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Indonesia Antique Furniture

March 10th, 2010    Subscribe To Our Feed

Khaled Mahallati asked:


Lio Collection encompasses top quality, light and heavy duty, indoor and outdoor furnishings in classic and contemporary designs, fashioned in teak, suar wood, mahogany, leather, bamboo, rattan, polyrattan and other indigenous and manmade materials.

The Lio Collection product line ranges from top quality, light and heavy duty, indoor and outdoor teak wood, mahogany, leather, bamboo, rattan, poly rattan & garden furniture, in classic and contemporary designs; intricate and unique handicraft from assorted indigenous materials; exclusive glass art; the archetypal Antique and Linea collection; beautiful themed lamps, elegant lighting and candle holders; silver jewelry, home accessories; and eclectic painting artworks by local and expatriate residents of Bali, Indonesia.

The furniture is complemented by enchanting handicrafts and homewares, intricate glass art, antiques, rugs, beautiful themed lamps, stone carvings, and a wide selection of original paintings created by local and expatriate residents of Bali. Additionally, Lio Lifestyle includes clothing for men and women, accessories and silver jewellery, while Lio print offers bespoke printing services. Headquartered on the tropical paradise island of Bali, the company has 13 gallery showrooms conveniently located within the Kerobokan, Seminyak, Oberoi, Jimbaran, Tuban, Ubud and Ngurah Rai By Pass districts. There is also an outlet in Medan on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, as well as representation overseas with family owned and franchised enterprises in Denmark, Germany, Australia, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Mauritius, and the USA, and others anticipated in Iran and Dubai.

Many people come to Bali specifically to purchase furnishings and accessories for their homes. The premium items that you see featured in our catalogue are the collaboration of top international designers and skilled Indonesian craftsmen. Much of this stylish, high-quality furniture is designed in-house; it is often custom made and is very much in demand by five-star hotels.

Overall, the concept blends Oriental, tropical and minimalist design. Many of the traditional furniture designs are Dutch inspired Javanese, enhanced with whimsical charm and often embellished with intricate hand carvings of flowers and birds. The teak timber comes from Java, from youngish trees 20-30 years old. The product of mature trees is rare, expensive and environmentally unacceptable as it is not a sustainable resource.

However, some of our rustic pieces that have been fashioned from old teak planks salvaged from demolished buildings of the Dutch Colonial era. The natural colour of teakwood is a richly grained golden brown, but it can also be tinted by applications of oil, or stained to suit the distressed patina and heavier antique style. One of the beneficial properties of genuine teak is that it is resistant to termites.

‘Christophoras’ is an extraordinarily beautiful, richly grained, teak dining table, which focuses on the natural splendour of the material through the craftsmanship of a solid top fashioned from a single piece of wood. The table’s well-balanced, simple yet sophisticated design combines sensuality, proportion and exotic contours, enhanced by masterful joinery. This product is an exquisite piece of furniture that is durable, enduring and conceived to become vintage.

Please browse our catalogue of teakwood antique and antique style furniture and accessories, ranging from rustic tables, chairs and benches created from tree roots, as well as tree stump stools, to more classic fine dining styles. Each one of these cherished pieces has a warm presence and a relaxed beauty that would complement anyone’s home.



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Bathroom Vanity Mirrors With the Perfect Touch

March 10th, 2010    Subscribe To Our Feed

Alex Zidan asked:


Most people consider bathroom decoration as something that consists of a new set of blinds, a fish shower curtain, and maybe a new bath rug. However, there are many other things that you can do to spice up your bathroom and give it a style of your own. One of the first things you can do to add your personal touch is choose an appropriate bathroom vanity mirror for over your sink.

If you are wondering how a bathroom vanity is going to change the perception of a bathroom, think about this. When you walk into a bathroom, besides the actual toilet, you most likely are going to notice the mirror as you wash your hands. In fact, the bathroom mirror is the one object that is going to be at eyelevel throughout your visitor’s entire experience.

Thus, you need to buy a bathroom vanity that you would be proud to display anywhere else in your house. Since more than likely your guests will visit your bathroom, the style and feel inside the bathroom is just as important as any other location of your house if you want your guests to admire your special decorating touch.

Before you choose your vanity mirror, you need to decide what you want your house theme to be, is it warm and inviting? It is easy to pull that theme into the bathroom area of your house if you choose the right bathroom vanity and color scheme. For example, earthy colors are almost always warm and can bring that warmth into your cold porcelain bathroom. Plus, earth colors fit in well with mineral and stone work, which may very well be the floor of your bathroom so they will fit in nicely.

A bathroom vanity that is made with natural oak trimming will nicely fit into a bathroom that has natural wood trimmings as well. Of course, you do not have to use oak; simply match the trimming of your mirror with the trimming of the wood. For extra spice, you can choose a mirror that has gold tracing along the glass as well.

To help set off the warm theme along with the bathroom vanity, you might consider purchasing small wooden trim towel holders to place on either side of the mirror. Depending on the size of your wall you may decide to simply choose one longer towel holder with the same wooden theme. Red and green colors are wonderful earthy colors to contrast with the wood and make your theme more cohesive. Small candle holders that hold potpourri jars are also nice accents to place alongside the mirror.

However, you do not want to crowd the area, so it simply is going to come down to you and the amount of space you have to decide how many accessories are appropriate to your bathroom vanity. The idea is you not only bring out the mirror, but you also allow the vanity to bring out the natural trimming of the room.



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How do I get rid of these hand made Moroccan rugs?

March 8th, 2010    Subscribe To Our Feed

Joe F asked:


I inherited two fairly large Moroccan rugs, hand made, that my parents purchased years ago in Marrakesh. What is the best way for me to sell these at a good price? I’m honestly not willing to put in that much time.

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Walk In Tubs Are The Solution To Independent Living

March 8th, 2010    Subscribe To Our Feed

Jane Worthington asked:


With age comes wisdom, amazing memories, and grandchildren. Unfortunately, it also means your body starts to slow down and becomes more fragile. You need to learn how to keep your body in the best shape possible so that you can remain as independent as possible. If you find it hard to walk down stairs, use the shower, and go shopping for your own groceries, then you are going to worry your loved ones. It is very dangerous to live on your own if you require more and more assistance. It is very frustrating, however, to rely on other people to take care of you, especially when you value your independence.

Therefore, you need to find out how you can maintain your independence for as long as possible! The first step is to age-proof your house. Start with the bathrooms and the bathtubs!

The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. The floor is often slippery and you need to lower yourself in and out of the tub and whenever you need to use the toilet. One addition you need to implement is grab bars. Attach these bars to the walls near the toilet and the bathtub/shower. They will help you catch your balance in case you might fall! The other important addition to the bathroom is that of a walk in tub. These tubs are incredibly helpful because all you need to do is open up the door and sit on the built-in seat on the inside. You do not need to worry about swinging your legs up and over the side of the bathtub any more and risking injury! 

Once the bathroom is outfitted properly, you are halfway there. The next step is to make your walkways, floors, and stairs safer! Throw rugs are very dangerous, especially if they lie on slippery floors such as tile or linoleum.  You need to get rid of these rugs and replace them with rugs that have a non-slip backing. You also need to keep your floors clean and clear: make sure all cords are along the walls and out of the way. It only takes a small amount of water or one cord on the floor to cause you to trip and fall! Also, make sure that your stairs have a secure banister that you can hold onto.

Make sure you outfit your home with a walk in bathtub and change out those throw rugs! Maintain your independent living status today with these few tips.



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Rawhide Lamp Shades For A Country, Southwest Or Western Kitchen

March 2nd, 2010    Subscribe To Our Feed

Craig Chambers asked:


The unique look of rawhide lamp shades for kitchens and country decorating has been popular since the end of the great depression when women first began to look at their homes in ways other than utilitarian. This was the case with not only kitchens, but living rooms and later family rooms and dens as well. What is also now called southwest décor and western style as well as ranch style came naturally as the designs sprung from the use of everyday items. The same was true with country style homes. As the wealthier class began to have second homes called country homes, the working class began to use the same techniques in their homes too.

As lanterns and oil lamps gave way to the first rustic lamps it was rawhide that was one of the first chosen materials to serve as a shade. If you like the handcrafted work and style of a bygone area, the rustic texture and color tones of natural rawhide will definitely be part of what you want to incorporate into your country kitchen. There are also a few other elements that will help you create the country style look.

For a country kitchen consider the natural look of wood. It’s best to keep with a primitive or rustic style. Rough edges and uneven surfaces are desirable. If you have a large kitchen, darker woods can be used whereas lighter tones are better for smaller areas. Rawhide lamp shades should be used in any area where a table lamp or desk lamp would be placed. Depending on the layout of your kitchen, a floor lamp may also be utilized. One fabulous feature of rawhide shades is that they are available in light or dark as well as colors to fit your particular color palette.

As you use rawhide lamp shades and rustic wood furniture you will be delighted to see the dramatic impact they make. With these two elements in place the back drop will be set. Now, there are a few other things to consider that will bring the kitchen to life. Along with rawhide, lamps and rough wood furniture pieces in the kitchen, the single largest contributors to a country kitchen are area rugs. Not the machine made versions but real hand woven wool rugs with their rich colors and wonderful textures. This is where you can really shine. You have complete control at this point.

Play it safe with earth tones of tan, cream and rust or be bold and use a rich orange, red, blue or green. If you would like to have a western kitchen flavor just add dark red with grey, black and white. If you feel like a southwest kitchen, choose a southwest rug with a turquoise background or accents. Different patterns can be used around the space if the same color schemes are used. The great thing about wool weavings is they are so versatile. Not only great on the floor, they also make perfect wall hangings because they are of tapestry quality. Place a long narrow wool table runner or a small woven rug on your table as a centerpiece base. Carry the theme to floor runners in hallways, in front of the counter or behind an island. It’s hard to go wrong because woven wool rugs add so much to the overall design with the hand hewn wood and hand laced rawhide shades.

By now your room is coming alive and looking great. It just needs some accessories to give it the “wow” factor and pull the whole thing together. One of the best types of accessory is Indian pottery. Use clay vases on the table or counter with dried flowers or eucalyptus. Native American pottery is perfect for the look because it is usually hand coiled and more primitive in appearance. Place it around the room and use pitcher and bowl sets or painted dishes to set the table atmosphere. Add to the homey feel with hand carved wooden dough bowls, a primitive log ladder or wrought iron. As you will see, all of these elements build on each other for a wonderful country kitchen and with a few variations on color you can also include elements of western style or southwestern decor.

As you consider adding rawhide lamp shades to your kitchen, along with the other design elements, it may not be necessary to buy new lamps. Rustic lamps are desirable but it is the leather lampshades that make the difference. You may be able to use lamps you already have. It’s amazing what a transformation is made with rawhide lamp shades.



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Learn How to Identify, Evaluate Valuable Rugs: Quick Tips

March 2nd, 2010    Subscribe To Our Feed

Eliza asked:


Have you ever admired the beauty and artistry of a fine Persian rug or considered purchasing an oriental rug but were unsure what to search for? Learn how to identify, evaluate and restore valuable rugs with these quick tips:

 

1.      Normal Wear. Nearly every oriental, Persian or antique rug shows signs of normal wear and tear; obviously the closer to the original the better but don’t automatically assume a rug that shows a few extra signs of problems isn’t worth saving.  The art of appraising fine rugs is based upon many objectives – and subjective – factors so if you aren’t sure, leave it to someone more experienced than yourself and obtain an official appraisal.

2.      Quality. The quality of a rug is determined by the complexity of the pattern, knots per square inch and richness of color. Keep in mind that natural dyes are typically considered more valuable than synthetic dyes however, they are also subject to greater variations and fading. Unwashed rugs are also more sought after than washed versions due to the rich authentic colors.

3.      Room Size. Over time homes have become smaller so rugs that conform to popular room sizes are typically in greater demand than larger versions.  Commonly sought sizes include 8’ x 10’ and 9’ x 12’. Smaller rugs remain popular choices for foyers, hallways and other areas.

4.      Age. Although hand woven rugs are still created today, in general older rugs are considered more valuable due to their scarcity. Dated and signed rugs can frequently fetch premium prices among collectors but requires an observant and skillful eye to identify.

5.      Repairs. Many common rug problems can be repaired. For example, fringe problems, frayed borders and even weaving problems can all be restored by the use of a trained rug professional. It is imperative to find a person who specializes in matching the knots and other patterns; these highly trained rug repair experts are not always easy to find but more than worth the investment.

6.      Cost. The cost of cleaning and repairing a rug is in direct correlation to the age, delicate nature and required services. Avoid sending rugs through the mail or common carrier services whenever possible. Instead, find a local rug cleaning and repair service to reduce the incident of transportation related damages.

7.      Cleaning. One of the biggest problems encountered when dealing with rugs is the need for proper cleaning. Stains, odors and water damage are frequent issues that can be repaired by a knowledgeable phoenix rug cleaning and oriental rug cleaning provider like Kiwi Services.



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