March 10th, 2010
Cheri Collection Twin Sleigh Bedroom Set
When you have children, life-changing moments happen with regular frequency. The speed at which children grow makes constant change part of daily life. Time seems to pass in the blink of an eye as children move from bassinet to crib to their very first big boy or big girl bed.
The move to a full-size bed is an exciting moment for both child and parents. Gone is the tiny, helpless baby you’ve held and cared for all these months; replaced with a child just beginning to develop his own sense of independence and assert his unique personality. Leaving the crib and moving into a big bed is a milestone moment, one made even more memorable with the purchase of a children’s bedroom set from Grand Furniture Gallery in North Carolina.
Purchasing your child’s bedroom set online from Grand Furniture Gallery ensures that you receive high quality furniture, durably constructed, at family-friendly prices. Choose from frilly little girl bedroom sets in lovely white or handsome wood tones for a more masculine look. From traditional Cambridge Court bedroom sets to fantasy sleigh beds to charming cottage styles to sturdy bunkbeds, you’ll find the children’s bedroom furniture style and pieces you want at Grand Furniture Gallery — all at discounted prices that every parent can appreciate.
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March 8th, 2010
In the past, furniture styles were named after reigning monarchs or furniture designers. Being such, the Queen Anne style was named after Queen Anne of England. It became popular sometime in the 17th century between 1720-1750. Thanks to English settlers, the Queen Anne style became a desired style in America.
The Queen Anne style furniture is a combination of the William and Mary style and Chippendale style furniture designs. The Queen Anne style furniture represented a lighter and more graceful type of furniture. It was considered to be more elegant and comfortable than previous types of furniture that was produced.
One of the things that made the Queen Anne type of furniture distinct was the cabriole leg. This type of leg had the knee curing outward and the ankle curving inward. The foot usually featured a pad foot which replaced the heavy claw and ball foot which had a delicate ornamental design. You could find these legs on almost all types of Queen Anne style furniture pieces during this time period as you can still in today’s furniture pieces. Early Queen Anne style furniture is known for being made of walnut; but maple and cherry types of wood were used as well.
Stop by Grand Furniture Gallery to see our beautiful Queen Anne inspired furniture designs. We have a wide selection of products that blend the old and new traditional styling to make your room look complete. We have beautifully designed, heirloom quality, Queen Anne style furniture for your dining room and bedroom that will compliment many decorating styles.
Grand Furniture Gallery invites you to visit our website to see what our customers think about the products and services that they have received from us. If you have any doubts about ordering quality North Carolina furniture over the internet, they will surely be put to rest once you see how pleased everyone is when they order from Grand Furniture Gallery!
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March 5th, 2010
Harmony Home Bar
Of course going out for a round of drinks with your friends is always fun, but with bars charging a premium for drinks, why not start hosting at home. That way, whether you are serving fine cognac like Remy Martin or single malt scotch such as a smoky Lagavulin or a smooth Macallan, you won’t feel like you are pouring your money down the drain.
Of course, to create the right ambiance for your event, you need the right furniture, like a Home Bar, placed in the right location. If you have a large living or dining room, dedicating one corner for you bar, allows you to mix and pour for your guests during dinner parties and other get-togethers.
You can also place it in your sitting or living room where it will provide a perfect setting for before or after dinner drinking. Another ideal place would be a solarium or indoor/outdoor room that leads to a deck or backyard.
At Grand Furniture Gallery you can find the Home Bar that will match your home and entertainment needs. With many unique, beautiful and functional pieces, you will be inspired to start hosting more parties, where your bar (and drinks) will be appreciated by all your guests.
With dependable shipping throughout the United States, Grand Furniture Gallery makes shopping for your furniture a great experience. With clear, full-color images available online, you can select your dream piece and order it with just a few clicks.
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March 3rd, 2010
Continuing from Monday…
Stickley’s furniture featured rectangular lines and was usually made of oak that was lightly stained to showcase the wood’s grain. Leather and canvas was used instead of heavy tapestry on seat cushions. Stickley took pride in the fact that he never used nails or glue as fasteners in his furniture pieces. Instead he had visible tenon-and-key joints, exposed tenons, and visible dowels as fasteners. Using these intricate techniques dated back to medieval times and made the Stickley Mission furniture extremely unique and in high demand.
Gustav Stickley considered himself a “craftsman” and published his own magazine called “The Craftsman” from 1901 to 1916. In it he promoted his principles of furniture design, mostly that pieces should be comfortable and well made, and practical too. Always supporting the Arts and Crafts movement, he often stressed the importance of choosing furniture that was more cost effective rather than luxurious.
Despite his many successes in furniture design, Stickley’s creations were subjected to unauthorized knock-off’s which eventually helped put him out of business. In 1915, Gustav Stickley filed for bankruptcy and closed his factory for good. The great news is, that despite his demise, the Mission style furniture still lives on today!
At Grand Furniture Gallery you will find a wide selection of Mission style furniture for every room of your home. Stop by today to see the beautiful bedroom sets, dining sets, office furniture, entertainment centers, armoire/TV Console, occasional tables and pub table and chairs that are available. We offer a variety of sizes and colors to choose from so it is easy to create the perfect Mission style room. Stop by our showroom to see what will inspire you with our quality furniture that is made in North Carolina!
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March 1st, 2010
The Arts and Crafts movement first came to life in Great Britain in the middle of the 19th century. It was during a time when factories began mass production of furniture and goods that true artisans attacked the new ideals of mass production. To those who followed the Arts and Crafts movement, workers who were tied to machines were being robbed of the simple pleasures of their own creativity. It was widely be believed that workers should return to the superior practices of making items by hand, as the beauty of those items was in the irregularity that was created by the individual artisan.
Gustav Stickley is often credited with leading the charge in the Arts and Crafts movement, but it was actually already in full swing by the time he became involved. Stickley was a popular American furniture maker in the early part of the 20th century. His design style was called Mission or Mission Oak and was inspired by the Spanish Missions in California. The furniture name also suited one of Stickley’s core values; that it fulfilled a mission or purpose.
The Stickley furniture was unique in that it celebrated the handmade nature of furniture making, but was still able to be produced via machine. His techniques allowed his furniture designs to be efficiently crafted for less money than his competitors. While other Arts and Craft artisans catered to the wealthy, Stickley tried, and was quite successful, at making his design creations more obtainable to the general public. The Stickley Mission furniture was considered simple, functional, and sturdy, with little attention paid to decorative details.
Please check back on Wednesday for the conclusion.
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February 26th, 2010
Furniture design styles have changed many times over, but it is sometimes hard to distinguish one style from another as at times, design styles overlapped as peoples tastes changed. The Chippendale style furniture was crafted from 1750 to 1780 and was named after London cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale’s design styles. This American style furniture falls within the Colonial time period. Although it looked somewhat like the Queen Anne style furniture, the Chippendale style furniture was considered conservative by comparison.
One of the items that made the Chippendale style furniture distinct is the cabriole legs. These legs are curved with the knee curving outward and the ankle curving inward. At the end of the leg you will find an ornamental foot often made in the claw and ball type style. The claw and ball foot is also popular with the Queen Anne style furniture. During it’s height of popularity, expensive Chippendale furniture was made of mahogany wood.
At Grand Furniture Gallery you will find many beautiful pieces of furniture available in the Queen Anne and Chippendale inspired design styles. Stop by our store to see the Kentwood Collection. There you will find the elegant Kentwood Rectangle Pedestal Dining Set which is sure to be a delightful addition to your room’s décor. This dining room table has two leaves, serpentine shaped sides, and is made from hardwood solids and mahogany veneers. The table features traditional cabriole legs with a uniquely carved leaf upon each one, which makes a classy statement. This entire set consists of four Queen Anne side chairs, two Queen Anne arm chairs, and the table with two-18 inch leaves and pedestal base. The Kentwood Rectangle Pedestal Dining Set is exceptionally priced and available for only $1,852.
Grand Furniture Gallery has beautiful furniture for every room of your home. Stop by today to see our collection of fine North Carolina furniture.
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February 24th, 2010
Just one of our children's furniture sets.
Children are people too. They need their own personal space where they can hang out and relax. They need a cozy place where they can fantasize and develop their imagination. They need a place where they can express their tastes and preferences just like us grownups.
That’s why children’s furniture is so important. Allowing your child to participate in selecting some of the furnishings will make them feel big and responsible. They will learn the important lesson that they need to literally live with their choices. Shopping with your child is also an opportunity to teach them esthetics and how to balance it with functionality.
Of course, you as the parent will want to ensure that they are getting furniture that will provide them a healthy space to live and grow. Pay careful attention to their beds, mattresses and bedding accessories. Additionally, you will want to plan for their future when they might need more closet more clothes or equipment for one of their hobbies. Their desk should be comfortable for them to work on homework or other projects.
Perhaps include a design that accommodates a computer and keyboard. For younger children, having quiet time for bedtime is a great way to wind down before going to sleep.
You can also plan to have a comfy recliner for you to hang out there until the little ones are asleep. Using dimmers or bedside lamps is a good way to send the kids a message that it’s time to get ready for sleep.
Whatever you are looking for, Grand Furniture Gallery will provide you with a huge selection of functional and beautiful furniture.
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February 22nd, 2010
Continuing from Friday…
Because one of the goals of the Shakers was to create furniture that was inexpensive, the variety of wood that was used for furniture depended on the region where the Shaker craftsmen lived. You could find typical Shaker style furniture made from pine, cherry, walnut, poplar, and maple. When the Shakers needed bent pieces, hickory wood was used, and poplar was often found on pieces for the interior of homes.
Unlike the more elaborate design styles of the Victorian Era, the Shaker style kept their designs simple. You would only find either very simple feet or no feet at all being used in the Shaker design style. Practicality was a main priority for the Shakers as well so they would typically paint or stain their furniture pieces. It was not uncommon to find Shaker furniture that was dark red, green, yellow or even orange being sold because those colors did not show dirt easily.
Many of the Shaker furniture pieces were oversized because they were designed for communal living. Despite their size however, they were remarkably lightweight and portable as the legs unscrewed, and with tables, there were drop leaves. Over time, some Shaker craftsmen did include minor ornate design changes to reflect their individual style.
At Grand Furniture Gallery you will find an amazing selection of furniture that is designed in the Shaker style. Stop by our store to see a beautiful bedroom set which is stained a rich cherry color. You will also find incredible deals on dining room furniture, entertainment centers, and office furniture available. Grand Furniture Gallery has a huge selection of quality North Carolina furniture at fantastically low prices every single day!
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February 19th, 2010
In 1774 a small group of English emigrants arrived in New York. They were an interesting group with a set of ideals that differed from most folks during that time period. Named for their crazy dances and trances during religious services, the “Shaking Quakers” as people called them, brought an interesting flavor to 19th century America.
This religious sect flourished and membership grew to over 6,000 and spanned in 19 villages from Maine to Indiana. The sect worshiped constantly, practiced celibacy, gave up their worldly pleasures, and worked in a cooperative lifestyle. In this, all property was owned by the community, children lived separately from their parents, and husbands and wives lived apart. It was definitely not your typical American household at the time.
The Shakers first began making furniture for their own communities, but soon found that they could sell their goods to those who lived outside their community. The Shaker furniture followed the contemporary styles of other furniture makers at the time. Their focus was to make durable furniture that was plain and simple. The Shaker style did not focus on intricate carvings or thick veneers, but rather proportion and balance on each piece of furniture.
The Shakers were most famous for their chair making skills. They are credited with being the first to produce the rocking chair on a large scale. They also created the tilting chair which allowed you to tilt backwards without tipping over. These chairs were both very popular in the 1870’s so the Shakers patented them and manufactured them for sales around the world.
Please check back on Monday for the conclusion.
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February 17th, 2010
Someone asked me today if they should buy a bedroom bench for their bedroom. They were wondering if it really served any purpose or would sit around and gather dust. A bedroom bench can be a great addition to any bedroom. Throughout time, it has served many different purposes for different people. The bedroom bench not only adds beautyand style to your bedroom décor, but it can also be a very functional piece of furniture as well.
Here are some great ideas for using a bedroom bench…
For families with young children, a bedroom bench is a great place for the kiddies to sit and watch television. Perhaps you can even allow them to have a snack there too!
Some people find that the bedroom bench serves as a great organizational tool. The bedroom bench can be the perfect place to lay your clothing on for the upcoming work day or a place to put your clothing as you disrobe at night.
Are you tired of sleeping with kitty or dog at night? A bedroom bench is a wonderful place to shoo the family pet to so that you won’t have that problem. The pets will still feel like they are sleeping with you, without actually being in your beautiful bed.
A bedroom bench works wonderfully for aging people who need a sturdy and soft spot put their shoes on. Bedroom benches are typically shorter than beds so reaching your feet to put shoes and socks on is much easier to achieve.
There’s no need to look at squished up feather or fiber filled comforters any longer. A bedroom bench is also a perfect place to fold and pull down your expensive comforter to each night. Because it is placed at the end of the bed, each morning, you can easily unfold the comforter and pull it right back into place making the bed look fresh and new.
At Grand Furniture Gallery you will find incredible deals on beautiful bedroom benches. We have upholstered, leather, wood and storage benches that are sure to match any room’s décor. Stop by our store today to see our selection of bedroom benches and quality North Carolina furniture today!
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