Christmas is coming ... do you have enough chairs?

We are heading into the busy time of year where the Christmas celebrations are beginning to be planned, from the food, drinks, gifts and deciding who's turn is it for holding the family Christmas meals at their house.
Most families and friends like to spend Christmas together in one location and it can be quite stressful in the planning stages. When families extend with new members being born, children growing up and getting partners and wanting to share in the celebrations it can be difficult to host Christmas if you don't have enough seating for everyone.
Imagine those past few years having Christmas lunch around the dining table by dragging in the garden chairs from outside, the office chairs near the computers, finding a beanbag, ottoman, and gathering the stools and the camping chairs all into the one room because your 4 dining chairs aren't quite enough for everyone. This can be quite a challenge and you find that even though it may seem like a fun and casual Christmas lunch with everyone sitting on something different, its not ideal to have a lovely meal together around the family dining table.
Finding the perfect chair design, colour and style you have in mind when you visit the furniture stores, specialty store and online that comes in a bigger quantity and availability of the stock when you need them before Christmas could be a little tricky to get hold of in time.
Considering the better option to purchase custom made chairs, that can be made to the style, design, colour, the quantity you require to be ready when you are needing the chairs would take the stress out of having your guests over for Christmas lunch seated on matching chairs.

Do yourself a favour, buy a solid timber coffee table

When it comes to purchasing a coffee table to match the new suede lounge suite where do you start. Consider the colour texture and size would be very important factors to find the ideal match to your lounge room.
It may seem simple to go to a store and buy one that is on sale in a catalogue. But do you really know where this coffee table has been manufactured and would it last quite a number of years without deteriorating?
Lets first consider the option of purchasing a solid wood brown coated coffee table overseas or Australian made one.
The first tag says its made in Australia, solid oak material, treated with termite protection, weathered proof coating and has a lifetime guarantee.  
The second tag says it from an overseas company imported to Australia. It appears to be solid but when you really examine it further it is hollow inside, the coating looks like a light gloss that has a strange smell to the material, it has no sign of being termite protected and no lifetime warranty.
What would be the better option to select out of strong sturdy timber coffee table  made in Australia from natural ingredients or a cheaper coffee table that is imported from overseas that many not have a long life span?
Selecting a solid timber coffee table from Australia you know it would be well suited to our climate, be sturdy and reliable and having a lifetime guarantee can certainly be the better option. Although it may cost a little bit more, it would pay of later on and be with you for quite a number of years without having to replace it.

Taking Care of Your Jarrah Furniture

Are you looking for new furniture for your home? You may want to consider getting jarrah furniture. Jarrah is a beautiful hardwood that comes from tall eucalyptus trees in Western Australia. It has rough bark and alternate leaves. This type of wood is very durable and perfect for your furniture.

As with all furniture, jarrah requires a certain level of care. Especially if your furniture is kept outside, you want to make sure you are protecting it from the elements. Wood has a tendency to change colors when it is left outside. In order to preserve the color of your jarrah timber furniture, you can apply some teak oil to it about every six weeks. This will minimize cracks on the surface and slow the weathering process. Before applying the oil, make sure you scrub the surface with a brush and some warm, soapy water to remove dirt.

In certain conditions, you may find sap resin on the surface of your furniture. If it dries and crystallizes, you can remove it by using a stiff brush. However, if the sap is still sticky, you may want to use a sharp knife to remove it and then use a wipe to clean the area.

Jarrah furniture can be a great new addition to your home. With proper care, you can maintain the jarrah’s beautiful color and keep it looking almost new.

Why restoring old timber furniture is a good idea

In the contemporary world people prefer new timber furniture to furnish their homes. This usually costs them a lot of money as timber furniture is not a less expensive product. However, the costs can be cut and some money can be saved. How? By restoring old timber furniture and making it look like fresh piece.

It is very easy to make timber furniture look new using simple techniques. Basic skills in wood treatment are all that you need to have. Minimal skills in painting and carpentry will be a bonus in this case.  You will also need some tools for this purpose, which can be bought from a hardware store. The cost of the whole restoring process will be less than half of what new pieces would has cost you.

The old furniture pieces which looks shabby and worn out, with little efforts can be turned into master pieces. It is quiet well to note that old lumber is considered much stronger than the virgin wood. Hence, the furniture pieces that you will get will be much stronger and durable than the new pieces. If you can get this much with the old furniture at your home then why waste money on the new ones.

Always use recycled timber furniture

As we move on with time, we should think of environment with every purchasing decision. One of the simplest ways to make a difference is to consciously choose recycled timber furniture instead of virgin wood. If you commit yourself to use only recycled timber furniture pieces, you will be virtually helping in the campaign against deforestation.

Here are some advantages of using recycled timber instead of virgin wood

1. Recycled timber furniture is often stronger than the furniture pieces made of virgin wood. Calculations have shown that recycled timer furniture is 40 to 50 percent stringer than the furniture made virgin wood. It is because the old-growth lumber is stronger than timber extracted from first-generation forests.
2. Recycled timber furniture and flooring are cheaper than the virgin wood products. On the other hand it is also environmental friendly. If every person on this planet starts using recycled wood, there will be no need to cut anymore trees and deforestation will be stopped or at least minimized. 
3. Recycled timber furniture pieces by default offer classic look. The more old the timber used, more will be its attractiveness. For this reason recycled timber is rapidly becoming a trend among people.

Many manufacturers offer recycled furniture pieces at very attractive rates. Recycled timber furniture is everything you can ever ask for. It is cheap as well as much more attractive, then why will you buy something else.

For creating that custom piece to suit your home. check out Lifestyle Furniture (www.LifestyleFurniture.com.au) for quality Melbourne furniture.

How to restore rotted timber furniture

So you have had a piece of furniture for for years and just discovered it has a rotted section due to moisture when you put it in storage?
But wait! You don't need to throw it out or take it to a professional. It can be repaired in a few easy steps, restoring it to it's near original strength.

Items Required:

•  Brush or Rag
• Timber hardener
• Gloves (optional)
• Exterior timber filler
• Putty knife
• Sandpaper
• Primer
• Varnish

Steps to restore your furniture:

1. Use a hammer and chisel to remove the damaged part of the timber stripping it back to raw wood.
2. Drill out scattered holes for deeper damaged areas on angles to create a swisse cheese like affect. These angled holes help the timber filler to stay in place.
3. Treat the timber with a timber hardener with a brush or rag, allow the hardener to soak into the timber and dry. It's best to wear gloves when applying the timber hardener.
4. Use your putty knife to fill the timber filler into the holes and the chiseled area.
5. Once it sets, sandpaper the furniture piece back to a smooth surface.
6. Put a coat of primer on the freshly sanded furniture.
7. Varnish the furniture.

 And there you have it, you can restore that damaged item back to a serviceable piece of furniture.

If the furniture is beyond fixing, you may want to consider getting a similar custom piece made from a reputable furniture maker such as Lifestyle Furniture Melbourne. They can custom make furniture to your specifications. 

Why Buy Custom Made Australian Timber Furniture

Custom made wooden furniture pieces can make the interior your home look more unique. If you want to make the interiors of your home more exclusive, custom made Australian timber furniture can do the trick for you. In is a perfect choice when it comes to quality and durability.

In the process of your home decoration furniture that goes well with the overall theme plays an important role. Apart from being pleasant to eyes, furniture should be functional as well. Multifunctional pieces can be a great choice especially in smaller floor area. In determining the quality of living space is an important factor. The size of the furniture you choose can become a hassle. This is where custom made Australian furniture can be quiet handy as it will give you more flexibility as the complete fixture will be custom made as per the specification of your floor space.

The handcrafted custom made timber furniture offers more strength and durability that the ready-made furniture is furniture stores.

Australian custom made timber furniture is available with various types of colors and finish. Apart from that the various types of timber are used to make Australian custom made furniture. These include Spotted Gum, Moreton Bay Chestnut and Victorian Ash. Getting this type of furniture will give your home an all Australian feel. At time certain local species are blended with the imported timber species in order to make it more beautiful and durable.

Custom made Australian furnishing will provide you the style you looking for, with the right dimension your space requires.