Salamander Designs - Contemporary Style

Salamander Designs was established in 1990. It was built to fulfill the personal need of a young designer who was looking for furniture to store his home entertainment devices. He was dissatisfied with those available in the marketplace, so he decided to handle the problem himself. Salamander furniture incorporates modern design, with plain, clean lines and functional shapes that have characterized the works of the modern leading designers.

Also these products are meant for today's electronic era, when the furniture has to meet the fluctuating demands of its users. This has been made possible by including elegant, modular parts that can be fitted together in many ways. Whenever there is a change in the requirements, you can alter it by simply adding more parts or redesigning those available.

The company provides 2 different types of furniture systems. The first one, the Archetype System, uses easy but an all-around design. It has threaded-steel support poles and identical fasteners to grasp shelves safely while offering plenty of vertical adjustments. The second furniture range known as Synergy System uses the most vital features of Archetype and is characterized by chic, extruded-aluminum edge columns, hardwood shelves and discretionary sides, backs and doors.

Products:

Synergy furniture has a modular design that is so original that it received a US patent. It lets you personalize settings by mixing various elements that can be restructured as per your requirements. The idea is to merge ease with extraordinary flexibility. Synergy cupboard tops and bases are sold in 3 authentic hardwood surfaces - cherry, maple and walnut - and in simple black. Edge posts are either matte black or aluminum in color.

Salamander Designs Chameleon Collection Hampton 336, 3-part Cabinet for TVs with the maximum size of 61'' has Distressed Black finish. It brings back the memories of an European country mansion. This stand looks good in almost any type of home. It has 2 grille-covered speakers that open over a drawer. Its top has a crown with molded edge.

The Adirondack Chair and Patio Cushions

If there is anything that defines summer seating comfort, it is an Adirondack chair and patio cushions. Adirondack chairs originated in 1903 as built by Thomas Lee. When Lee vacationed in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York State, he found a need for outdoor seating. He designed and created the highly iconic seating that became known as an "Adirondack" chair. Lee designed the first chair from 11 pieces of wood. These chairs are notable for their high backs and slanted seats. He designed them for use in the steep inclines of the Adirondacks. To add to the comfort level, he created the chair with wide arms. The typical contemporary Adirondack chair today has three planes of wood for back support and less of a slant to the seats. When patio cushions are added, these chairs make a splendid outdoor seating arrangement.

Patio Cushions
Patio cushions for modern Adirondack chairs are readily available wherever summer furniture is sold and range from bright solids and patterned colors. These patio cushions are easy to maintain and most are waterproof, although it's advisable to store them for winter for maximum use.

Natural Wood or Finished
Adirondack chairs are often purchased in natural wood that "weathers" over time. In pine or cedar, the wood ages to a familiar Adirondack "weathered grey". However, Adirondack chairs are also available with stained or painted finishes. There are also several colors available for Adirondack chairs manufactured from poly resins. These materials are not as durable as natural wood. Resin chairs tend to crack in extremes of cold or heat if left outdoors.

Adirondack Chairs for Other Uses
Though these are most often used for patio seating, they also are great in pairs for featured outdoor niches. This creates a special effect of a comfort zone for viewing nature or just relaxing. There are other types of Adirondack chairs available in two-seater settees and chaise lounges. Patio cushions are available for these types of chairs. In addition, the Adirondack style is carried out in foot benches and small tables that fit nicely between two chairs or beside a settee. A new addition to this style of outdoor furniture is the Adirondack "rocker" for adults who love the idea of Adirondack style in a rocking chair for their front or back porch or patio area.

The History and Evolution of Futons

Futon is a specific term used to describe traditional Japanese styles of bedding. Like most other styles these also consist of stuffed mattresses and blankets. The only difference is that they can be folded so as to make the room available for other purposes as well. The stuffed mattress (shikibuton) and the blanket (kakebuton) are together called a "futon".

The history of futon and its evolution into what it is today is discussed in brief in the following paragraphs.

Futons were originally designed to be placed on the floor and were folded and kept away in the closet in order to allow the room to be used for other purposes. They were put out in the sun and beaten regularly using a tool made from bamboo, quite like a carpet beater.

There are a variety of futons available in various sizes such as single futons, double futons and futon beds.

Evolution
Futon beds and furniture have evolved a lot since their early days. The western version has several modifications. Western futons are placed on a wooden or a metal frame and can be used both as a bed and a couch. The frame is foldable in the middle allowing it to be used as a couch. The western futon is larger and thicker than its Japanese counterpart. These have become very popular with western buyers owing to its flexibility and low price and the frame and the mattress are mostly sold together as a complete bed set.

Benefits
Futon beds are cheap and are preferred especially by people who live alone, like college students. But now days, beautiful and smart variants that have flooded the market have made them a favorite among buyers who want to enhance the look of their living or study rooms.

If you do not have the money to spend on a bunk bed for your children's room, then a futon bed is your best bet. Cheap, as it is, you can get a good quality futon bed in less than a hundred dollars. Put a set of futon sofa beds in your drawing room and make sure you are always ready for those unexpected guests wanting to stay overnight.

A lot of furniture buyers have a set thinking about futon beds not being comfortable. Now, this is a misconception. These beds can be as comfortable as a regular bed with a conventional mattress and come at less than half the price.

The conventional futon sets and its many variants are available in your nearest furniture mart but to avail great discounts and a wider choice, don't forget to go and look for them online.