Prepare Your Dining Room For Summer Feasts

If you have guests coming this summer for holiday feasts, there would be nothing more festive than a beautifully decorated dining room. With a few simple preparations, you can have a beautiful and organized kitchen. But if you’re looking beyond just seasonal decorations and want truly transform your dining space, consider buying a new dining room set. FurnitureCart has a variety of formal and casual collections to choose from. For example, take a look at rustic and simple Homecoming Farmhouse Collection by Kincaid Furniture. The collection is constructed of Solid Pine in its most natural form and offers up-to-date features like the self-storing leaves. Homecoming Farmhouse Features:

• Solid Pine Construction
• Natural Vintage Pine Finish
• Authentic reclaimed look
• A wood-on-wood non-tilting, dovetailed drawer guide is used in the installation of all Kincaid drawers
• Genuine solid wood is used on all exterior panels and shaped edges to provide quality and beauty that will last for generations
• English dovetails on the drawer front and back create a tight fit and add exceptional holding power
• Chairs are crafted using a glue and screw technique across a finger jointed corner

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Configure the Comfort Commandor - Chocolate Collection by BenchCraft by Ashley Furniture

“The living room should be a place, where we feel totally at ease – temple of the soul” Terence Conran

Bring an utmost comfort in your living room with the Comfort Commandor - Chocolate Collection by BenchCraft by Ashley Furniture available at FurnitureCart. This elegant modern sectional with ample seating and reclining loveseats is perfect for relaxing, entertaining quests and spending time with family. Plus, the Queen Sofa Sleeper lets your guests staying overnight. The sectional comes in Chocolate and Mocha colors with a convenient Touch Motion or manual reclining mechanism.
Thick padded arms and deeply divided back cushioning for plush lumbar support make the sectional very cozy and comfortable. With built-in lights, cup holders and USB port you can enjoy reading an interesting book with a cup of fragrant coffee and charge gadgets. The Queen 5 Inch Memory Foam Mattress allows to have a good rest and has a beneficial effect on the spine.
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Chateau Beauvais Collection by Michael Amini Furniture

The sweeping influence of the visually stunning French Rococo design flourishes to dramatic life in the Chateau Beauvais Collection by Michael Amini, bringing with it a sense of elegance that was once only seen in the castles of nobility. "Rococo" comes from French word, rocaille (shellwork), and Italian barocco, or Baroque style, used at first as a term of abuse for an outmoded style. Rococo emphasized pastel colors, sinuous curves, and patterns based on flowers, vines, and shells. Classical elements gave way to fantastic mythical beings, frolicking Chinese figures and playful animals. Flowers and plants were used to emphasize sinuous lines which tended more and more towards the asymmetrical. The bedroom group showcases a mansion bed with unique pillowed wood headboard and footboard, and dresser with bombe styling.



With signature pierced carvings; intricate inlaid marquetry with a botanical feel; and bombe shaping, Chateau Beauvais boasts details that impress even the most discerning tastes. Finished in a unique duo-tone finish named Noble Bark, Chateau Beauvais evokes images of French flair. Rococo furniture took on a role of comfort and versatility, and Chateau Beauvais follows the example. Throughout the collection, the accent furniture pieces can be moved from room to room, seamlessly blending into the decor. As well, each piece has been carefully designed for maximum comfort.
The dining room boasts a trestle base rectangular dining table that can extend for any occasion, and detailed marquetry with a botanical feel.
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Bob Mackie Home Collection by American Drew

Combine modern function with luxurious glamour in the new Bob Mackie Home Collection by American Drew available at FurnitureCart. This comfortable, eclectic collection offers vertical Prima Vera veneer that flashes across shaped fronts and inlaid tops. A nod to Bob’s lifelong work, a woven motif appears on carved moldings, feet, and the custom designed chunky, jewelry inspired hardware. Soft moldings frame the generous drawers, and borders of Bees Wing Prima Vera define the tops. Accents pieces in faux crocodile embossed leather, champagne colored steel, black granite and lighter colored stone provide the signature Mackie flair of combining sumptuous patterns and interesting textures.

“Over the years I’ve noticed fashion design has become more and more comfortable and very casual; as has contemporary living tastes affected the way people live and function in their homes. Today, when designing furniture, quality and good design are still important, but comfort and function has taken a front seat. Today, people want to live in their entire home and not be afraid to use their favored and loved personal treasures. American Drew and I are so excited and proud to have created a collection of interesting and truly unique pieces. Each piece can stand alone or in combinations that will turn a home into an exciting, modern environment. We think we have may coveted items that certainly could be prize heirlooms of the future."

Materials:

• Birch Solids, Rosewood Veneers, Primavera Veneers
• Rope and Lace is Primavera
• Hardwood Solids
• Maple, Walnut Burl with Primavera ribbon and Ebony inlays
• Walnut Burl with Primavera feathers
• Custom hardware that is distinctly Mackie, drop pulls and knobs
• Black absolute granite tops
• Side guided drawer slides
• English dovetail drawers front & rear
• Leather with a Supple Black look

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Rug Buying Guide: Construction Types

The most prestigious, well-known rug construction and best seller at FurnitureCart is hand-knotted rugs. They are the most expensive and have highest quality due to the labor intensive process and quality of fiber. However, the majority of business done in the rug industry nowadays is with less expensive constructions and most people are interested in other construction types that are within their budget.

Common Construction Types:

1. Hand - Knotted Hand-knotting is the most intricate, labor-intensive rug weaving process in use today. The quality of a hand-knotted carpet is determined by the number of knots per square inch. Higher knots mean better quality. A complex pattern can require very dense knotting and it can take a long time to produce. An average weaver can tie about 3,000 knots per day. A weaver sits behind a loom and hand ties individual knots onto the vertical strings seen on the backside of a rug. The back of hand-knotted rugs shows individual knots and the overall design and colors of the rug’s surface. Durability: Longest lasting. Good ones will last 10-25 years. Great ones can last 100+ years. Shedding: Shed less than a typical hand tufted rug.  

2. Hand - Tufted A hand-tufted rug is made by punching strands of wool into a canvas which is stretched on a frame or with help of a hand-operated tool. After piling with wool, the rug is removed from the frame and a scrim fabric is glued to the back, while a fringe is added by either sewing on or gluing. A nearly unlimited variety of patterns, colors, and textures can be used in a hand-tufted rug. A canvas backing is applied to hand-tufted rugs with an adhesive to hold the yarns together. Durability: Lasts 3-10 years depending on use. Shedding: They will shed, but this will subside over time. Shedding usually depends on the quality of wool used, and density of the rug. Cheaper hand tufted rugs will shed more than higher-end hand tufted rugs. Manufacturing Time: 4-5 months

3. Hand - Hooked Hand-hooked rugs go through the same process.

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Charming Villa Valencia Collection by Michael Amini Furniture

Capture the vibrant and romantic lifestyle of Old World Spain in this grand Villa Valencia Collection by Michael Amini Original Furniture Designs available at FurnitureCart. The essence of this collection can be found in the traditional architecture and dramatic natural settings of the villages abutting the crystalline waters of the Spanish coastline. The Villa Valencia draws its inspirations from the city of Valencia, in Spain. The name itself comes from the Latin name of the city, Valentia, which means "strength," and "vigor." As it sits in the center of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline, Valencia overlooks the Gulf of Valencia, and is backed by mountains and rolling plains, creating a breathtaking environment. This area has seen numerous historical events, and as such, its character has continually developed.
Features:

• Superbly crafted from birch solids with cherry, pecan and elm burl veneers
• Distinctive marquetry and intricate embellishments complement a classic chestnut finish
• Uniquely twisted and shaped marble pilasters adorn select pieces
• The wood furniture is crowned with a lighted alabaster-like encasements, providing a soothing and ambient glow
• Villa Valencia features great attention to detail, as seen on the dramatically carved wood chair, turned arms and hand-carved feet, completely finished with small antique brass nail heads
• Further complementing the upholstery pieces are sumptuous pillows in coordinating fabrics and specially designed trims

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Rug Buying Guide: Fibers and Fiber Types

The type of fiber used in a rug is one of the most important variables to consider when shopping for a rug at FurnitureCart. Also, it is important to understand that the most expensive fibers, New Zealand wool for example, aren't always the best choice - it depends on the needs of the end consumer. If a customer is wary of high foot traffic or messy stains from children, then a more resilient fiber like polypropylene or cotton is possibly the better choice. Understanding the fiber types on the following chart will help make the best decision.

SYNTHETIC FIBERS

Acrylic		Polypropylene/Olefin		Viscose		Polyester		Nylon
Moderately priced		Very affordable		Synthetic, "shiny" fiber typically made from viscose/rayon or a natural fiber using mercerized cotton		Very affordable		Petroleum-based fiber
Durable, although not as strong as other synthetics		Easy to maintain and highly durable		Commonly referred to as artificial silk		Wears well and feels very soft, especially when used for rugs with a thick pile		Durable, soil-resistant, easy to clean
Most commonly blended with other fibers like polyester (poly-acrylic blend)		A petroleum-based textile made from propylene and ethylene gases		Viscose is used as an accent, adding shimmer to dense pile construction		Moisture, stain, and abrasion resistant		Nylon yarn can be solution dyed, skein-dyed or space-dyed
		Strong, fast-drying, colorfast. Resist moisture, abrasions, mildew, soil and stains				Retain color over time, easy to clean
		Low-density fiber make it lightweight

NATURAL FIBERS

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