Cheap Coffee Table

For a classic look a glass coffee table would be perfect

You can find a cheap coffee table with a glass top. Normally for quality you only need to spend between 100 and 200 dollars. If you want frosted glass for a tabletop you may have to pay a little more, clear glass looks very nice and is becoming the standard choice. The size and shape of your table will be limited to the size of your living space and other furniture. A perfect coffee table is cushion height and matches your end tables in color. Average width is 36" to 48".

Free shipping is just as important as a discount price

Only purchase a coffee table from an online store that offers free shipping. This will keep your costs down.
Whenever you buy a table online it is usually shipped in a flat box and is simple enough for one person assembly. Some tables are shipped pre-assembled. If it has a glass top be sure to check for cracks before you start assembly, you don't want to get it all together only to find out you need to ship it back.

Four common table styles used as room furniture

Traditional tables have dark wood finishes like a black lacquer and tend to be quite decorative. Straight lines are often matched with curved details in brass, iron, and hand painted wood, normally made to look like antiques. Oak is the favored wood of choice.

Casual room furniture tends to be large for better comfort and utility with less emphasis on the design elements. Normally the type you find in a family room or the rec-room.

Modern tables have clean lines, smooth tops and edges using glass or stainless steel. Modern tables often feature curved wrought iron where it isn't typically seen to give them a retro look. Sizes are usually on the smaller side nesting and convertible styles are used here.

Contemporary can be a little more than casual, with straight, clean lines and edges, simple curves and very little carvings or decorative features. Generally these tables are made with a solid wood base and have a wood or glass top. They also may have storage shelves underneath them like lit top tables which is a popular design for the living room. Shapes are normally rectangular but you see many square and round types with glass tops.
Information where to buy your living room table

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Window Covering Ideas

Ideas for creating a unique window covering

Window treatments can be a big asset when portraying a theme and their colors and prints can complete the ambiance you are trying to create. Jungle print curtains will bring a safari feel to your home. Most window covering ideas are based upon using a standard shade or blind or an interesting designed curtain, but incorporating an added piece of fabric or molding aroung it to make look different. These types addons should look like they are part of the wall or window. Think of it as if you are trying to frame the window to make what ever view you see through like part of a painting or portrait.

Teddy bear blinds will give a child’s bedroom a special feel. Sheers with a colored liner can add a very elegant tone to the mood you are presenting in the living room.

Planning unique window coverings carefully can make a wonderful difference to the interior of your home.

Frame a crocheted doily or lace handkerchief between Plexiglas panels. Glue on a braid border, then hang in a window.

Use paint and textiles to transform a plain white sheet into a charming curtain. First paint on rectangular shapes; then stencil a leaf or other simple design in the middle of each rectangle.

Slip a curtain rod through the hem of the sheet and hang it up to instantly enliven a room.
Turn a table runner into a valance: Attach wooden rings to the edge and hang it on a rod installed above the existing curtain rod.

Drape voile that is twice the length of the window over a curtain rod (sew hems or edge with iron-on webbing) and knot it in front for easy, casual chic.

Re-invent the concept of café curtains: Cut a wool blanket to fit the window. Punch grommet holes near the top edge. Thread picture wire through the holes from one side of the window to the other. Twist the wire onto funky knobs; attach to screws in the frame.

Craft unique shutters from wooden frames and tin ceiling tiles. Build frames to fit the window niche and glue in tin insets to fill.

Swag your windows in the spring with silk roping, floral garlands and strands of beading. In fall, use silk leaves and autumnal colors; in winter, invest in silver and gold trimmings.

Set sail with blue canvas curtains. Tie them with nautical roping to boat cleats mounted on the wall.
Turn a crocheted tablecloth into a romantic window treatment. Hang it on a rod using attractive shower curtain hooks slipped through the holes.

Build a cornice and cover it with fabric to coordinate with drapes.
Cut a chain of paper dolls (or stars, animals or fish) from colorful cotton and hang over curtains in a kid's room.
Install shoji panels in a niche to filter light and add oriental ambience.

Use a branch, oar, fishing rod, pool cue or hockey stick as a curtain rod.
As you can see there are numerous ways you can cover a window. There is probably something on a shelf that is stored away that you could use that won't cost anything to use except your time. These are easy ideas that you can use as a unique window covering. 

If you would like to know where to buy blinds and shades to update the windows in your home go back to our main site decormotif.com window treatments to learn more about window coverings. We have also started to add to our do it yourself section on decorating, home repairs and renovations. The most popular brands are by Bali, blinds galore, Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Comfortex, Graber and Kirsch. We have also started to add a Do it your self home revovation, repair and decorating section.



Unique End Table

Here is a very interesting if not unique end table.

Stacked Books Table
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This glass top accent table is built by a stack of books. It would be an interesting piece of furniture or home office library, den or family room. A tower of ten books, each with gilded spines, has the look of antique leather-bound classics. Detailed stone-resin is handpainted in jewel tones; antiqued finish. 3/8-thick glass top stays securely in place with suction cups. 21 high, with 16-diam. top. Price is 149 dollars. Because of its popularity the supplier ran out of stock. More are coming in and should arrive in :01/09/09.



Glass Art Vases

This is one of my favorite art glass pieces from Brazil.

glass art vase
The vase's unique design takes it's form from an inverted handkerchief.

There are many more very different glass vases that you can buy as art work or simply as a decorative table centerpiece. These glass works are collectable and many decorators feature them on accent walls.

sculpture glass vase
Go here toview other exciting pieces. If you are looking for a unique christmas gift these are an excellent choice.

Many Italians immigrated to Brazil in the early 20th century, including families from the island of Murano near Venice. Antonio Carlos, a leading art glass designer in Brazil, was taught directly by Aldo Bonora, the first Italian master to arrive in Brazil from Murano Island.

With a flare for using liberal colors and fascinating contours which characterize these uniquely styled works of glass art vases. Today, they are dedicated mostly to exclusive decorative items in home decor. They create original designs and colors, intended for the most demanding public that appreciates Murano glass artistry.

Murano Artisans of Brazil have been featured in magazines ranging from In Style to Natural Health.