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Storage Bins & Drawer Units For Your Sexy Lingerie, Thongs, Babydolls & Sexy Costumes August 21, 2008

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If you are a sexy lingerie lover like me, you know you will never have enough drawers and closets to store your bras, thongs, panties, corsets, babydolls, bustiers and other sexy costumes.

Hubby can’t stand with my habit of buying lingerie but there is nothing he can do. The only thing he can do is buying new storage bins and units when I start throwing my bra sets, camisoles, panties and lots of colorful Shirley of Hollywood sexy lingerie into his storage bin.

Find Gold Mine Hiding In Your Closets & Drawers March 8, 2008

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Recently, I have been cleaning out my closets and drawers. And much to my surprise, I am finding an absolute gold mine hiding in the forgotten nooks and crannies of my home.

You won’t believe what I found in my closets and also luggage ; clothes! Shoes! Sweaters, oh my! You know that old phrase “So many clothes, nothing to wear!?” Guess what? I actually do own clothes that I love and want to wear. The problem is, I forget what I have.

7 Tips For Ways To Maximize Your Space Using Modern Furniture February 24, 2008

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The 87% of Americans who describe their home as small to medium in size know the importance of using every square inch to maximum efficiency.

Rather than making their space look bigger, people want a cozy, intimate feel and prefer to use their space wisely and get the most out of it.

Modern Furniture is a true complement to a small abode – it helps you maximize your space by providing function, comfort and style.

Here are practical tips for ways to increase square footage using your existing Modern Furniture without building on an addition:

1. Go Vertical. Consider tall furniture rather than wide to preserve precious floor space.

2. Use Your Walls. Add a shelf or rack to display a favorite collection or for hanging hats, ties and scarves.

3. Stash It in Style. Today’s occasional tables offer plenty of storage with drawers, shelves and cubbies plus glass-topped display space for collectibles.

4. Stack ‘em. Stackable and folding chairs are excellent ways to keep a supply of seating for a dinner party, holiday gatherings or drop-in guests.

5. Sweet Dreams. Sleep better knowing that you’ve taken advantage of the valuable space under the bed – in style. Use decorative boxes and storage bins to stow out-of-season clothing, wrapping paper, sporting goods or anything else.

6. Retractable Doors. When shopping for an armoire or entertainment center, look for ones with retractable doors to provide more space when the doors are open.

7. Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’. Many pieces of Modern Furniture have wheels – whether it is a sofa, a coffee table, a storage shelf, kitchen table or an ottoman. Enjoy extra mobility and function with a wheeled piece of furniture that is fashionable and practical.

Choose The Right Furniture That Can Expand Your Storage Space February 16, 2008

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Do you tend to put something anywhere there is room? Do you continue to buy until you fill up any space you have? If your home is overflowing with “things”, you might want to use some of our organizing strategies to find the right place for everything.

1. Skirted Tables. A skirted table can hide a myriad of things in almost any room of your house. You’ll need a tablecloth that goes to the floor. It can be something as simple as a large sheet that coordinates with your decor. For a really fashionable look, layer 2 or 3 different length cloths and trim one or all with decorative tassles, fringe, or beads.

Use any table you have, or put a plywood top over a base. You can buy a pre-cut round or rectangular plywood top at most home improvement centers.

Place your table top over a pre-cut base, small bookcase, low filing cabinet, or even trash can turned upside down. Camoflage your base of choice with a floor-length tablecloth.

The space hidden below the top can be used to store almost anything. Stack books or boxes, bedside clutter, or craft supplies underneath. Hide a television underneath and just lift the skirt to watch your favorite shows.

2. Furniture. When you’re shopping for furniture, think ahead to how you’ll use the piece. An armoire offers lots of shelves, yet looks wonderful in almost any room of the house.

A chest of drawers doesn’t have to be large, but can provide more storage than a side table. A coffee table with drawers can hide things that a beautiful glass-topped table could.

Choose a bench with a hinged lid for the end of a bed or under a window. Use the space inside to store blankets, sheets, extra towels, out-of-season clothes, or toys.

10 Tips For Buying Wood Furniture February 5, 2008

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How good is that desk or bookcase you’re thinking of buying? How can you tell if the construction is sound, the drawers will work, the hardware is durable?

1. Feel the weight of drawers and doors. High-quality furniture has a sense of weight, scale and solidity to it.

2. Large cabinets, entertainment centers or sideboards should have leveling devices in the base. Keeping big items level is important because otherwise doors tend to stick.

3. There should be sash locks (metal latches) under the table leaves and table top.

4. When you buy wood furniture, drawers should work smoothly and should not bind when extended.

5. Drawer interiors should be smooth to the touch, sanded and sealed.

6. Glass shelves should be at least 3/8 inches thick and have plate grooves.

7. Better-end display and china cabinets should have halogen lighting, line switches and rheostats. (more…)