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Where are Contemporary Furniture Stores in NJ?

2011-12-12T11:00:00.000-08:00

Contemporary Furniture Stores in NJ

With the new influx of condominiums in many towns in New Jersey and especially along the Hudson River such as Edgewater, West New York, Jersey City and others, these new residents are gravitating toward contemporary interiors. Young people, mid 20s to 40 years old, seem to be going in the contemporary direction, as opposed to what has been the preferred style in this area for the last 10 to 20 years. Most of these condominiums are contemporary; it has become an entry-level market for young consumers and homeowners who are old enough to have outgrown Ikea and finally want furnishings that are not throw-away items within a short time of ownership. These consumers are actually establishing themselves and purchasing items they are going to keep for years to come. It seems that consumers are looking at the clean, contemporary look as a refreshing change from the traditional styles of not too long ago. The only problem is where to find these contemporary furniture stores in NJ. Many have simply closed their doors forever due to the current economic downturn but there are still a few left.

The contemporary home furnishings movement is nearing its tipping point, gaining converts at a seemingly exponential rate and for perfect reasons. Following suit, upholstery choices are offered in a wider range of products. Vibrant fabric designs inspired by the contemporary textiles throughout the world bring back a welcome new vitality to the home furnishings. The same trend continues with the flooring. When it comes to contemporary area rugs, the possibilities are endless like warm, inviting color combinations that pair fresh pumpkin with spice red and soothing yellow bring fashion to floors by way of intriguing patterns and lush textures. Metals are the darlings of designers in contemporary fashion and home furnishings, and for a perfect reason. Whether added as legs of a sofa, or framed around case goods, metals transform the ordinary into something truly special. As that familiar and wise old saying goes, however, a little goes a long way, especially when it comes to design.

When a typical consumer walks into a contemporary furniture store they are greeted by unique, innovative piece of furniture like storage solutions that are paired with high design with functionality. Items that offer multifunctional features and lots of storage are becoming must-haves particularly for those that are a bit space-challenged. These types of multifunctional furnishings pieces usually with bright strokes of color add visual interest and storage which is perfect for those with smaller living spaces. These multifunctional pieces appeal to younger consumers who want to be organized, but at the same time have fun with their furniture. Simple, cheerful and modern pieces always have a way of making customers smile.

Consumers' purchases are lead by a multitude of interwoven and complex motivators. Instead of merely owning furniture, these younger consumers want thoughtfully constructed products that are contemporary in style and incorporate exotic or eye-catching materials. They don't want their interiors to fall flat. The fact is that furnishing a contemporary home, and in a fashion that objectively adds value, takes truly contemporary furniture stores' offerings that most stores don't posses. Adding the expertise of seriously talented, bone fide interior designers from cotemporary furniture stores in NJ and establishing actual budgets for contemporary home furnishings purchases at the onset transforms not only individual living spaces, but the industry at large.

Platform Beds

2009-08-02T17:47:00.000-07:00

Platform Beds

Never underestimate the potential of great design. Platform beds are completely stunning examples of the emotional response great design can generate. The smooth low profile look lends a distinct stylishness, sophistication through simplicity. An appealing bedroom setting that is elegant will be a bonus for the outcome when a sleek platform bed is the centerpiece of that bedroom. The low profile look of typical platform beds also creates an illusion of a bigger room for the seemingly small bedroom.

Platform beds are not the only highly desirable bed option for those looking for that low contemporary look. The sophisticated look of a typical platform bed disguises a highly desirable feature though, which is the lack of the need for a box spring. That’s right. They don’t need box springs. There is a new factor driving a desire for less when it comes to home décor: home owners whose plan to trade up for a more expensive mattress sets are on hold because of the slumping economy, as of late. However, when buying a platform bed, the customer only needs a mattress and not the box spring, thus saving money.

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Unlike typical platform beds, this bed in wenge finish sets out to address the need for hidden storage solutions. This platform bed with a wooden slat mattress support features a headboard with hidden storage as well as built-in lights.

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Here is the same platform bed as the above but shown in a cherry finish.

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Space-saving platform beds that offer ground-breaking, convenient storage solutions continue to top consumer’s must-have lists. This platform bed in ash finish is a true platform bed and has a wooden slat support. It features storage drawers on each side of the bed which have storage space measurements of 37”W x 22 ½”D x 5”H. This bed also features decorative lighting in the headboard with 2 on/off switches. The footboard features metal accents on each corner.

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Here is the same platform bed as the previous one but shown in a wenge finish.

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The Portuguese construct their platform beds a bit differently. This bed is constructed from American beech wood veneer in wenge finish and sports modern geometric lines. Its unique design makes it literary look like it floats in the air. Like the other platform beds, it has a wooden slat mattress support.

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Here is the same platform bed as the previous one but shown in a high gloss white finish.

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Look all around and you’ll be hard pressed to find a curve anywhere. This contemporary platform bed is constructed from American beech wood veneer in a wenge finish and features a liner design. It’s also made in Portugal and like all the other platform beds it has a wooden slat mattress support.

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The Canadians also construct their platform beds a bit differently. Addressing the storage needs of consumers is one of their top priorities with this bed. The headboard and footboard of this contemporary platform bed are secured with triple-clip hooks to ensure stability. This bed is available in 2 finishes. It’s also offered as an optional hydraulic lift and storage bed underneath. The optional lift bed boasts a large 60” x 72” storage area that is fully usable.

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The Spanish add a bit of flair to their platform beds, as well. This bed has a leather headboard with decorative stitching and has a wooden slat mattress support. Nothing says contemporary like low hung platform bed.

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This graceful platform bed projects time honored Spanish charm and makes this bed part of the most enduring furniture that is being crafted in Europe today. It features two-tone finish, lights in the headboard, and a wooden slat mattress support.

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2009-08-02T11:51:00.000-07:00

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Bunk Beds

2009-08-01T13:59:00.000-07:00

Bunk Beds

It’s hard to beat classic bunk beds. Bunk beds solve the problem when the room is too small to accommodate 2 beds. If you decide to separate our bunk beds any time in the future, you can, because they turn into 2 twin beds. Our bunk beds are made with safety in mind because they all meet or exceed all Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and all American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) safety guidelines. These bunk beds are beautifully crafted out of birch solids. The bedrails from bunk beds are constructed out of veneered plywood and not MDF or solids in order to avoid splitting and warping. The beds don’t require box springs because every bunk bed, top and bottom bed, feature a slat-roll with canvas stretchers that eliminate the need for a box spring. The only predicament with our bunk beds will be deciding who will sleep on the top bunk.

Mission Bunk Beds

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Here is the Mission Bunk Bed in Natural finish. The storage/sleep trundle shown below the bed is sold separately and can be used as a secondary bed or as storage (trundle includes 2 removable dividers). This collection features additional pieces in natural finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.)

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Here is the Mission Bunk Bed in Pecan finish. The storage/sleep trundle shown below the bed is sold separately and can be used as a secondary bed or as storage (trundle includes 2 removable dividers). This collection features additional pieces in pecan finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.)

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Here is the Mission Bunk Bed in Cocoa finish. The storage/sleep trundle shown below the bed is sold separately and can be used as a secondary bed or as storage (trundle includes 2 removable dividers). This collection features additional pieces in cocoa finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.)

Classic Bunk Beds

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Here is the Classic Bunk Bed in Natural finish. This collection features additional pieces in natural finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.)

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Here is the Classic Bunk Bed in Pecan finish. This collection features additional pieces in pecan finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.

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Here is the Classic Bunk Bed in White finish. The storage/sleep trundle shown below the bed is sold separately and can be used as a secondary bed or as storage (trundle includes 2 removable dividers). This collection features additional pieces in white finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.)

Windsor Bunk Beds

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Here is the Windsor Bunk Bed in White finish. The storage/sleep trundle shown below the bed is sold separately and can be used as a secondary bed or as storage (trundle includes 2 removable dividers). This collection features additional pieces in white finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.)

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Here is the Windsor Bunk Bed in Natural finish. The storage/sleep trundle shown below the bed is sold separately and can be used as a secondary bed or as storage (trundle includes 2 removable dividers). This collection features additional pieces in natural finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.)

Twin Over Full Bunk Beds

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Here is the Twin over Full Bunk Bed in Cocoa finish. The storage/sleep trundle shown below the bed is sold separately and can be used as a secondary bed or as storage (trundle includes 2 removable dividers). This collection features additional pieces in cocoa finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.)

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Here is the Twin over Full Bunk Bed in Natural finish. This collection features additional pieces in natural finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.

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Here is the Twin over Full Bunk Bed in Pecan finish. This collection features additional pieces in pecan finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.)

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Here is the Twin over Full Bunk Bed in White finish. This collection features additional pieces in white finish (chest, nightstand, desk, desk, hutch, bookcase, etc.

How is the quality of these bunk beds? Here are some quality features in greater detail:

The bottom bed as well as the top bed from the bunk beds feature metal bracket supports on ends so the barrel bolts rest on metal and not wood thus reliving some of the pressure on the wood.

Shown here are the actual barrel bolts about to be inserted into the bracket supports.

Both beds of the bunk beds have a slat roll with canvas stretchers and 2 screws per slat. By having a slat roll the box spring is not needed. The slat roll acts as the actual box spring.

Outlet Advantage (outletadvantage.com) is a Scam

2009-07-24T09:46:00.000-07:00

Outlet Advantage (outletadvantage.com) is a scam originating from China. They are not affiliated with FOW in any way, although they are using our content from our website without our permission. We have already filed a DMCA complaint with Google because they have stolen our content without our permission. We have also filed an Internet Crime Complaint (IC3). We have also contacted Federal Trade Commission, BBB, and Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office regarding this. We have also contacted their host, http://www.hinet.net.

Outlet Advantage even has a Better Business Bureau logo on their site, but when you click on the logo it will send you to FOW’s Better Business Bureau profile. They are basically pretending to be us. They don’t accept normal forms of payment like Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, etc. They only accept GreenDot MoneyPak, which is basically a way to convert physical cash to electronic cash.

Basically, they post ads in craigslist and other free classifieds for items like outdoor furniture, sheds, play-sets, swing-sets, etc. for ridiculously low prices. They only post their phone number on those ads, 201-254-0410, as the contact information. I promise you will never reach a live person if you call their phone number. When you call the phone number, the voicemail tells you to go to their website, outletadvantage.com. On their website they only accept GreenDot MoneyPak as the form of payment.

For further proof that this is a fake company and a scam, contact the The Better Business Bureau of New Jersey, Inc. (Phone: 609-588-0808).

Here is their Whois lookup: http://www.whois.net/whois/outletadvantage.com

As you can see from the Whois lookup they have even placed our address as their own address:

36-05 Broadway
Fair Lawn

but the state is Beijing.

Please be weary of Outlet Advantage or outletadvantage.com especially if you are about to place an order from them. Call the phone number shown on their website as further proof that this is some kind of a scam originating from China.

Our website: FOW and our store, are not affiliated with these guys in any way. Again, please be careful!

Here are some ways that we can all try to work as a combined community to shut these scam artists down so that no one falls for their misleading tactics:

Contact craigslist.org and tell them about Outlet Advantage how they are posting ads with their phone number, 201-254-0410 as the only contact information.
If you see their ad in craigslist.org post the same add with the warning about them so others don’t fall for this scam. However, reword the title a little bit so it’s not considered a duplicate ad. Make sure to include their phone number, 201-254-0410.
Contact their host in Taiwan and explain what they are doing. Here is the English version of site: http://www.hinet.net/cht_en/index.htm.
Contact their phone carrier, Level 3 Communications.

Captains Beds

2009-07-22T13:03:00.001-07:00

Captains Beds

Even in tough economic times such as this the, one room that always needs attention is your kids’ room. The combination of value, quality, versatility, simple design elements that blend in any room and the unique finish options of our captains beds creates flow and excitement. The space-saving captains bed is an ideal solution for those with limited space and lack of storage. The captains bed includes two doors at the foot of the bed for extra storage. Each under bed storage unit has four drawers and a center drawer compartment. The captains bed includes one under bed storage case. A second storage case is optional. If the captains bed is to be placed against the wall then the optional second under bed storage case is not needed and the empty space can easily be accessed through the two doors at the foot of the bed. The hardboard and the footboard feature bead-board moldings.

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Shown above is a captains bed in natural finish.

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Here is the same captains bed in a white finish.

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Finally, here is the captains bed in a pecan finish.

The captains bed is the perfect combination of storage and sleep and here are some details of these beds:

The captains beds have simple, youthful design elements.
Birch hardwood construction.
Captains beds has support brackets on ends of rails so that barrel bolts rest on the metal and not wood, thus reducing stress on the wood.
Metal hardware is used to attach side rails to bed ends of the captains beds.
Captains beds have a wooden slat roll system with canvas stretchers and two screws per each slat. (Slat roll eliminates the need for a box spring).
The bed rails of the captains beds are constructed from veneered plywood thus preventing splitting and warping.
The front and back of each drawer box is English dovetailed and center supported on bottom.
The front panel of the drawer box is crewed, not glued or stapled to the drawer box.
Metal drawer guides with automatic drawer stops are side mounted.

Here are some quality features in greater detail:

The captains bed features a metal bracket supports on ends so the barrel bolts rest on metal and not wood thus reliving some of the pressure on the wood.

Shown here are the actual barrel bolts about to be inserted into the bracket supports.

The captains bed has a slat roll with canvas stretchers and 2 screws per slat. By having a slat roll the box spring is not needed. The slat roll acts as the actual box spring.

The drawer fronts and backs of the captans beds are English dovetailed. The English dovetailed joint is the strongest joint that can survive the constant pull of opening and closing the drawer repeatedly for years to come.

The drawers are center supported as well as corner blocked for added reinforcement.

5 part drawer box construction with the front panel screwed, not staples or glued, to the drawer box.

Side-mounted, metal drawer guides with automatic drawer stops.

Modular Room Dividers/Bookshelves/Wall Units

2009-07-21T19:34:00.000-07:00

Modular Room Dividers/Bookshelves/Wall Units

Shown above is an exceptional piece of furniture made from wood veneer and shown in a wenge finish. It looks pretty simple but this modular unit is much more than meets the eye. This unique system presents a new meaning of "playing" dominos. As a matter of fact you could even call it LEGO furniture because of its capability. If you prefer, you can flip and flow multiple units to create any furniture you like. Use is as simple TV stands for your latest plasma or LCD television set. Stack up a few of these modular units to create a custom room divider that's perfect for your room of choice. Stack them up to create a unique wall unit system. As you stack these units use the hollow shelves as bookcases. It’s like designing your very own furniture for the specific dimensions of your room.

Here are 2 modular shelving units stacked one of top of the other.

Here are 3.

Here are a few scattered around the perimeter of the room. As you can see, here they are used as bookshelves, cocktail tables, and TV stands in this room setting.

Here are 4 stacked up and used as an entertainment center.

If the finish above is too dark for you, here is the unit shown in pure white finish.

Here are 4 stacked up.

Here are 6 stacked up.

The same 6 used as shelving and bookcases.

Another room setting.

2 units angled and used as a TV stand.

Now, I’m sure you can realize how much you can do with this seemingly simple piece of furniture. Piling and flipping this modular system creates a stunning effect for any space in your home. In a way, it’s a shelving system on steroids, so let your imagination fly.

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White Glove Furniture Delivery

2009-07-19T21:08:00.001-07:00

White Glove Furniture Delivery

There is much more to the term white glove delivery when it comes to furniture. Most brick and mortar NJ furniture stores offer white glove delivery while many “online entities” offer free delivery but there is a catch to that free delivery. It’s usually curb-side delivery and not white glove.

Curb-side delivery is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. A common carrier or a freight company will pull up to your curb with an 18 wheeler and drop off the furniture on your curb. It is the customer’s job to take the furniture into their home, assemble it, and discard the packaging. The common carrier will simply slide the furniture down from the truck and the rest is up to the customer.

White glove delivery, on the other hand, is much more than curb-side delivery. The entire delivery process is handled much differently with white glove delivery services. Usually smaller trucks are used instead of the big 18 wheelers since they are much easier to maneuver through residential areas. These smaller trucks are also usually equipped with a lift gate. With lift gates it’s much easier to handle furniture, particularly when unloading into a residential area. After the furniture is unloaded it is taken inside of the customer’s home and placed where the customer chooses. The packaging is removed. Any parts of the furniture that need assembling are assembled. Finally, all the packaging materials are taken away. White glove delivery ensures that the furniture will arrive undamaged because of the way it’s handled from start to finish.

Void of Contemporary Furniture Stores in New Jersey

2009-07-19T09:04:00.001-07:00

Void of Contemporary Furniture Stores in New Jersey

Contemporary furniture creates an overall sense of depth and warmth while invoking elegant simplicity but there seems to be a void of contemporary furniture stores in New Jersey, especially in Northern New Jersey. In the last few years amid the slumping economy and the housing market crisis, many contemporary furniture stores in New Jersey have gone out of business and are being replaced by huge chain stores that cater to the more mainstream customer. As a result, it creates a void for contemporary furniture in New Jersey.

Walk into any big chain furniture stores in New Jersey and ask them if the living room as shown on the floor is available in any other fabric, leather or a sleeker contemporary design. They will tell you no because otherwise they can't offer that promised three day delivery or less and they don't cater to the contemporary customer. The availability of different sizes, colors, materials, shapes, and specialized designs are all part of the customization that contemporary furniture brings along.

With all these options for the consumer who wants to dress their home to impress, you'd think that more furniture stores in New Jersey would fill this void? You would think that it would send a clear signal to home furnishings retailers in that it would be an intelligent merchandising strategy to showcase this type of furniture, but no. This void in New Jersey furniture stores needs to be fixed. They need to reassess their product lineups to ensure they have an extensive selection that will give consumers a choice that exactly suits their preference instead of having the same, mainstream look with a promise of a three day delivery.

If you'd like to see some contemporary furniture stores in New Jersey that can help customers hone in on a design direction and the materials used to achieve that look, FOW Fine Furniture is your ideal choice and it's one of the stores that can fix this void.

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Contemporary Cocktail Tables with Storage

2009-07-18T20:23:00.000-07:00

Contemporary Cocktail Tables with Storage

How does one go about addressing the need for unique storage solutions when it comes to contemporary cocktail tables? Can a cocktail table have the distinctive clean lines typical of contemporary furniture while at the same time offering an inventive and useful storage solution?

Shown above is a contemporary cocktail table in wenge finish inspired by early Asian design but is made in Portugal. Its simple clean lines provide an ideal centerpiece for a living room. The cocktail table shown above is constructed from American Beech Wood veneer. It is also available in a chocolate finish.

But there is more to this contemporary cocktail table. This contemporary storage cocktail table features an optional top that opens thus providing valuable added storage and allows you to hide magazines and remote controls that always seem to be out of place.

Above is the same contemporary cocktail table shown in a high gloss white finish.

Here is the same high gloss white finish cocktail table shown with the optional hidden storage.

These stylish contemporary cocktail tables with storage have the appearance and quality that’s synonymous with expensive Italian brands but at much reasonable prices.

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Elliott’s Designs Metal Beds

2009-07-13T06:51:00.000-07:00

Elliott’s Designs Metal Beds

When purchasing a metal bed the two top preferences are style and design. Although sleek metal beds are a much fashionable design option among urban inhabitants, the more ornate designs and intricate finishes can help to create that romantic master oasis. The magnificent finishes offered in antique finishes are just one of the features that make these metal beds such chic sleep solutions.

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Elliott’s Designs metal beds offers a unique collection of fine antique replica metal beds. Elliott’s Designs metal beds offer museum quality authenticity and some of the design cues are taken from the brass and iron beds from the Victorian Era but offered in today’s popular sizes. Many of the metal beds are of higher quality than the originals. The Art Deco, Traditional, Art Nouveau, and Edwardian design periods are also shown from Elliott’s Designs.

The highest quality heavy gauge steel tubing and sold rods are used when constructing these metal beds in order to attain added strength and the secure feel of the antique bedstead. Actual brass is used in the metal beds where brass accents account for the fundamental characteristic of the particular style but brass-plated steel is never used for these brass accents. Each and every one of the castings is hand detailed and hand poured using a special aluminum allow for high precision and structural integrity. Just like the original antiques, the castings on these metal beds are structural joints and are not purely decorative. Elliott’s Designs metal beds are offered in 30 custom finish options. The finishes are applied electrostatically then baked to ensure a lifelong radiant finish. Finally, these metal beds are proudly made in the USA.

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Student Lofts

2009-07-12T12:06:00.000-07:00

Student Lofts

Student lofts address the necessity for superior storage solutions for youth bedroom furniture. Space-saving furniture like student lofts offers practical and innovative storage solutions. Due to the size of most youth bedrooms, vertical chests are perfect for efficiently utilizing small bedrooms and by going vertical more floor space is left. Student lofts are one of the most multipurpose study, sleep, and storage solutions.

Shown above is a student loft in natural finish which encompasses design features such as front and back dovetailed drawers, routed drawer fronts, birch hardwood construction, and bead-board moldings.

Here is the same student loft in white finish.

Here is the same student loft in pecan finish.

Finally, here is a student loft in a warm cocoa finish which boasts hardy, traditional profiles of classic mission designs with the same features as the student lofts shown above.

The top bed as well as the bottom bed of the student lofts has wood slat rolls thus doing away with a box spring. All of these student lofts can be ordered with or without the lower bed. Each features a vertical storage chest with 5 drawers, bookcase shelving, desk with a pullout keyboard tray and 3 desk drawers. The chest with shelves and the desk can be placed on either side depending on what the preference is. If the student loft is ordered without the lower bed, then the desk can be turned inside. The bottom bed features casters for easy mobility. The top bed features guard rails.

How is the quality of these student lofts? Here are some quality features in greater detail:

The bottom bed as well as the top bed from the student lofts feature metal bracket supports on ends so the barrel bolts rest on metal and not wood thus reliving some of the pressure on the wood.

Shown here are the actual barrel bolts about to be inserted into the bracket supports.

Both beds of the student lofts have a slat roll with canvas stretchers and 2 screws per slat. By having a slat roll the box spring is not needed. The slat roll acts as the actual box spring.

The drawer fronts and backs of the student lofts are English dovetailed. The English dovetailed joint is the strongest joint that can survive the constant pull of opening and closing the drawer repeatedly for years to come.

The drawers are center supported as well as corner blocked for added reinforcement.

5 part drawer box construction with the front panel screwed, not staples or glued, to the drawer box.

Side-mounted, metal drawer guides with automatic drawer stops.

Each student loft features a pullout keyboard tray.

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Contemporary Furniture

2009-06-27T23:22:00.001-07:00

Contemporary Furniture

Textured leathers, animal prints, metal hardware, graphic patterns, and high-contrast veneers create a bold, visual panache and are all a part of a unique furniture style. When it comes to contemporary furniture, it’s all about the shape, mix of materials, and colors. The unique designs of contemporary furniture can also break all the rules of symmetry. Today’s contemporary furniture doesn’t cause a media frenzy as much as Scandinavian Modern did in the 1950’s or as much as 1980’s designs. Today’s contemporary furniture, although still trendy and distinctively leading edge when it comes to design, is a bit more demure than in the past in contrast to the designs that rocked the 1950’s.

The timeless Barcelona chair is an ideal example of enduring contemporary furniture design. The functional design of the iconic Barcelona chair was made with the teamwork of the famous Bauhaus architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Lilly Reich. The inspiration for the chair came from the functional folding chairs of ancient times. At first, the Barcelona chair was constructed to simply be bolted together. However, in 1950 stainless steel was used for the frame, thus giving the chair a smoother look. Pigskin was used on the original Barcelona chair but later cowhides were used. This contemporary chair received considerable attention when it was introduced and today there is still a rising degree of interest for this chair.

First introduced in 1948, the Noguchi cocktail table, designed by the famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi, hides nothing and exposes everything about the nature of minimalism. It is a perfect example of practical contemporary furniture design and it set out to redefine typical cocktail tables. Two curved solid wood furniture pieces join to form a stand and a .75 inch clear glass stands on top. Although it looks fragile, it disguises tremendous strength. The notion of less is more applies to this table. As Noguchi said, "Everything is sculpture. Any material, any idea without hindrance born into space, I consider sculpture." One of the most illustrious examples of contemporary furniture of the last century can be seen today in offices as well as private homes.

Introduced in 1956, the comfortable Eames lounge chair and ottoman were designed by Ray and Charles Eames and features classical contemporary furniture design elements. The chair is basically three curved plywood shells with cushions covered in leather. The backrest and the headrest of the chair move. The seat swivels on an aluminum base. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman set out to redefine seating with a unique design and comfort that caters to one and all. The chair together with the ottoman is the perfect combination of function, style, and comfort.

Today’s contemporary furniture is going “green” as well and this will be a priority in the future eco-consciousness. However, the trend is still in its infancy, but many manufacturers, including contemporary furniture manufacturers, are turning to sustainable materials or recycled materials for their products. Several organizations assist furniture manufacturers to adopt sustainable business practices. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is one of them and is dedicated to responsible forest management. FSC instituted an array of forest management practices and their certification program guarantees that the whole production chain, from cutting trees to actual manufacturing, conforms to the utmost standards of forest management. The movement toward environmentally friendly furniture is beginning to take hold and if your next contemporary furniture purchase is FSC certified, you can be assured that all the trees used to make that furniture came from managed forests.

Today’s contemporary furniture design elements offer innovative lifestyle environments and a wide range of categories for bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, accessories, and more. Contemporary furniture is one of the easiest ways to inject a note of exhilaration, sophistication, and vision into any room. There is nothing quite like an intricate geometrical pattern of an area rug to give a revitalization to a predictable room scenery. Customization is and will be another hallmark of contemporary furniture allowing consumers to select dimensions, finishes, fabrics, leathers, or any attributes they desire. Contemporary styled furniture continues to be popular among young and old consumers and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.

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Kids’ Glider Rockers

2009-06-18T12:27:00.001-07:00

Kids’ Glider Rockers

You want you child to have a rocker? No problem, they rock. You want your child to have a glider? No problem, they glide too.

Are you tired of the same old kids’ glider rockers? If you did find one, is it just another import with 1 or possibly 2 fabric options?

Our kids glider rockers are meticulously designed to provide the ultimate in comfort seating. They are so comfortable; they rock young and old to sleep. These kids’ glider rockers are proudly made in USA and feature exceptionally smooth glider/rocker mechanism. Each kids’ glider rocker is offered in 45 custom fabrics as well as 45 custom welts. For those that are not familiar with the term welt, it is the accent piping that is sawn into the seam of the glider rocker. With all these fabric and welt options, the possibilities are endless when it comes to the glider that they can call their very own.

For those looking for a more traditional look for their child’s glider rocker, we offer a glider rocker with rolled arms that can be ordered with a skirt or without a skirt. For those looking for more of a contemporary look, we offer a glider rocker with track arms. Even if you want one with a round back, we have it.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com

Ridgeway Clocks

2009-06-13T16:12:00.000-07:00

Ridgeway is America’s oldest grandfather clock company but Ridgeway offers much more than grandfather clocks. The Ridgeway clocks have the capacity to not only become a real heirloom but also a true family treasure. Select grandfather clocks have a lighting feature exclusive to Ridgeway. The lower lamp offers a touch switch, located at the middle door hinge, for dimming to create a more romantic mood for light inside the case.

Some of the Ridgeway mantle cocks are quartz battery movement that offers a choice of Westminster and Ode to Joy chimes with selectable auto-night silence feature. The Ridgeway wall clocks offer distinctive features such as uniquely detailed dials with colored numeral rings. Even outdoor clocks such as Madison Avenue have a unique double sided dial that shows time with Roman numerals on one side and a thermometer on the other.

Not only are Ridgeway clocks impressive in quality and attention to detail but they are all proudly made in the USA.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com

Simply Modern Furniture Collections by Blake Tovin

2009-04-28T04:49:00.000-07:00

Simply Modern by Blake Tovin is a unique collection of furniture pieces that heavily incorporates mid-twentieth century contemporary furniture designs. These exceptional furniture pieces are classic and include beautiful American walnut veneers that are perfectly matched as well as finished to accent the grain elements.

As the demand for modern American design quickly grows in popularity as interior designers, architects, and industrial designers Simply Modern furniture collections answers the call in this category. The Simply Modern bedrooms like Ventura and Hayward each feature a signature tufted platform bed and elegant accent pieces. The Simply Modern dining rooms features a rectangular extension table and a round table with a choice of either an upholstered chair or a ribbon chair. The Simply Modern occasional tables and the Simply Modern room divider complete this collection.

When asked about what inspired the Simply Modern Collection Blake Tovin said, “I took Edward J. Wormley and Dunbar Furniture’s less austere, less industrial approach to Mid-Century Modern furniture. We chose walnut, which was used heavily in Mid-Century American furniture – it’s a dark wood, with its own warmth and color. There’s little metal, except for the hardware, with is brushed nickel. There are some Scandinavian elements, but mostly the group is late 1940s/early 1950s Dunbar.”

Some of the casegood features of the Simply Modern furniture collection by Blake Tovin are:

• American walnut veneers.
• Natural finish wood drawers.
• French and English dovetail construction.
• Smooth action full extension glides.
• Dust proofing between drawers.
• Recessed back panels.
• Original design metal cast drawer pulls.
• Natural top grain leather headboards.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com

Palliser Home Theater Seating

2009-04-21T19:20:00.000-07:00

Palliser Home Theater Seating

The home theater seating provides a haven for video enthusiasts to rest and relax while watching their favorite movie or TV show. The Palliser home theater seating offers a fresh take on the theater seating concept and is specially designed for the trendy urban consumer with the combination of a contemporary look with a dramatic flair. For those seeking a bit more of a traditional look the Trylogy collection of home theater seating from Palliser pairs an intricate traditional nail-head pattern with the functionality of all the features as the rest of the Palliser theater seating collections. The Palliser theater seating is a wonderful combination of comfort, function, and style and dares to be different in its scale, shape, comfort, and fabric or leather options.

Modular Seating Options

The various Palliser theater seating pieces enable consumers to create their ideal seating arrangement: 3 seat sectional, single recliner, loveseat, etc. The modular theater seating from Palliser is available in straight or curved configurations. The consumer can even create a few rows of theater seating for that perfect stadium seating.

Manual Recline or Power Recline

All of us are not right handed nor are we all left handed. One of the cool features of Palliser theater seating is the ability to choose the recliner handle on either the left side of the right side. The power recline option gives the consumer the ability to recline in infinite positions.

Fabric and Leather Options

All the theater seating from Palliser can be covered in a broad selection of over 100 vibrant fabrics and leathers in a range of textures and colors that add visual interest to the theater seating area in your home. The fabric choices offer an updated interpretation of the classic, contemporary textural looks to create surface dimension. The leathers are available in finishes from protective pigments to fully aniline. The leathers that receive the pigment finish are most durable as well as stain resistant which is ideal if the consumer has kids or pets. The fully aniline leathers offer that soft, supple touch. The natural beauty and sophistication of the aniline leather is enhanced by subtle color shading.

Wireless Bass Shakers

The optional wireless bass shakers from Palliser enable consumers to turn every movie into the ultimate in home theater viewing experience. The bass shaker is mounted within the seat back and has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. The 50 watt (4 ohms) amplifier is built into seat of the recliner and the RF (radio frequency 2.4 GHZ) transmitter plugs into home theater amplifier that will supply signal to all bass shaker units within a 200 foot radius.

Leg Finishes

Just about every piece of furniture needs a finish but not single finish is the correct choice for all situations. That’s why the leg finishes from Palliser theater seating are offered in stainless steel and various wood finishes that allow the grain of the wood to show through. The leg finish is what gives the home theater seating its “personality”.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com

Customizable Book Ends

2009-03-07T19:21:00.001-08:00

These custom book ends are the coolest! They are available in 20 base finishes and 90 finial options. Whether your child’s bedroom is a sports, animals, or transportation theme, these book ends with finial options can lend that final touch.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com

12 Months, No Interest, No Payment Furniture Financing

2009-03-01T15:10:00.000-08:00

FOW proudly offers 2 easy payment plan options for furniture financing: 6 months interest-free financing and 12 months interest-free financing. Once approved, the promotional period will start as soon as you receive your merchandise. There are no minimum payments required but you must pay the purchase price in full before the end of the promotional period. Each month CitiFinancial will mail you your monthly statement which will show the most current balance. If you pay the purchase price in full within the promotional period, no accrued interest will be due, but if you don’t pay the purchase price in full during the promotional period, all of the accrued interest will be charged.

So what exactly does all of this mean in layman’s terms? What exactly is interest-free furniture financing? What is a no payment furniture plan?

Let us discuss 12 months, no interest, no payments when it comes to furniture purchases. The 12 months is obviously the duration of the promotional period of your purchased furniture. The interest-free or no interest means that if you pay off the balance owed within the 12 month period, you don’t pay any of the interest. That’s right. You pay zero interest. However, if you fail to pay the balance owed within the 12 month period, all of the accrued interest will be charged to your account. The no payments does not mean that you don’t pay anything within the 12 months. It means that there are no monthly minimum payments. You can pay the owed balance however you want. You could skip months but you must pay off the balance within the 12 month promotional period or you incur interest charges.

To apply for furniture financing go to FOWfurniture.com

Furniture Protection Plans

2009-02-25T00:26:00.000-08:00

Life happens.

The MFS Plans will protect your furniture investment for years to come because they are backed with a proven track record of superior customer service. With coverage that will protect furniture from many spots, stains, damage, and other mishaps, you can enjoy freedom from worry about your furniture.

What does the MFS 5-Year Protection Plan cover?

Fabric Upholstery Premium Protection Plan:
Coverage for fabric upholstery includes all stains excluding bleach and caustic solutions, dye transfer. Coverage for damage includes punctures, rips, burns, breakage of frames, and breakage of mechanisms.

Leather and Vinyl Premium Combination Plan:
Coverage for leather and vinyl includes all stains excluding bleach and caustic solutions, dye transfer. Coverage for damage includes punctures, rips, burns, breakage of frames, and breakage of mechanisms.

Case Goods and Other Hard Surface Furniture Premium Combination Plan:
Coverage for case goods and other hard surface furniture includes all stains excluding bleach and caustic solutions. Coverage for damage includes liquid marks and rings, breakage of frames and panels, gouges, dents, scratches and chips that penetrate the finish, cigarette burns, household heat marks, checking, cracking, bubbling or peeling of finish resulting from a specific incident, lifting of veneers, warping, glass or mirror chipping or breakage, loss of silvering on mirrors, failure of integral electrical components, and nail polish remover.

How to file a claim?

All customer claim submissions will be processed through MFS. Please have your original sales receipt and protection plan number which can be found on the cover of your chosen plan. The customer calls the MFS customer service line. 80% of the calls are answered by a “live” customer service representative in 30 seconds or less. You must call within 14 days of first noticing the problem. (Industry competitors deny any claim that is reported after 5 days of occurrence). The customer service staff will verify the plan purchase and qualify the incident.

If the problem is a simple stain, the customer service representative may offer a free self-help kit and/or self-help instructions. The kit, if appropriate, will be sent by the end of the next business day.

If the problem requires professional service, or if the self-help assistance was not sufficient, MFS will initiate a work order with a professional technician by the end of the next business day. The technician will set an appointment with the customer within 5 business days or less to provide professional in-home service. 80 % of all service orders are completed within 10 business days or less from the date the valid claim originated.

If the technician cannot successfully resolve the problem, MFS will initiate a replacement order with FOW by the end of the next business day. In the event that replacement is required of a piece of furniture that is no longer available, the customer can re-select all matching pieces, of equal or lesser value, so the customer will not be left with mismatched pieces. For example: Customer buys a matching sofa, loveseat, and chair along with the chosen protection plan, and the sofa requires a replacement, but that particular sofa has been discontinued or is no longer available during the 5-year period. Then, the customer can reselect all three matching pieces, even though only the sofa needs to be replaced, so the customer will not be left with mismatched pieces.

If the replacement is required, the customer is not responsible for shipping costs. All shipping costs are covered by the chosen MFS protection plan.

To see the plans go to FOWfurniture.com

Leather Guide

2009-02-18T22:46:00.001-08:00

When buying your next set of leather sofas, there are a few things you should take into consideration. Leather is much more durable than fabric and can withstand daily use much better. There are 2 types of leather hides that are split into two layers – top grain and lower grain leather. The lower grain is sometimes known as split. The split is a flesh piece that can be split further. Split leathers are usually used on the outside pieces of furniture (the sides and back of a sofa). Better leathers like top grain leather are somewhat warmer to the touch, are softer, and are usually slightly heavier. Protected leather living rooms can be an ideal choice if you have kids or pets.

There are 3 distinct finishes that are applied to leathers:

The protected leathers feature a heavier pigment that is usually opaque and coats the grain very consistently. These leathers are extremely stain resistant, durable, and are slightly cooler to the touch.

Semi-aniline leathers leathers are a combination of pigment and aniline. The combination of aniline and pigment enhances the uniformity in color. They offer stain resistance while remaining soft to the touch.

Fully aniline leathers feature a transparent, organic color and are much more delicate. Fully aniline leathers color the hide but don’t coat it completely. They’re not as stain resistant as pigmented leathers but are much warmer to the touch.

To purchase leather living rooms go to FOWfurniture.com

Tent Loft Beds

2009-02-03T16:44:00.001-08:00

The tent loft beds turn your kid’s bedroom into a sanctuary they can call their own. The area under the loft beds will set the stage for hours of inventive play and flight of the imagination. Our removable tents can be removed as your child outgrows the tent. These loft beds are constructed from birch hardwood so you can be assured these beds will last for years to come.

To purchase tent loft beds go to FOWfurniture.com

Serta Sertapedic Mattresses Now Offered with Foam Encasement

2009-02-01T15:20:00.001-08:00

Serta’s 2009 select lineup up of Sertapedic mattresses are now offered with foam encasement which was previously only offered on Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses as well as Perfect Day and Vera Wang mattresses. Serta’s foam encasement is advanced, dovetail-interlocking foam that extends the sleeping surface all the way to the edge thus helping to eliminate the edge “roll-off”. The foam encasement from Serta mattresses also increases seating edge support and works in conjunction with the foundation (box spring) reducing side-to-side mattress movement and minimizes the impact of one sleeper’s movements on another. Serta’s foam encasement provides years of durable edge support.

To purchase Serta mattresses go to FOWfurniture.com

FOW Becomes The Largest Palliser Gallery in New Jersey

2009-01-18T22:34:00.000-08:00

Palliser is one of the world’s leading furniture manufacturers that offer exciting, leading-edge designs in which costumers can realize their dreams without restrictions. Palliser also has a positive environmental impact by producing long-lasting, first-class quality, and resource-saving products. With unique products such as modular sectionals, recliners with classic European styling, home theater seating, and so much more, FOW chose to dedicate the majority of the upholstery floor space to Palliser.

The Palliser home theater seating offers the sensation of being part of the movie right in your home with options such as wireless bass shaker systems. All you need to do is to plug transmitter into home theater amplifier, plug amplifier into the power source of your seating unit, and adjust individual intensity to your comfort level. There are no wires to connect between seats and home theater system. Many of the theater seating groups are modular so that you can configure your sectional any way you like. The Palliser theater seating will provide the ultimate in home theater experience.

The Palliser modular sectionals are designed that are in line with customer’s needs whether it be the right size, scale, or style. Many are offered with leg finish options as well. Whether you want one end of the sectional to be a chaise or an armless bumper, with Palliser it can be done.

Palliser upholstery is offered in over 200 fabrics and leathers. The microfibers offer dramatic resistance to stains and are available in a color pallet created to suit individual tastes. The micro-check weaves add dimension and depth, which puts them in a new category of faux suedes. The leathers are offered as stylish, protected leathers with a modest sheen as well as full-aniline leathers with a classic, natural surface.

To purchase Palliser products go to FOWfurniture.com

The Anatomy of Quality Bunk Beds

2008-10-27T19:12:00.000-07:00

Bunk beds are a great way to make the most out of a small children’s room. Start with a hardwood for the construction of the bunk bed. In this case it’s birch.

The bedrails have support brackets on ends so barrel bolts rest on metal, not wood.

Include steel pins for attaching the top bed to the bottom bed for maximum stability.

Include a slat roll that acts as a box spring and therefore eliminates the need for a box spring. The slat roll has canvas stretchers and features 2 screws per slat.

Guard rails and ladders are screwed or bolted to bed rails or bed ends and the bunk bed can be turned into 2 twin beds. The bunk bed also accepts the optional trundle.

Our bunk bed collections meet or exceed CPSC and ASTM standards.

To purchase these products go to FOWfurniture.com

Contemporary Sectionals

2008-10-26T10:17:00.001-07:00

Explore the unique designs of our contemporary sectionals. Inspired by North American styling, this sectional shown is available in over one hundred fabrics and leathers. Some of the fabrics offered for our sectionals climb to new heights with rich, vibrant colors, pulling inspirations from a wide range of moods. Whether you want dimension or subtle patterning, our fabrics are an ideal choice. Even our leathers are soft and supple and challenge the norm with the color variations.

To purchase contemporary sectionals go to FOWfurniture.com

Kids Art

2008-10-25T18:45:00.001-07:00

Kids want choice when it comes to their art. They want it right now. Parents, on the other hand, want it at a good price and they want it to be safe. How do you make the kids as well as parents happy when it comes to kids’ art? We have the solutions to all of these concerns. Our kids’ artwork is offered in a variety of themes including categories such as: transportation, sports, fashion, animals, and so many more. We literary have hundreds of prints for kids to choose from. The artwork is offered at exceptional values. You don’t have to break your wallet to create the perfect personal touch in your child’s room. The artwork is also safe. It’s glassless and unbreakable. Basically, our kids’ artwork is laminated and placed on a wood base. The edges feature a beveled edge and can be ordered with an optional solid wood frame.

To purchase kids' art go to FOWfurniture.com

Hydraulic Lift Beds with Storage

2008-09-28T12:34:00.000-07:00

Further blurring the lines between style and practicality, the following lift beds offer unique features. Such lift beds enable consumers to create bedrooms that accommodate multiple needs: beds lift up via a hydraulic mechanism to reveal much needed storage underneath the entire bed.

Here is a contemporary platform bed in a chocolate finish with smooth, straight lines:

Now here is the same bed in the lift position with a fully usable storage area (79”D x 61”W x 8”H):

Don’t like the dark finish? How about a white finish:

The white finish bed shown in the lift position:

To purchase these storage lift beds go to FOWfurniture.com

The Anatomy of Contemporary Modular Sectionals

2008-08-14T21:21:00.000-07:00

Are you tired of the same old sectionals? The following contemporary sectionals are modular sectionals and offer infinite configuration options.

Start with a Left Hand Facing loveseat.

Don’t like the dark leg finish? No problem. There are a few leg finishes including this lighter one.

Now add a Corner Curve:

Now add an Armless Loveseat:

Finally add a Right Hand Facing Chaise:

Put all those pieces together and you have a sectional:

All those pieces can be reversed:

Don’t like this particular configuration or the leather color? No problem. There are many more configuration options as well as leather options. Here is another example:

Prefer fabric with yet another configuration? No problem, here’s one in fabric with a Left Hand Facing Armless Chair on the left side and a Right Hand Facing Bumper on the right side:

To purchase these modular sectionals go to FOWfurniture.com

A Guide for Buying Complementary Occasional Tables

2008-06-29T01:46:00.001-07:00

Progressions in technology and other areas tempt customers to rethink their home’s most central place, the living room. Basic cocktail tables or end tables are a thing of the past. Today’s occasional tables play more than a utilitarian role or even a mere ornamentation. A great functionality of today’s contemporary cocktail tables is storage, among other things. Here are some ideas that will help you with your next occasional table purchase:

Use triangular or round cocktail tables with stationary upholstery.
Use cocktail tables with casters for motion upholstery because they are perfect companions. This especially applies to home theater seating.
If you need to solve some of your storage needs, choose the ones with drawers or the ones that offer more shelves.
Make sure that the occasional tables are scaled to the sofa or sectional. Try to match the shape and size of the tables to the upholstery.
The occasional tables should be in the same design constant with the surrounding furniture. Try to make the tables interact with the adjoining upholstery.

Use these simple rules and you’ll have sleek and trendy occasional tables.

To purchase contemporary occasional tables go to FOWfurniture.com

Helpful Tips for Reducing Carbon Footprint of Furniture Stores

2008-06-26T20:29:00.001-07:00

There won’t be enough energy in the world since countries like Vietnam, China, and India are growing exponentially and are competing for the same energy as us. Everyone can attest to lately, as the demand for oil goes up, the prices follow. As a result, things are becoming financially stretched for everyone including furniture stores. The carbon footprint left behind in the furniture industry can be narrowed and not only will this help the environment, but it will also pass the savings on to the end consumer. Can a NJ furniture store, for example, really go green? Sure it can and here are some ways:

Install weather striping on all the doors in the furniture store, thus reducing a substantial amount of air that can get in or leak out.
Change the entire store’s lighting to fluorescent bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs are almost three times as efficient as halogen. Not only will this make a dramatic difference in the energy efficiency but the energy savings will mount up rapidly and cover the higher initial cost of the fluorescent bulbs.
Encourage employees to carpool. Not only will carpooling save money, but it will also reduce traffic and most importantly save the environment.
Coordinate all of the delivery trips to minimize extra driving. This will save gas and time.
Use diesel trucks or better yet, use bio-diesel to run the delivery trucks. Pure bio-diesel reduces carbon monoxide emissions by more than 40%, hydrocarbons by more than 60%, and particulates by more than 40% according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Tune-up all the delivery trucks. Tune-ups drastically improve fuel efficiency.

Furniture stores can go green by following the above suggestions. All of the above suggestions add up.

Helpful Hints to Keep Area Rugs Looking Their Best

2008-06-25T21:30:00.001-07:00

Area rugs are purchased for the purpose of covering large floors in your home and they are used as coordinating accents that bring together the design strategy throughout the home. Whether you own a 100% hand woven wool area rug or a more moderately priced machine-made rugs that have the ability to show more than 100 colors on a single rug, there are ways to keep your area rugs looking their best.

1. For one thing, try to rotate the rug that gets sunlight to enable even fading.

2. Padding is an ideal way to protect area rugs with high foot traffic.

3. In order to keep your area rug clean, sweep them with a broom.

4. If you insist on using a vacuum, use the low suction setting and don’t vacuum the rug’s fringe.

Follow these tips and you’ll have the best looking area rugs for years to come.

To purchase these area rugs go to FOWfurniture.com

Customizable Teen Furniture

2008-06-24T20:25:00.000-07:00

Over 70 million mothers in America can be categorized into three main demographics: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y. In addition to these three groups there are also the grandparents and you have to be able to satisfy all these groups when it comes to teen furniture. When they shop for teen furniture, 4 very important things are considered: price, practicality, furniture dimensions, and teen’s desires. Our Bergen collection offer endless opportunity for teens to personalize and customize their rooms by offering a choice of 15 water based and environmentally friendly finishes. You can combine finishes for each of the furniture pieces if that is your preference. There is also a two tone options for all the dressers, nightstands, chests, and other case pieces. To top it all, Bergen collections are made in USA and are not just another import. By offering a choice of finishes, we allow a teen’s voice to be heard and thus empower them to take charge of the way their room looks. After all, their bedrooms are their sanctuary.

To purchase teen furniture go to FOWfurniture.com

Eco Friendly Bedroom Furniture

2008-06-22T15:54:00.000-07:00

Rising interest for sustainable furniture has generated a powerfully fashionable pick of Earth-friendly home furnishings. Equipped with an arsenal of eco-conscious production methods that minimize waste and ecological impact, a collection of perceptive furniture manufacturers have realized significantly more inexpensive and effective ways to safeguard our fragile planet.

Some of our adult bedroom sets are manufactured in USA and over 99% of the lumber used to manufacture the bedrooms comes from within 500 miles of the factories – 80% from within 200 miles, thus reducing the carbon footprint associated with the transportation of the primary raw materials. Also, 150,000 poplar, ash, oak, pine, maple, and applewood tree seedlings were donated to the Virginia Department of Forestry and the planting of these trees allows the replacement of all trees used in the manufacture of furniture. Basically, a new tree is planted in Virginia every year for every tree that is harvested.

Sustainability and renewability both appear as terms that go with eco-friendly products and the production of those products. Basically, we need to use material responsibly over a long time. This concept is especially true to the way wood is harvested. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) offers rigorous guidelines for responsible forest management standards, and some of our kids’ furniture collections are FSC certified.

The following kids’ bedroom sets are FSC certified:

To purchase eco friendly bedrooms go to FOWfurniture.com

Not Your Typical Recliner

2008-06-22T01:26:00.001-07:00

Like everything else in the contemporary furniture realm, the term ‘contemporary recliner’ seems to have a pretty subjective meaning. Ask ten different people what a real contemporary recliner is and you’d most likely get ten different explanations. Still, it’s difficult to disagree that the contemporary recliners featured in this post are anything but. Introducing a recliner with ottoman that doesn’t look like your typical run-of-the-mill recliner!

Although they share some of the same design elements as the Scandinavian recliners, yet we’ve still managed to make these significantly affordable. Each of these contemporary recliners shares a common trait or two. These recliners have been growing from a steady diet of creature comforts. Each features a reclining lever that is small and discretely placed for a tidy and organized design. Each can swivel 360 degrees so no straining and stretching is needed. The ergonomic ottoman is the perfect companion to the recliner and is perfectly angled for vital leg support. The back and the seat of the recliner are precisely padded and countered to support your body. Finally, these contemporary recliners are available in hundreds of fabrics and leathers.

To purchase these recliners go to FOWfurniture.com

The Anatomy of Perfect Home Theater Seating

2008-06-14T22:58:00.000-07:00

Start with an arm.

Add a cup holder to the arm for those much needed beverages during a good movie. You have a choice of either silver or antique finish for the cup holder.

Do you want to create a sensation like the one of being a part of the movie? If so, then start thinking about adding a bass shaker system to your new Palliser home theater seating. How about going a step further and adding a wireless bass shaker system? Now, that’s an idea. No more of those tangled wires and no more tripping over them. Now you can experience firsthand every shake, thump, and force just the way bass sound was meant to be felt. In that case, add a wireless receiver to the arm.

Now add the recliner.

The recliner is really a wall hugger that only needs 2 inches of wall clearance. This feature is ideal for those with smaller apartments.

Do you prefer manual recline or the effortless power recline for infinite positioning? Do you prefer the recliner handle on your left side or on your right side? It's all possible. Now add the bass shaker, the amplifier, and the RF receiver into the seat of the recliner.

RF receiver

Amplifier

Bass shaker

Add the opposite arm.

Assemble all together and now you have a theater seat.

Don’t like the stainless steel finish of the legs? No problem, there are more options for leg finishes.

You want it in fabric? There are more than 100 different options with different fabric grades. Would you prefer padded microfibers with a soft natural hide appearance? It will add a twist to the collection, as it not only has the look and feel of a suede, it is embossed with a leather-like pattern. Microfiber families demonstrate a long-lasting endurance to the demands of any lifestyle. Or do you prefer woven chenille with a screen-like design that will add depth and dimension and will blend effortlessly with any décor? It’s all possible.

Or do you prefer leather home theater seating? Again, there are quite a few options with different grades, colors, and feels. Do you have kids or pets? If so then choose one of the protected leathers with features that holds up well under daily use, are protected and semi-aniline, feature impressive durability for daily use, and have most natural markings concealed. Or do you like the feel of soft, supple natural leather with natural markings that are visible and that feature full-aniline leather with a classic, natural surface? Natural leathers can be modern and stylish, with a hint of rustic charm.

Do you prefer different styles? How about a more traditional one with nail heads?

Want to add more seats across?

Want curved seating instead?

Plug the RF transmitter plugs into home theater amplifier. It will supply signal to all bass shaker units within a 200 ft radius.

Enjoy!

Here is the entire Palliser theater seating collection.

To purchase Palliser theater seating go to FOWfurniture.com

Convertible Sofa Beds

2008-05-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

Frustrated with typical futons? Wouldn’t you rather have one that is less insipid in styling and even functionality for that matter? Sofa beds are the perfect alternative. Think about it. Ever seen a really contemporary looking futon? Sofa beds, on the other hand, can feature retro-contemporary styling. When sofa beds are in their sitting position they are indistinguishable from a typical sofa. Once you remove the pillows and pull out the sleeper, their true nature of versatility is revealed.

Let’s take it a step further and consider innerspring convertible sofa beds with storage. Talk about incomparable versatility. Here's one example:

Convertible sofa beds, like the one pictured above, are so easy to use. If you want to store items such as pillows, sheets, or blankets, you effortlessly lift the sitting part of the convertible sofa bed to expose storage underneath. To put it back into sitting position, simply undo what you just did. To make it into a sleeper, lift it up to reveal the storage and keep pushing it until you hear 2 clicks. Slowly let it go down into a sleeper position. It’s so simple.

Innerspring convertible sofa beds like the one pictured above are very different in construction compared to typical futons. We all know what an innerspring mattress is. The innerspring itself acts as a shock absorber. It allows the mattress to move up and down. The foams and fibers that surround the innerspring construction offer support as well as comfort. Now, imagine all that stuff that goes into a typical mattress inside of a sofa bed.

If you really want a retro-contemporary looking sofa bed, slap on some funky color of microfiber on it. Microfibers are 100% polyester synthetic fabrics that feel like suede to the touch and since they are synthetic they are inherently stain resistant. If you pour a liquid over it, you will actually see it bead. Even if the spilled liquid seeps in you simply take a mild solution of soap and water to clean it. This characteristic is great if you have kids or pets. Talk about being family friendly.

So to retain the stain resistant capabilities of the fabric I would suggest staying with 100% polyester synthetics. All polyester synthetics don’t feel and look like microfiber. If microfiber is not you thing, there are chenille synthetics. Just stay away from cotton. Ever seen an old sofa when you can actually see the imprint where someone sat there for years? Cotton will do that. Synthetics will never do that.

To purchase these sofa beds go to FOWfurniture.com

Wall Art

2008-05-25T15:42:00.001-07:00

FOW is proud to unveil its newest collection of wall art and we owe you, our costumer, a dept of gratitude for making FOW your one stop shop for furniture and accessories.

This high quality digitally reproduced artwork is not only unique but affordable, as well. These images are chosen from the collections of extraordinary photographers such as: Philip Plisson, Gilles Martin-Raget, Guillaume Plisson, Yoann Ségalen, Alain Even, Nick Rains, Yvon Haze, and Georges-Félix Cohen. It’s an exclusive collection of vibrant contemporary art photo pieces that are perfect for any environment.

To purchase wall art go to FOWfurniture.com