Rubberwood Furniture - A Great Option for Kids' Bedroom and Playroom Furnishings

Rubberwood is the wood from the Para rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Originally found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, this hardy species is now grown in many tropical areas, notably in Southeast Asia. While rubberwood (also referred to as parawood) has long been used on a small scale, large plantations now produce huge quantities of the wood for export and domestic use.

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Benefits of parawood:

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Wood from the rubber tree is known as an environmentally friendly product, because it provides a secondary use for trees that have already served a useful purpose. Rubber trees typically produce marketable latex for a period of about thirty years; in the past, once the trees ceased to produce useable rubber, they were burned to make room for new plantings. However, plantation owners recognized that the trees, which are plentiful and easy to grow, could be used in the manufacture of affordable indoor furniture and other wood products.

Rubber tree wood is light and sturdy. In addition, its dense grain ensures that the boards hold their shape well and do not shrink when dried in a kiln, making them ideal for use in furniture and flooring. The wood is also resistant to insects, mold and fungus, and it is compatible with most industrial adhesives used in the manufacture of home furnishings.

This versatile wood, also known by the more elegant sounding names, "white mahogany" or "Malaysian Oak," is also used for making items as diverse as children's toys and cutting boards.

Why use rubberwood for kids' furniture?

Because rubberwood furniture is so versatile and can be easily painted in bright colors, parents often choose rubberwood kids' furniture. Rubber tree furniture is affordable, yet highly attractive, bringing children's bedrooms and playrooms to life. Here are just some of the rubberwood kids' furnishings and toys you can buy:

Bookcases and shelves; Beds/bedroom furniture; Desks; Chairs; High chairs; Tables; Toy boxes; Dollhouses; Play kitchens.

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164HFQ Size: Full/Queen The Winsloh Headboard has a simple yet classic design that has become one of the industry's best sellers. A cottage theme marries the medium oak finish hardwood posts with textured black metal panels. The Winsloh Headboard is available in twin, full/queen and king sizes. Features: -Black with medium oak finish -Fully welded construction -Five spindle grills -Headboard only -2 holes to screw in to standard headboard frame (hardware comes with your frame, not the headboard) -Some assembly may be required -Recommended care: Dust frequently using a clean, specially treated dusting cloth that will attract and hold dust particles. Do not use liquid or abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish Twin/King Size Assembly Instructions Full/Queen Size Assembly Instructions

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Create an Understated and Elegant Safari Themed Bedroom in 5 Easy Steps

If you are like me, you are in love with animal prints and safari decor, but a little hesitant of decorating a bedroom in this theme. I worried that it would be too overpowering and intense for my small bedroom. It took me a while, but I came up with a design that was understated but true to the theme. Here are the same steps that I followed to create an understated and elegant safari themed bedroom

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Step 1: Wall Color. This will be important because Good news! If you have walls that range from off-white to shades of beige you're in luck. If not, grab your paint brush. The best backdrop for a safari theme is a warm neutral.

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Step 2: Furniture. This design works best with dark colored furniture ranging from a dark oak to black. If you have light wood or white furniture, give it a quick coat of paint to deepen the tone.

Step 3: Bedding. The selection of bed linens sets the tone and intensity of your design. You can opt for actual safari themed bedding, but often that is too overpowering for smaller rooms. if this is the case, opt instead for cream colored bedding such as a simple comforter set including the bed skirt. To add that safari touch, purchase three sheer window scarves in your safari print of choice and using heat tape, add them as an overlay to the bed skirt. Add a few accent pillows and a throw in the same pattern and you're done.

Step 4: Window Treatments. The same idea applies to your windows that we used for the bedding. A plain pair of cream drapes with a sheer border at the bottom or top. This adds that understated touch that starts to bring the room together.

Step 5: Accents. Since we have kept things understated up to this point, you can really go wild with your bedroom accessories. Think about animal figurines such as tigers, giraffes, or elephants, and don't underestimate the impact of pillar candles that now come in a variety of animal prints.

Following these steps will help you create an understated safari themed bedroom with minimal expense. So get going on your new project and let out your wild side!

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Color: Oak
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The Mission style began its popularity at the turn of the 20th century.
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Size:Full, Finish:Oak Simplicity of materials and design are accented by the horizontal and vertical lines of the headboard and footboard of the Avery. The Mission style of the Avery Bed began its popularity at the turn of the 20th century. This classic style has stood the test of time. It has a clear lacquer coat for extra protection of the wood and virtually maintenance free care. This piece of furniture will be a symbol of the character of times gone by and will be with you for years to come.

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Hotel Chairs, Hotel Tables, and Hotel Furniture

When considering hotel furniture the U.K. hotel owner, whether a large hotel chain or a single owner must think about finding a balance between choosing hotel chairs and tables that are of a quality that attracts customers and encourages them to come again and recommend the hotel to their friends and being affordable enough that the cost of them does not wipe out any benefit that replacing the old hotel furniture may bring. In these toughest of economic times when banks are at their most cautious with new lending this consideration is especially important and many private owners may consider deferring renewals until the economy improves.

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Many may not be able to - if their hotel furniture is to the point that it is worn out then the owner has little room for maneuver - to wait could mean disaster because they will lose their clientele and so their revenue stream. Of course another consideration is that the disastrous U.K. economy has led to a rapid and extreme fall in the value of the GB Pound again every major world currency, especially the U.S. Dollar and the Euro.

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While this has had a real negative effect in terms of the cost of hotel furniture from the USA, Europe and the Far East, the positive effect is that U.K residents considering a holiday for their family this year are sure to be aware of how much extra a holiday to any European country will cost them and must have heard horror stories from their friends about how much more a pint or a meal costs now, let along accommodation if they are arranging this themselves. So there will be many potential holidaymakers in the UK planning a British holiday this year rather than a US or European one. So for the coastal trade and established areas of tourism this must be good news this year with rising demand giving the hotel owner the opportunity to enjoy high occupancy and even - heaven forbid - increase their room rates a little.

Right now there is a bewildering range of hotel furniture available. A simple internet search of hotel furniture will bring up many Companies offering anything from the most modern to the most traditional ranges of hotel chairs and tables in wood or steel, fully upholstered or with solid seat. When choosing a style that is right for their hotel the owner can consider the kind of client that they are attracting already and think if they need to keep the style the same or make changes to reinforce the style they have created or make changes in order to attract a different kind of customer. Of course the interior of the rooms must play a part in their choice too, as a hotel with oak timbered rooms is likely to look more than a little strange with modern chrome plated stacking chairs and steel framed tables!

A traditional hotel looks very attractive with wooden chairs for the bar area, with wooden framed bar chairs with some upholstery at least, traditional designs like the 'Mates' or 'Captains' chairs being favoured. With these, wooden framed tables with turned wooden legs can be bought in a variety of sizes, round, rectangular or square. Because these are made of natural timber they can be finished in any colour from the natural shade of the timber used through to an attractive rich brown walnut, deep red mahogany or dark Jacobean oak colour. So whatever interior style the dining room has, the hotel tables and chairs can be made to complement it.

For the breakfast and dining areas steel framed chairs and tables are often chosen because they offer good strength at a low price and the chairs can be bought as stacking chairs to give the added advantage of being stackable to save space when the room is required for another function. Right now there is fierce competition between Companies selling this kind of chair, so prices are at their lowest for many years. The frames are available made of steel or aluminium which is lighter but carries a premium in terms of price. These chairs are available with a wide choice of colours, the most popular being gold, silver or black. Recently special printed coatings are also available, so a wooden effect can be achieved. With these chairs it is important to remember that when they are stacked they are heavy, so it is necessary to buy a transport trolley so that staff members can move them without risk of injury. These are not expensive and are often given free of charge with a large order of chairs if the customer requests it.

When choosing the hotel furniture for the bedrooms, the most welcoming look is created with real wooden framed beds and drawer units. Once again, since the recession hit, many Companies are competing hard to retain sales so the hotel owner should be looking for good discounts.

The cheapest timbers for bedroom hotel furniture are rubberwood, from Malaysia and China and Sheesham or Thakat wood from India. These are acceptable timbers for furniture use and again can be stained to colours from natural light colour through to dark Jacobean oak. Good medium priced timbers available are Ashwood, Oakwood and Birchwood, all of which can be bought from factories using ecologically sourced timber farms.

For the more exotic timbers like Mahogany, Kingwood, Rosewood and Cedar, deals are available, but the purchaser should consider the effect buying new furniture of this kind has on the remaining rainforests, as these slow growing timbers are very rarely available ecologically sourced and any claims to that effect should be treated with the greatest suspicion.

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1441 The Mele and Co. Auberon jewelry box, featuring a bold burlwood oak finish and floral accent on its lid, is both elegant and eclectic. With its nine hook necklace drop, side by side drawers, and large main compartment, this jewelry chest offers superlative storage with easy going style. Mele and Co. Oak finish jewelry box. Lift lid features floral motif inlay design and full interior mirror. Necklace drop with nine hooks. Top compartment offers centralized ring roll section flanked by five open sections. Two side by side open drawers. Gold tone drawer pulls and hardware. Hand lined in ivory sueded fabric. Features: -Jewelry box. -Oak finish. -Construction: Sturdy wood composite. -Contemporary style. -A stylish storage option for jewelry and accessories. -Simple sleek design. -Feminine floral inlay design on cover.

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Chest of Drawers - The Perfect Bedroom Furniture

The first thing to take into consideration when buying a chest of drawers is the type of wood you want the drawer unit to be made. This will affect not only its colour but also its value.

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If you are purchasing an additional piece of furniture to your existing bedroom furniture then you have two choices. Both with there own advantages. The first choice is to choose a wood and colour which matches and contrasts with your existing bedroom furniture.

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To do this you can search for the same variety of wood as you currently use. The second option is to use a completely new and different wood and colour. For example, if your existing furniture is oak then it will be light and neutral in colour. To add variety and make the bedroom appear more interesting you can use a wood such mahogany which features a dark chocolate brown colour or you can use a cedar wood which features a natural red tint.

Once you have decided which wood and colour you want to use the next stage is to decide the style and design you want the chest of drawers in. Some people consider a chest of drawers to all be the same. However, there are many different designs and styles when it comes to drawer units.

With more and more people travelling and being exposed to different influences from around the world including Asian, Scandinavian and South American styles. For example, Asian furniture often features elements of bamboo and ornate styling whilst Scandinavian uses chunky, minimalist designs.

You can also use the style of chest of drawers to either blend or contrast with your existing furniture. If you feel you need to add variety you can use the same wood but use a completely different style. Chest of drawers can offer a highly elegant addition to the bedroom which, if you choose, can stand out to provide a centre piece to the room. This is especially ideal and useful if you store expensive and personally prized possessions with the drawers, making it extra special to have within the home.

With so much quality and variety a chest of drawers can offer an amazing level of style and variety to your bedroom furniture.

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Dream Penthouse Built On Neighbours' Roof

Simon Moxley is an architect who lives in the picturesque residential area of Alum Chine. It is situated between Sandbanks and Dorset by a seven mile stretch of beach. His penthouse sits 30 ft above the ground just 100 yards from a clifftop and has exquisite views over the sea. He has built the apartment, known as Beach Hytte for obvious reasons, because his neighbours allowed him to build on their roof.

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Simon has worked alongside his father for ten years designing luxurious homes in Dorset, they have won multiple awards doing so. However he wanted to build something for himself and try things that perhaps his clients felt were too risky and so in 2004 he bought a ground floor flat in Alum Chine for £105,000. He lived in the flat for a few years and felt that it was the ideal place for him to build and so started scouting the area looking for the perfect plot of land. However land in the area is scarce and very expensive so he came up with a solution to his problem.

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His flat was located in a 1950's block which had a pitched roof which was typical for buildings built around that time. So Simon decided to try and remove the roof and replace it with his flat. His first hurdle was getting the neighbours to agree to it as there were three other flats in the block. The owner of one of the upstairs flat bought one of the ground floor ones. The other two neighbours were won around by offering to refurbish the tired looking block inside and out in return for the lease of the roof. As all of the neighbours would benefit financially from the refurbishment they would all gain from it.

Simon admits that the hardest part was persuading his neighbours to allow him to remove the roof, after all his was situated on the ground floor. This alone cost him £75,000. Then there were the neighbours in nearby properties who were concerned about their sea views being blocked but he showed them his proposed development which would actually sit lower than the current roof due to the old ridge. Therefore his nearby neighbours would have better sea views with the proposed development so it was a win-win situation for both parties.

However Simon then had to convince the local planning department, they were worried that the additional bulk at such a high level, but Simon amended his drawings again and again until after a year of fine tuning he was given the go ahead. He admits that a lot of patience was involved.

Before building work started he rented out the other flats in the block from his neighbours so that they could then rent somewhere else in the meantime so that they were not inconvenienced by the work. The building was then completely wrapped in scaffolding then plastic so that work could begin at a fast speed involving low impact construction. He used a steel frame so that the block could become more open plan and not be limited by walls but any pieces made elsewhere had to be the right size so that they could be dropped in and assembled on site. Simon still carried on living in his ground floor flat so that he could oversee the work for nine months which allowed him to be involved in every aspect of the construction at the site. He admits that one night the plastic sheeting came loose in a force nine gale and he had to climb the scaffolding and tie it back himself so that water did not enter the building.

European oak was used for the internal cladding and larch from Scotland was used on the exterior. He hand stained the approximate 2,500 sq ft of oak so that it mimicked the weather appearance of driftwood. Joiners worked on all of the wood in house and high quality materials are used throughout. He has an oak staircase leading up to his flat where lets the light stream in and his living area overlooks the beach and cliffs over to the Isle of Wight. He has two walls of glass which open up the whole room and the kitchen is essentially outside. He wanted the inside/outside living due to his frequent trips to the Caribbean and the apartment also has a Nordic feel, he also has a hot tub on the terrace.

The apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,000 sq ft of living space but the glass and removal of walls mean that you can see the sky from everywhere. The oak and marble clad bathroom even has a glass wall but no neighbours can see you, he checked, only birds. His Poliform kitchen has hidden handles and the toilet seats close silently. The music, lighting and security and climate is controlled by a Creston Home Automation System which is one of the first in Britain.

Simon admits that he wanted a home which you would not want to leave, even in the middle of summer, to go to the beach. In winter he wanted a home which was cosy and felt safe and Beach Hytte offers this. The market value for the penthouse is unclear although Simon feels that £600,000 upwards is reasonable. The other flats in the block had been worth around £165,000 but are now thought to be worth around £250,000. Simon feels that the build was horrible at the time but when it was finished he couldn't wait to do it again.

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