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		<title>The Ultimate Den For Your Teenagers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contrasting other bedrooms, bedroom of teenagers are also important, and are used in the most resourceful manner. A teen room is not only used for sleeping, but also to study until late hours, splurge time with friends, and other such activities. Therefore, plan for sufficient study space, and play space when organising the room. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Contrasting other bedrooms, bedroom of teenagers are also important, and are used in the most resourceful manner. A teen room is not only used for sleeping, but also to study until late hours, splurge time with friends, and other such activities. Therefore, plan for sufficient study space, and play space when organising the room. The room should be the reflection of the personality of your teen. It should absolutely meet the necessities of the teenager as well as suit the budget of parents.</p>
<p>It is also very important to entail the teens in decorating and arranging their bedroom, so that they get the chance to share their ideas, learn budgeting skills, and thus, create their own personal heaven. Their involvement can let you know that what items are most important to him/her.</p>
<p>The bed is usually the focal point of the room, and a desired hangout spot for teens to read, do their fingernails, or talk on the phone, so it certainly deserves some attention. There must be a comfortable bed in the room. Single or double, it depends on the space as well as the individual preferences of your teen. A nightstand or bedside table that houses books is ideal for bedtime reading. Whether the teenager requires just one or one on both sides of his/her bed depends on his/her choice; however, sometimes the space for a second nightstand is better used by a cosy chair.</p>
<p>It is a shrewd idea to include as much additional seating as possible into the bedroom of your teen, so he/she may has the space for when he/she wants to hang with friends. Shelves are imperative for every bedroom, otherwise books, games, and photos all end up on the floor. Wall-mounted adaptable shelves will grow as the needs of the teen changes.</p>
<p>There must be a solo, double, or triple width dresser, a tall chest of drawers, or an armoire. Open storage units like a bookcase, or amendable shelves are best provided; they are large enough to display esteemed keepsakes, books, and other belongings stored in decorative baskets or storage bins.</p>
<p>An equipped workstation for both handwritten and computer homework is also very important. Modifiable desk chairs help maximise the ease of your teen particularly if he/she spends hours at a time sitting. Lightning is also a vital requirement of the room. This comprises main ambient lightning as well as task lightning for bedtime reading or doing homework.</p>
<p>Since teens are expected to both sit, and slump out on their floors when reading or doing homework, it is important that flooring be comfortable. Whereas wall-to-wall carpeting is comfortable, a warm room can also be formed by adding a colorful area mat that ties the teen bedroom together.</p>
<p>Nearly all teens like to articulate themselves through what they hang on the wall. Tack board that can be painted with the same colour as the wall can be cut to fill a whole wall, leaving ample of space for tacking posters, pictures, photographs, and small reminders on the wall without doing any damage. This system also allows a teen to update her/his interests habitually.</p>
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		<title>Buy Modern Furniture From a Contemporary Retailer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:42:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When my friend Mary Ann turned her old New England farmhouse into a sleek modern home, she could not find suitable furniture anywhere near her rural town. It quickly became clear to her that contemporary furniture was not in much demand where she lived. Fortunately, her architect told her about a modern furniture store in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When my friend Mary Ann turned her old New England farmhouse into a sleek modern home, she could not find suitable furniture anywhere near her rural town. It quickly became clear to her that contemporary furniture was not in much demand where she lived. Fortunately, her architect told her about a modern furniture store in Los Angeles that shipped nationwide. That&#8217;s where she found exactly what she wanted: a modern sofa and other living room furniture plus Italian bedroom furniture-in Los Angeles.</p>
<p>Contrary to popular belief, modern furniture does not have to be stiff and uncomfortable. There is absolutely no reason to sacrifice comfort for clean lines because they go hand-in-hand in quality contemporary furniture. A modern European sofa bed, for example, combines wood, metal, and fabric in a strong body with easy-to-open mechanism. The couch unfolds like a futon, making a firm sleeping surface with only a touch of the hand. While European sofa beds have not yet caught on in the United States, they do make the ideal versatile and stylish sleep sofa.</p>
<p>Butterfly chairs present another convertible chair-bed option from European designers. Soft sitting and sleeping surfaces are comfortable for day and overnight use. One butterfly chair is the perfect size for a small child; open up two chairs and put them together for a comfy single bed. Where saving space is a necessity, storage beds are the solution. With a storage bed, the generous storage area is entirely hidden but easily accessible by lifting the mattress using a fail-proof mechanism.</p>
<p>Italian bedroom furniture is far from the ornate styles traditionally associated with classic Roman design. Cutting edge contemporary bedroom designs feature platform beds with clear-cut lines. Depending on the style, an Italian platform bed can be a defining and eye-catching focal point or a quiet piece that blends with other styles.</p>
<p>Modern leather living room furniture is practical, elegant, and comfortable. Sofas with external steel wraparound frames reflect the styling of famous European designers. Striking and timeless pieces blend clean lines with comfort and functionality exemplifying the concept of furniture-as-art.</p>
<p>Modern furniture calls for rugs in modern designs. Classically modern geometric designs have fashion-forward colors in eye-catching and unique designs. Hand tufting creates depth and texture. Cool blues paired with warm browns create an earthy tonality while starkly contrasted reds and blacks are the classic contemporary combination. Modern area rugs come in rectangular, round, square, and oval shapes and in runners.</p>
<p>Elegant simplicity and sleek lines characterize modern dining furniture. With efficient, functional, and stylish designs they reflect today&#8217;s fast-paced lifestyles. Wood, veneers, glass, metal, composites, and glass are all outstanding materials for the elegance and convenience popular with style-conscious people of the 21st century.</p>
<p>Modern designs fit in urban apartments, suburban homes, and country retreats. Location is no barrier. Retailers of high quality modern furniture make the clean and exciting lines and ultimate comfort of contemporary pieces available at reasonable prices to fashion forward buyers around the country. Modern furniture belongs in homes from Los Angeles to Maine and everywhere in between.</p>
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		<title>Beds With Drawers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the modern days where space is a major constraint, beds with drawers provide an economical and efficient solution to save space. Beds with drawers actually add space to the bedroom by providing storage room for your bed linens, clothing, blankets etc. Today when many houses are cramped for space, beds with any kind of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the modern days where space is a major constraint, beds with drawers provide an economical and efficient solution to save space. Beds with drawers actually add space to the bedroom by providing storage room for your bed linens, clothing, blankets etc. Today when many houses are cramped for space, beds with any kind of storage is welcomed throughout the world.</p>
<p>At our website, you will find useful information on different types of beds with drawers. The product descriptions and the reviews mentioned will come in handy and save you time as you search to make your purchase.</p>
<p>Full Size Platform Storage Bed &#8211; Prepac Furniture: If you want to beautify your bedroom while adding space, these double beds with drawers offer you the best solution. There are six drawers in all, three on each side of the bed. The drawers provide ample space to store extra items. The metal rollers make opening and closing the drawers smooth and easy as the drawers glide over the rollers. The bed measures 57 inches wide, 76.5 inches deep and 18.75 inches high. You can get this storage bed for around $300. This bed does require some simple assembly.</p>
<p>Stratton Bed with Drawers: This bed and drawers combo is sturdy as it is made from hardwood. The bed is available in white antique finish, and will match with the rest of the furniture of your bedroom beautifully. The bed itself is available in full size and queen size.</p>
<p>The drawers are attached with metal glides to facilitate easy opening and closing of drawers. You can get these beds with drawers in the range of $1600 to $1700. In case you want accessories such as headboard, head bracket, rug, etc, you will have to spend an additional $450.</p>
<p>Creative Interiors Sweet Dreams Storage Bed: If you are looking for an economical bed solution for your children, then these beds with drawers offer exactly what you need. The simple design and finish enables you to match the bed with rest of the room. The bed has 3 large drawers where your child will love to put their personal things along with other linens and bed covers.</p>
<p>The bed is priced at around $140 and requires some assembly. Additionally, you can opt for a bookcase headboard where your child can keep personal things such as books, soft toys, etc. This unique storage bed also comes with a 3-year warranty from the manufacturer.</p>
<p>Z-Bedroom 2 Drawer Underbed Storage Unit: Most people find assembling the furniture complicated and time consuming. Powell understands this well enough and hence, these drawers by Powell come fully assembled. Moreover, you do not have to bear the shipping cost. The set of two drawers are spacious enough to store clothes, books, bed accessories etc. The drawers are pulled out and pushed in mechanically so you need not worry about the drawers being heavy and cumbersome. You can purchase this bed for around $380. The drawers can be attached to any of the Zbeds and this flexibility gives you many, many options.</p>
<p>I trust that this information has been helpful and that it gave you useful information for your next purchase of beds with drawers.</p>
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