Chippendale ? Influenced by the Chinese, this style includes a ball and claw foot and richly carved legs. Victorian ? Overstuffed chairs and elaborate and ornate woods are elements of this style. Dark woods and elegant fabrics are also indicators of this style. 2. French Traditional Louis XIV ? Very ornate and massive furniture is the hallmark of this style.

But while the pieces are enormous, their lines are straight and often rectangular. Louis XV ? This style features smaller scaled furniture, although it continues to be extravagant and ornate. Curves appear instead of the straight lines of Louis XIV. This style inspired a much-used fad of the 50s and 60s called French Provincial (remember white furniture with gilt trim?). Louis XVI ? This style is more subdued or subtle that earlier French styles, It has classic, almost Grecian lines that lack decoration and carving.

Empire ? This style inspired other designs around the world such as Duncan Phyfe, Sheraton and Biedermeier. The furniture was massive, but symmetrical, with gentlly bowed fronts or legs. 3. American Traditional American Traditional was influenced by English and French styles and eventually evolved into a uniquely American style. Contemporary Modern ? With its roots traced to the Bauhaus school of art in Germany, this style was simple, clean and geometric.

The hallmark of this style is the idea that "form follows function." Country ? This casual style is and expression of our American social, ethnic and religious culture. It includes styles such as the clean and simple lines of Shaker furniture, the massive simplicity of Mission, and similar styles from artisans in the Southwest and all corners of the country. These are the traditional styles on which most d?cor is based, but I know of at least two others that I have used extensively in the past ? Early Thrift Shop or Late Graduate Student. Those styles feature eclectic furniture and fabric choices and a budget of, say...ten bucks! Just love those cinder block bookcases, don't you?.

Modern bathrooms house the sleekest accessories, fixtures and furniture. Contemporary bathroom furniture includes bath tubs with modern gadgets like blowers, shower stalls with hydro jets, spas, Jacuzzis, saunas, shower stools, whirlpools, air tubs, a wall hung lavatory, and grooming mirrors. This furniture can be designed according to the rest of the bathroom accessories, tiles and flooring patterns. Most bathroom furniture is designed to be comfortable, sleek and beautiful.

Bathroom furniture is normally chosen with comfort in mind, but it might also depend on the color scheme in the bathroom, texture of the furnishings, whether the room is warm or depicts a stark designer touch, and whether the furniture goes with other accessories in the bathroom. Depending on these factors, the furniture in the bathroom can either be bold or plain, unique or plain and comfortable.

Many companies have their websites providing catalogs containing various designs and color schemes that would go wonderfully with any kind of d?cor in the rest of the house.

It pays to shop around before going ahead with a design on basis of an online catalog. Since many companies give the option of the customer giving out ideas to blend in with the already products, it might be a good option to have a brainstorming session with the representative before deciding on a design and style for the bathroom. .

The physical warehouses, which are listed at www.GoWFB.com, are owned and operated by independent affiliates of WFB. "Our operating expenses are a fraction of retail stores, so we deliver better value for the shopper's money," says San Diego WFB Affiliate Paul Rees. "So the price you pay is for the actual furniture, not extravagant displays and other expensive merchandising," he adds. Also, with WFB's model, customers get the added satisfaction of dealing with someone in their own community. WFB, which already serves over 30 metropolitan areas with a total population exceeding 102 million inhabitants, will soon have a physical outlet in each major North American city.

Value-added FeaturesThe new, visually pleasing home page ( www.GoWFB.com ) helps customers zero in quickly on special offers and featured products from a large range of manufacturers. Using the live, chat-based online help feature, you can interact directly with the real people behind WFB. There is no longer any uncertainty after ordering. Thanks to WFB's new automated order-tracking feature, you can now follow the status of your order online. To celebrate the launch of the new web site and the approaching second anniversary of its online service, WFB is giving away $50 gift certificates to visitors who sign up for their furniture newsletter.Streamlined OperationsWFB represents the coming together of people from across the continent.

True to its business model, the company itself operates in a highly cost-efficient manner, leveraging the Internet and its tools. The company's rapid growth has been fuelled by innovative use of online marketing techniques like search engine listings and a strong strategy for sales via the popular online auction service, eBay. WFB's staff conduct most of their business and communications online using email, Instant Messenger software, and Voice Over IP Phone technology. By allying with WFB, local furniture brokers are able to benefit from the boom in online shopping without needing to invest in expensive technology and marketing. For instance, through the new version of its web site, WFB has provided its brokers with online access to an automated wholesale order system.

With WFB assuming responsibility for the web site, online marketing and branding, its affiliates can focus on their core strength: local customer service. About WFBWholesale Furniture Brokers (www.GoWFB.com) is a private company based in Kamloops, BC (Canada) and represents the online marketing for warehouse furniture outlets. Founded in August 2000, WFB started its innovative click-n-mortar services two years later.Using the www.GoWFB.com web site, online advertising, and an eBay strategy, WFB produces profitable leads and sales for affiliate ?broker' locations. The warehouse outlets are not fancy, and customers know that they pay for the value of the products themselves, as opposed to expensive merchandising. Additionally, the customer has someone in his or her local community to deal with.WFB's partner warehouse brokers are located in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Carlsbad, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas / Ft.

Worth, Denver, Detroit, Fairbanks(AK), Fairfield / Hartford County, Houston, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Lubbock / Midland, Memphis, Miami / Ft. Lauderdale, Minneapolis / St. Paul, Orange County, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco / Oakland, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Seattle / Tacoma, Vancouver, Ventura County, Washington, DC / Baltimore, and West Palm Beach. For an updated list, please visit http://Stores.WholesaleFurnitureBrokers.com.

Just like lumber for building homes, Teak also has grades for the quality of wood. Grade A - Straight grains, little or no knots, uniform coloring throughout. Grade B - 1 board may have a 2 or 3 knots, slight difference in coloring. Grade C - Many knots, less durable, many different colors, grains not straight. [We] only use Grade A Teak UNLESS SPECIFIED.

Some other companies say they use Grade A, but they really only use it WHERE SPECIFIED." Ashton Harbor is initially releasing its outdoor furniture line, with other categories soon to follow. Expect its contemporary styled furniture to be released within the next few months at http://www.ashtonharbor.com.Ashton Harbor Furniture is the first of several retail ventures that Rold Corp. will be pursuing in years to come. Rold Corp. has a corporate roadmap to create several websites for the semi-luxury market..

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is able to offer the optimum in multidisciplinary care, with 33 pediatric subspecialties and dozens of special services for children and families.During the relaunch of its website this month, PowWeb is giving away six months of free hosting for people who sign up for one year, and 14-months for two years on their "Zero Downtime Hosting" platform at $7.77 per month. "We believe it's critical for companies to give back to the community, and we hope this sparks an interest from the businesses we host and other Internet companies to open their hearts during the holiday season," said Te. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is the only hospital in Greater Los Angeles affiliated with the Children's Miracle Network, an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping children by raising funds and awareness for pediatric hospitals throughout North America."PowWeb, Inc has expanded its hosting disk space to 2 Gigabytes to meet the rapid increase of businesses going online," said Te. "If business owners visit www.PowWeb.com during December, we will waive a setup fee, give away a free domain name registration, free templates for business websites (800 free templates to choose from), and five gigabytes of traffic per day, not monthly like many hosting companies offer. Additionally, PowWeb will donate half of the proceeds to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles from the first month of new customers signing up with PowWeb during December."PowWeb offers a single hosting monthly package of $7.77 per business customer.

Te said by offering only a single hosting package, it simplifies PowWeb's management, reduces overhead costs, and passes the savings on to customers. "It is the best bang for your buck ? our ?ONE PLAN' provides you with the best price/service ratio just about anywhere in the world." About Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (www.ChildrensHospitalLA.org) Founded in 1901, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been treating the most seriously ill and injured children in Los Angeles for more than a century, and it is acknowledged throughout the United States and around the world for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. Childrens Hospital is one of America's premier teaching hospitals, affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California for more than 72 years. It is a national leader in pediatric research.About PowWeb, Inc. (www.PowWeb.com) PowWeb began as a small Web design and Internet hosting company and mushroomed into a competitive international company overnight.

"PowWeb is famous for our unique, unbeatable ?One Plan' Web hosting package for $7.77 per month," explained Te. "Small business startups and seasoned business firms starting a Web site should do research on Web designers and hosting companies. We offer ?one plan for one price' which includes everything you need to grow a successful online business."Editors: For images and media interviews with Andrew H. Te, CEO, POWWEB, Inc. please call George McQuade or Aida Mayo at 818.340.5300 or visit www.powweb.com.

Whether it's bunk beds for the little kids, bedspreads or trundle beds, it's best to choose beds that fit in with the style and d?cor of the rest of your house. However, comfort in beds is still the most important ingredient when selecting a bed.Four poster beds, metal beds, children's beds and adjustable beds can all be purchased over the internet today. There are literally thousands and thousands of varieties, colors and designs to choose from.Select from only the best furniture representatives who offer quality, elegance, quick delivery to your home and, of course, great prices!.

Genuine rustic furniture is expensive because of the high price of such materials as hard wood, plush cushioning and wrought iron.

Though rustic furnishings are commonly found in country homes or in the woods, some people consider them fashionable even for their city dwellings, as they lend a country ambience, providing much-needed relief from the hustle and bustle urban life.

But it is difficult to find rustic furniture in large cities where many companies have started manufacturing furniture that resembles genuine rustic furniture. The pseudo-rustic furniture is often made of pressed wood and hard plastic.

Because of the high prices, many people prefer such furniture that is rustic looking, though it is not as sturdy as the genuine rustic furniture made of solid wood and iron.

Because of their rugged, handcrafted style, rustic furniture gives a warm and comfortable feeling, even in an urban dwelling. One can make a bedroom set attractive by having a solid pine bed frame and matching dresser installed in it.

Similarly, a heavy wooden rocker with a country style-cushion can pep up any room. Even the bathroom can be embellished with a wrought iron mirror frame, oak vanity set and a shower curtain with rustic themes.

There is a misconception that rustic furniture belongs outdoors. That may have been true 100 years ago, but it rustic pieces have moved from the backyard to the parlour and even to the bedroom. Besides bringing people back to nature, it's completely functional..

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