20 April 2009 - HIA Melbourne Home Ideas Show
Interior Secrets would like to thank all who showed their support at this year's HIA Home Ideas Show which was held at the fabulous Melbourne Exhibition Centre! The event showcased the very best in home design inspiration, new products, expert advice and fantastic bargains. It was a great opportunity to catch up with familiar faces and more importantly showcase our extensive product range. 09 February 2009 – Online furniture stores Online furniture stores have sprouted like mushrooms in the last two years. We can see that e-commerce has revolutionized the way in which consumers approach the concept of shopping. Purchasing your dream home furnishings has never been easier. With just a click of a button, you are able to cater your individual needs to match your unique ideas. 11 January 2009 - The living room Before you go out and shop for modern sofas and trendy entertainment units as everything else, here are a couple of things you might want to consider. 25 November 2008 - Leather care Leather furniture is unparalleled in its look and style. It lends an inimitable aura to the room and the very quality of leather dominates the milieu. Leather can endure seasons and be a safe investment in terms of furniture. Leather care is easy if you get the basics right.
08 July 2008 – Decorating with colors Be it to create a sense of space or set a mood, when you decide to change the color of your rooms, be sure you know why. Also be assured you have help at hand, Changing the color of your room can dramatically alter its look.
We received fantastic feedback from both the public and industry professionals in regards to the quality of our range. Many visitors were shocked to hear about how low our prices were. It was certainly a great achievement to be featured at the Show. All this would not have been possible without the help of those who contributed a lending hand to make this happen, thank you! We look forward and hope to see you all again at next year's HIA Melbourne Home Ideas Show!
Modern day homes represent the personality of their occupants. Home furniture should be selected tastefully with the right combination of home furnishings using good home decor ideas. However, picking out good home furniture is not an easy task. There is so much variety that it becomes impossible to physically visit various home furniture stores to make a choice, thus, the growing popularity of online furniture stores.
Not only do e-commerce stores provide an abundant range made available to suit your creative ideas, it does so at much cheaper prices compared to traditional brick and mortar stores. With our streamlined direct-to-customer online store, we cut out the middlemen and overhead costs associated with running a traditional furniture store, so ultimately you only pay for what you get. This concept allows us to deliver designer furniture to anyone anywhere in Australia much more competitively.
Interior Secrets is rapidly becoming an online furniture store of choice within Australia. Buying home furniture online, especially at Interior Secrets is easier, faster and cheaper.
Ideally, the size of your furniture must be in proportion to the size of your living room. You don't want petite furniture for bigger spaces or something too bulky that occupies all the space. Work out on your personal taste and fit it with practical details like the room size and styling.
For smaller living rooms, opt for modular and functional furniture and keep in mind that heavy upholstery can make it look all crammed. You also get furniture that can function as day sofa and be transformed into a full-fledged bed. Do not forget to fashion the space in a manner that allows open room to move comfortably. For instance, a hi-tech spread out sofa would suit larger room settings. So, measure the area and try to buy furniture with size and details in mind.
Play around with your furniture. Trial and error of where exactly in the living room you want your furniture will enable you to brainstorm and promote fresh ideas.
Styling and Upholstery
Depending on your taste and the furniture style, co-ordinate rest of the décor in line with the furniture. Cushions, upholstery and curtains can be complimented in neutral, complimenting and contrasting tones. If you already have cushions and curtains that do well with the theme, use them and also add something new that provides a resting space to the whole theme. A contrasting bowl, vase and even antique items in neutral shades do well to add a personal touch to your living space.
Sofas
The mantra is to explore. There are a broad variety of sofa styles to boggle the mind, but once you discover your particular style, it will be easier. Your choice of sofa seating will depend not on your taste, but also on the number of people in the family and the available amount of space (the measurements).A long sofa accompanied by one or two armchairs maybe all you need, and you will find many futon beds and modular sofa models that fill in the space with grace. The material should be chosen as per convenience and the time you can spend in cleaning.
Entertainment/TV units
Modern day entertainment units combine features and functionality to offer great looking furniture units to stack, store and display. Low-slung units as also regular units both look great. Depending upon the space, you can have a unit that compliments the theme and fits the space.
Coffee tables
The coffee table makes a focal point for family and friends. A good coffee table should also offer convenient storage space to help reduce living room clutter. There are different styles and shapes that come with a choice of color and finish. You can also add a contrasting coffee table to create a great corner for relaxation and play time.
Clean your leather once per week - Dust your furniture weekly or you can lightly dampen a soft cloth and wipe the surface. Fully clean your furniture twice a year. For pieces in high use rooms, you should clean them every four months. It is important that you pay particular attention to clean all high usage and skin contact areas like: seats, arms, front railing and inside backs. Four times a year apply a leather protection Cream to renew the original protection level. Over time body oils, perspiration, skin acids, and soiling will work into the leather if you don’t clean it.
Easy reference leather care guide.
· Avoid using or placing any sharp objects on leather goods. Leather is durable but not entirely damage free.
· Periodically dust with a clean, dry and non-abrasive white cloth. Pay particular attention to treat high use areas like arms, seats and backs.
· Do not soak the leather surface, and dry the surface immediately using a clean cloth.
· Some stains (caused by greasy substances) may require that the cloth be dampened in a dilute solution of a neutral soap.
· Never clean with a micro fiber cloth.
· Keep materials like fingernail polish, bleach, nail polish remover and household cleaners away from your leather.
· Maintain at least two feet between your furniture and heat. Avoid placing your furniture in direct sunlight. All materials will fade over time when placed in direct sunlight.
· Dust your leather regularly as you would other items in the room. Dampen a soft cloth with the Leather Soft Cleaner and wipe the surface of the leather.
· Your leather needs to breathe, therefore try not to over moisturize your leather.
Color Selection
Decide the colors you want to use. Achromatic schemes or natural hues of diad shades. If you want an illusion of space go for whites and pastel shades. Use colors like light yellow and hues of white for walls and ceilings. You can also use wallpaper in soft colors and small print. Accessorize the room with reflective showpieces and lamps to maximize the color and space coordination.
Create a mood
If you want a particular mood for your room then color changes help the best. Paint your office yellow or red for cheer and energy. Go for sage green and sky blue for bedrooms to chill the ambience. These colors help when there is ample sunlight to balance the effect. For rooms with limited lighting use warm colors like coral and apple green. Any formal settings like dining rooms or living rooms can be sophisticated with colors like sapphire blue and brick red.
Color Chart
Certain colors are best suited with white so the room doesn't look overwhelming. Use online color charts to get help here. Complementary colors for accessories can also be matched here.
Paint Quality
Pay close attention to the quality of paint and look for additives like sheen and gloss if need be. Primarily choosing between water based and oil based paints you can later balance your act by applying a top quality acrylic latex paint. Select 100% acrylic latex (water-based) paints for exterior use and oil-based paints for interior purposes. Sheen refers to the amount of light reflected by paint. Use flat gloss for interior walls and high gloss for wood works and areas where you want light to reflect off the walls. For rooms in contact with water like kitchens and bathrooms use low-luster sheen, as this is washable paint.
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