furniture

Using Custom Made Furniture for Your Interior Design Projects

custom furniture makersIf you are redecorating an existing home or are planning to furnish a new home, there are several things to keep in mind when planning your interior design project. Sometimes it is less costly and more productive to have custom made furniture. With custom furniture, you are not stuck with trying to make off-the-shelf furniture match your style or fit your particular space.

Some custom furniture makers have experienced interior designers available that will translate your individual tastes to the drawing board that furniture makers will use to build your furniture. The interior designer will make sure that the furniture you want will match the color scheme and fit in the desired space. In addition, the designer can also help you pick out unique home accessories that will harmonize with your custom furniture pieces. Your home will be fully furnished from the moment your custom furniture arrives at your door.

Think about all of the time you can save from going from one furniture store after another. There is always something about a particular piece of furniture that you would change if you could. It comes close, but not enough to make the purchase so you travel to another furniture store. Some people spend months trying to find the perfect furniture set. With custom furniture, you spend your time enjoying your furniture instead of trying to find it.

Many people shy away from custom furniture because they believe that they can’t afford it. This is simply not true. If you can afford ready-made furniture, then you can afford custom furniture. Just give your interior designer a budget to work with and let him or her show you the furniture products that they can build for you.

There are virtually unlimited kinds of custom made furniture that can be built for you including kitchen cabinets, dining room furniture, living room furniture and bedroom furniture. You can also have custom bar stools that are the perfect height.

When choosing a custom furniture maker, you will want to see examples of the furniture they have built. Also, you should ask for references from other customers which should not be a major problem as most of these companies are extremely proud to show off their work. Keep in mind that in addition to price, you want to find out how long it will take to build and whether or not you will need to pay for shipping charges. When your custom furniture arrives you will have many years of comfort and enjoyment.

Shopping for the Perfect Sun Lounger

There is nothing more enjoyable than lying in your luxurious sun lounger on your outdoor sun deck. As you take in the warmth of the sun’s rays, a fresh light breeze softly rubs across your face. While you are enjoying your favorite cold drink you instantly realize that this is the way total relaxation should be. When you pick out the most ideal sun chair, you bring the amenities of a fine resort to your home.

Your sun lounger is perfect for the beach

Your sun lounger is perfect for the beach

Sun loungers are a perfect addition to any outdoor patio furniture. Look for those that are put together with sturdy components like wood or aluminum. The fabric should have a good thickness and be simple to keep clean. Some furniture stores are able to customize them to match your preferences. They should be simple to adjust so that you can sit up to read a book or lay down for a quick nap in a snap. For example, Tipota’s Darius model is like sleeping in a bed on your pool deck. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself on your sun deck more often.

You will enjoy the beach a whole lot more when you bring your own personal sun chair with you. Look for ones that are heavy duty, but are light-weight so that they are easy to carry. There are many high-quality aluminum lounge chairs that will meet your beach-going needs in both function and comfort. For example, Tipota makes a powder coated aluminum chair that is stackable and reasonable so that you can get one for your entire family and guests. Don’t let the low price fool you. The aluminum frame is woven with high quality Indonesian resin wicker. Wicker furniture has been around for centuries and dates back to ancient Egypt. It’s strength and durability is unsurpassed which is why it is still used today.

Sun loungers that are high in quality are worth the cost due to their durability and long life span. Why buy a cheap one that will fall apart in a year or two when you can buy one that will last for five years or more and still look like new? There is nothing more frustrating than getting ready to go to the park only to discover that your sun lounger is no longer functional. I recommend you spend the few extra bucks to get a high quality model so that you can have many years of relaxation and enjoyment of being outdoors.

The Internet gives you the freedom to find the perfect sun lounger regardless of where you live. You can browse an online catalog of outdoor patio furniture and choose the sun lounger that fits your taste and budget. The furniture can then be shipped directly to your home.

Oriental Living has a variety of high quality sun loungers for the patio or the park. They offer a 40% to 50% discount on worldwide furniture export orders, including sun loungers. Oriental Living can customize the size and finish in a variety of styles and colors. Learn more about Oriental Living’s Sun Loungers.

Resort Furniture Packages

Napasai096-c

With the world getting smaller and smaller and people’s appetite to travel growing bigger and bigger, resorts around the world are having to create spaces that feel and look a cut above the rest, spaces that make you want to never leave, or at least promise yourself to come back.

Resort furniture packages are an important part of how you are made to feel comfortable whilst staying at a resort. Of course, the location and the stunning surroundings are key players in the ultimate holiday feel, but it is of paramount importance that the furniture packages the hotels have chosen feel unique, individual and fundamentally special. You are after all there to be pampered, on every level.

When arriving at your holiday destination, your eye has a feast of delights as it moves, all be it quickly, over the reception area of the resort. It is here, that you as a guest get the first real taster of what treats you are in store for. A well executed resort furniture package will evoke a feeling of being welcomed and almost a feeling of home. This last comment, may seem a little strange, after all you have just left home to get away from it, but in fact, although the place, the décor, the culture, may be completely the other side of the world from where you come from, the beauty and style of the resort combined with it’s furnishings must make you feel instantly at home, as if it’s put its welcoming arms around you and tucked you in.

Images of relaxed and satisfied guests are the visual motivation for any interior design team and with this mood board set firmly in the creative minds, the end result will be working towards a relaxing haven where guests can indulge in a very unique atmosphere, actualising their holiday dreams.

New Interiors at Napasai, Orient Express Hotel

Napasai019-cNapasai020-cNapasai035-cA few photos of the refurbishment of the Napasai  an Orient Express Hotel on Koh Samui. We went for burnt orange Sunbrella fabrics and Classic Tea Box Furniture accent pieces.  The Wall hanging is made from beautiful Jim Thompson linen fabric inspired from the original wall hangings in the Jim Thompson House in Bangkok.

La Cage Aux Folles

The Coop lamp is an exclusive piece of art in the Box Collection range.

The Coop lamp is an exclusive piece of art in the Box Collection range.

The Coop lamp is an exclusive piece in the Box Collection range. Handmade out of copper giving the birdcage lamp its refined simplicity, it creates a bespoke accent in any room. The organza shades are available in several tones.

A Daydream Comes True

4 poster daybed Jaada

4 poster daybed Jaada

This Daybed form Box Furniture is so deliciously comfortable, I really would like to spend the rest of the day on it! Made out of Mahogany Wood from eco forested timber and with leather sides.

Dream on this…..

Oriental Hand Crafted Deluxe Bed

This fabulous bed “Kayra” is made out of Mahogany Wood and Lampakanai (an Indonesian natural fiber) The design is super comforting and very romantic.  This master piece is excellent for 5 star hotels and exclusive resorts.  It will also look fantastic in your bedroom don’t you think?

Like the Caviar

oriental woodcarved mirror

oriental wood carved mirror

I love the Baluga Mirror a classic in the Box Furniture Collection.  This ornate beautiful hand carved mirror is available in exotic Sono Keling Wood or in Mahogany Wood. It can be displayed portrait or landscape and will undoubtedly be a conversation piece or just a lovely addition to your bedroom, bathroom or living. It is available in two standard sizes and dimensions can be customized on request. Baluga was launched in 2004.

Putting Michael’s Private Collection on the Shelf The Oriental Gallery Expansion

When people come to Koh Samui on holidays, the last thing that they want to do is have to carry home some enormous piece of furniture, or a delicate keepsake that they just couldn’t say no to buying. With the close proximity to regions where these items are made however, it’s understandable why some people shop incessantly while on vacation.

For those who fear the price tag or for those who know that the purchase will be nothing but cumbersome, I have the solution to this dilemma.

news

At Oriental Living I have expanded the furniture showroom with a new Gallery space in the back to contain an array of pieces that I collected over the years, with many more catalogued that are easily accessible, for a plethora of budgets. We have moved far beyond providing attractive furnishings and design ideas, to include an exclusive and original Asian art collection consisting of paintings, sculptures, lacquer ware and carvings you simply will not find anywhere else. These breathtaking creations are the works of celebrated Asian artists, ranging from abstract oil paintings through to Burmese Stupas, Betelnut boxes and Buddha statues. Each piece personifies the creative spirit that drives modern Asian culture, merging past and present to guarantee the perfect finishing touch.

Now here’s where I solve the predicament of how to get what you want home for you. Not only do we have such a range of pieces that will satisfy even the most articulate connoisseur, but we have the ability to ship not only your furniture selection directly to your home, but almost anything that you purchase here as well.

When I first established Oriental Living in 1991, we created a style that is contemporary with a distinctive Asian touch, and I wanted to share it with the world, so I built a showroom and put them on my shelves. Today, with 20 years experience, our reputation for quality,

style and design savvy has visitors and resort owners on the island coming into our showroom, and now the Gallery space, to see what I have new on our shelves. I love every piece I’ve collected for the Gallery, and I’m sure you will too!

Our interior design projects clearly demonstrate a personalised approach to creating the ultimate living spaces. Whether working with private villa owners, developers, large hotels, and even for the foreigner who wants some ideas to take back home, our design

team listens and guides clients toward sensitive, complementary choices that go far beyond their expectations. The client sets the tone, and then we at Oriental Living deliver a delightful, bespoke finished product.

As sole distributors of the BOX Furniture and TIPOTA collection in Thailand, Oriental Living provides private and commercial customers with unique pieces of exquisite furniture and art sourced from across the South East Asia region.

Drop in to our expansive showroom in Mae Nam where we

showcase some of the best furniture, art and accessories in our vast collection. I am also available to discuss interior design concepts and help you to create custom made pieces. For clients unable to visit us, our website features photos and detailed descriptions, as well as examples of our completed projects and information on our

suppliers.

I look forward to helping you create the perfect living environment with pieces of the Orient.