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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
At the end of a long day or when life stresses you out, you need a place for peace and quiet. With some creativity and a little help from your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee, you can create a room in your home where relaxation will always be waiting for you. Follow these steps to creating your own tranquil area:
- Choose a room in your home with the least amount of distractions. A lightly trafficked area is best, like a bedroom or home office.
- Bring something personal to the space, like a photo of a loved one, a candle, flower, or a favorite memento.
- Keep the color scheme simple. An all-white room or a monochrome scheme is soothing.
- A comfortable chair is key. Make sure you can put your head back, your feet up and your arms are positioned comfortably. Drape a blanket over the back for a spontaneous nap.
- Stimulate your senses with sounds and smells. Light scented candles and place a table top waterfall nearby. Soothing music plays an important role in achieving tranquility.
Create a personal and uncluttered place that inspires rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Visit your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee for the items you need to find peace in your home.
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Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Some of your most precious moments will occur in your living room. Whether it’s or that once a year sporting event, Christmas morning, or your child’s first step, your living room will be the crucial point of many memories you will hold dear. The centerpiece of this very important room is the sofa. Your sofa will be one of the most significant pieces of furniture you own. The sofa needs to fit the everyday life of your family and be a place where you want to relax and enjoy each other’s company.
When deciding on what sofa to buy from your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee, you need to understand the different types of sofas so you can decide which one best suits your family.
Styles of Sofas
Standard: The standard sofa is typically the most common of the sofa family. It generally seats about three adults and is a stationary piece of furniture.
Motion: Perfect for laying back and watching a ball game or movie with the family, motion sofas have built in recliners or rockers. This will give you a place to kick back and relax after long day.
Sectional: For families who tend to host a lot of parties or have a larger living room sectional sofas are usually the better choice. The larger sectionals usually come in a L or U shape and are perfect for having conversations.
Loveseat: The loveseat is much like its companion the sofa except for the fact that it is a bit smaller and can generally only seat about two adults. A loveseat is a perfect complement to any sofa and can provide extra need seating space.
Sleeper: If you are prone to having many overnight guests for holidays are other events, then a sleeper sofa is a must have. Sleeper sofas have a built in bed frame that pulls out from underneath the seat cushions.
Next week we will continue with the different designs of sofas and how they will compliment your design style.
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Sprint 2010 is here and with that comes a forecast of bright and vibrant colors! Gone are the days of pale sea blues and aqua’s. Strong intense blues like peacock, teal, and royal are making their ways into homes across America. However, the pantone color of this very bright season is turquoise. Bright colors are known to stimulate moods and can have a great affect over them. Blue’s are known for providing tranquility and freshness, giving any room a sense of well being. Bright blues will just emphasize those feelings making your room a place everyone will want to be.
When purchasing larger ticket items like a sofa or dining table from your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee, we tend to lean to the side of being safe. This means browns and beiges will most likely be the color of your furniture purchases. These neutral colors can be given some spirit by accenting them with bright colors. A turquoise throw pillow or lamp will add style and energy to the room.
Bright colored accent pieces can also be easy on your budget and be easily replaced in the changing seasons. You probably will not want bright turquoise colored throw pillows during Christmas time, so going bright on small accent pieces can give you the luxury of changing the style of your room easily and affordably.
Visit your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee to shop our vast selection of affordable, durable and beautiful furniture from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Collection.
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
In today’s economy, more and more people are finding it easier to run businesses from the comforts of their own homes. The results of this growing trend mean people are setting aside areas of their home as their office and most importantly now have to buy office furniture.
Whether you are buying a new desk or chair, knowing what to look for can be the difference between enjoyable working area or a painful one. Follow this guideline for buying office furniture from purchased from your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee and set up your perfect office today!
- First, always measure the area you are going to set up as your office before you go out to buy. Knowing these measurements will help you decide what furniture you can purchase for your home office.
- Comfort and functionality always trumps looks. You are going to be spending hours at this desk so make sure it is the right height and size for you. Larger desks does not always mean better. Find something you can sit at comfortably.
- Think about the materials the desk is constructed out of. Always look for durability. Metal desk are known to hold up longer than wood desks. This is great especially if you have young kids. Wood desks can sometimes be more executive looking, but can get banged up and chipped. Also metal desks are much more easy to clean.
- Set a budget. Knowing your limit will help you decide what you can and can’t afford. This budget will help you avoid impulse buying.
- Pick a chair that is comfortable, adjustable, and can roll easily on all different types of floor coverings. The chair is the most important thing you are going to buy. You will be sitting in this chair for hours so do not skimp on this purchase. A little pain in your wallet will be far less than that great pain in your back.
- Finally, research. Go online and do some research to see what stores have what offers. This will save you a ton of time and allow you to make great purchases.
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010
End tables are the perfect accent piece for finishing off the beautiful look of your living room!
Used for lamps, extra storage for remotes and magazines, and a place to put keys or even a cup, end tables serve many proposes but most of all add style to your room.
When deciding on what end table to buy from your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee, the single most important factor you need to consider is the scale of furniture you will place it next too. Small tables with short legs will look awkward when located next to larger couches with lots of volume. Your end tables need to be proportionate in size to the couches, sofas, and chairs by which they are placed.
End tables should measure about three inches above or below the arm of the piece they will be next too. This will allow them to be reachable when you are sitting. Nothing is more frustrating than going to place a drink down and having to either stand or reach way over the arm of the chair to set it down.
The design of the end tables should match the style of the room they are located in. That does not necessarily mean they should match the other furniture pieces exactly, but should overall match the design of the room. End tables are meant to stick out and be noticeable. Stay away from purchasing ones that have the same exact design of your couch they will be placed next too. Be creative.
Finally, the construction and materials they are created with should be both sturdy and durable. End tables are meant to get a lot of use and have things placed on them . Over a period of time the wear and tear can have a damaging effect to them so make sure they are well-built. Metal frames are the most sturdy but if you are looking for wood end tables, make sure they are made of real wood material. Tables made of press wood are more likely to get damaged if they get wet.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Cats are a great family pet. Their easy maintenance, sweet and loving nature, and great companionship can really add to your family’s home lifestyle. But one of the frustrations that come with having cats is their constant need for scratching furniture.
Cats have a need and desire to scratch, stretch, and flex their claws. The way they accomplish all these acts is by latching on for dear life to your nearest piece of furniture and stretching their body until they feel comfortable again. This can lead to severely damaged furniture and leave you very frustrated.
Follow these steps to prevent your cat from scratching and preserve the look of the furniture you bought through your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee for a lifetime.
- Get your cat a scratching post. Put them in locations cats like to be at. For example, cats love the sun and how it feels on their fur, so place a post by a window.
- Find a post that best suits your cat. This may take a bit of experimenting on your part, but will be well worth it.
- Do some research and find out what type of surfaces or textures your breed of cat likes. This can include rugs, wood, cardboard ect. Also, what type of post orientations they like. (vertical or horizontal)
- Through a reward system, give your cat kitty treats every time they use the post. This will create a desire in them to want to scratch the post.
- After the cat takes a long hard nap, pick the cat up and place them near the post. Cats stretch and flex their claws after waking up. This will give them a place to do it on.
- Do not punish your cat if they scratch the furniture. This will only teach them to not do it when you are around.
- Even if you plan on getting rid of an old piece of furniture, still do not allow your cat to scratch it. This will only teach them to scratch furniture.
- Finally, consult your local veterinarian about different treatment option before you give up.
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Man’s best friend can also be his worst enemy when it comes to furniture!
It’s normal for puppies to chew on any object they can find. This habit will typically continue until the age of two. No object is safe during this growing time! Puppies will chew on shoes, windowsills, moldings, clothes, sports equipment – but most importantly, your brand new furniture!
Protect the wonderful piece of furniture you just purchased from your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee from becoming a tasty snack for your terrier by following these easy steps.
- Figure out why it is chewing. Is it because of teething, curiosity, boredom, or a behavioral disorder? Discuss these options with your local veterinarian.
- If your puppy is teething, buy a special teething ring made for puppies or give him a frozen washcloth to chew on.
- Keep a sharp eye on your puppy. Don’t let it wander about. Use a baby gate to corral the canine and keep it in the same room as you. Crates can also be useful; keep the crate stocked with chewable toys.
- If you catch your dog chewing, distract her by giving her something appropriate to chew on. Rotate toys with various textures so boredom does not become a factor.
- Practice obedience with your puppy. Set aside time to play or teach tricks. Your puppy wants your attention.
- Finally, exercise your puppy. If you tire him out, he won’t have the energy to chew on furniture.
Visit your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee to shop our vast selection of affordable, durable and beautiful furniture from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Collection your entire family will enjoy, even your family pet.
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
“Oh, NO! Why doesn’t my new living room furniture look as spectacular in my home as it did in the store?”
It’s a question we have all asked ourselves and it’s one of the most frustrating dilemmas for furniture consumers today. What can you do when the piece of furniture or group you have just spent countless hours shopping for has a completely different look in your home than it did in the store?
The solution is simple: Accessories!
Skilled designers accessorize rooms as much as they can. When shopping for that ideal piece of furniture through your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee, make sure you take into consideration the accessories that have been shown in the room setting, such as:
- Occasional Tables
- Occasional chairs
- Curio Cabinets
- Artwork
- Picture frames
- Lamps
- Rugs
- Candles
- Throw pillows
- Blankets
- Floral arrangements
- Decorative accessories
- Place settings
- Table centerpieces
When adding new furniture to a room, go shopping in other rooms of your home to find accessories that will add drama and interest around your new piece. You can also visit your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee to shop our vast selection of beautiful and affordable accessories from the beautiful furniture from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Collection.
Attention to detail will pay off and soon your rooms will have the same sparkle and shine as a designer showroom!
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
There it is! It’s magnificent!
Standing tall against your living room wall is the entertainment center you’ve been dreaming about. But now the fear sets in as you see a bundle of electronic equipment that you must now, somehow, put together in order for your dreams to become complete.
But have no fear. Follow these steps to install your television, media player and surround-sound speakers to create a home entertainment system that will blow your friends away!
1. Place the television in the middle of the entertainment center. Connect your Blue-ray, DVD or VHS player to the television using HD or HDMI cables.
2. Connect the home theater receiver to the A/V (audio/video) output on the television. If the television does not have an A/V Out, then connect it to the DVD or Blu-ray player. It is best to use either RCA or fiber optic cables for this.
3. Center the channel speaker below or directly above the television.
4. Place the two front speakers on each side of the channel speaker.
5. For maximum impact, the channel speaker and two front speakers should be placed equidistant from the listening area in an arched arrangement. They should also be at the same height, ideally at ear-level for the listeners.
6. Put the two rear surround sound speakers on each side of the listening area behind the listening area. These can be placed above or below the seated listener.
7. Finally, place the subwoofer around the room and experiment to find the best location. Turn on a movie or music and move the subwoofer to various spots in order to find the best sound.
Visit your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee to shop our vast selection of affordable, durable and beautiful entertainment centers from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Collection.
You and your friends and family will soon enjoy the ear-splitting, seat-jarring surround sound from your new home theater set up!
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Tired of bumping your knees on the coffee table? Or maybe you’re just bored with your room? Here’s how you can arrange your new living room furniture from Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® without spending countless hours moving furniture pieces around like a giant puzzle.
Follow these steps to find the living room layout you want while also saving your back.
- Get a piece of paper and draw a layout of your living room to scale. Include all doors, windows, outlets, radiators, and air vents.
- Design and cut out miniatures of your items, again to scale. Make sure all the pieces are labeled.
- Locate a focal point in the room. All your furniture pieces will revolve around this point. It can sometimes be a entertainment center, coffee table, artwork, fireplace, or even a mantle. Draw this focal point on the paper where it exists in the room.
- Move your cut out furniture pieces around on the paper to experiment with different layouts. Make sure your seating areas face each other and don’t block the focal point. You want to encourage socializing. Place sofas and chairs at right angles around the focal point.
- Find a coffee table or trunk to place in the center of your seating arrangement for drinks or board games. This can also be used as a display area to place reading materials or pictures.
- Leave spaces in the corners between the seating for end tables or lamps. If you have an extra chair that fits this seating group, you can widen the arrangement and place the chair diagonally into the corner.
- Finally, fill in any open places with smaller furnishings and accessories.
Visit your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee to shop our vast selection of affordable, durable and beautiful living room furniture from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Collection, and start designing your living room today!
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