Archive for June, 2009

Buy Grange Furniture – Design in French Elegance!

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

When selecting pieces from Grange Furniture, you can furnish an 18th-Century flat in Paris or recreate the look in a New York City apartment. Use Grange Furniture for your home in the country or furnish a delightful bed and breakfast. No matter what your taste and style is Grange Furniture offers an array of furniture that can be used to decorate any space.

Grange Furniture

So often you may find that you fall in love with the quality of a certain manufacturer, but your style preference is not offered. This is not the case with Grange. Grange is a century old manufacturer that offers several different styles of furniture all handcrafted by expert artisans and cabinetmakers in France. Styles include: Classic French Reproduction, French Country, Hand Forged Iron, Art Deco and classic contemporary. Grange offers heirloom quality furnishings that endure the test of time.

Design a warm and inviting space using Grange Furniture. The table and chairs below create a space that evokes a feeling of comfort and purpose while maintaining aesthetic beauty. Finishes are not matched, but complimented to create interest and variety. Darker tones of the wood are showcased against the colorful array of tile squares as well as the neutral walls. Each piece serves as a piece of art thus creating a space as individual as the inhabitants.

The days of the over scaled entertainment unit is now passé. Grange offers a number of furniture pieces that cannot only house television and electronics, but also serve as storage. Grange case goods are expertly designed by skilled craftsmen with two purposes in mind: functionality and beauty. Instead of purchasing a monstrosity of a television unit, purchase the stylish Tuileries low TV cabinet from Grange Furniture. There are four concealed drawers that allow you to hide your DVD collection and videos. You can choose from a variety of finishes. When using this piece in conjunction with some end tables, a cocktail table and upholstered chairs it will bring the room together. The television cabinet from Grange Furniture does not take up a lot of space and will create a focal point in your living or entertainment room.

The ideal purpose of a bedroom is supposed to be a place of rest and relaxation. More often than not this is not the case due to outdated furniture, lack of storage, and room space. Grange Furniture offers a variety of beds, dressers, and bedside tables so you’ll be able to create a personal sanctuary. An Indo/Asian look can be created by selecting the Indochine bed finished in cherry wood and beech. Complement the bed with the Indochine two-drawer bedside table and the Louisiane wardrobe. Accent the bed with deep, rich jewel tones, and you’ll feel as if you’ve escaped to a far off retreat in the Orient.

L.A. Design Concepts has helped numerous clients with their Grange Furniture purchases. The staff at L.A. Design Concepts will be more than happy to assist you with selecting that perfect piece or determining which finish will work best for you.

Buy Pierre Frey Fabrics – Create your French look!

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Bonjour! Paris is one of the fashion and design capitals of the world. Beautiful creations come from this city each year. Pierre Frey is a French based family-owned company offering luxury designer goods such as quality fabrics, wall coverings, carpets and furnishings. Pierre Frey is most recognized for it’s vast array of fine fabrics. Pierre Frey offers thousands of items in a myriad of patterns, styles, weaves, and colors. Many patterns are based on historical documents, fabrics and carpets dating from the 16th century through the present day. Contemporary and modern designs are also offered creating endless design possibilities. Perhaps you’d like to create the look and feel of a French chateau without moving to France. They have just what you need.

Pierre Frey Fabrics come in an abundance of colors and designs. There are fabrics to appeal to your taste, style, and personality. Don’t be afraid to mix it up by combining different colors and patterns. There’s no better way to add depth and dimension to a room by combining different types of fabrics and diversifying patterns and pattern sizes.

A suave choice for a living room is the Malawi, Kiwayu, and Gotham fabrics from Pierre Frey Fabrics. The Malawi and Kiwayu are great choices for those who want to bring out their bold and dramatic side through animal prints. The Gotham balances it all out with its stylish design.

Pierre Frey Fabrics

Pierre Frey Fabrics

Pierre Frey Fabrics enjoys giving its customers new options that include a new eco-friendly line. Choose organic cotton fabrics for your furniture or drapery needs. The Esprit is available in 22 warm, pastel colors. If pastel is not your thing, you may opt for the Celeste, a two-color stripe available in six different color ways. The Aurore is a two-color check that is available in four different colors. These organic cotton fabrics are fashionable, trendy, and environmentally friendly. With this new line, it is possible to create an eco-friendly, “sophisticated” room with fabric that is cotton and organic.

Many art lovers enjoy abstract art. The geometric shapes and colors blend together to create a dramatic effect. Now you can create your own masterpiece with the Vavin fabric by Pierre Frey Fabrics. The black and white design is very eye catching. Cover your settee or overstuffed chair for a piece of furniture that can stand on its own.

Under the Pierre Frey name there are four brands. These brands include: Pierre Frey, Braquenie, Fadini Borghi and Boussac. Pierre Frey is distinctively French in pattern, color and subject. Braquenie is classic and timeless. Fadini Borghi is known for its silks and silky type fabrics. Finally, Boussac is known for its trendy, contemporary and progressive designs. All brands create one company that allows versatility and endless possibilities for that one unique design.

The French are well known and respected for their leading, and avant-garde design offerings. With Pierre Frey Fabrics you can create a stylish space by using luxurious fabrics that compliment each other. With so many patterns and colors to choose from, you’ll feel like a painter. On your palette you’ll have an assortment of fabrics to mix n’ match — each room will be a creation of art.

L.A. Design Concepts has helped numerous clients with their Pierre Frey purchases. The staff at L.A. Design Concepts will be more than happy to assist you with selecting that perfect fabric or determining which pattern will work best for you.