truly a reflection of your good taste and thoughtfulness in providing family and guests with a convenient place to rest their drinking glass, peruse magazines, or provide the perfect spot for lighting and candles. They also serve as a statement piece to set the tone of your decor in any area, whether they are directly adjacent to a sofa, against a wall or are a focal point of the room. These classically designed pieces first arrived on the scene in the 1600s in Europe. They were a reflection of the wealth of the owner, and a staple of the fashionable home, taking a coveted space next to the settee or chesterfield, the common terms for sofas of the time. This companion piece featured extensive detailing and intricate carving, which you can still get today in a style that reflects this period in history. Through the years, as furniture designs evolved, sofa tables have taken on a different look.]]></description>
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<title>Glass Coffee Tables Are A Clear Winner</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether they feature glass and wood or glass and metal, glass coffee tables continue to be popular fixtures of contemporary homes. There's a reason for this, too. Not only are these tables striking to look at, but they open up the design of a room, largely because of their transparent nature. With a plethora of furnishings to choose from, from love seats and sectionals to occasional chairs, motion furniture and tables, the great room or living room can begin to look a little cluttered. It's easy to see why. All of these furnishings carry visual weight to them, adding to the heft of a room. Too much furniture and even the largest room can begin to look cramped. Of course, one has to balance the desire to keep it open and inviting with the need to provide adequate seating and table space. This is where coffee tables with glass can be a lifesaver in terms of decor. With a glass top, or even an entire glass or glass/acrylic design, the table blends in with its surroundings. Visitors know there's a table there, but with glass coffee tables, a lot less visual weight.]]></description>
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<title>Dining Table and Chairs Set</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Formal dining rooms, kitchen dinettes, breakfast nooks. Your dining needs and the space allocated to them are vastly different from that of your friends and neighbors. Whether you have a starter apartment, a spacious mansion - or, like most of us, something in between - your dining table and chair set is critical to setting the tone and functionality of your home. For many of us growing up, our family dining table was the center of the household and was used for not just dining, but homework, game night, as a buffet table, or working on crafts. ]]></description>
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<title>Adding More Space With Couch Tables</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Often known as sofa tables, couch tables come in very handy, though few homeowner's think of them in their overall decorating scheme. Designed to be taller than end tables and certainly the coffee table, couch tables can serve a couple of useful purposes in your living space. Traditionally, it has been used behind a sofa that is out in the open as opposed to against the wall. It is placed along the back of the sofa and is usually about two-thirds its length. Here, you can add photos, knickknacks, a large spray of flowers in a vase, a lovely sculptural work; really anything that deserves to get a little attention. That's all well and good if you want to have display space, but what if you want a little more functionality in your room? This is where couch tables can really shine, literally. You can use them in place of floor lamps to add more light to the sofa. Many tables can easily hold two lamps along with a centerpiece. Or if you want something a little more romantic, you can add a candelabra or two or lovely tapered candles on heirloom candlesticks.]]></description>
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<title>Lift Top Coffee Tables Offer an Element of Surprise</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Coffee tables are fairly standard in the average home. Most likely, there's one in the living room and you may even have another in the family room or the home theater. They are an essential part of your grouping strategies, not only offering a convenient place to set remotes, food and beverages, but also to add balance to a room. If you've ever walked into a room that didn't have a coffee table, you probably felt as if something was missing. That's because these tables provide a counter balance to all the upholstered furnishing. Set lower and usually made of wood, stone, glass, wicker or metal, the coffee table provides visual contrast to the room, offering a much-needed change of pace in terms of impact and interest. While it may be a no-brainer to some homeowners, this table is essential. But not all are created equal. Some of the newest concepts in table design are lift top tables. These tables have a neat little trick up their sleeve, allowing them to not only add beauty to a room, but convenience and perhaps, just a little extra flexibility.]]></description>
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<title>Metal End Tables Add a Sophisticated, Clean Look to Your Room</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's amazing how a little thing like the material used to make a piece of furniture can change its entire character. This is certainly true with upholstered furnishings. The difference between a fabric sofa and one made of fine leather is like night and day. It's not that one is inferior to the other. Rather, it creates a different look to a room, all because a certain material was chosen. The same is certainly true of end tables. While wood tables have been traditional favorites in American homes for centuries, metal end tables will give your home an entirely different look. Where wood tables add warmth, metal tables can either lend an air of sophistication or even a bit of energy to the room, depending on the type of metal you select and the design of the table itself. While it's easy to think of metal end tables as being very basic, straight edged designs, this simply isn't the case. Modern manufacturing techniques have given homeowners more choice than ever before, from more modern designs that will fit in well in a contemporary decor to highly ornate pieces made out of cast aluminum or iron.]]></description>
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<title>A Breathtaking Addition To Your Home - Bedroom Benches</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Benches are a common sight throughout the home these days. From stepping in to serve dual duty in the living room as additional seating or a handy ottoman for tired feet, benches are also making their mark in the bedroom. This is in large part due to the larger bedrooms homes we have nowadays. A bed, dresser and a couple nightstands used to barely fit in a master suite in years gone by. But today, there's plenty of room, allowing homeowners to add all sorts of new furnishings, from fainting couches and lounge chairs to yes, you guessed it, bedroom benches. Why would you need a bench in your room? One of the most obvious reasons occurs every morning. Getting ready without a place to sit can make it look like you're preparing for a new Olympic sport as you hop around on one leg, trying to get your slacks or trousers on or putting on some pantyhose. Bedroom benches let you have a nice, comfortable place to sit down so you can get ready for work or play without risking life and limb.]]></description>
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<title>Teak Patio Chairs - So Many Choices For Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the great joys of a sunny day is being able to relax out on your patio, balcony or deck in furniture that is not only comfortable, but also beautiful and dependable. Perhaps nothing fills that bill as much as teak patio chairs. Known for its rich, lush grain, insect and rot resistance and longevity with little to no care, teak is one of the best choices for yards in virtually locale. While other materials come and go, teak continues to persevere, maintaining its popularity and value. If you're worried about not being eco-friendly, not to worry. Reputable manufacturers use only teak from managed forests these days, or wood that is reclaimed and reused. So you never need to worry about putting your comfort ahead of the sustainability of the world's forests. One of the great things about teak patio chairs is the wide selection you'll find. Not only can you choose from chaises, chairs, folding chairs, dining chairs and more, but you can find teak patio chairs in an endless array of styles, too, from Adirondack and steamer styles to modern and contemporary.]]></description>
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<title>Pub Tables Offer An Intimate Experience</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:59:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dining at home is rarely a formal affair these days. While family and guests still gather for the holidays or special occasions, most homes could really benefit from a smaller dining option that can handle those times when someone wants a bite to eat, either alone or with other family members. That's where pub tables really excel. They are smaller affairs than their larger dining room cousins and can serve as a delightful place to have a snack, enjoy a meal or even have a romantic evening for just the two of you, complete with candles and a nice bottle of wine. Taking their inspiration from the tables found in pubs, models for the home have really become popular and there is an endless array of styles out there to choose from. Most pub tables can comfortably seat two to four, though there are some that will easily seat six. The size you choose depends on your needs. Smaller families or couples can get away with a smaller table, of course. This has an added benefit of allowing the table to be located nearly anywhere in the home.]]></description>
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<title>Innovative Uses For Copper Bakers Racks</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Baker's racks are a timeless piece of furniture that transcend decorating styles and have many uses in the modern home. Traditionally made of metal, the racks were used served the functional purpose of cooling pies and helping bread rise through heat-conducting shelving. The multiple shelves allowed professional bakers to keep organized while producing many delicious baked goods. Today's copper bakers racks have been modernized to highlight intricate designs and incorporate other uses, such as storage of everything from books and knick knacks to wine glasses and bottles. Copper has long been popular as a result of its reputation for excellent thermal conductivity and ability to heat evenly. When combined with tin cladding, it provides an outstanding cooking implement. Copper bakers racks are an extension of the upswing in popularity of this beautiful and timeless material in home decorating.]]></description>
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<title>Adorn Your Bedrooms With Vanity Benches</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The bedroom is such an oasis for most people. It is a place for rest, romance and, of course, beauty. Compared to the other rooms in our home, it's the place we spend most of our time. Assuming we get a good night's sleep, we may spend anywhere between seven and nine hours a day there, between getting some rest, getting some loving and getting ready for work. That's one of the best reasons to have vanity benches in your bedroom. Instead of making due in front of the bathroom mirror, you can create your own little corner of the world to prepare for the outdoor world in complete comfort and style. It wasn't so many decades ago that every bedroom had a vanity. Whether it was freestanding or built in, it featured handy drawers and a table, plus the requisite vanity mirror, often lit with multiple bulbs to lend even lighting to the area and you. Capping everything off was vanity benches of all shapes and sizes, letting you apply makeup, nail polish and lipstick comfortably and stylishly.]]></description>
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<title>Are Kitchen Table and Chairs Still Part of the Modern Home?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With all the space available in homes today, it's often a question of whether you really still need a table and chairs in the kitchen. Not more than a generation or two ago, a kitchen table and chairs was an essential part of the kitchen, where the family gathered informally for meals and to share their day with one another. Even when there was a formal dining room in the home, it was only used on holidays or special occasions. Morning, afternoon and evening meals were just as likely to be held in the kitchen, if there was room for a table and chairs there. Eventually, open space designs began to redefine where the kitchen ends and the rest of the house begins. Many homes with open designs have made it a lot easier to add a kitchen table and chairs, either in the kitchen itself or out in the great room. This arrangement is ideal for families and friends who like to gather around the kitchen as food is prepared.]]></description>
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<title>Teak Patio Furniture - Timeless, Durable and Versatile</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sunny days are too glorious to waste on being in the house, especially when you gaze outside and see your elegant teak patio furniture beckoning you outdoors! Teak is the consummate choice to complement your outdoor space with the style of your existing home. Its reputation as a durable, naturally water-resistant material makes it ideal for outside furniture arrangements. The striking wood grain, which eventually weathers to a handsome silvery gray, lends itself to match nearly every exterior decor and patio space. The durability of teak patio furniture has increased in popularity over other woods because of its natural oil and rubber content which resists rot and insects and provides the unique ability to withstand the outside elements for long periods of time in virtually every weather condition. The diverse styles from which you can choose to decorate your outdoor spaces are virtually limitless. What may immediately come to mind in teak patio furniture sets is a traditional rectangular dining table with chairs. However, there are many other options available, particularly online. which offers the added bonus of saving you from driving around town to multiple furniture stores.]]></description>
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<title>A Dining Room Sideboard to Complete the Look</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While many homeowners labor over their choice of a dining room table and chairs, there's another piece of furniture that demands equal consideration; the dining room sideboard. Whether you do a lot of entertaining or only put on a big feast during the holidays, you'll quickly find that a sideboard will be one of the most indispensable pieces of furniture you'll have. During a big meal, dining table space is always at a premium. This is particularly true during Thanksgiving or Christmas, when everyone's favorites have to be within reach. The table brims with holiday favorites, from the holiday ham or turkey to all the fixings. Once you add in the plates, silverware and goblets, there's precious little space leftover. This is where a dining room sideboard really shines. It is designed from the ground up to serve as an additional staging area. Above, less popular dishes can be kept after they made the rounds with your guests, still close enough to access, but out of the way. Below, you can store all of your favorite serving pieces.]]></description>
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<title>Desk Globes for Your Office</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Where's Waldo? You may never know unless you own a desk globe. In our politically fluctuating world, where countries seemingly change names as often as sports stadiums, it's important in the business world to know that Waldo can no longer be found in the country of Yugoslavia, because it is now commonly known as Croatia (and four other names). If you weren't aware of this change, or can't name the other four countries, perhaps it's time to investigate desk globes for your office. It's a subtle way of showing that you care about the world around you, and are savvy enough to tastefully decorate your workspace. The exact date that globes were first invented is somewhat foggy; some records put their creation around 150 B.C.; others report they appeared around the ninth century. One thing we do know is that these globes were not very accurate! Fortunately, cartography has come a long way since then, and desk globes for your office are now extremely accurate, as well as aesthetically pleasing. From the time we were small, the amazing spinning globe was a source of wonder and fascination.]]></description>
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<title>Teak Patio Chairs - Sit Like Royalty On This &quot;King of Wood&quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The popularity of teak patio chairs is in great part due to teak's reputation as a durable, beautiful and versatile material. Referred to by mariners as the "King of Wood" because of its water-resistant traits, teak is noted for resisting rot because of its natural oil and rubber content. ]]></description>
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<title>Sofa End Tables - Choosing Ones That Are Right For You</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people recall their first set of end tables, the ones they got when they moved into their first apartment or home, which may have been a hand me down, ferreted from a thrift shop or second hand store, or in the case of many bachelors, used materials found at a local hardware store. Moving up, the next set may have been purchased from a discount house, being a blend of chipped and particled board covered with faux wood grain. ]]></description>
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<title>Cabinet Knobs: A Buyer's Guide</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you feel your kitchen looks dated, it could be those old ugly knobs that adorn your classic cabinets. You know, the ones that are chipped or worn or have no personality? Cabinet knobs are essential for function and flair. In the past several decades, decorative hardware designs have evolved from round knobs made of wood and glass to highly stylized and intricately designed knobs of every shape and size. If you've noticed that your local store carries a lot more choices in cabinet knobs than they used to, it's probably because they know that selections online reach into the thousands. This doesn't have to make shopping online an intimidating undertaking: websites make it easy to both view and choose your knob, separating styles into categories such as colors, finishes, themes and materials. Things to think about when starting your search include: Basic Rules of Thumb: Conventional wisdom suggests that the more detailed your cabinet, the simpler the style of knobs you should choose. Conversely, if you have classic cabinets with very little detail, you can go crazy with colors, material choice and styles.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing The Perfect Teak Chaises For Your Patio</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Probably nothing conjures up the idea of a perfect vacation than a comfortable chaise lounge poised on a deserted beach somewhere, a place where you can sip a long, tall cool one and contemplate the tan you're going to get today. Unfortunately, the dream of a tropical vacation is just that for many of us, who find it nearly impossible to get away from our jobs and obligations long enough to even lie down for a moment to relax, let alone a whole week. That doesn't mean you still can't get some good R & R, especially if you have teak chaises in your backyard or patio. One of the advantages of creating your own oasis of relaxation in your backyard is that there's never a bag to pack, no need to take your shoes and belt off at security or fight the rental car company who gave away your convertible and only has a mini van left in the lot. As you know teak is a luscious wood, one that won't crack or, more important, splinter over the years.]]></description>
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<title>Hall Console Tables Set the Mood for Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just as the average person forms a impression of you within 15 seconds of your first meeting, the foyer or entryway of your home sets the tone for their greeting and thus, deserves thought and attention. It's the first opportunity to make your guests relaxed, and just as importantly, to help you downshift into relaxation mode after a hard day at the office or for any extended time away from the home. The furniture in this entryway speaks volumes toward the goal of reaching that first, positive impression.]]></description>
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<title>Round Glass Coffee Tables, A Classic Updated</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the 1950s, coffee tables were extremely chic and every house had at least one, if not several. Few living rooms were without these tables, and often, if there was a family room or playroom, the sofa grouping there would have one too. While traditional wood tables have always been popular, round glass coffee tables really came into their own during this period, as modern and contemporary furnishings came back into fashion. Today, round glass coffee tables remain popular, largely because they allow a room to remain open looking while still being a statement piece.]]></description>
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<title>Bedroom Side Tables An Indispensable Addition</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For a place where we spend up to a third of our lives (and some people spend even more time there), bedrooms can be haphazard affairs, often with little central planning. Many homeowners are content to invest in a really great bed, piecing together the rest of the furnishings to fill the available space.You know the drill. A dresser here, a high boy there. Perhaps a chair in the corner and a nightstand by the bed. This is unfortunate, as a well designed bedroom will promote and encourage relaxation and even a deeper sleep. ]]></description>
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<title>The Ultimate Country Decor - Rooster Weathervanes</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You don't have to have a country home to be in love with country decor. In fact, you can add a little country to any home with rooster weathervanes. Weathervanes have been popular since the time when the Greeks honored the god Triton with a weathervane on the Tower of the Winds in Athens. The first weathervanes to feature a rooster appeared in the night century. The cock was a reminder of Jesus' prophecy that the rooster would not crow the morning after the Last Supper until Peter had denounced Him three times. ]]></description>
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<title>Accent Tables With Magazine Storage</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The age of iPads and tablets may be upon us but most diehard fans of magazines will argue that there's still something so wonderful about thumbing through a traditional magazine while lounging on the sofa or outdoors on the patio. Storing them, however is another matter as inevitably you either find something that you want to read later or you want to save for future use, such as a special issue of Christmas holiday recipes that arrived in your mailbox in July. That's where accent tables with magazine storage come in handy. ]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Kitchen and Dining Sets In Like-New Shape</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:59:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quality kitchen and dining sets are not an inexpensive investment for the home. As such, you want to make sure that they last a long time. However, ordinary wear and tear is inevitable with any furniture and these sets are no exception. Weather is one of the biggest enemies of furniture. ]]></description>
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<title>Cabinet Hardware - Ergonomic and Stylish</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:59:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever stayed someplace or visited someone else and marvel at how perfect their kitchen or bathroom was? Sure, the colors of the wall and the choice of appliances or towels helps, but one of the little less known indicators of a truly comfortable and finely tuned space is the cabinet hardware. It's the little things in life we seem to notice most, even if we don't really become conscious of them at the time. Certainly, cabinet hardware comes under this category. While they have a very important purpose, to provide easy access to the items inside the drawers and cabinets, they also add tremendously to the ambience of the space. Think of them as the completer pieces for a perfectly matched set of dinnerware. One of the reasons why the homes of others seem so perfect is that they have spent a lot of time ruminating over their choice of hardware.]]></description>
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<title>Bathroom Towel Racks - Expanding Their Usefulness</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:59:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obviously, a couple bathroom towel racks in the bathroom is pretty much a standard of homes throughout the United States, if not the world. Having them in a handy place, near the tub or the washbasin, is essential to the hygiene and cleanliness of millions of families. But did you know that bathroom towel racks can do some other nifty tricks in your home and aren't necessarily just for the bathroom? For the moment, let's stay in the bath and look at some other ways you can add useful space to hang stuff without making your bathroom look cluttered or unkempt. As you know, the back of the bathroom door is a veritable wasteland of unused space. While some people add a hook or two on it to hang a bathrobe, you can take advantage of this space to add more towels or an area to dry your wet towels, bathing suit or lingerie. While you could conceivably mount bathroom towel bars on the back of the door, a better idea is to mount them on the wall instead. This does two things. First, it doesn't add any extra weight to the door.]]></description>
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<title>World Globe Styles For Every Taste</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:59:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even in a digital age and Google Earth, there's something so calming and organic about going analog with world globes. They continue to be popular with homeowners and businessmen, largely because they remind us that the world isn't such a big place after all and that we are all interconnected more than we ever dreamed. Just because the earth is round and covered with vast oceans and continents, it doesn't mean that all world globes are created the same. In fact, you can go completely out of this world with the right globe. For now, let's just stay on terra firma for the moment and explore the world of world globe styles. One of the most popular world globe styles, of course, is the gemstone globe. Made of semi-precious stones, these wonders of craftsmanship are beautiful to behold and very accurate, even in their smallest sizes. Remarkably, the larger globe may contain more than 250 individually cut and placed pieces of stone, bordered by gold filigree that marks out the borders.]]></description>
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<title>Endless Ideas for End Tables</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether they are called end tables, console tables, side tables or accent tables, clearly it's obvious that this critical piece of furniture has many options for versatility and function. Ever since the Egyptians crafted these items of convenience from stone for game playing and frankly, to keep creatures off their luscious bowl of grapes, ideas for the use of end tables have sprung forth like the waters of the Nile. Ever tried to balance a laptop computer or a cup of coffee on the arm of your sofa, sometimes with disastrous results? Investing in a well-placed end table is well worth the frustration of cleaning up a spill or replacing a hard drive! But just as importantly, it adds a decorative accent and sense of completion to a furniture grouping. If you like to play chess or cards, these tables are uniquely adaptable to smaller areas of your home that may not be able to accommodate a larger piece of furniture. Other areas perfect for end tables are hallways, nooks, bathrooms and kitchens.]]></description>
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<title>Small End Tables Ideal for Space Conscious Dwellings</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While homes seem to be larger than ever, many homeowners are in the process of downsizing these days, either because of economic circumstances or simply a desire to live a simpler life. Just because you live in a smaller dwelling doesn't mean that you have to give up the comforts of home you've become so used to. Rather, you may simply need to change some of the furnishings, keeping your favorites and then balancing them with smaller support pieces. Perhaps no example is better than the use of small end tables. Love seats and sofas are big-ticket items and most people will want to take them to the new home. Unfortunately, furniture scaled for a home may look a bit cramped in a smaller home or apartment. This is where small end tables can save the day. You can change the scale of your end tables while still keeping your favorite upholstered furnishings.]]></description>
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<title>Indoor Benches Add More Than Seating</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:59:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Indoor benches are one of the great pieces of furniture for your home. Versatility is the main reason, since benches can be used throughout the home for any number of purposes, from adding seating and storage to a hallway to creating additional seating in your child's room, a special place for them to escape to read a book or simply let their imaginations soar. In many instances, indoor benches can fit where no other piece of furniture can, except perhaps a console or hall table. Thanks to the fact that they come in endless styles and sizes, it's not hard to find the perfect bench for any part of your home. Let's start by looking at the benches themselves. There are two basic types of benches for indoor use. The first is a traditional bench. This has a seating area and legs. The bottom is open. The top can be padded or left upholstery free and they come in a variety of materials, from gorgeous high quality woods to metals. The second kind of indoor benches is one that uses a solid design.]]></description>
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<title>Coffee Tables Put Your Good Taste On Display</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:59:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your living room is as unique as you are. Whether your style reflects an intimate, urban space or a large country home, the coffee table is one indispensable item that sets the tone for your personal style. This statement piece is a "must have" for any common area. Contrary to their name, coffee tables are rarely used to just hold a cup of Joe or an aptly named coffee table book! With so many sizes and styles available, choosing the right one can be an overwhelming decision. The great selection of tables online will help you find the perfect pieces to complement your home. When choosing coffee tables for your home, consider what other furniture is in the room. If you've already purchased your sofa, chairs or other seating furniture, the coffee table should fit with your theme and function. Do you have an L-shaped sofa or several overstuffed chairs? While rectangular tables are still the most popular, if you have guests over regularly, you may want to consider multiple pieces or a round table for circulation. What is the traffic flow? Will your guests both sit and stand in your living room?]]></description>
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<title>A Dining Room Set To Suit Any Taste</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:59:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The average dining room set used to be a pretty boring affair in the old days. It was typically a dark wood, a bit stodgy, and used only on occasion. Often, it was even hidden away in a formal dining room that was for the "grown ups." Today, the dining room has finally received its much-deserved makeover, and new concepts in dining are adding fashion and fun to mealtime and entertaining family and guests. In fact, you may not even recognize the venerable dining room set, as it takes on so many new looks that are as far away from the traditional concept as to have been unimaginable just a decade or so ago. For example, you can go with a very informal counter height table, that seats an intimate four, six or even more. The counter height is about 36" above the floor, taking your dining experience to a new level in style and comfort. This style of dining room set comes with chairs or stools, so you can decide on a look that is just right for you.]]></description>
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<title>Kitchen Carts - Your Mobile Entertainment Center</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've ever been to an upscale restaurant, you may have seen the waiters shuttling carts back and forth between tables. These may be used to create a fresh Caesar Salad tableside or hold all the ingredients to make a Cherries Jubilee, complete with a spectacular flame as the liqueur is added to the dish. Kitchen carts for the home can be used in a similar fashion. With just a few preparations, you can supply your cart with everything you need to keep guests entertained indoors and out. For indoor entertaining, you can use your kitchen carts as a service cart. Before guests arrive, you can set up the cart so it has all the ingredients for cocktails. Load it up with your favorite liquors and mixers, glasses, wine and beer openers, etc. Don't forget the ice bucket. Once the party gets going, you can roll the cart into the main room and offer guests a refresh of their drinks. Alternately, you can simply have it there already, set up in the corner so you have your own rolling portable bar.]]></description>
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<title>Making a Room Pop With Living Room Accent Tables</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:59:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nearly every home these days has three main tables in the living room. Usually it's a coffee table and a pair of matched end tables. But there is so much more you can do to liven up the room and make it pop in terms of decor and functionality. One of the easiest things to do is to add living room accent tables. These are typically smaller than end tables, but there's really no hard and fast rule about what an accent table truly is or isn't. However, when you see one, you know it is one, largely because it is designed to be a more showy piece of furniture, one that stands out from the crowd. This is often because of the fine woodwork that is on display. In contrast to more pedestrian end tables, living room accent tables can have intricate carvings and inlays of fine veneers. If you're cautious about the idea of veneers, thinking they are an indication of cheap furniture, think again.]]></description>
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<title>Buying a New Coffee Table For Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:57:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've invested in top quality upholstered furnishings, chances are they will be part of your decor for many years to come. When a room begins to look a little tired, you don't exactly want to drop a lot of dough on a new sofa or chairs, when the ones you have a perfectly good. However, you can switch things up a lot by getting a new coffee table for your room instead. While it's often ignored on a day-to-day basis, this table is an essential part of the look of a room, and their design, use of materials and even their tone can greatly affect the ambience. The best part about getting a new table is that it's OK to break the rules. You don't have to go traditional at all. In fact, you can make just about anything a coffee table, from driftwood with a glass top to an old steamer trunk. One of the freshest ideas out there is to use nesting tables for your coffee table. Nesting tables are usually three tables in one that can stack together, with each table set under the other one.]]></description>
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<title>New Living Room Tables Add Life To Your Room</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:57:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tables in your living room can almost disappear from sight over time. While they may catch your fancy initially, they eventually become part of the scenery, serving as a place to set your remotes and drinks, nothing more. New living room tables can really add energy to a room once again. Part of the reason for this is a renaissance in table designs. Manufacturers and designers have gone back to the drawing board, creating fresh new designs that are hardly wallflowers. In fact, there are literally thousands of new living room tables on the market today, from the traditional staples of a living room, the coffee table and end tables, to new tables that add beauty and charm, such as an accent table or an occasional table. If you don't know the difference between all the new living room tables out on the market, don't feel bad. The lines have become increasingly blurred as designers and decorators have pushed the envelope to find new ways to add beauty, charm and even vibrancy to our living spaces.]]></description>
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<title>New Living Room Accent Tables Can Mix Things Up a Bit</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:56:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Accent tables are one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can add to a living room. New living room tables can add visual interest, solve some of your space utilization issues and show off your personality, all in at the same time. With so many choices out there, it's probably harder to narrow down your choices than it is to find new living room accent tables that you like and think will work in your home. Part of the reason for this is the selection. But another is the versatility. Unlike other tables that should be used as sets (there are exceptions we'll go into in a moment), accent tables can be the lone wolf in a room. They can be totally different than every other table you have in there, and you can have more than one accent table that doesn't match. This takes a bit of design know-how, however. You have to find a common thread that ties all the tables together so they look like they belong. That's not to say they have to match, only that they complement one another.]]></description>
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<title>Innovative Ideas for New End Tables</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:29:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for a new decor idea for your home, you may want to start with new end tables. As you know, these tables serve as anchors to the upholstered pieces in your home, helping define a particular space, such as a grouping of a sofa and love seat or a couple of occasional chairs. But there's more than meets the eye here. End tables are probably one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can have, since they can really be used in any room in the home. New tables can be used in place of the nightstands in your bedroom. This is especially nice if you want to move away from a more traditional square look, since end tables come in a wide variety of shapes, including round and oval. This can give your room a more informal look. End tables can also be used as a standalone table in the room, such as under a window or next to a lounger or occasional chair.]]></description>
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<title>Improve Kitchen Organization With a Bakers Rack</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:29:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chef Gordon's TV show Kitchen Nightmares could describe a lot of American homes. Even though the number of cabinets in a kitchen are at historic highs, they are overwhelmed by the sheer number of gadgets, accessories, cookware and foodstuffs that leave them bulging at the seams. Who hasn't been unable to open a drawer in the kitchen because something has become jammed in it. Or open a cabinet, only to have pots, pans and lids coming spilling out. The good news is you can easily improve kitchen organization with a bakers rack. These lovely pieces of furniture may hark back to the days of pioneers who used them to cool pies, but they are still a fantastic item to add to your kitchen or dining area, no matter how much space you used to have there. The reason why you can improve kitchen organization with a bakers rack is pretty straightforward. It can give you a lot of extra storage for little extra square footage, certainly no more space than a large service cart.]]></description>
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<title>Make Space With a Kitchen Cart</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:29:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you love to cook, it can come at a high cost. You know the score. Every great dish out there seems to need a special ingredient or a special pan. Worse, some even want you to buy specialized appliances that you may just use once or twice, but which have since become indispensable. Eventually, the cupboards and drawers runneth over. While you could cut down on the number of spatulas you have or maybe get rid of the Panini maker, it's far easier to make space with a kitchen cart, getting the little used things off your kitchen counter and out of your cupboards so you aren't always dreading having to find your paring knife or candy thermometer.]]></description>
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<title>Using New Towel Bars For a Bathroom Makeover</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:27:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people automatically think that painting a room will give it a new look. But that's not always necessary. Sometimes it's the simplest things, such as new accessories for the sink or a new shower curtain. New towel bars are also a good idea and can do a remarkable job of not only giving your bathroom a new look, but new functionality as well. Often these bars are added by the contractors who built your home. That's fine, but usually there's either not enough of them or they were put in places the builder thought was convenient, not where you actually need them. This is where new bars can be a real godsend.The first thing to do, of course, is to shop for some new bars. There are lots of choices out there, from the more pedestrian types found at local hardware stores to really lovely ones that can be found online. A quick search of "towel bars" or "towel racks" should net you a good cross section of choices. Towel bars come in specific sizes.]]></description>
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<title>Adding Whimsy With New Cabinet Hardware</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:27:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The hardware we have on our cabinets, whether they are in the kitchen, the bathroom, closet or shop, don't get a lot of attention. Perhaps that's because they just don't standout. That's sad, because the right cabinet hardware cannot only be functional but can be fun too, showing a bit of your personality at the same time. For example, new cabinet hardware in the kitchen can show you have a passion for a particular hobby or food. While you can go with something simple, such as a bunch of grapes for cabinet knobs or pulls, you can also get a little creative with the hardware. New designs are reaching the market constantly and you can now give your kitchen a quick makeover with new knobs or pulls. Some favorites out there right now are cabinet knobs that are a cocktail shaker, martini glass, bottle of champagne or wine, a margarita, or even a sudsy mug of beer. You can also get knobs that are forks, spoons and knives.]]></description>
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<title>Put Away Those Patio Cushions With a Teak Storage Box</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:27:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Patio cushions are a major investment, not necessarily in cost, but in terms of finally deciding on a color or fabric, one that fits in with your decor. While today's cushions are resilient and will resist fading, mold and mildew, they still love to be taken care of. If you put away those patio cushions with a teak storage box, you'll find that they not only last longer, but require much less maintenance. A storage box will protect them from the elements, allowing you to pull them out and put them to use immediately anytime the skies momentarily part and the sun beats down on your deck or patio. As you know, patio cushions left to the whims of the elements will eventually start to get dirty and may even get a little surface mildew on them. Cleaning them takes a bit of time, since you have to rinse them, then hose them off, allowing them to air dry. If there is stubborn dirt, then you need to scrub it off by hand.]]></description>
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<title>Get Back to School With a Desktop World Globe</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:25:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everybody seems to be going back to school these days. While it's not unusual for children to head off to their neighborhood school, adults are returning in record numbers to colleges and universities around the country as well. Inevitably, you or your child are going to need to know the lay of the land. We're not talking about the school grounds, but the lay of the world. If you haven't been back to school for a while, a lot of countries have changed their names. If you still have a map showing the U.S.S.R., you may want to get back to school with a desktop world globe that is not only beautiful, but accurate. Geography is an essential part of our world today. After all, we live in a global economy these days, and it's important to know where places like the Republic of Uzbekistan are (hint, it was part of the Soviet Union). When you get back to school with a desktop world globe, you can go to class confident that you know that there's no longer a Belgian Congo or British Honduras.]]></description>
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<title>A New Dining Table and Chair Set the Whole Family Can Enjoy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:31:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Families have a way of outgrowing their spaces. Little ones come along who eventually become mini-adults - teenagers - complete with the need for more space to spread out. Perhaps nowhere is this more true than in the dining area, where the once quaint breakfast table has become too small to hold all the family and the food they consume. A new dining table and chair set can solve the issue. If your family is busting at the seams at mealtime, a new dining table and chair set can not only improve the dining experience of once cramped family members, but give the room and updated look, something less 1990s and more 21st century. When shopping for a new dining table and chair set, you really want to take into account your lifestyle. Some families rarely eat at the dining table, except perhaps during the holidays. Others still gather for regular meals, sharing their stories of the day's activities as well as the food on the table.]]></description>
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<title>Gemstone Globes - A True Work of Art for Home or Office</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gemstone globes in all their glory transcend the role of the ordinary globe in the home or office to become a prized work of art. Just as a painting or sculpture can add personality, beauty and charm to a space, so can a finely crafted globe made out of semi-precious gems mined from the richest mines in the world. Gemstone globes have been a prized addition to the home of the wealthy and well heeled for centuries. In the old days, they were laboriously crafted by hand, each piece lovingly and precisely cut from premium stones. Craftsman would work on a single piece for hours and perhaps even days on end to get just the right look. Not only was beauty prized in these gemstone globes, but geographic accuracy as well. Back then, it was important to get each country shape exact, showing the border in a rich gold.]]></description>
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<title>Cabinet Hardware: An Easy Weekend Facelift</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As any homeowner knows, bathroom and kitchen cabinets are not cheap. When you remodel your home, a lot of thought goes into them, knowing that you'll be looking at them for a very long time. Cabinet hardware, though, can give your bathrooms and kitchen an entirely new look without a major remodel. As you know, cabinet hardware is fairly easy to change out, particularly the knobs or pulls. An entirely new look can be created in just a couple of hours with a screwdriver and some elbow grease. If you're changing from knobs to pulls or from pulls to knobs, that can be a little more work, since you'll need to do a little filling with wood putty and some re-drilling. Changing out the other cabinet hardware is a bit more work. This includes the draw slides and the hinges. However, you don't really have to worry about these if they are in good working order.]]></description>
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<title>Patio Chairs Create a Seaside Retreat</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are lucky enough to live by the water or simply want to enjoy the feel of life by the sea, patio chairs can help you create a welcoming retreat that would look right at home on Cape Cod. Manufacturers have created lovely seaside casual collections of classic favorites, which will look beautiful on your front porch, back deck, by the pool or out in the garden. Just add a glass of iced tea, and you'll have the perfect oasis of relaxation and respite. One of the great things about this style is the choices you have. For example, you can go with an Adirondack look, using fresh new takes on Adirondack patio chairs that are still timeless. Some even have built-in rockers, so you can ponder a spell as you enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the outdoors or simply watch the world pass you by. If you enjoy casual conversation, consider pairing up your seaside patio chairs with a matching bar table. This creates a lovely grouping that will work well in the yard or on the patio. Their light, airy look screams summer.]]></description>
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<title>Bedroom Benches - A Forgotten Necessity</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A bedroom is one of the few retreats you can have in your home that is exclusively yours and reflects your unique tastes and desires. It doesn't even have to look anything like the rest of the home, since it is meant to be a place of total relaxation, comfort and escape. To add ambience and functionality to your room you may want to consider one of the most overlooked pieces of furnishing, bedroom benches. Bedroom benches have been popular for centuries, hearkening back to the days of knights and ladies where dressing was an arduous, often uncomfortable process. As layers upon layers of clothing and accessories were needed for a proper gentleman or lady of the period, bedroom benches became an essential part of the bedroom, allowing them to rest as their servants attended to them. While servants are a rarity in the bedroom these days, benches in the bedroom can still be a great piece of furniture, either taking its rightful place at the end of the bed or being placed against a wall. There, you can have a seat to don your hose, socks and shoes.]]></description>
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<title>Lighted Pot Racks - A New Way to Save Space</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People who love to cook know how essential it is to have good cookware. They also know that it's important to keep it handy, ready at a moment's notice to be pressed into service in the middle of a whirlwind cooking session in the kitchen. Lighted pot racks are the newest innovation. Not only do they allow you to have a convenient place to hang your cookware and cooking utensils, but you also gain some much-needed lighting. Lighted racks are perfect for a cooking island, where kitchen lighting is often a hit and miss affair, yet essential to ensuring that the items being cooked look right. Who hasn't had to guess if a delicate sauce was the right color or consistency? Or wondered if the steak or chicken was ready to serve? Lighted racks can give you the all-important light you need while also making a dramatic statement about you and your decor. By now, the traditional pot rack is a pretty familiar staple of American homes. Those cooks who value their convenience and the statement they make have gravitated to these kitchen essentials that were once only found in gourmet or commercial kitchens.]]></description>
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<title>Towel Racks - An Essential Part of Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's funny how people can spend tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of dollars on their home or a remodel, yet give such little thought to the little things that make a home simply amazing. Towel racks definitely come under this category of the little things that can make such a big difference. We've all walked into a bathroom or kitchen and just said, "Wow!" under our breath. For some reason, everything in the room just clicks. It all works together to create beauty, warmth and comfort. You also probably walked into a bathroom or kitchen or two that just didn't seem to work. You couldn't always put a finger on it, but something was amiss. We're not going to pretend that towel racks are the reason a room works or doesn't work. But it definitely is a contributor, as much as any other bathroom fixture or accessory, such as the shower curtain or towels. Each contributes a little something to the room, making it complete.]]></description>
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<title>Coffee and End Table Sets That Set Your Home Apart</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've ever been to a friend's home that is long on seating and short on table space in the living room or great room, then you know how important coffee and end table sets are. These little beauties not only give you a place to set stuff, like a table lamp and your remotes, but they can also help set the style of your room and really give it personality. Too often, coffee and end table sets are an afterthought. While some people like to buy the pieces individually, usually a coffee table first, then the end tables, you can also purchase them as a matched set. Coffee and end table sets come in all shapes and sizes as well as styles. This can make shopping for them a bit of an adventure, since there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, to choose from. One of the great things about going with coffee and end table sets is that you don't have to be an experienced designer to make sure they all match or at least complement one another. Usually they are all the same design, just different sizes.]]></description>
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<title>Copper Bakers Racks - A Beauty to Behold</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Copper and bronze both helped lift mankind out of the Stone Age and into the Bronze Age, but it's only been in the last 20 years or so that this amazing metal has found its way into copper bakers racks in American homes. Copper bakers racks come in two basic styles: all copper and other metals that have a copper finish applied over them. There are several advantages to each, depending on what you need. Ancient man could only marvel at what we've managed to do with copper, particularly the fantastic and often highly ornate copper bakers racks that are being turned out by top designers these days. They are a far cry from the rough pieces hammered out by primitive man over campfires. Copper bakers racks make a lovely choice for today's homes. Copper, along with its many alloys-bronze and brass among them-naturally repel microbes. Even before scientists began to understand the concept of microbes in the 1800s, primitive man fashioned copper vessels to carry their water. A study recently in Britain confirmed the amazing properties of copper.]]></description>
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<title>Bedside Tables for All Occasions and Spaces</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bedside tables are more than just a convenience. They are a necessity these days, as the modern bedroom has become something of a retreat from the workaday world we live in. While people used to barely spend eight hours in the bedroom, today's master bedrooms are built as a sanctuary of comfort and luxury. In the old days, an alarm clock or even a glass of water could be placed on a dresser off to one side. But as we spend more time watching television, reading or surfing the net on our iPads in bed, bedside tables have become indispensable. While you could conceivably make due with a floor model lamp for lighting, it's far nicer to have a small table lamp that is scaled to your bedroom. Bedroom lamps are made specifically to fit on bedside tables. Typically the base is smaller, consuming less table space. It is also shorter in stature, allowing you to easily reach over and turn out the light when it's finally time to get some shuteye.]]></description>
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<title>Patio Tables - Choosing the Right One for You</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The popularity of outdoor entertaining isn't going to wane very soon. Today's entertainment spaces are a natural outgrowth of the inside of your home, so much so that the furnishings have begun to mirror their interior cousins. Nothing could be a finer example than patio tables. It's hard to imagine that today's gorgeous and luxurious patio tables have anything even remotely in common with their picnic table ancestors. While you may recall the old tables, either hand sawed wood crafted into rustic benches and tables or tables made of flimsy PVC plastic, the patio tables you find on the market now are the result of superior design and fine craftsmanship. What's more, they can handle the elements, whether you're snow bound for part of the year or endure the tepid heat of the deserts of Arizona. When selecting the right patio tables for your home, you want to think about their style and materials. Style is a matter of personal preference, of course. Patio tables come in all the major styles these days, from contemporary and modern to traditional and transitional.]]></description>
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<title>Accent Tables to Complete Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:59:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every room has one. That space in your home that just seems empty. Yet, many pieces of furniture are simply too large or bulky to fit the space available. So, you end up doing without, rather than putting in something that is too large or would end up looking out of place. Accent tables will fill the bill nicely. In contrast to other tables that may be larger overall, accent tables come in all sizes and shapes, from fairly small to quite large. This insures that you'll almost certainly find the table that is perfect for your home and the space you have in mind. For example, an accent table can work wonderfully in an entryway, where you could use a place to keep your telephone books, your keys, gloves and other essentials that help you get on your way or find your way on a daily basis. They would look great with a small mirror above them, just so you can make sure you're all put together before you head out for the day.]]></description>
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<title>Barstools - Selecting the Right Ones for Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You don't have to own a local pub or tavern to enjoy the beauty, comfort, style and functionality of barstools. Once relegated to the dark corners of a seedy bar, barstools have come front and center to become one of the most versatile pieces of furniture in your home. Part of the reason is their versatility. Barstools can be used in any number of rooms in your home, from seating at a pub-style table in your kitchen and breakfast bar to being used in an outdoor covered patio near the barbecue. In between, you'll find them in your family room, game room and even your home theater. This renaissance in popularity is in large part due to the wide selection of barstools that are on the market these days. They can be found in every major furniture style, including modern, contemporary, transitional and traditional. When selecting barstools for your home, you want to take a few things into account.]]></description>
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<title>The Perfect Storage Solution: End Tables</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even though the average American home has almost doubled in size, 2,700 square feet today vs. 1,400 square feet in 1970, many homeowners still don't have enough space to put their stuff. Fortunately, end tables can help with this quandary. With the right end tables you can add storage and style to your living room, family room or great room. There's an old saw that says that "stuff expands to fill the space available." Remarkably, the home we thought was so spacious when we first moved into it now may feel cramped. This is especially true if you have children, whose toys, hobbies and activities seem to spread like a wildfire through the home. This is where the right end tables can really come in handy. While you can purchase tables that have an open design, usually a top and a lower shelf or even no shelf at all, you can get ones that feature cabinets or have several drawers down the face of them. You can even get end tables that allow you to kennel your dog. But more on that in a moment.]]></description>
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<title>Dining Sets for Entertaining Outdoors</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not so many years ago, entertaining outdoors was only a seasonal pursuit. In the north, the winter months were too cold and in the south the summers far too hot. But with modern conveniences such as Florida rooms, heating and air conditioning and modern furnishings, entertaining outdoors is now a year round proposition. Today, families and friends can gather in the comfort of their balcony, porch or deck for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a romantic getaway for just two under candlelight. Recognizing this, designers have taken a page from their interior designs, bringing lovely dining sets to the outdoors that are stylish, easy to maintain and which will allow the entire family to fit around a single table. When selecting dining sets for the outdoors, you want to keep in mind a few things. First is size. You want to pick a table that will give you all the seating you need for the average gathering. Some models even allow you to add leaves to the table, allowing them to scale to the occasion. You need to be careful though and not get too carried away with size.]]></description>
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<title>There's More Than Meets the Eye With These Coffee Tables</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Next to a sofa, sectional or love seat, one of the most popular pieces of living room furniture has to be coffee tables. Over the years, coffee tables have morphed from a place to set drinks and food while you talk to becoming a surrogate dining room table, thanks to innovations in design. As most homeowners know, the television has become the focal point of many homes. Home theaters and gigantic plasma screens have transformed homes into mini movie theaters. Small wonder why then, that families young and old have moved their dining into the living room. And while coffee tables and TV trays performed admirably, designers realized there had to be a better way. Enter lift top coffee tables. Not only do these tables allow you to dine in style but they also offer you hidden storage, giving you a place to keep things like coasters, remotes, books and even pet or child toys out of sight and out of mind while guests are over. These new tables allow you to be a bit of a neat-kin even if you're really not.]]></description>
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<title>Kitchen Table Sets for Today's Open Plans</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:59:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today's kitchen is more than a place to cook. It's a place for family and friends to gather together and share good times over a drink or meal. While many families once eschewed kitchen table sets in favor of a more formal dining room set, kitchen table sets are back in fashion and there's more selection than ever, thanks to new designs from manufacturers. One of the great things about a kitchen table is that not only can you and your family enjoy a bite to eat in an informal environment, but you can also use the table as a secondary food prep space during the holidays, when counter space is at a premium. Traditional kitchen table sets are still popular these days, as are newer designs such as bistro tables, pub style tables and built-in units that can make use of a little used corner. When selecting your table set, you want to consider a few things. First, is the space available. With today's kitchen designs, many homes can accommodate a table just outside the kitchen, beyond the breakfast bar or island.]]></description>
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<title>Planning the Perfect Arrangement for Your Living Room Furniture</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not everyone can afford a professional interior designer. But while an interior designer may be out of the question, you can use their design techniques to create the perfect arrangement for your living room furniture. Best of all, you don't have to lift a stick of living room furniture until you're ready to put it right in its place. Gone are the hours of lifting heavy furniture, seeing if it works in a spot, and then moving it again to another part of the room. While such experimentation can give you a good workout, you may end up finding that all the living room furniture you moved still doesn't look right. Far better to do all your planning and visualization before hand. You can do this one of two ways, the old analog method (pen and paper) or you can do it digitally on your computer. The results are the same, but these days it's whatever format allows you to create and dream the easiest.]]></description>
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<title>Kitchen Island Carts Offer More Space and Convenience</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even with today's expansive kitchens, counter space can be at a premium, especially with all the gadgets we have, from bread and Panini makers to blenders, toaster ovens and microwaves. As anyone who loves to cook knows, it doesn't take long before your counters are filled, not only with your appliances, but pots, pans and mixing bowls. This is particularly true when you're hosting a party. Kitchen island carts can be a real godsend in these cases. Easy to move about and offering lots of convenience, kitchen island carts offer you a lot of flexibility when it comes to meal preparation and having enough room to spread out. Kitchen island carts come in all shapes and styles. The most basic models are simply a rolling cart with some shelves and a tabletop. These are great for holding your extra cookware or even the microwave and other appliances to free up your regular counter space. Down below, you can keep your bowls and cooking utensils.]]></description>
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<title>Console Tables for the Home</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Console tables don't seem to get the respect they deserve. They are one of the specialty tables you'll find in homes everywhere, but few people really know what they are or what their purpose is. Often they simply mistake them for another tall table in the home, the sofa table. This isn't too surprising, since most console tables are rectangular in shape, though half-oval and semicircle console tables are also popular. Basically, it's any table that is long and narrow and which can easily fit in the living room, but also works equally well in a narrow room, hallway or entryway. That's really where these tables found their niche - in a hallway or foyer. They are a great place to establish the tone of the home. For example, you can use the table to show off the latest family photos, showing visitors how much family means to you. Or you can have a few pieces from your collection of fine antiques. They also allow you to keep certain items handy, such as your pair of leather gloves, at the ready on a cold winter day and easy to find.]]></description>
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