Living room furniture design trends: Tables with copper tops

Tables with hammered copper tops meld this year's top design trends of metallic materials and artisan craftsman-like quality.

Gold and silver metallic finishes—matte or shiny—have been in the spotlight for the past few seasons, due, in part, to the increased popularity of contemporary furniture. Chunky, tapered or U-shaped silver legs stylishly support sleek, leather sofas and trendy accent chairs, while shiny gold accent tables add a touch of elegance to living room furniture.

Now, as economic conditions prompt people to spend more time at home, family-friendly furnishings that look gently used and exude warmth are catching consumers' eye. Living room furniture such as tables with hammered copper tops, for instance, bring visual interest and textural appeal. Hooker Furniture's Copper Key dining group pairs lightly hammered copper tabletops with hardwood solids treated to a black finish.

Copper Instincts’ Patricia rectangular dining table features a hand-forged, solid iron base with an antiqued copper finish that complements the hand-hammered, recycled copper top. Also available in occasional tables for living room furniture and round dining tables, Patricia is sold in custom sizes.


Ideal living room furniture for spaces with Lodge or Southwestern furnishings, Copper Creek rectangular cocktail table from Broyhill Furniture has a hammered and veined solid copper top with an aged patina that sits on twisted metal legs. It measures 48 inches wide by 28 inches deep by 19 inches high.

Furniture design trends: Well-worn finishes

Finish fashion continues to favor well-worn effects. Some of the markings are achieved in the finishing department, while others are earned naturally over time. What's new now? Powdery colors, reclaimed woods and lustrous gold touches.

Striking gold
	As on fashion runways, gold will continue to add sparkle to home furnishings this year on upholstery, casegoods and occasional pieces. "Gold will be trending up,” said Leslie Harrington, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Color Assn. of the United States. "Especially with the popularity of yellow, which continues be so strong in fashion and the home. And metallics are now regarded as a staple—you simply have to have them." Constructed from alder solids and white cherry veneers, Marge Carson's Les Marches display cabinet wears the company's new Taupe Gold finish.
True blues
	Newly introduced blues are likely to captivate accent furniture shoppers, especially since Pantone’s Executive Director Lee Eiseman has dubbed blue to be the eco shade du jour. Century Furniture’s Barcelona Blue credenza wears a Bluebell finish on its base and a Driftwood finish on its top. Part of the company’s Spanish-inspired Barcelona Collection, the piece is crafted with deeply distressed ash and Colombian walnut veneers and comes in Bluebell, Green Apple, Buttercup, Vanilla, Driftwood and Aged Amaretto, as well as 60 custom finishes.
Reclaimed fame
	When casegoods manufacturers began introducing environmentally friendly home furnishings several seasons ago, they touted their use of sustainably harvested woods and natural finishes that emphasized the woods’ grain. Now, more companies are looking to reclaimed wood—imperfections included—to create casegoods with a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind look. Take Butler Specialty Co.’s #4026035 two-drawer, chairside chest. It takes green and Asian inspiration to the next level through the use of heavily distressed, reclaimed wood.Arin Intl.’s Irish Coast Collection, meanwhile, features case pieces handmade from reclaimed timber and reclaimed metal. Arin’s writing bureau is shown here in the African Dusk finish.
The right white
	Styled for beach houses, traditional cottages or spaces that lack natural light, home furnishings wearing skillfully distressed summer white finishes bring the requisite dose of Coastal charm to an interior. A two-tone treatment completes the effect. Sporting Habersham's Classic White and Honey Connoisseau finishes, Madison four-column table and Harvest fan-back side and arm chairs were inspired by architectural elements found at Madison Inn, a seaside getaway on Martha's Vinegard. The pieces are part of the company's Grand Cottage Collection.

Teak Garden Furniture : A smart Choice for Outdoor Seating

Who doesn’t want to own a beautiful garden? Those that are lucky to have a beautiful garden, spend a lot of time in their gardens to enjoy the beauty of nature. And what better way to spend you’re time in the garden, than to relax on you’re garden furniture. Wicker, wrought iron, bamboo and woods such as oak, teak etc are some of the materials, that are used to make garden furniture. Due to the many advantages of teak wood, many people nowadays opt for teak garden furniture.

Garden furniture selections include, tables, chairs, swings, garden benches, recliners, chaise lounges, sun umbrellas etc. All these are available in teak as well. People invest in teak garden furniture since amongst all hardwoods, its the most durable. And so despite the high costs associated with teak furniture, people don’t mind indulging on themselves. Really, this only adds value to your net worth in the end.

Choosing your teak garden furniture with attention and prudence will help you in bringing out the best of you’re garden, since teak is associated with luxury, elegance and style. Craftsmanship in the intricate work on your teak garden furniture stands out. Another great thing about this furniture is that it does not require a lot of maintenance.

Beautifully created teak garden furniture, intensifies the beauty of you’re garden. However certain factors need to be kept in mind while going in for you’re garden furniture. Firstly, its important that you’re furniture provides utility in addition to looking good. There’ little point of having something that looks amazing but is barely comfortable. Moreover the theme of your garden furniture should match with the theme of you’re house, or else it will only be like a fish out of water, no matter how beautiful it is. Bear in mind these important factors while choosing you’re teak garden furniture.

New trendy and stylish designs of teak garden furniture has come about, due to the high demand for teak garden furniture. Moreover due to this high demand, manufactures are cashing in on this and providing for customer’s personal choice. Customers inform manufacturers of their choice and manufacturers are creating individualized products as per customer’s requirements. This is a great benefit to customers who get exactly what they want in their teak garden furniture.