Thingz Contemporary Interior Design Blog

Home entertainment has come a long way since the television first became a household staple. As technology simplifies – or complicates, depending on the way you look at it – entertainment media, you have to keep pace with it to accommodate whatever upgrade it comes up with and allow the easy inclusion of new products in your home.

We just got the new South Beach Sectional into our Scottsdale store this week and it is fabulous.  As you may know, we search for contemporary sofas and modern sectional that are unique and different.  Our criteria for new furniture is simple — it must be stylish and look great but we prefer seating that is also comfy and cozy!  Well, I am happy to report that the South Beach is all of this and more!

If you’re the type who is very particular about design or the type who wants her furniture to be absolutely unique, then custom furniture is the way to go for you. If you just can’t seem to find something that you’re looking for, customized is also the answer. If you’re creative and prefer to add your own twist to furniture, customization gives you the freedom to express and put your mark on pieces.

Whether you’re moving into a new home or simply redecorating, a floor plan is essential in creating a living environment that works. Some may find the process tedious, but it actually saves you time, energy and money. You can visualize the appearance of your living room as closely as possible, hence the lower chance for mistakes when it comes to your efforts and finances

We featured the Homerun Sofa in this layout in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine’s March 2010 Meet the Master issue.  This functional and stylish sofa is shown in a rich terracotta colored leather.  This layout illustrates a wonderful blending of contemporary home furnishings in a southwestern setting.  The clean contemporary design of this unique and modern sofa in this color leather works well with the natural colors and finishes that define desert contemporary living. The Homerun Sofa also has a staring price of just $1,299 in fabric.  It is available on a special order basis is a large number of fabric colors and leather colors.

Tables have been used in history as far back as civilized history has existed. There have been evidences of the furniture being used even during the time of ancient civilizations from Egypt, Greece and Rome. These were simple in appearance, a slab of wood supported by four legs. Their main function has remained constant throughout history, as a means of supporting objects placed on top them or as a working surface. As time progressed, tables have become more sophisticated in terms of appearance and functionality, to accommodate the growing needs of the user. It is during this time that designers such as Noguchi are being celebrated for their important contributions in designing pieces of modern furniture that reflect the generation of consumers as well as giving a new meaning to the term table.

From the earliest records of history, the use of a chair was reserved only for members of royalty or nobility, making it a status symbol for several millennia. It was only during the 16^th century did its symbolism and appearance change dramatically. The chair had become more affordable and available for a greater number of people. Over the next few centuries, with the advancement of technology and discovery of new materials, chairs had also become more comfortable and durable. During these times, it had also become important to recognize the designer as well as the piece. Recognizing the efforts of these designers and their work is important in order to progress and design better chairs for the users. The designers Charles and Ray Eames have helped shape the field of modern furniture design with their piece the Eames Chair.

The field of furniture design is continuously changing and developing. New trends and designers are being discovered and celebrated. Even during this time of plenty, where new materials and technologies are constantly being added, it is still important to look into the past and appreciate the works that have come before, to learn what made them work and popular during their time. There are those that have designed pieces that have lasted through the ages. The architect Mies van de Rohe is one such important figure as he has greatly influenced the propagation of modern furniture as we know it today.

In the February 2010 issue of Phoenix Home and Garden, we featured the new Yoko collection.  The Yoka collection is a contemporary and unique upholstery grouping that includes a sofa, chaise, chair, ottoman and bed.  This stylish upholstery collection is available in a wide assortments of leather or fabric on a special order basis.