No one wants their bed, couch, chair, computer, or TV to catch on fire. “If an ordinary upholstered chair in your home gets ignited, it can essentially take your whole house down,” says Richard Gann, a senior research scientist at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Building and Fire Research Laboratory. The most flammable part of a mattress or couch is its plastic polyurethane foam cushioning, he explains. Once a fire gets through a chair or mattress’s fabric covering and into this cushioning, it can start a catastrophic reaction that quickly leads to “flashover,” in which nearly everything combustible inside a room ignites simultaneously. Read more. Flame retardant furniture seemed like a good way to reduce and ultimately prevent loss of many flammable commodities stocked in the house. Brominated flame retardants such as the commonly known polybrominated diphenyl ethers had found their way into the furniture. However, a report from a recent research indicated they are dangerous.
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One of my favorite things to do in autumn is to take early morning walks when the mist still lingers. I hike the trails of my local regional park with the leaves crunching under my feet and I soak in that smell of fall in the air, a scent that’s only present this time of year. Being outdoors is an endless source of inspiration for me and one thing I know to be true: when it comes to scale and color, nature always gets it right. Have you ever studied a blooming branch or trailing vine? Without fail, each leaf is always in perfect proportion, the larger ones forming the base of the design and the smaller leaves trickling down or projecting out, displaying the plant’s more delicate side. Designers can translate nature’s designs to fabrics literally and figuratively, and I find more than any other, botanical prints are the ones that catch my eye. I love a classic interpretation but also an abstract one, where brushstrokes give the impression of petals, stems, and leaves. I spied these beautiful botanical fabrics in fall hues, perfect for your autumn tables, pillows, or window treatments.
flax, stacy garcia (three colorways)
botany, full bloom (three colorways)
And of course one of my favorite botanical fabrics is my own design!
reverie (three colorways)
More Fabric Sources: . Via https://centsationalstyle.com/2018/09/botanical-fabrics-for-fall/ Buying furniture is an investment that you need to protect. It is something that you do not want to buy often. Furniture should last you for many years, and couch covers will help it remain looking pristine. However, your couch cover will only protect efficiently if it is made of quality. You want it to be constructed for longevity, be comfortable, and fit correctly. Plus, this cover has the power to make over your whole room. Read more. Changing out décor occasionally may sound like a daunting and pricey job. However, one simple switch makes everything easy—affordability makes an impact. When buying a couch cover, you need to consider several elements to contribute to comfort and durability. First, make sure you are buying the right size. secondly, choose a style that complements your décor. You can have both live-in dogs and beautiful furniture if you choose your upholstery fabrics carefully. Aside from leather, synthetics are your best bet for durable, easy-to-clean and aesthetically appealing fabrics that will satisfy all your lazy dogs lounging needs. Read more. The kind of fabric used in your furniture will determine how beautiful, comfortable and durable your couches are. Other than leather, synthetic fabrics are preferred for their durability, easy to clean and attracting nature. Here is durable sofa fabric for dogs for your interior furnishings that is both stunning and pet resistant. |
Abegail Webb
Store Manager at Juliana's Furniture Archives
February 2019
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