Home Furnishings Consultant: A Consumer's Guide to Furniture and Mattress Purchase, Care, and Interior Design
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A home is a sanctuary, a place where we can relax and unwind or enjoy the company of family and friends. Part of what makes a home so comfortable is the furniture we fill it with. We have sofas for lounging, dining room sets for entertaining, beds for sleeping. And the choices we make when it comes time to purchase this furniture can have a lasting impression. The wrong decision can make us uncomfortable, awkward, or regretful
That's why it's important to be educated when it comes time to purchase a new piece of furniture, or a new accessory to accent it with. We want to make sure our home remains a reflection of our personality while welcoming friends, family, even ourselves, into its warm embrace. This book is designed to offer guidance to help you in the purchase and care of your new furnishings.
Vanessa E. Kelman
Vanessa has written a variety of works, from novels to websites and everything in between. She loves to create characters who are taking charge of their lives, overcoming obstacles, and finding happiness. For more on Vanessa and her writing projects, visit her online at www.VanessaKelman.com. Vanessa currently resides in East Hartford, Connecticut with her two children.
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Home Furnishings Consultant - Vanessa E. Kelman
Home Furnishings Consultant
A Consumer's Guide to Furniture and Mattress
Purchase, Care, and Interior Design
By Vanessa E. Kelman
Copyright 2012 Vanessa E. Kelman
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Wood Furniture Construction
Chapter 2: Wood Furniture Care
Chapter 3: Upholstered Furniture Construction
Chapter 4: Fabric Options
Chapter 5: Leather Options
Chapter 6: Upholstered Furniture Care
Chapter 7: Leather Care
Chapter 8: Choosing a Mattress
Chapter 9: Interior Lighting
Chapter 10: Accessorizing
Sources and Resources
Introduction
A home is a sanctuary, a place where we can relax and unwind or enjoy the company of family and friends. Part of what makes a home so comfortable is the furniture we fill it with. We have sofas for lounging, dining room sets for entertaining, beds for sleeping. And the choices we make when it comes time to purchase this furniture can have a lasting impression. The wrong decision can make us uncomfortable, awkward, or regretful.
That's why it's important to be educated when it comes time to purchase a new piece of furniture, or a new accessory to accent it with. We want to make sure our home remains a reflection of our personality while welcoming friends, family, even ourselves, into its warm embrace. This book is not designed to be the final word on furniture selection. But I do hope it offers some guidance that will lead you to the choices that are